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Working together to change lives, and our Midlands community, through a goal of 100 percent literacy.

That’s the goal of the Foundation’s new initiative, Literacy 2030. Literacy service providers, educators, business leaders, legislators and passionate volunteers are determined to break the intergenerational cycle of low literacy in our state.

Literacy 2030 unites these stakeholders under an admittedly aspirational and yet important goal—reaching 100 percent literacy in the Midlands of South Carolina by the year 2030—and works to connect, equip and support them for the journey. The new website, www.literacy2030.org, will serve as a central hub for the initiative throughout the process.

The Community Foundation believes in the power of collaboration to change lives. By gathering the varied spectrum of literacy nonprofits around one common goal, we improve organizational efficiency, grow community awareness and transform lives in the Midlands.

The first step is to undertake a regional planning process that will bring the community together to address an issue so large that no one organization can solve it alone. The Foundation has brought in the national organization Literacy Powerline to assist in this process.

At the end of the five-to-six month planning process, we will have a regional literacy plan based upon two reports produced by Literacy Powerline. The asset mapping and benchmarking report will outline what literacy services are available in each county and what services are missing. This report will also benchmark steps along the journey to 100% literacy by 2030.

A funding analysis report will enable organizations to view funding sources for all organizations and also determine what additional funding opportunities are available. A third study will come from The University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science. This economic impact statement will focus on the impact illiteracy creates in the Midlands.

The indicators for how we measure the success of Literacy 2030 throughout the next 19 years will be outlined in these reports. The research will help us to determine ways to strengthen what is working, fill in the gaps of what is not working and focus on next steps to bring us to 100% literacy. These reports will assist us on the journey to improve the literacy rates in the Midlands, thus positively impacting our education system, our economic future and the stability of our state.

“Literacy is a community issue,” said

Ellen Hinrichs, director of community philanthropy “and Literacy 2030 strives to engage the entire community in this process. Reaching 100% literacy can only be achieved through 100% community engagement.”

We invite you to join us each month as we work towards completing the literacy plan for our region and take our first steps toward 100% literacy by 2030. If you plan to attend any of the remaining meetings below, please RSVP to literacy2030@yourfoundation.org at least 24 hours in advance. All meetings are held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Heyward Career and Technology Center located at 3560 Lynhaven Drive in Columbia.

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Talk about being a one-stop shop for all things art! The Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center has so many things to offer and exists to provide a thriving arts community for the enrichment of the citizens of Orangeburg County.

The Fine Arts Center was established in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the Edisto Memorial Gardens in downtown Orangeburg. Today, the facility boasts a spacious lobby, gift area, classrooms, the Lusty Art Gallery and a small theatre space. In addition, the Terrace Garden overlooks the Edisto River from the east side of the building.

A truly unique community resource, the Center provides a wide variety of art education programs for children and adults, features a range of artistic exhibitions and activities, and presents many cultural events throughout each year.

The gallery showcases the artwork of local artisans. The two classrooms offer adults and children a variety of options including painting, drawing, dance, photography, mosaics, pottery and sewing. The stage area hosts plays, concerts, recitals and book signings.

The organization also provides meeting space for local arts groups. Perhaps you would like a lesson in woodcarving, quilting, the piano or creative writing — you’ll find all of these within the Fine Arts Center.

“We are here to promote

and encourage the community to participate in and enjoy the arts,” states Executive Director Elizabeth Thomas. “Our programs are as affordable as possible so that we are accessible to all the citizens of Orangeburg County.”

One way in which the Center is supported is through the annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting. November 7 marks the 14th year of this event which raises money to help support the mission of the Fine Arts Center.

“The auction is a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping,” remarks Elizabeth. “The $10 admission includes wines provided by Piggly Wiggly and offers access to a host of auction items and gift certificates from

local merchants and artists.” Later in the month, the Fine

Arts Center will unveil the annual Festival of Mayors’ Wreaths. Every year, the Center asks each municipality in the county to create a wreath that reflects their city or town. On November 21, the lights will be turned on in the gardens and the wreaths will be on display for bidding. In addition, the S.C. State Concert Choir will perform.

As you can see, the Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center is truly the arts hub in Orangeburg County. To learn more about what the organization has to offer or how can you get involved, visit www.ocfac.net or call 803.536.4074.

Scott R. AdamsJohn BakerJ. Mac BennettSharon W. BryantR. Jason CaskeyChris D. ChristiansenAubria CorbittSusan Kenney CotterMichael C. Crapps

Rita Bragg CullumJudith M. Davis, Vice Chair Eric M. ElkinsL. Marion Gressette IIIHenry B. Haitz IIIC. Carroll HeywardDavid G. HodgesJackie Howie

Bruce W. Hughes, Secretary/Treasurer D. Michael KellyEllis M. KnightTed O. McGee Jr.Catherine R. MonettiLinda O’BryonDavid PetersonJohn C. Pollok

Barbara RackesBen RexGeorge W. RogersA. Eugene RountreeTerry K. Schmoyer Jr.Martha Scott SmithNancy SpencerJ. Hagood Tighe, ChairSusie H. VanHuss

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In early 2010, Helen Clay became the Foundation’s youngest fund-holder when she established the Helen’s Hugs fund with a goal of building teddy bears year-round for children at the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia.

