On December 16, members of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does #148 presented a scholarship to the University of South Carolina Union.
The Does have been established in Union, SC since 1957. They were organized on October 15, 1957 and had forty members present to sign the charter at the Union Elks Lodge #1321 on November 15, 1957.
For over 20 years, the Does #148 of Union has presented a scholarship to USC Union to support higher education. The scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female who are freshman students. This year’s recipients are Madison Graham and Alexander Kiniry. Kelvin Eison and Emily Kate Winstead were the 2023-2024 recipients.
“We would like to thank the B.P.O. Does for their generous scholarship donation,” said Marketing and Development Director Annie Smith. “The past few years, we split their donation: half for one-time scholarships for that academic year, and other half for their endowed scholarship. Once the endowment hits $5,000 the Union Does will have a perpetual scholarship fund at USC Union that will provide financial assistance to students indefinitely.”
The Does promote social activities among members, promote generous work in the community and are active with their charity and social projects. During the year, the Does have bake sales and other campaigns to raise funds for Meals on Wheels, American Cancer Society, Union High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Union Miracle League, Ronald McDonald House, and even more philanthropies. They also donate gifts to residents at Union Post Acute during the holidays.
To donate to USC Union’s scholarship fund or create an endowed scholarship at USC Union, please contact Annie Smith, Director of Marketing and Development, at (864) 979-1818 or alsmith@mailbox.sc.edu. For more information about USC Union scholarships, please visit our website or call our Financial Aid office at (864) 424-8024.
Featured Image: Becky Moss, Annie Smith, and Sandy Montgomery
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