Arts Commission to host revitalization meeting in Walterboro

15.1111.libraryMore than 50 local, state and national leaders will meet Friday in Walterboro to learn how museums and libraries can help to rebuild troubled neighborhoods and drive economic, education and social efforts to raise the standard of living.

The meeting at the Colleton Museum and Farmers Market is being facilitated in the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone by a partner, the South Carolina Arts Commission, which has committed to help Promise Zone communities grow by tapping into the arts. Read more

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11/10: Promise Zone opportunities and the new Idea Generator

A weekly update for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

PromiseZone_logoIn this post, you can find descriptions of new events, webinars, resources and funding opportunities that may be helpful to Promise Zone partners and supporters.

Pay close attention to the information outlined in a new section — Idea Generator.  It highlights how collaboration in Kentucky is paying off.  Also in this issue:  Webinars on the Affordable Care Act, environmental and rural grants, and several interesting reports. Read more

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In the Zone | Nov. 3, 2015

A monthly newsletter of what’s happening in the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

Members of the healthcare workgroup met Oct. 20 to discuss long-term strategy. (Photo by Morgan Reuis.)

Members of the healthcare workgroup met Oct. 20 to discuss long-term strategy. (Photo by Morgan Reuis.)

OVERVIEW

Strategic planning sessions completed

SouthernCarolina Alliance, lead organization of the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone, completed eight strategy sessions in September and October with workgroups of partners and supporters by the end of October. Read more

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11/2: Promise Zone funding opportunities, resources, events

A weekly update for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

PromiseZone_logoIn this post, you can find descriptions of new events, webinars, resources and funding opportunities that may be helpful to Promise Zone partners and supporters.

In this update are grant opportunities for rural construction projects, AmeriCorps volunteers, rural hospital improvements and several other projects. This update also offers lots of new resources that could be helpful to Promise Zone partners and supporters. Read more

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