Since then, Helen has raised almost $27,000 from family, friends and local businesses, allowing her to build more than 1,000 bears. These bears have been delivered to patients of the Children’s Hospital where they have brought smiles to the faces of many sick children.

This story began several years prior when Helen was in the hospital and received a box filled with toys and treats from a young teenage boy. When Helen found out that the teenage boy had also once been in the hospital and now put together gift boxes for other hospitalized children, she was greatly touched and inspired to follow his example.

Just as Helen was inspired by this young man, a young girl named Catherine was recently inspired by Helen. While she was in the hospital, Catherine received one of Helen’s bears. Each bear comes with a note explaining whom the bear comes from. Catherine told her mother, Carrie, that she wanted to do something to give back as well.

“When I found out that it was Helen who gave me the bear, I decided that I wanted to do it too,” said Catherine.

“I thought it would be nice if I raised money and helped her.” So for her ninth birthday, instead of asking for presents for herself, Catherine asked for money so she too could build bears to give away. She collected more than $120 for the cause.

Over the summer, we received a call from Carrie explaining the situation and asking if Helen would be interested in having Catherine join her for one of her builds. Helen was thrilled by the idea and one recent Saturday morning the girls and their mothers met at the Build-A-Bear Workshop®. Together they talked, shared stories and built bears.

“I can’t believe that Catherine would use her birthday party to raise

money for other children,” said Helen. “It encourages me to continue doing what I’m doing, because it makes me realize that it’s making a difference for those kids.”

“We are thrilled to help share this story of how one person’s actions can inspire a ripple effect,” said Kristin Williamson, manager of the Talk About Giving program at the Community Foundation. “The compassion shown by both Helen and Catherine is an inspiration to us. We hope that this experience can be used by parents and others in our community to teach children the importance of philanthropy.”

Letter from the PresidentWhen I was growing up, the arrival of fall heralded the return of fresh baked pies in our house.

Apple, pumpkin and pecan, the smells and flavors brought my sister and me running to the kitchen. We were always amazed at the bounty of ingredients needed to create our favorite dessert.

The board and staff of the Foundation often discuss how we can increase the philanthropic pie in the Midlands. While reading this newsletter, it occurred to me that the bounty of ingredients required to make a philanthropic pie are featured in this edition. The inspiration provided by Helen Clay and the winners of the 2011 Best of Philanthropy awards adds the tantalizing spices that bring folks running to support the needs of others.

The grants provided by our affiliate groups sweeten their communities by funding needed projects. The collaborative efforts of the Literacy 2030 team come together to create a supporting crust for this challenging initiative.

The citizens of the Midlands of South Carolina provide a harvest of goodwill and charity — neighbors helping neighbors and individuals and organizations helping those in need. As we enter the season of Thanksgiving I offer my thanks to each of you for the gifts of time, treasure and talent that you share every day. Together, we are increasing the philanthropic pie in our communities.

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The Ripple Effect of Philanthropy

Helen & Catherine with a few of the bears they built.

During the week of November

13-19, 2011, we will join more

than 700 community foundations

across the country in celebrating

Community Foundation Week. For

more than 20 years, the effort

has raised awareness about the

importance of philanthropy and

the role community foundations

play in increasing charitable

giving in order to address the

issues facing our communities.

As the promotion of

philanthropy is a part of

Central Carolina Community

Foundation’s mission, our

celebration will not be focused on

the work we do. Instead, we will

celebrate Philanthropy Week by

honoring all forms of charitable

giving in the Midlands. One

way we will honor the nonprofit

community is a matching gift

opportunity that will be provided

to the nonprofit agency funds

managed by the Foundation.

Our agency partners support

a broad range of needs in our

community including human

services, education, the arts,

children’s residential services

and animal welfare. Those that

have selected to participate

are listed here on the day that

their organization is eligible

to receive matching funds. For

complete details, please visit our

website at yourfoundation.org.

Monday, November 14 Carolina Children’s Home,

Cultural Council of Richland and

Lexington Counties, and Southern

Interscholastic Press Association

Wednesday, November 16Family Connection of South

Carolina, Palmetto Place Children’s

Emergency Shelter, and South

Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra

Friday, November 18Children’s Chance, Glenforest

School, and The Montessori

School of Camden

We will also participate in

the Association of Fundraising

Professional’s National Philanthropy Day® on

November 17, 2011. This day

spotlights the entire spectrum

of services provided by the

Midlands nonprofit community

and recognizes the profound

impact that philanthropy has

on the fabric of society.

New this year, the Foundation

will hold a Grant Giveaway via

our Facebook page culminating

during Philanthropy Week. Any

501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves

one or more of the 11 counties

in our service area is eligible to

be nominated. First prize will be

$1,000, second prize $500 and

third prize $250. Please refer to

the official contest rules on our

website for nomination guidelines.

