Aaron Schreffler, a Goodwill parenting program participant, was named the 2020 Graduate of the Year.
In 2019, Schreffler, who struggled with drugs from an early age, overdosed and lost custody of his children. He entered Goodwill s parenting program where he said he learned structure and how to be a responsible father. As a result of the program, Schreffler eventually regained custody of his children. If it weren t for the program, I d be overdosed and dead by now, he said.
Rachel Wood was named the 2020 Achiever of the Year.
After Wood suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident, she said friends told her to attend Goodwill s work assessment program.
CANTON – A longtime community volunteer and former TimkenSteel vice president has been selected to lead CommQuest Services.
The agency s board announced this week that Elaine Russell Reolfi will serve as president and chief executive officer effective immediately.
Reolfi replaces Keith Hochadel, who is leaving CommQuest after 11 years in leadership roles.
George Urban, president of CommQuest’s board, said in the press release announcing the change that Reolfi is a business leader who can help CommQuest meet challenges and provide hope for community members who rely on the agency.
“Our mission has never been more important to the community, and with CommQuest’s continued growth, our business challenges have never been greater,” Urban said in the release.
Study of SC poverty rates show high evictions, food insecurity and childhood poverty
VIDEO: Study of SC poverty rates show high evictions, food insecurity and childhood poverty By Lillian Donahue | January 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 10:29 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new report analyzing different causes of poverty across South Carolina identifies key issues like increased eviction rates, food insecurity and persistent child poverty that continue to impact Lowcountry counties.
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and the Rural & Minority Health Research Center at the University of South Carolina released their completed study addressing several topics that perpetuate systemic poverty in the state.
Teleangé Thomas Tapped to Lead JumpStart s Advancement and Public Partnership Efforts
Chief Advancement and Relationship Officer to strengthen organization s public, private and philanthropic partnerships.
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CLEVELAND, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ JumpStart Inc. has hired Teleangé Thomas to fill its newly created Chief Advancement and Relationships Officer role. Thomas will be responsible for leading the organization s strategic fundraising initiatives, strengthening partnerships and spearheading JumpStart s involvement in civic initiatives including the Cleveland Innovation Project, the MidTown Innovation District and other initiatives JumpStart anticipates pursuing in the coming years.
JumpStart Inc. has hired Teleangé Thomas to fill its newly created Chief Advancement and Relationships Officer role. Thomas will be responsible for leading the organization’s strategic fundraising initiatives, strengthening partnerships