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Speaking Together - your call to advocate

Ask Federal Leaders to Provide COVID Stimulus and Relief Tailored to Nonprofits As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you know how hard our organizations have been hit by the pandemic – and how hard we’re all working to continue serving our communities through this crisis. The next...

Date posted 01/27/2021

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Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program's Second Draw

Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, signed by the President on Dec. 27, 2020, was a renewal of the Paycheck Protection Program, allowing for small businesses and nonprofit organizations to draw from the loan fund a second time. There have been some adjustments to the rules,...

Date posted 01/18/2021

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This is not who we are

Together SC responds after thousands of pro-Donald Trump protesters storm the Capitol on Wednesday.

Date posted 01/6/2021

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CONNECTED - The Post and Courier and you

A partnership with The Post and Courier aimed at advancing your good work.

Date posted 01/2/2021

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Election Takeaways

Significant 2020 election takeaways for SC nonprofit leaders

Date posted 12/6/2020

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September's Executive Order on DE&I - We Have Work To Do

A leading South Carolina DE&I consultant shares his reactions to the White House's September Executive Order restricting DEI work.

Date posted 11/9/2020

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The Self-Sufficiency Standard for South Carolina 2020

2020 is quickly becoming one of the most difficult years in recent history. I don’t have to say to you, my partners on the front lines of your communities, that those hit the hardest during this time are working families who live in a constant state of financial hardship and for whom...

Date posted 10/25/2020

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Riley Center Underscores Needs of SC Nonprofits

College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities and Together SC Survey Findings Underscores Needs and Resilience of SC's nonprofits

Date posted 09/28/2020

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Safe and Secure Elections 2020

By Lynn Teague, VP for Issues and Action League of Women's Voters of South Carolina October 18 Update Together SC members can serve a vital function in helping to get the word out about the 2020 general election. The following is a very basic outline of voter guidance that can help South...

Date posted 09/27/2020

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Charitable Raffles In LIMBO - NO MORE!

September 29 Update Charitable Raffles are legal again! And this time, it's permanent. Bill S.719 was signed by the Governor yesterday. The Secretary of State's office is in the process of restoring the raffle pages on their website (including online registration), and updating forms and...

Date posted 09/25/2020

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SC Legislature Directs $25M CARES Act Funds to Nonprofits

UPDATE: September 23rd, the Legislature adopted H.3210, the state’s CARES Act Phase 2 funding allocation that includes a fund for grants to Nonprofits and the Governor signed. See this blog for application process. In the Bill: $25 million - Total Nonprofit Grant Program Grant...

Date posted 09/24/2020

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Become a Broadband Community Champion

Dear Together SC Allies: COVID-19 has laid bare that SC’s lack of Internet connectivity hurts so many families who can't access educational resources, healthcare services and job opportunities. Further, since we are all social distancing and currently trying to do everything from home...

Date posted 06/21/2020

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