oUR mISSION

To initiate, promote and assist in the development of housing, economic development, and community improvement programs and activities.

To work cooperatively with existing public and private agencies toward the effective utilization of human resources in the community.

To help neighborhood leaders and residents participate in planning and carrying out community improvement activities, such as the creation of home ownership opportunities, the promotion of rehabilitation programs, housing development and rehabilitation, housing management, open space projects and economic development projects.

To make contributions, grants or loans of funds or property, with or without interest, that will further the objective of the SC UpLift and accomplish its purposes.

To organize neighborhood residents of all ages to identify and respond to community issues.

To acquire by purchase, gift, devise, bequest, lease or otherwise, to own, hold, use, maintain, improve, and operate, and to sell, lease and otherwise dispose of, real and personal property to the extent authorized by law.

To provide facilities and personnel the funds for studies, surveys and demonstration activities leading to effective programs to be carried out by private and public institutions and agencies directed toward the achievement of the goals of the SC UpLift.

In general, to perform and do all other acts and things incidental to or in furtherance of the accomplishment of the proposes of SC UpLift.