Arras Foundation

03/12/2026

Our staff and The Springs Close Foundation team were thrilled to learn together with 700+ nonprofit leaders from across South Carolina this week.

Great to spend time with leaders from The Children's Council Christian Services Lancaster County Council of the Arts Lancaster County First Steps Lancaster County Partners for Youth Lancaster Promise Neighborhood United Way of Lancaster County, SC.

Thanks to the amazing team at Together SC for another excellent summit!

03/07/2026

COLLEGE AND GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Are you looking for a great way to get involved in your community this summer? Consider the Foundation internship program!!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT, MONDAY MARCH 9! https://arrasfoundation.org/a-team-summer-internship/

USC Lancaster See Lancaster SC Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce Chester County Chamber of Commerce Opportunity Scholars Program of USC Lancaster

03/02/2026

‼️ Apps close March 9th ‼️

📣 College students & recent grads - don't miss your chance to spend the summer with us for this amazing experience. Applications close next week!

Visit our website to learn more: https://arrasfoundation.org/a-team-summer-internship/

03/02/2026

- Check out our February newsletter here 🗞️

Email from Arras Foundation Great things are happening in our community!   FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER CLOSES MARCH 9: A-Team Summer Internship Applications Do you know a college student or recent grad lookin

02/19/2026

So proud of Savannah Crosby, our Youth Development Coordinator! She is passionate about the young people of our community. Thanks to Opportunity Scholars Program of USC Lancaster for inviting us to speak with students today!!

02/11/2026

📣 Hey college students & recent grads - we have GREAT NEWS for you! Our Summer Internship application is now OPEN!

Join the Arras Foundation this summer & make an impact on your community. Applications close on Monday, March 9 @ 11:59 PM! 💻

Visit our website to learn more: https://arrasfoundation.org/a-team-summer-internship/

01/30/2026

- read our January newsletter here 🌱

Email from Arras Foundation Great things are happening in our community!   JANUARY NEWSLETTER Arras staff visit monks' Walk for Peace in Great Falls The opportunity to join in solidarity with internat

12/31/2025

What an AMAZING year! 2025 brought some major milestones for the Arras Foundation.

We are so proud to support a healthier community for all & are excited for what 2026 has in store!

Let’s take a look back at a great year in a few photos 👉

2025 in pics 📸
1. Lewisville Elementary School 4th graders participating in the Learn to Swim program. 🏊
2. Arras college and career advisers volunteering with the Katawba Valley Land Trust on the Lindsay Pettus Greenway. 🌳
3. Arras hosted a state-wide The Riley Institute DLI alumni networking event. 🤝
4. Our summer interns exploring historic Lancaster and touring the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center. 🏛️
5. Arras hosts regional tax credit education session. 📚
6. Cleo White with a fan at our Give Local community event. 🕺
7. Arras hosts a young professional panel for local college interns. 🌱
8. Arras hosts Together SC regional nonprofit leadership development session. 🙇‍♂️
9. Arras Foundation is honored as the Lancaster County School District “Nonprofit Partner of the Year.” 🎓
10. Arras team celebrates our 30th anniversary serving the community! 💚

And - check out our December newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3YOD7mT

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from the staff at the Arras Foundation!

Our offices are closed through 1/2/26. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

12/22/2025

🥁🥁🥁 Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁

Give Local 2025 soared past prior records and raised OVER $1.5M for our community!!! 💙❤️💜

Read more about this year's special 10-year anniversary campaign in the weekend edition of The Lancaster News or at arrasfoundation.org!

Swipe to see our final award winners here 👉

12/02/2025

We’re ringing in with an exciting recap of our award winners!

Thanks to Advocacy & Communication Solutions, Boudreaux, Duke Energy, The Eye & Laser Center, Folks & DeVenny, LLC, Gaston, Marion, Stubbs, Hunter, & Swancy P.A., and Trimnal & Myers for motivating our nonprofits all afternoon and night on November 14 💙❤️💜

Psst...there are nearly 8 more hours left to for ! Donate at www.givelocalsc.org to see your generosity DOUBLE  💻