Current Donors
$11,000
David Brock Real Estate
$10,000
Michael Mungo Foundation
$5,000
Moore Bradley Myers
Irmo Arbor Day
$2,500
Haven Homes
MPA Strategies
Dawn & David Clark
Great Southern Homes
$2,000
Joseph N Gabriel, MD
LCK, LIC
Jeff Gandy
$1,500
Pyramid Contracting
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Satterfield
$1,000
Loveland Coffee, Co.
GMM Insurance
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Jumper, Carter & Sease
Harling & West, LLC
CW Marina, LLC
American Floral, LLC
Rainbow Restoration/ Reed Mattingly
Mark & Tania Smith
Datapay SC, Inc
Century Glass
Representative Nathan Ballentine
Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman
The Dooley Law Firm
Irmo Insurance Agency
Bill & Peggy Danielson
Budget Blinds of Lexington - Chapin
The Karate Dojo
Hal Stevenson/Grace Outdoor
$500
Thomas & Dana Boettger
Midlands Family Chiropractic, LIc
Holiday Kamper of Columbia/Camping World
Kristen Danielson Wilson
Beckett Financial Services
Cutthroat Marketing
Councilwoman Barb Waldman
Mashburn Construction
Eddie Wilder ERA Real Estate
$300
Jennifer and Michael Patterson
Our Mission
The Irmo Mayor’s Uplift Initiative is dedicated to strengthening our community by empowering residents, supporting local businesses, and fostering partnerships that improve quality of life for all who call Irmo home. Through collaboration, service, and investment in people, the Initiative seeks to uplift every corner of our town—creating opportunities, promoting unity, and building a stronger, more vibrant Irmo for generations to come.
Our Funding
In Irmo, we believe a strong town starts at home — with families who feel supported, safe, and hopeful about their future. The Mayor’s Uplift Initiative is a community-driven effort focused on lifting people up in practical, lasting ways. That means meeting real needs, removing barriers, and building pathways to stability and opportunity. This initiative brings together residents, nonprofits, schools, faith communities, and local businesses to make sure every family in Irmo has the chance not just to get by, but to thrive. When families are empowered, neighborhoods grow stronger, and the entire community rises together.
Empower Families
Families are the heartbeat of Irmo. The Uplift Initiative is built to support them at every stage — from early childhood through adulthood — by connecting households to resources and opportunities that strengthen their independence and well-being.
Our focus includes:
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Access to essential services that support health, housing stability, and daily needs
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Youth and parent support programs that reinforce learning, life skills, and family resilience
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Workforce and financial empowerment through training, job readiness, and resource navigation
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Community care networks so no one feels isolated in hard seasons
We are committed to ensuring that families in Irmo feel seen, valued, and equipped with the tools they need to build a better future.
Strengthen Our Community
Stronger families lead to stronger communities — and that’s exactly the ripple effect we’re creating across Irmo. The Uplift Initiative invests in solutions that improve community safety, connection, and pride.
We strengthen our town by:
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Building partnerships across organizations to expand impact and reduce duplication
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Supporting inclusive community spaces where residents feel welcomed and connected
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Promoting neighborhood well-being through engagement, volunteerism, and local events
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Encouraging civic collaboration so residents help shape what Irmo becomes
Support Local Initiatives
Some of the most powerful solutions already live here — in local leaders, grassroots organizations, and neighbors who are stepping up to help. The Uplift Initiative exists to amplify and support the good already happening in Irmo.
That support includes:
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Funding and resource alignment for high-impact community projects
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Volunteer and awareness campaigns that boost participation and reach
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Strategic collaboration with nonprofits and service providers
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Spotlighting community success stories to inspire further action
When we invest in local ideas, we don’t just solve problems — we grow leadership, unity, and lasting trust.
Improve Quality
of Life
Quality of life is about more than services — it’s about dignity, opportunity, and the everyday experience of living in Irmo. The Uplift Initiative works to improve what life feels like on the ground for residents across the town.
We’re committed to:
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Reducing hardship with responsive, people-first support systems
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Expanding opportunity for youth, seniors, and working families
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Promoting health and wellness through accessible community programs
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Creating a more connected Irmo where support is easy to find and neighbors look out for each other
This is what uplift looks like: small changes that create big results, and a town that grows stronger from the inside out.
Mayor's Uplift Initiative - Irmo Believes
7300 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063
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