Pee Dee Healthy Start, Inc. Expands to Sumter: Join Us for Our Celebration Event!

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Pee Dee Healthy Start, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of our new office in Sumter, South Carolina! This expansion represents a significant step forward in our mission to strengthen families and communities through workforce development and support. 

To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a special drop-in event on October 7, 2024, at the historic Sumter County Old Courthouse. The event will take place in The O.V. Player, Jr. Courtroom on the 3rd floor, located at 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to: 

  • Meet the Pee Dee Healthy Start team and learn about our Workforce Development and Training Program. 
  • Discuss opportunities for community collaboration to help build a brighter future for Sumter County. 
  • Explore how our services can help local residents overcome barriers to employment and secure meaningful jobs with livable wages. 

“We are excited to expand our services to Sumter County and continue our mission of strengthening families and communities through workforce development and support,” said Madie Robinson, Executive Director/CEO of Pee Dee Healthy Start. “We welcome all community partners to join us as we collaborate to provide essential services to residents who need assistance in achieving sustainable employment.” 

Who Should Attend? 

We encourage elected officials, employers, educational providers, social services agencies, mental health organizations, clergy, law enforcement agencies, concerned citizens, and community partners to join us for this event. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of workforce development in Sumter County. 

Light refreshments will be served, and while RSVPs are preferred, they are not required. Please RSVP by contacting Leslie Jackson at lejackson@pdhs.org or by calling 843-662-1482. 

About Pee Dee Healthy Start 

Since 1991, Pee Dee Healthy Start has been committed to supporting individuals and families across the Pee Dee Region. Our organization has provided critical services to thousands, including women, men, youth, the unemployed, the underemployed, and justice-involved individuals, both pre- and post-release. 

With the expansion into Sumter County, we aim to bring much-needed workforce development resources to residents, especially those facing challenges in finding employment. We look forward to building strong community partnerships that will help uplift individuals and strengthen families in Sumter County. 

Join us as we continue our work to create opportunities, promote economic growth, and improve lives through workforce development! 

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Pee Dee Healthy Start, operating in Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg Counties, is a prominent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a 30-year track record of effective community service in the Pee Dee region. Established in 1991, this initiative emerged in response to alarming rates of infant mortality, low birth weight infants, and insufficient healthcare for women of childbearing age, particularly in the rural counties of South Carolina’s Pee Dee region. With a strong community presence and commitment to addressing critical health challenges, Pee Dee Healthy Start continues to significantly impact maternal and infant well-being.

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