We are proud to be a part of

a community that demonstrates

commitment and creativity in

order to find new and better

ways way to improve the lives of

our neighbors in need. Please

visit our website and Facebook

page where we will be posting

information about all the activities

surrounding Philanthropy Week.

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JoAnn M. Turnquist | President & CEO x323 Jo Bull | Chief Operating Officer x326 Tonia E. Cochran | Director of Marketing & Communications x329 Edward E. Conroy, CPA | Chief Financial Officer x325

Ellen Shuler Hinrichs | Director of Community Philanthropy X322Veronica L. Pinkett-Barber | Program Officer x331 Kelly Rogers | Staff Accountant X330Kristin W. Williamson | Interactive Marketing Manager x328

The Staff

Contact Us 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 | Columbia, SC 29204803.254.5601 | 803.799.6663 (F) | info@yourfoundation.org | www.yourfoundation.org

We would love to see others in the community get involved with Philanthropy Week. Maybe your family has a picture

of you supporting your favorite charity. Perhaps you want to hold a food or clothing drive at your school, or maybe your

company would be willing to match donations made to charity by employees that week.

If your PTA, church group or civic club is looking for a speaker about philanthropy, contact us. We’d be happy to come

talk with you about our Talk About Giving initiative which aims to encourage family conversation about philanthropy.

However you choose to get involved, we want to know about it so that we can share it with the community during

Philanthropy Week. Contact Tonia Cochran at 803.254.5601 x329 or tonia@yourfoundation.org if you would like to

participate, share your story or find out more.

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The Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine partnered once again to present our Best of Philanthropy Awards: Honoring Our Community Champions at the Foundation’s recent annual celebration. These awards honor ordinary people in our community who make giving back a priority for themselves, their family or their business.

More than 200 people joined us on September 16 to celebrate the philanthropic endeavors of our Community Champions. Each winner was presented with an award and given the opportunity to grant a $500 donation to the charity of their choice in our 11-county service area.

2011 Community Champions: Local Business Champion - Kristian Niemi, Gervais & Vine and Rosso Trattoria Italia

Individual Champions (tie) - Julia Colson and Cheri Brown Thompson

Student Champions (tie) - Morgan Polans and Gigi Shevchik

Group Champions - Gilbert Elementary School Relay for Life Team

Family Champions - Ken and Lisa Kasper

These Community Champions use their time, treasures and talents to improve the lives of others in our community. They don’t seek recognition for what they are doing; they do it simply because they believe it’s the right thing to do. As their stories show, philanthropy comes in many forms and sizes. The winners were profiled in the September Columbia Metropolitan Magazine. If you haven’t read the article, we encourage you to buy the issue.

In addition to our Best of Philanthropy Awards, we also presented the 2011 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award. The Catalyst Award, created in memory of Mr. Robinson, recognizes organizations in our 11-county service area that have exemplified leadership, creativity, vision and commitment in addressing critical community issues.

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Left to Right from Top: Ken Kasper, Lisa Kasper, Kristian Niemi, Cheri Brown Thompson, Julia Colson, Gilbert Elementary School Relay for Life Team, Gigi Shevchik, Morgan Polans

The 2011 recipient of the Catalyst Award is Healing Species. The Healing Species’ proven-effective and evidence-

based program intercepts crime and violence through a unique 11-week compassion and character education curriculum implemented with rescued dogs.

“Honoring these individuals and organizations by celebrating their gifts of time, talent and treasure is a wonderful way to fulfill our mission to promote, facilitate and increase philanthropy in the Midlands,” said President & CEO JoAnn Turnquist. “We look forward to continuing these awards at our annual celebration each year.”

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Regional Affiliates UpdateFour communities within our 11-county service area

created regional endowments to better serve the needs of their local area. These publicly supported endowments allow neighbors, leaders, citizens, family and friends to provide for each other and their future together as a community. A board of local community advisors provides leadership over the resources for the nonprofit organizations in their targeted areas.

Kershaw County Endowment

The Kershaw County Endowment recently awarded five grants to local organization serving Kershaw County. Recipients included: Food for the Soul Kershaw County, Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Sistercare Inc. and The Upton Trio.

“We are pleased to be able to award funding to such diverse and dedicated organizations that enrich Kershaw County and further the mission of the Kershaw County Endowment,” said Endowment Chair Pauline W. Lampshire.

The 10-member Endowment Board also recently welcomed a new member, Gracie L. Adamson from Cassatt, South Carolina.

For more information, visit kershaw.yourfoundation.org.

Orangeburg Calhoun Community Foundation

Last month, OCCF participated in the Orangeburg County Chamber’s Face2Face Business EXPO 2011.

“It was great to see the Orangeburg Calhoun Community Foundation sharing their story with more than 500 businesses at the Face2Face EXPO,” said Chamber President and OCCF Board Member David L. Coleman. “I am confident that the more people know about OCCF, the more willing they will be to support its mission.”

OCCF also awarded grants this month to nine organizations. Recipients include: Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Healing Species, Orangeburg Adult Literacy Council, Orangeburg Area Boys and Girls Club, Orangeburg County Library, Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic and The Walker Foundation.

For additional information, visit oc.yourfoundation.org.

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