South Carolina secretary recognizes twelve organizations at press conference

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Secretary of State recognized 12 Angel charities that have used donations wisely and have positively impacted the well-being of South Carolinians.

The 12 charities including three in the Midlands were awarded based on financial reports and public nominations.

List of Angel charities in the Midlands: 

Food for the Soul-Kershaw County, Inc., Camden, S.C.

Lions Vision Services, a South Carolina Charity, Columbia, S.C.

Troop Appreciation Fishing Fund Foundation, Chapin, S.C.

To be considered as an Angel charity more than 80 percent of expenditures must go towards program services.

Anyone interested in where their money is going can use a new app to research charities.

It’s called “Give Smart SC” and allows you to be confident you’re giving money to a good cause.