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Finding help for seniors can be challenging for an individual or their loved ones. There are many resources available for seniors living in South Carolina. Learn more about helpful senior benefits you can connect to with SC Thrive. Most Americans don’t have to look very far to see the financial…
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A Giving Tuesday statement of gratitude to our generous supporters. Season’s greetings, it’s Giving Tuesday! Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is all about generosity during the holiday season. Nonprofits and community organizations across the nation come together to celebrate an international day of giving each year on the Tuesday after…
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SC Thrive, in collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech Solutions, wins the national Social Care Referrals Challenge from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living. Thanks to a next-level collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech Solutions, we’re excited to announce that we have been named…
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Open enrollment periods are used for most types of health insurance. They provide a period each year when you can sign up or make changes to an existing plan. Changes made during open enrollment typically take effect on January 1 of the following year. For instance, if you change your…
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The SCVets Guide is a resource directory for South Carolina Veterans, Service members, and their families. It also features stories of real families’ successes accessing available resources. We understand that South Carolina Veterans don’t always get all the benefits they qualify for because sometimes they aren’t aware of the available…
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When the school year ends, millions of children who regularly rely on free or reduced-cost meals are at risk of going hungry. Summer meal programs get help from organizations like ours to help spread the word about free, nutritious meals to families who need them. This year, SC Thrive was…
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South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) made a change so you can update your address more effortlessly. SCDHHS just released a new portal that allows Healthy Connections Medicaid members to update their address and contact information online. The online portal enables members to update their information quickly…
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National Nonprofit Day recognizes the effort charities and nonprofits put into making a difference in their communities. From community food banks, affordable housing, legal services, and education; nonprofits provide a large variety of necessary help that would otherwise be unmet by corporations and governmental agencies. This day is observed on…
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Some important changes are coming this school year when applying for free and reduced meals for students. The federal waiver that made school lunches free to all children expired at the end of June. That makes this the first school year since the pandemic that parents need to fill out…
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Hunger affects all people. Millions of Americans are one job loss, missed paycheck, or expensive emergency away from hunger. But hunger doesn’t affect everyone equally – some groups like children, seniors, and minorities face hunger at much higher rates. No one can thrive on an empty stomach. Studies have shown…
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