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noun:a diverse tapestry.
Our North Star
We envision the communities we serve as places where all people join together to build on community assets for current and future generations, and where all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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The Arras Foundation office is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – but staff continue to work remotely from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To contact us, please call 803-286-8772 or email our staff members.
Upcoming Event
Virtual Community Conversation:
Vaccine Hesitancy – Faith-Based Approaches to Help Our Neighbors
Tuesday, May 17
11:00 AM
Reverend Jason Myers
Purity Presbyterian Church – Chester, SC
Katharine Stone
Purity Presbyterian Church – Chester, SC
Reverend Floyd L. White, III
Woodland Ave. Presbyterian Church – Camden, NJ
Forrest Jones, MHA
MUSC Health System – Lancaster Division
Join us May 17 as we hear from faith & public health leaders about the active role of the faith community in overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. They will share their experiences and answer any questions you may have about getting involved. You don’t want to miss it!
National & local leaders of faith-based communities will share how they have actively met the needs of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upcoming Events
May 19 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
June 16 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
August 18 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
September 15 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
October 20 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
November 17 at 2:30 pm EST
via Zoom | Register: HERE
Past Events
Virtual Community Conversation:
How Your Voice is Shaping Community Health
Tuesday, May 11
Candra Riley, MPH
Health Educator, SC DHEC
Dr. Zora Denson
Educator & Director of Community Relations, Town of Heath Springs
Portia M. Brown, MBA
External Affairs & Strategic Engagement Lead, MUSC Health Lancaster
Candra Riley, Health Educator from SC DHEC Midlands Region and Dr. Zora Denson, Educator & Director of Community Relations for the Town of Heath Springs join Portia Brown of MUSC Health – Lancaster Division. These experts discuss the importance of YOUR voice and YOUR impact on community health.
Our Footprint
We serve the Fort Lawn, Great Falls, and Lancaster County communities.
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