Through the SC Bar Foundation, your financial support helps ensure that individuals facing critical legal challenges receive the assistance they need. Every gift supports a network of dedicated grantee organizations across South Carolina that deliver life-changing services—from helping families secure stable housing, to advocating for survivors of domestic violence, to educating communities about their legal rights. By contributing to the SC Bar Foundation, you are directly investing in access to justice, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact for those who need it most.
We have compiled 26 compelling reasons to give in 2026, each grounded in the measurable impact achieved by our grantee organizations in 2025 and illustrating how your support creates meaningful, lasting change statewide.
- 15 years of wrongful incarceration ended when the NC Center on Actual Innocence obtained exoneration of a South Carolina man.
- 1,540 advocates and community members were educated about the legal system by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center.
- 1,496 people received information and referral services from Disability Rights South Carolina.
- 205 hours of time donated by volunteer mediators from the Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston.
- 329 free or reduced-rate mediations for parties with low incomes were provided by the Upstate Mediation Center.
- 3,755 hours of pro bono service were provided by 127 Mock Trial volunteers with the SC Bar Law-Related Education Division.
- $100,000+ in child support was secured by Lowcountry Legal Volunteers.
- 30 tracts of land titles were resolved by the Center for Heirs’ Property, with the total assessed value of the land at over $2 million.
- 800+ attendees were provided 18 different types of legal training courses through the SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
- 322 clients were placed into permanent housing by Transitions.
- 147 individuals obtained vital records or reinstated a driver’s license with help from Rainy Day Fund.
- 470 tenants at risk of or facing eviction were assisted by Charleston Legal Access.
- 1,893 users were provided guidance through South Carolina Access to Justice Commission’s free online Legal Resource Finder.
- 8,300 Greg’s Groceries boxes were delivered to improve relationships with law enforcement within the community by Serve & Connect.
- $134,000+ in economic benefits were secured for clients, including waived fees and emergency rental assistance through Equal Justice Works.
- 600 victims were served by Project R.E.S.T.’s Legal Advocacy Services Program.
- 485 clients received fair housing law education or counseling from Greenville County Human Relations Commission.
- 157 immigration cases were provided direct legal services from Catholic Charities Office of Immigration Services.
- 1,612 domestic violence victims were served by Sistercare.
- 295 homeless clients were served by One80 Place.
- 123 men returning from prison were employed through Turn90.
- 155 pro bono hours on juvenile criminal cases were provided by Justice 360.
- $57,142 in child support paid by participants through the SC Center for Fathers and Families.
- 217 participants graduated from Horry County (15th Circuit) Treatment Court.
- 100 low-income students were provided financial assistance to attend Model Legislature by YMCA Youth in Government.
- 496 hours of work provided by summer interns with the SC Coastal Conservation League.
These outcomes are made possible by the extraordinary work of the SC Bar Foundation’s grantees—trusted organizations across South Carolina that show up every day to defend rights, restore stability, and open doors to justice. From the courtroom to the classroom, and from crisis response to long-term solutions, our grantees are transforming lives and strengthening communities statewide.
In 2026, your support ensures this vital work not only continues, but grows—empowering these organizations to reach more people, deepen their impact, and advance access to justice for all South Carolinians.
