A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR the nonprofit and philanthropic organizations of south carolina and their many volunteers, donors, board members, and professional leaders for their service to the people and the state of south carolina.

 

Whereas, South Carolina's nonprofit and philanthropic organizations are vital partners to the State of South Carolina, working to champion the policies and programs enacted by the General Assembly to better achieve the State's vision; and

 

Whereas, nonprofits invest significant resources into making economic mobility possible, communities more vibrant, the State economy more efficient, families better supported, and individuals more empowered, positively impacting nearly every South Carolinian; and

 

Whereas, thousands of nonprofit organizations work across all forty-six counties, providing invaluable services for individuals, families, and communities that fill gaps in government and corporate funding and services. Nonprofits and philanthropic organizations are strong partners with many State agencies; and

 

Whereas, nonprofits employ more than ninety thousand individuals across numerous sectors; and

 

Whereas, tens of thousands of South Carolinian citizens give selflessly of their time, talent, and treasure as volunteers and board members; and

 

Whereas, South Carolina's philanthropic sector, consisting of corporate, community, family, and other private foundations, as well as United Ways and other grantmaking organizations help provide valuable resources; and

 

Whereas, in 2019 alone, the philanthropic sector made grant awards to nonprofits in excess of almost two hundred and fifty million dollars to strengthen South Carolina communities; and

 

Whereas, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and other natural disasters, nonprofits and their funding partners have provided frontline services, playing crucial roles in stabilizing families, individuals, and communities; and

 

Whereas, hundreds of leaders are gathering in Columbia for South Carolina's 2023 Nonprofit Summit, presented by Together SC and co-hosted by SC Grantmakers Network; and

 

Whereas, the State of South Carolina is greatly enhanced and bolstered by the nonprofit and philanthropic organizations that call it home. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the nonprofit and philanthropic organizations of South Carolina and their many volunteers, donors, board members, and professional leaders for their service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be presented to Madeleine McGee, President and CEO of Together SC, and Jeff McCormack, Chair of SC Grantmakers Network and Executive Director of SC Physicians Care Charity.

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