O6 Shoot-Out Details
Click here to register or sign-up to sponsor today! Sponsorship Opportunities Champion for Change Sponsor $10,000 4 Teams– Title Sponsor, prominent logo signage at event, food and beverage for all registered shooters, four team golf carts, team photo with Ambassador Haley, station sponsorship, company logo displayed on event koozie, company logo included on all golf […]
THE ORIGINAL SIX ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Non-Profit Will Double Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers Serving Rural S.C. Students for 2019-2020 School Year Columbia, S.C.— The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) today announced an expansion of the organization’s Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers into Allendale County at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School, Marion County at Palmetto Middle School, and a new location in Bamberg […]
AMB. HALEY TO CHAIR ORIGINAL SIX FOUNDATION
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs Columbia, S.C.— The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) today announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley, will return to Chair the foundations’ board. In addition to Amb. Haley, The O6 Foundation elected a new Board of Trustees including […]
Whitney M Young Jr Service Award
Our foundation was honored to receive the Whitney M. Young Jr Service Award from the Indian Waters Council Boys Scouts of America today. This award is only possible because of every single person, donor/volunteer/partner, who has helped fulfill our mission.
Impact of Literacy Program at Kelly Edwards Elementary School
Benchmark and intervention kits through the Fountas and Pinnell literacy system were purchased by Governor Haley and The Original Six Foundation for Kelly Edwards Elementary School. Here’s a letter from Kelly Edwards Elementary School’s Reading Coach on the impact the kits will have on students. “First, let me thank Governor Haley and The Original Six Foundation again […]
Update from Barnwell 45 on New Literacy Program
Benchmark and intervention kits through the Fountas and Pinnell literacy system were purchased by Governor Haley and The Original Six Foundation for Barnwell Middle School and Barnwell High School. Here’s an update from Barnwell 45’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction on the use of the kits during the first month of school for 2016-2017. […]
September’s Book for Reading Initiative in Dillon County
Dillon County Boys and Girls Youth Center picked up the first set of books provided by our foundation to launch their reading initiative this year at South Dillon Elementary School and Stewart Heights Elementary School. September’s book is Doc McStuffins Doctor’s Helper by Sheila Sweeny Higginson. Summary of book: The Doc is in, and this time she has a […]
August 2016 Newsletter
The Mission of The Original Six Foundation is to serve as a catalyst for change by uniting public, private and civic leaders and resources to identify and address the challenging issues facing South Carolina’s communities in the areas of education, quality of life, and workforce readiness. See what we accomplished in August 2016.
Back to School Celebration at Denmark Olar Middle School
In partnership with INNERSOLE, Governor Haley and The Original Six Foundation held a back to school celebration today at Denmark Olar Middle School and provided every student with a back pack full of school supplies and a new pair of sneakers. Media Coverage of the Event: WLTX ABC Columbia Times and Democrat Visit our gallery […]
Sponsor Recap – First Annual Taste and Golf of South Carolina
Thank you to everyone who came out to our First Annual Taste and Golf of South Carolina. On Sunday, August 21, we celebrated an evening highlighting the work our foundation is doing. We enjoyed delicious dishes prepared by Seawell’s Catering made from ingredients grown or produced in the eight counties our foundation serves. On Monday, […]
Excitement from Richard Carroll Elementary School for new After School Program
Richard Carroll Elementary School will benefit from a new after school program designed and funded through The Original Six Foundation and Innersole. Here’s a quick note from their principal on the excitement they have for the upcoming program. “Richard Carroll Elementary School in Bamberg, SC is very excited to be partnering with Governor Haley’s […]
Grand Opening of The Meeting Place on Main
Governor Haley and The Original Six Foundation was proud to partner with Trinity Baptist Church in Union, SC to open The Meeting Place on Main. Thank you to our partners Cox Industries and Verizon. The center will be a welcoming place for residents who need assistance with learning skills, using technology, creating partnerships with local […]
Robotics Program for Marlboro County
Today our staff had the distinct pleasure of delivering the much awaited robotic kits purchased through Lego Education for the 21st Century Learning Centers in Marlboro County. It truly did feel like Christmas in July for the curriculum advisors who were on-site to receive the 33 boxes. We are thrilled to offer such a great program […]
Donated Administrative Costs for OneSC Fund
One SC Fund, SC Flood Relief In response to the devastating floods in our region, the Central Carolina Community Foundation established the One SC Fund, formerly the SC Flood Relief Fund. The fund has been endorsed by the Midlands Regional Mayors and has received financial support from corporations, foundations and individuals across the Midlands and […]
Marlboro County Bookmobile
Sometimes our foundation serves as connectors to outside resources in order to get a project accomplished. We were happy to make the connection to the distributor in Germany for the library and help guide them through the process.
Shoe and Teacher Supply Drive
964 Books Donated
Written By Guest Blogger: Bobbie Grooms, Director of Marian Wright Edelman Library The Original Six Foundation donated nearly $2,500.00 dollars in Scholastic books to the Marian Wright Edelman Public Library last month. Box after box was opened to reveal hundreds of Juvenile Fiction books that will be used in early childhood literacy efforts throughout Marlboro […]
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