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"Literacy is for Everyone"
Literacy Initiative 2011 - 2012
During the 2011 collaborative planning meeting we discussed ways to engage our students and came up with the following:
  • Fun Programs
  • Mentorships from the following–
    • Senior Citizens
    • Retired Teachers
    • Student Mentors (H.S. Junior. and Senior.)
    • Church Members
    • Clubs
  • Starting younger with reading initiatives
  • Reward system
    • Reading initiatives
  • Group and individual recognition
  • Positive reinforcement
  • After school program for struggling students
  • Get parents involved
  • Get parents involved in workshops and support groups
  • Collaborate with youth organizations
    • Service Over Self (SOS)
Specific concepts were discussed and partnerships/projects were laid out.
Where do we go from here?
For program information click on the LIFE link below




On May 1 The Village Group received a Community Service Award
from the Georgetown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
which was presented at their annual May Week Program



Wal-Mart Presents grant check to The Village Group


Ms. Reshanda Jennings, the new General Manager at Georgetown Wal-Mart Super Center
presents a check to TVG Board Chair, Sonia Hill along with fellow board member Richard Neal
This funding support will be used to help sustain the Reading Center and the Saturday Morning Academy


The Village Group enters into stage three of the five life stages of the nonprofit organization

At stage three "Ground and Grow"

  • Everyone including the newly elected Board of Directors, Executive Director, and volunteer staff will be concerned with establishing policies and activities, and with making the organization more viable.
  • There will be focus on accountability to donors which includes creating a system of evaluating program results.
  • We will develop our internal capacities for self-assessment, strategic planning, fundraising, and managing financial systems, while at the same time clarifying the roles and responsibilities to help grow the organization while realizing the dream.

Newly Elected Board of Directors


Front row; l-r Evette E. Small, Secretary; Sonia Hill, Chairperson; Coretha Grate, Treasurer
Back Row: l-r Shelia Y. Grier, Richard Neal, Barbara Pontiere, and Cheryl H. Brown


The Village Group of Georgetown County, SC provides a stepping stone for our youth to move to a brighter future. Our belief is that if you take care of your youth, in the future they will give back to the community. We encourage parents to be role models for their children and allow children to make smart decisions.

The Village Group is comprised of community leaders, parents, senior citizens and concerned citizens with one common interest:

To improve our community and
build a brighter future for our children.


We cannot do this alone!

Your monetary contributions will allow the youth of our community to purchase school supplies and meals, and also provide transportation. Recreational activities are held regularly to promote teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. To learn more about how you can help contact us at the number below or visit Contact Us Page.


The Village Group
Bridging the Gap for a Better Community
1458 Exodus Drive     Georgetown SC 29440
(843) 546-3734     
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The Village Group is a duly organized community based non-profit organization
with exemptions under section 501 (C)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code and
State of South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act.
Last update 9/21/2011 by: Webmaster CMcLaughlin