The South Carolina Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is dedicated to working with local, community-based organizations to move individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency. Through the administration of nearly $24 million in federally-funded programs and three corporate partnerships, OEO makes funding available for initiatives designed to help improve the quality of life for some of our most vulnerable residents.

With services ranging from healthcare, housing assistance, emergency shelter, education, and employment to training, nutrition, homelessness prevention, weatherization, and emergency and energy assistance, our mission is to revitalize our communities by providing families with the tools necessary to achieve economic independence. Our goals are to promote and maintain a commitment to the highest standards of service delivery, to assist our community partners in developing innovative projects which address the causes and conditions of poverty, and to serve as an advocate for low-income families.

As we work to fulfill our mission, we pledge to work in collaboration with our subgrantees to improve living conditions and promote energy efficiency by providing fiscal and programmatic accountability and distributing resources wisely. Through local needs assessments and community action plans, we can make a positive difference in the lives of South Carolina families now and for the future.

Thank you for visiting the OEO web site.

Louise Cooper, OEO Director