What We Are:
Colleton Education Foundation (CEF) is a private foundation formed as a non-profit corporation in the state of South Carolina in June of 2009. CEF is currently seeking status as a non-profit 501(c)(3) with the IRS. CEF is operated by a nine-member board of directors who are all volunteers.

The current and founding Board of Directors are:
Lynn M. Huggins, Chairperson
Cliff Warren, Vice Chairperson
Dell P. Murdaugh, Treasurer
Peggy Bozard, Secretary
Eric J. Campbell
Andrea G. Farrior
Lynette B. Fryar
Patricia C. Grant
Rob McAnnar


What Is Our Purpose:
Our purpose is to serve as a vehicle for people, businesses, and communities in Colleton County to come together to work toward prosperity through support and enhancement of education. CEF recognizes that every person has the need to have meaningful employment in order to be able to secure the basic needs of life. Further, that an education is the key to securing meaningful employment but that many children in the county lack the support and resources necessary for staying in school and obtaining an education.

How Will We Fulfill Our Purpose:
Colleton Education Foundation is working to:

• Foster a caring and supportive environment through the development of relationships with area businesses and organizations
• Provide the necessary resources that may be lacking in the lives of children which hinder their ability to succeed in obtaining an education
• Provide encouragement and instill hope that an education is obtainable by every child
• Promote opportunities for concerned citizens in Colleton County to participate in the educational process.

How You Can Help:
Naturally monetary donations are welcomed and encouraged but CEF is much more than money. CEF is about building networks for mentoring, providing opportunities for internships, and developing relationships that foster a desire in students to stay in school and acquire an education. If you are a business owner or organization that can provide some of these opportunities or if you are interested in working on fundraising activities, please contact us.

CEF does have a need to raise funds so donations of any amount are accepted and appreciated.