The Urban League of the Upstate recently celebrated the near completion of its $3.5 million campaign for the McClaren Institute of Health & Quality of Life with a brunch, remarks, and gathering at Avenue in downtown Greenville.
The McClaren Institute for Health & Quality of Life is a center for wellness programs, education, and outreach to Black and underserved communities in the 10-county region of the Upstate. Powered by the Urban League of the Upstate (ULUS), this facility and programmatic hub provide more avenues for positive change and health equity throughout the community.
Recent contributions from the Hearst Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the Jolley Foundation, the Symmes Foundation, and several corporations and individual donors helped the Urban League meet its construction fundraising goals and complete the facility’s build-out and renovations.
“These remarkable gifts reflect the power of collaboration in creating a healthier, more equitable future for all. The McClaren Institute will provide essential services and inspire the community to come together and invest in long-term solutions for health and wellness,” said ULUS President and CEO Dr. Gail Wilson Awan.
The Cultural and Historical Literacy Center, the last portion of the project, needs less than $300,000 to be outfitted entirely with interactive exhibits and displays. The Center’s mission is to offer a space to educate, inspire, and honor the contributions of Black citizens who have shaped the Upstate’s growth and development.