“Colonial Life’s Equitable Pathways Grant supports the O6 Afterschool program’s goals of providing alternative opportunities for students in need,” says Tim Arnold, president and chief executive officer of Colonial Life. “The program offers students creative opportunities to learn and thrive, and many students will benefit from the program’s expansion.”
Read MoreThrough the O6 My First Library program, over 3,000 South Carolina kindergarten students are invited to choose ten high-quality, grade-level summer reading books at end-of-the-year book fairs held throughout the state during the month of May. This year, the Original Six team will bring the My First Library program to 38 schools and distribute over 30,000 books setting a program record.
Read MoreAll For Colleton will feature hands-on STEM activities, a story corner, music, giveaways, back-to-school supplies, health and wellness initiatives and a free hot dog lunch while supplies last!
Read MoreThe Program Coordinator works closely with the Program Director and will oversee multiple programs within partner schools throughout the state of South Carolina. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing the O6 Afterschool program; fostering a nurturing environment with partner schools and students; supporting opportunities for growth and development within partner schools and with students.
Read MoreAll In Allendale got the community together and engaged in STEM activities on Saturday, April 1.
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Read MoreOver $400,000 raised to aid South Carolina students in rural and underserved communities.
Read MoreThis event gives new meaning to the phrase book drive.
When South Carolina residents visit the SC Department of Motor Vehicles for their driving or vehicle transaction needs between March 1st and March 31st, they can make a difference in communities throughout the state by donating a new early reader book to support the Original Six (O6) Foundation’s “My First Library” program.
Read MoreOver the next five months, they will participate in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,600 graduates across the state.
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Read MoreTwo-hundred participants from businesses and organizations across the Carolinas took part in the 4th Annual O6 Foundation Sporting Clay Tournament fundraiser held at Rocky Creek Sporting Clays in Richburg, SC.
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Read MoreWhile Nikki Haley was Governor of South Carolina, she created the Original Six Foundation to provide students in rural counties with the tools they need to succeed in schools.
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Read MoreThe Original Six Foundation (O6) announced an expansion of the organization’s O6 Afterschool program into five schools located in Greenville, Florence, Marion, and Colleton Counties.
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Read MoreThe Original Six Foundation (06) announced that communications professional and former journalist, Kara Gormley Meador will serve as executive director.
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Read MoreBook Fairs Focus on Early Childhood Literacy in Rural and Underserved Communities
Read MoreSouth Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered supports afterschool and summer programs across the state.
Read MoreThe Original Six Foundation announced the addition of four new members to their Board of Trustees. These four individuals join the nine other civic, business, and industry leaders from across South Carolina. Ambassador Nikki Haley serves as the chair of the foundation.
Read MoreCarolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Educational Programming
Read MoreThank you to the 2021 O6 Shoot-Out Sponsors! Your support is helping us ensure that every child in South Carolina has access to a quality education regardless of where they are born and raised.
Read MoreThe Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) today announced an expansion of the organization’s Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers into Hampton County at North District Middle School.
Read MoreThe Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) is proud to announce the 2021 My First Library program serving 16 South Carolina schools. During the month of May, the program will provide students in the state’s highest-need areas with summer reading books to build at-home libraries.
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