Strategic Spartanburg

05/19/2026

Strategic Spartanburg has a huge announcement! Our organization has joined the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) network.

As NNIP network members, our organization has access to a national network coordinated by the Urban Institute that helps communities use local data to shape policy, guide investment, and strengthen neighborhoods.

As South Carolina’s first NNIP partner, this milestone places Spartanburg in a national community of local data organizations working to make information more accessible, actionable, and community-centered.

For Strategic Spartanburg, this is both a recognition of the work already happening through the Community Indicators Project and a new opportunity to bring national learning, tools, and partnerships back home.

Press Release:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6391fd823946e267f3c35c72/t/6a0cd195dabe437bd2ffed0c/1779224981975/SSI_NNIP_Press+Release.pdf

05/08/2026

Meet the Team!

Belal Hossain is our Director of Research and Evaluation here at Strategic Spartanburg. When Belal isn't hard at work, you can find him walking local trails around town!

05/01/2026

Some of the most important decisions about your community start with a simple question: who’s counted?

Right now, a small number of households in Spartanburg have a chance to shape how the next Census works…before it actually counts everyone in 2030. If that invitation shows up in your mailbox, it’s not junk. It’s a pilot run for something that drives funding, representation, and planning for the next decade.

Takes a few minutes. Carries a lot of weight.

Check your mail, use your Census ID, and make it count: https://lnkd.in/ePyPnEYr

📣 Heads up for those residing in and around , Alabama, and , South Carolina!

Select households are receiving a mailed invitation to participate in our 2026 Census Test, our first operational test in support of the .

Respond online today with your unique Census ID!

Get all the details: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/respond-now-to-2026-census-test.html

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Contribute to the dialogue about public health in Spartanburg County!

Please email submissions related to ongoing research projects, community experiences, and innovative practices for advancing equity in public health to [email protected]

04/20/2026

We are excited to announce that Keith Hill is joining the Live Healthy Spartanburg team as Coalition Manager on 4/20! Keith formerly worked with the Spartanburg Regional Foundation, more recently as Director of Philanthropy. He has nearly a decade of experience in the field of public education. A graduate of Erskine College, Keith began his career as a physical education teacher and grant writer in Lee County, South Carolina. He has led the Youth Advisory Board and the Youth Ambassadors through the Foundation as well as been a strong advocate for youth voice. Keith is passionate about using his leadership skills and experience as a leader and convener to continue serving Spartanburg County and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive! Welcome to the team!

04/17/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

Strategic Spartanburg is seeking a skilled Operations Manager (Part-Time) to help drive organizational efficiency and support our mission of community impact.

If you have:
✔️ Strong administrative expertise in managing office operations
✔️ Experience supporting executive leadership
✔️ Financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring
✔️ Accounting operations experience with bookkeeping, compliance, and tax support

Then we want to hear from you!

📍 Learn more and apply at: www.StrategicSpartanburg.org

04/17/2026

1/3 Sessions Complete! Join us next week for Session 2: Logic Model Building. Didn’t make the first one? Don’t worry, we will start with a refresher before diving into your programs/initiatives.

04/14/2026

Exercise is a proven way to improve quality of life!

Scan to join Live Healthy Spartanburg and the City of Spartanburg, SC on April 18th to kick off the first Family Exercise Day! This monthly event will bring families together to support healthier lifestyles through movement and community connection. All ages are welcome!

04/09/2026

Meet Tenille Black! She is from Spartanburg, SC, and has been our Quantitative Research Analyst since April of 2025. She earned her MS in Business Analytics from the University of South Carolina Upstate and her MA in Economics from Clemson University.

Outside of work, Tenille enjoys attending concerts at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium!