SC Sec. of State announces ‘Angels of 2022’ charities. It includes Lake Wylie group
For many, the end of a calendar year is giving season. The Rock Hill region has plenty of options, including one that recently was singled out by the state for how they spend money on their mission.
On Wednesday the Angels of 2022 list came. The list highlights 10 South Carolina charities. Secretary of State Mark Hammond releases the annual list based on a review of financial reports.
The selected charities used 80% or more of total expenditures for charitable programs, received minimal grant funding, complied with state solicitation law, and made good use of volunteer services.
Organizations must have a track record of three years or more.
Restore Mobility for the Blind in Lake Wylie made this year’s list.
Cynthia Thompson runs the nonprofit, which provides transportation to medical appointments, errands, religious services, family visits and other trips for the blind, visually impaired, seniors, veterans and others.
Restore Mobility puts more than 94% of its expenditures into service for clients.
Restore Mobility serves mostly in rural York County. More than 95% of trips are to Medicaid appointments. Services offered include curb-to-curb, door-to-door and door-through-door (where volunteers remain with riders) assistance. This year the nonprofit celebrated six years in operation.
“South Carolina is one of the most generous states in the nation, and this year’s Angels exemplify how this generosity can transform the lives of others,” Hammond said in announcing the new list.
Hammond’s office has an online charity search list where would-be donors can search for any registered charitable group.
Several Rock Hill region nonprofits put significant percentages of revenue back into charitable efforts. The Community Cafe, which serves much of York County with free meals, gives back 99%. Some others above the Angels list threshold include Fort Mill Care Center (92%), Lake Wylie Children’s Charity (91%), Pathways Community Center in Rock Hill (87%), Pilgrim’s Inn in Rock Hill (86%) and Clover Area Assistance Center (83%).
Hammond’s office also announced a watch list last month that highlighted charities that spend little of their funds on actual charitable work. Those 10 groups were out-of-state organizations that solicit in South Carolina. A wise giving report lists spending figures for hundreds of charitable groups from area PTO, fraternal lodge BINGO and phone call solicitation groups to larger established nonprofits.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Hammond encouraged everyone in the state to give back to their communities whether through donations or volunteerism.
“As always, remember to give from the heart, but please give smart,” Hammond said.
To find details on a specific charity, visit sos.sc.gov.
This story was originally published November 17, 2022 at 11:54 AM.
