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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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Wondering if the Medicare Savings Program is worth applying for? What is the Medicare Savings Program? The Medicare Savings Program is a benefit that helps pay for some out-of-pocket costs such as Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and prescription drug costs for qualifying individuals. The Medicare Savings Program does not…
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Health doesn’t stop at physical health. Recognizing Mental Health is an incredibly important part of overall health at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.…
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The ease or freedom to travel, work, socialize and engage in leisure activities may be determined by one’s COVID vaccination status. COVID-19 vaccines are crucial to building immunity against the virus. Getting a COVID-19 vaccination is safer in building protection than getting sick with the virus. Getting sick with COVID-19…
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Working in the social care sector presents unique challenges for organizations across South Carolina. We are tasked with addressing social determinants of health that affect an incredibly diverse population. We often meet people during their most stressful moments. Since the start of the pandemic, people-serving organizations have leveraged technology to…
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