Strategic Spartanburg

08/19/2026

Youth mental and behavioral health in Spartanburg County reflect national trends, with female and Latinx students experiencing disproportionate impacts.

That’s why the work of VITAL Spartanburg matters. By building a community action plan focused on real action and coordination, VITAL is working to strengthen support, reduce stigma, and improve mental health outcomes for Spartanburg.

07/10/2026

Check out our team at the VITAL Spartanburg launch! VITAL Spartanburg is a new community action plan to address our mental health crisis through real action and coordination. Bringing together healthcare providers, nonprofits, municipalities and philanthropists, VITAL will pilot innovative programs as well as support and expand existing work. VITAL Spartanburg continues to make meaningful progress as partners work together to strengthen mental and behavioral health systems across Spartanburg County. https://www.vitalspartanburg.org/about

07/03/2026

Check out our team (Tenille Black, Stokes, and Dr. Midas Hampton) at the three-part Nonprofit Connect Series this past April!

This three-part series focused on guiding participants through creating a Theory of Change, building a logic model, and selecting the right metrics, providing the tools needed to develop stronger, more intentional programs.

06/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Zora to the Strategic Spartanburg team!

Zora is a graduate student at the University of South Carolina Upstate pursuing her master's degree in Criminal Justice and is serving as our Summer Quantitative Research Intern. A former member of the USC Upstate women's basketball team, she brings both analytical skills and a strong team-oriented mindset to her work. Outside of research, Zora enjoys spending time outdoors and exercising.

We're excited to have her on board this summer and look forward to the contributions she will make to our team and community. Welcome, Zora!

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!