Posts by Shannon Simmons
How Healthy Connections Prime is Improving Senior Care and Ways Your Organization Can Spread the Word
Healthy Connections Prime is a program that marries the benefits of Medicare and Medicaid for South Carolina seniors age 65 and older. It is designed to integrate all the services of Medicare parts A, B, and Part D and Medicaid into a single benefits package. This sounds like a great program that everyone should know…
Read More10th Annual Training: Making an Impact Virtually
We spoke with last year’s attendees to see what they are looking forward to at this year’s unique event.
Read More10 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
Nearly six months ago, Coronavirus began spreading in South Carolina affecting households across our state. Financial impacts are now a top concern for countless men and women. To help lessen the outbreak’s economic impacts on state residents, our COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program was started to provide emergency assistance to renters financially affected by the COVID-19…
Read MoreA Statement on Racial Equity
From Chief Executive Officer, Tricia Richardson Earlier this month, we released the following statement in our monthly newsletters:At SC Thrive, we long for stabilized, healthy communities across South Carolina. We recognize that there can be no stability and no equitable mental, physical, or financial health in our state without first addressing the systemic injustices and…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month
Self-Care during the COVID-19 Crisis From Senior Regional Manager, Katrina Seastrunk My mental health has been a struggle lately being home alone all the time. We’ve also experienced loss and grief in the last year, and I worry about my family in New York. I took a moment recently to figure out what still makes…
Read More2020 Census
Shape the future of your community! As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, our country gets just one chance each decade to count its population. The U.S. Census Bureau counts every resident in the United States. The Census is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution and takes place every 10 years. Not…
Read MoreSC Thrive Receives State Impact Award
Columbia, SC, October 29, 2019 – SC Thrive received the State Impact Award from the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina for their commitment to improving the health and well-being of South Carolinians. Accepting the award on behalf of the nonprofit were Stephanie McGuire, Chief Community Relations Officer, Keith McGregor, Chief Operating Officer and Katrina Seastrunk, Senior…
Read More12 Ways to Foster Emotional Wellness
October is National Emotional Wellness Month! Last month at SC Thrive’s team meeting, we learned about emotional intelligence and how our personal emotional health affects those around us. This session had us thinking about how emotionally healthy we are and what we can do to increase our emotional health. Check out these 12 ways we’re…
Read MoreTechnology Update
The Benefit Bank has closed. Communally, the owner of The Benefit Bank, has officially closed. Over their 14 year history, they helped millions of people access billions of dollars of tax refunds and work supports all over the country in over 6,000 sites. Over 25,000 counselors helped their communities through The Benefit Bank over the…
Read MoreIntroducing Thrive Hub
Thrive Hub is a new way to access resources. This year at SC Thrive, we are Going B.I.G. and Being Innovative Geniuses. As we approach our 10th year, we want to continue to serve you and help you serve your communities in innovative and BIG ways. Over the years, we’ve been listening to all your comments and suggestions about…
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