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Dear Lowcountry Region,
Here is the annual report for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Last year was an exciting and very productive year for the organization. The opportunities for growth abound. This report not only summarizes the quantitative successes of each program area — Community & Economic Development, Planning & Transportation, Workforce Development, and the Area Agency on Aging — and the overall financial success of the COG, but more importantly, it shares the tremendous and positive outcomes our work has on our communities. Families have safer homes; water quality and access to fire services were improved for thousands of residents. A Safety Action Plan is being developed to make our roadways and streets safer. Residents received training, earned certifications, and are now gainfully and successfully employed. Additional senior centers opened, and seniors at all our centers learned computer technology. These are just a few of the outcomes shared in the report. The LCOG social media following has increased by 50% in the past year on all platforms. We are pleased that more individuals are aware of the services provided to help improve the livelihood of our citizens, whether that be knowledge of the Better Internet for a Better South Carolina campaign or the new Lowcountry Community Indicators dashboard. We aim to continue providing dynamic and informational content about the wonderful things the COG is up to in real time. Be sure to follow us on our various social media channels if you haven’t already. The COG board and management team strategically and purposefully decided on program improvements, expansions and additions that not only addressed current needs but also anticipate future needs in the region. We would like to sincerely thank the Board of Directors and staff for your hard work and visionary
BEAUFORT COUNTY
The Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) offers creative regional solutions to the four counties and twenty-one cities and towns within Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Guided by a twenty-eight member board of directors appointed by the participating local governments, LCOG partners with local governments, human service agencies and local nonprofits to leverage the best resources possible in order to serve the people who need us most. As a result, we are a stronger region that strives to have: • A healthy aging population. • An educated and well-trained workforce. • Incentives to help small businesses thrive and grow. • Safe, affordable housing. • Planning resources that connect our land, transportation, environmental and economic assets.
COLLETON COUNTY
HAMPTON COUNTY
planning. Sincerely,
Phillip Taylor, Sr. , Board Chairman Lowcountry Council of Governments Board of Directors
Sabrena P. Graham , Executive Director Lowcountry Council of Governments
JASPER COUNTY
The Lowcountry Council of Governments is a member of the South Carolina Councils of Governments, a network of 10 regional councils of governments working to positively affect quality of life and economic development in South Carolina. sccogs.org
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