SC Empowerment Centre

SC Empowerment Centre Empowering youth & families In South Carolina, one in five children lives in poverty.

South Carolina Empowerment Centre (SCEC) was launched to address the increasing challenges facing youth living in generational poverty by providing support, mentorship, and services that encourage youth to realize their full potential. One of the most urgent needs facing these children is overcoming the cycle of generational poverty and the challenges associated with poverty (i.e. increased teen p

regnancy rates, higher drop-out rates, and limited post-secondary education opportunities). Many of these children are living in single-parent households where the parent/adult caregiver lacks a high school education, resulting in limited career potential and financial instability. Generational poverty also has drastic impacts on a child’s educational attainment, health and wellness, and social/emotional development. These children are at higher risk than their more affluent peers to be attracted to risky behaviors and life choices such as gang activity and drug use, and generally have less supportive networks (family, school, and neighborhood). Factors that improve a child’s ability to overcome the cycle of generational poverty are positive social influences that can be gained through involvement in afterschool programs that focus on mentorship, career exploration, and workforce and leadership development. SCEC is a community-based service organization that uses this evidence-based approach to support youth during their elementary, middle and high-school years.

Reminder: SCEC FREE Summer Camp/Events start next Monday, June 15th, for 6th-12th graders – Link to register:
06/12/2026

Reminder: SCEC FREE Summer Camp/Events start next Monday, June 15th, for 6th-12th graders – Link to register:

Open Art StudioThese hands-on activities invite teens to explore art in a supportive and creative environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll have the freedom to express yourself and bring your ideas to life.

SCEC Senior (60 and older) April Resource DaySenior Food Box/Emergency Food & Hot To-Go Meal Pick-Up@ 340 West Mill St.,...
04/19/2026

SCEC Senior (60 and older) April Resource Day
Senior Food Box/Emergency Food & Hot To-Go Meal Pick-Up
@ 340 West Mill St., Gray Court
Monday, April 20
Registration for pick-up time is required at this link:

Senior Resources(for Seniors aged 60 and above)We appreciate our Seniors!Once appropriate paperwork is completed, each Senior will be given emergency food, the option to pick out gently used clothing items to fill a bag (10 items) and more. During this time, seniors can pick their Senior box if curr

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340 West Mill St, Gray Court
Gray Court, SC
29645

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(864) 705-0005

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