The Barbara Stone Foundation has received a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan, the organization announced Oct. 5.
The funds will be used to expand the nonprofit’s UP Employment Initiative, a program serving a foundational structure for people with disabilities to achieve successful, competitive employment and increased independence by offering:
- A pre-employment program focused on increasing skills understanding and development for anyone desiring employment
- Employment-support services for individuals pursuing employment or already placed in employment
- Professional cohort — a year-long professional-development class that provides professional development and networking opportunities for participants
“With the support of Power:Ed and some other important partnerships, our UP Employment initiative will become a world-class workforce initiative while increasing and improving inclusive opportunities, prioritizing diversity and strengthening the Greenville community,” said Lara Ceisel, executive director of the Barbara Stone Foundation.
In fiscal year 2023-24, Power:Ed plans to award $1 million in grants to South Carolina education and career-readiness organizations.
Grants are administered quarterly; the next grant funding deadline is Jan. 1, 2024. For more information, visit power-ed.org.
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