Five Pillars of the National Strategy The National Strategy is anchored around Five Pillars and the strategy includes actions from across the federal government. One of the root causes of hunger is poverty. The President is committed to pushing Congress to take a number of steps that will improve the overall economic well-being of the…

Focused on improving healthcare access and health systems within its seven-state region, SCRC launches a J-1 visa waiver program. COLUMBIA, SC, USA; September 19, 2022 – In response to medical professional shortages and low access to quality healthcare in its region, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) launched its J-1 visa waiver program as an…

Columbia, SC; August 29, 2022 — Today, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) announced its first full time employee, Melissa L. Lindler, as Chief of Staff. Ms. Lindler comes to SCRC with more than 20 years of experience with government and nonprofit entities. Most recently, she served as the Director for the Office of Business…

Columbia, SC; June 23, 2022 — Today, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission launches its inaugural Coffee and Conversation series. This series of virtual events will occur over the next two weeks with the seven states which make up the Southeast Crescent region. Residents, community leaders and interested parties will have the opportunity to hear about…

Columbia, SC; April 21, 2022 — Today, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission announced its first State Co-Chair, Governor Henry McMaster from South Carolina. Gov. McMaster was elected at the agency’s annual Governors’ Quorum meeting held on Monday, April 18, 2022 by his peers from the seven states which make up the Southeast Crescent region. “I’m…