Practical Essentials
Kits may include hygiene basics, socks, first-aid supplies, shelf-stable snacks, water, seasonal items, resource information, and other practical essentials.
Explore Carolina CaresTHEPOSTONFOUNDATION
Practical Support. Local Service. Accountable Impact.
Direct Aid
Our Mission
Practical support for South Carolinians facing hard moments.
The Poston Foundation organizes direct aid through careful stewardship, local service, and the Carolina Cares Initiative.
Essentials Kits
Accountability
Active Fundraising Campaign
Fund Carolina Cares Essentials Kits.
Every gift helps The Poston Foundation purchase supplies, prepare kits, support distribution, maintain documentation, and keep practical direct aid moving in South Carolina.
Our Foundation
A small, serious nonprofit platform rooted in South Carolina.
The Poston Foundation is a South Carolina nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Founded in 2020, the Foundation centers its current public work on practical support, clear communication, and accountable charitable operations.
Its flagship public-facing initiative is Carolina Cares, a direct-aid program organized around practical Essentials Kits and related charitable support.
About the FoundationFounded2020
South Carolina roots
Status501(c)(3)
Public charity
Service AreaSouth Carolina
Local focus
Current InitiativeCarolina Cares
Practical direct aid
Current Public Initiative
Carolina Cares
Practical Essentials Kits and related charitable support for people facing hardship, housing instability, financial stress, short-term crisis, or other immediate resource gaps.
Dignity-Centered Support
The program is designed around immediate usefulness, careful language, and respect for the people and communities served.
Support the InitiativeCommunity Partnerships
Businesses, churches, civic groups, and local partners can support supplies, preparation, distribution readiness, and related charitable operations.
View SponsorshipWays to Engage
Support practical work with a clear pathway.
Donate
Help fund supplies, preparation, distribution, documentation, and related charitable operations.
Give SecurelySponsor
Choose a Carolina Cares Essentials Kit Sponsorship level that fits your organization.
View LevelsPartner
Discuss in-kind support, practical supplies, and community relationships.
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Review factual public updates and selected third-party coverage.
View NewsCareful stewardship. Practical support. South Carolina service.”
— The Poston Foundation
Support Our Mission
Help strengthen practical direct aid in South Carolina.
Give through the secure Carolina Cares donation pathway or discuss sponsorship and partnership opportunities.