Support & Advocacy Organizations

Every person deserves safety and dignity. In Upstate SC, your fellow humans are under attack simply for who they are, how they live, what they believe, or the financial barriers they confront.

As a peaceful, non-partisan community of activists, IUSC knows that change takes all of us — standing up, speaking out, and putting our time and resources where they matter most. Below you’ll find local organizations working every day to protect and defend those who are in harm’s way. We invite you to learn, connect, and support them however you can, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply sharing their brave work with others.

Know of an organization not listed? We’ll run it by IUSC leadership for inclusion on this page. Please complete the contact form, select “website” as your topic, and provide details including your personal connection to the org.

These organizations center the voices and needs of groups who are all too frequently pushed to the margins.

These organizations tackle urgent challenges that affect dignity, security, and everyday survival.