At their July meeting, trustees of the Arras Foundation made a two-year grant award to Kershaw Area Resource Exchange Ministries for the support of operating services and programs including food pantry, crisis financial assistance, and emergency home repairs.
Today, the Arras Foundation, the United Way of Chester County, and the United Way of Lancaster County released an initial Catawba Connect impact report showcasing the work of fourteen nonprofit organizations supporting area residents over the past year.
Ten educators were awarded Horizon Education Grants by the Arras Foundation in March 2021, during the Spring award cycle. Horizon awards are designed to help foster innovative teaching and learning in the local area.
Today, the Arras Foundation and the University of South Carolina Lancaster announced the introduction of a joint internship program for Summer 2021.
GIVE LOCAL LANCASTER 2020: “SEASON OF GIVING” Campaign raises $253,424 for local organizations. At their annual meeting today, the Arras Foundation announced that Give Local Lancaster achieved a new record for the community’s annual giving campaign.
Eleven teachers were awarded Horizon Education Grants by the Arras Foundation this month. Horizon awards are designed to help foster innovative teaching and learning in the local area.
Press Release OCTOBER 14, 2020 Media Contact Macy Whitener mwhitener@arrasfoundation.org
The J. Marion Sims Foundation announced today it is changing its name to the Arras Foundation following a two-year planning process. The word “arras” means a diverse tapestry. The new name reflects the Foundation’s 25-year history of weaving together community assets to build healthier communities in Lancaster County, Great Falls, and Fort Lawn, S.C.