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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation has always been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in the Palmetto State.

Protecting the natural wildlife that thrives in South Carolina’s rivers, wetlands, and forests isn’t an easy task—nor can it be done alone.

With many sun-soaked days ahead, there’s no better time to continue South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF)’s spotlight as Fig’s 2024 Social Mission Partner. 

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is on a mission to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitats through education and advocacy.

Leah Wicevic, Executive Director of Sistercare, fights to change the narrative around domestic violence.

With each issue this year, Fig has been privileged to partner with Sistercare. This non-profit empowers survivors of domestic violence in Richland, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, and Kershaw counties by providing emergency shelter and community-based services.

Alarmingly, South Carolina remains one of the top states in the nation for high rates of domestic violence and domestic homicide.

“It’s always about the people. Always. And while you must make a profit to give back, it is the impact on others that should be the guiding light.”

Here in the Midlands, there are over 500 nonprofit organizations working hard to make a positive impact on our community.

A key component of the Able South Carolina mission is to equip people with disabilities with tools to foster pride and to direct their own lives.

Located just a few miles from the heart of downtown Columbia sits the main office and plant for Thermal Engineering Corporation, also known as TEC. Founded in the 1960s, by William “Bill” Best, TEC has been pushing the boundaries of infrared heating technologies ever since.

At Able South Carolina, the term “independent living” represents more than just a collection of services they provide their members, or “consumers,” it is a foundation for who they are, how they live, and the philosophy they use to teach and empower those in our local community living with disabilities.