South Carolina – Hispanic and Latino Resources

SC Hispanic Resources

Vea esta guía en espanol.

About this Guide

South Carolina ranks among the highest in any state for latino population growth. Click here to read a good list of fast facts about SC latinos compiled by USC.

We have created this guide to help South Carolina's hispanic and latino residents and families find the resources they need to succeed and help improve their lives / create good, safe lives.

Unfortunately, only a few of the following resources have been translated into spanish. We have included spanish translations for all of our links, but when you click these links, you will most often be taken to a page that is in English.

Advocates of SC Hispanic & Latino Communities

The following groups distribute information and organize resources to facilitate our state's recognition of the growing importance of South Carolina's Hispanic and Latino population.

Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies - USC - promotes research related to Latinos in South Carolina and the Southeast in an effort to improve the lives of all SC residents
– Reports and publications - lots of great, SC-specific info!
SC Commission for Minority Affairs – Hispanic / Latino Affairs - seeks to foster a greater understanding of the challenges faced by Latinos in SC as well as recognize the contributions of Hispanics in our state
SC Hispanic Leadership Council - seeks to advance the quality and quantity of services offered to SC Hispanics - promotes the Latino community as a valuable contributor to our state and advocates for immigration reform - based in Columbia
SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - represents SC's growing Hispanic business community - offers networking and assistance - based in Greenville County
Hispanic-American Women's Association - uniting the Spanish-speaking community of the Upstate for cultural and educational advancement

Groups that Help Hispanic & Latino People in South Carolina

SC Hispanic Outreach - provides job, health, community, and legal services - based in Columbia
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center - helps low-income residents of South Carolina overcome social, economic, and legal injustice - based in Columbia
– Immigration Manual - PDF - guide for immigrant issues
– Immigrant Resource Guide - PDF
International Center of York County - provides support services for immigrants - based in Rock Hill
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services - based on Johns Island - provides educational, health, and social services to Hispanic residents of James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw, and Charleston
Rural Mission - based on Johns Island - assists local migrant families with food, education, housing, healthcare, childcare, and job placement
More community organizations - list compiled by USC - includes contact info for organizations without websites

SC Hispanic and Latino Health Organizations

Statewide

ContraSIDA Program / Against AIDS Program - HIV, AIDS, STD education
SC Hispanic-Latino Health Coalition - advocates for quality SC healthcare services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate - based in Columbia

Charleston / Medical University of South Carolina

Alliance for Hispanic Health - network of MUSC students, faculty, and staff which seeks to address the health needs of the Hispanic community
Hispanic Health Initiative - works to break cultural barriers which impede Hispanics from seeking healthcare
Low cost and free health clinics in the Charleston area - map and list compiled by the MUSC Alliance for Hispanic Health

SC Hispanic, Latino Job Resources

LatPro - choose South Carolina from the second pull down menu then scroll down and click Search
SC Office of Immigrant Worker Compliance - explains rules regarding immigrant workers in South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation | en español

SC ESL Programs and SC Spanish Translators, Interpreters

SC Hispanic, Latino Newspapers

Latino - covers SC news in Spanish - offers online and printed editions - based in Mauldin

SC Spanish Radio Stations

Greenville

SC Hispanic and Latino Events, Festivals

Cinco De Mayo - Charleston
Latin American Festival / Festival Hispano - North Charleston
Main Street Latin Festival - Columbia

Related Hispanic, Latino Resources

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