(Washington, DC) – Congressman James E. Clyburn has secured $2.3 million for a variety of education and health-related projects in the Sixth Congressional District. These projects were funded in the Education and Health and Human Services appropriation portion of the Omnibus Bill that passed Congress on Saturday.
|
Recipient |
Amount |
Project |
|
Colleton Memorial Library |
$50,000 |
For purchase of materials |
|
Williamsburg County Public Library |
$50,000 |
For purchase of materials |
|
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Columbia |
$200,000 |
To fund programs |
|
Clemson University |
$250,000 |
For the Call Me Mister program that trains African-American men to be teachers |
|
Eau Claire Cooperative Health |
$400,000 |
To purchase equipment for a Ridgeway facility |
|
From Darkness to Light (Charleston) |
$450,000 |
To help sexual abuse victims |
|
Technical Expositions & Conferences, Inc. |
$100,000 |
For Camp Success |
|
Save the Children |
$450,000 |
To expand the Accelerated Reader program in South Carolina |
"As a former teacher, I am a staunch supporter of education programs to improve the opportunities available to every child," Congressman Clyburn said. "In addition to quality education, access to quality health care is essential for all Americans to enjoy a better life. These programs are designed to provide my constituents with the support they need to be successful."
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