Susan Goodwin Milledge Fabrics Of Descend (FOD)

FOD Mission Statement: Planting seeds into our local communities by making a impact full of hope, service to families/ individuals facing unfortunate financial and life challenges.

The goal is to provide as much assistance to many families. As of 2022 food security for Richland County 9.4 percent and Lexington County 9.1 percent. State of South Carolina poverty rate is also high compared to the national average. Our organization hope of service, is that we can make a little difference helping families. As stated, we will be providing services under a open range umbrella to include of food insecurity, clothing, domestic violence support in support by providing Tender Loving Care (TLC) packages and empower and educate our youth on anti-bullying and loving self campaigns.

FOD will review the family/families request, and will provide (i.e. grocery baskets, gift cards, clothes, utilities, etc). There is a limit what we can provide, due to budget constraints.

These are the Core Values we at FOD relies on: - FAITH

Family: we are strong with warmth, compassion and to support one another.

Action: we provide quality volunteerism and much needed assistance to families.

Impact: to provide positive enthusiasm to others and serve.

Team: we work & win together to make it happen.

Hope: we always have goal- setting with positive anticipation.

Testimonials

FOD has provided $500 to another 3 families last December facing financial challenges. We at FOD continue provides service to the community by, providing more backpacks and school supplies. We still provide TLC bin packages to homeless and domestic violence survivors residents to include filled with socks, hats, scarves, hygiene items and multiple mix of gift cards. We at FOD continue planting seeds.