The Poston Foundation

The Poston Foundation is a South Carolina nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity based in Columbia, South Carolina. Through Carolina Cares, we help fund practical Essentials Kits and related charitable support in South Carolina. Our public-facing work focuses on practical support, direct aid, sponsorships, and accountable charitable operations.
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Carolina Cares is The Poston Foundation’s South Carolina direct-aid initiative focused on meeting immediate practical needs through the distribution of Carolina Cares Essentials Kits. Kits may include hygiene items, socks, basic first-aid supplies, snacks, and other everyday necessities, depending on funding, sourcing, and community need. The program is designed to provide dignity-centered support for individuals and families facing hardship. Grant funding helps support the purchase of supplies, kit assembly, distribution, and related charitable operations needed to deliver the program responsibly.