Posts by Shannon Simmons
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month 2019
Find fresh fruits and vegetables all across South Carolina! Did you know you have access to produce grown in your backyard, even if you aren’t tending a garden? You do! South Carolina is full of farmers growing corn, watermelon, strawberries, peaches and tomatoes. Summer is the tastiest season of all! To find a local market close…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2019
How Mental Health First Aid Helped One Trainee Find Herself SC Thrive uses The National Council on Mental Health’s Curriculum, Mental Health First Aid, as a training resource across South Carolina. When I went through the training, I just assumed that it was part of my job and maybe someday it would one day help…
Read MoreTax Season Update 2019
Tax filing with SC Thrive will be postponed to start on February 5th. Dear Partners, As a result of the government shutdown, furloughed IRS employees and necessary materials pertaining to new tax law changes not being sent to The Benefit Bank until January 22nd by federal and state agencies, SC Thrive is postponing the start…
Read MoreWhat You Need to File Your Taxes
January 29, 2018 marked the first day to submit a tax return for 2017. Let’s talk about what you need to file your taxes this year! What documents do you need to file your taxes? Personal Information You will need to social security numbers and birthdates of everyone included on your tax return. If you…
Read MoreUtilizing Volunteers for Tax Season
Do you want to offer free tax return filing assistance to your clients but struggle to find a staff member with time available to take on another project? Do you have volunteers who would be interested in learning a new skill? SC Thrive can help! We can handle all the training for you! In-person and…
Read More#PhysicalMentalFinancial
SC Thrive has joined the global #GivingTuesdayand the state-wide #GivingSC campaigns which harness the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity internationally and locally. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, following the popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, #GivingTuesday is on November 28th. SC Thrive joined #GivingTuesday…
Read More6 Personal Finance Tips I Wish I’d Learned in School
When I graduated from college, I had student loans, a low-paying job and bills for food and shelter. I did not make the best financial decisions, and at first, my credit suffered. I’m fortunate now to not be in that situation, and there are a few things I’ve learned along the way: 1. A job…
Read MoreThe Mind-Body Experience
Have you ever had tense shoulders for days on end? Do you experience recurring headaches? Human beings experience stress. Sometimes, underlying thoughts and feelings can go unknown as the culprit. Yoga is a daily activity that can help your mind-body experience! Research has shown that a healthy mind and healthy body are interconnected. The number…
Read MoreFresh Food for Seniors
It’s time for senior discounts at Farmers’ Markets across SC! The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) allows low income senior citizens, age 60 and older, to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-supported agriculture programs. SFMNP serves approximately 25,000 senior citizens in South Carolina. The program runs from May through mid- October. Participants are awarded $25 in…
Read MoreAnyone. Anywhere.
A mental health crisis can affect Anyone. Anywhere. Anyone has the potential to experience a mental health problem or crisis. Your co-worker. Your friend. Your nephew. Your neighbor. More than 1 in 5 people experience at least 1 panic attack in their lifetime and approximately 30 million people in the US are affected by an…
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