Tamassee DAR School recognized as Angel

An Oconee County school and children’s home has been recognized by the state for outstanding stewardship.  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the 18^th annual Scrooges and Angels for 2013.  Only ten organizations are selected to receive the coveted Angel Award and the Tamassee DAR School was among the very top organizations to be recognized this year.  When Tamassee DAR School was informed of the news that they had been selected as an Angel out of hundreds of other non-profit organizations, Amy Twitty, Chief Executive Officer exclaimed, “This is wonderful news.  We have always and consistently used those funds entrusted to us by our donors to further our mission of supporting children and families in crisis through residential, educational and outreach services.  This award once again reaffirms that trust not only from our donors, but our State in how we wisely spend our resources to help children and families in need.”  According to the South Carolina Secretary of State website, to be selected as an Angel the charity must have committed 80% or more of its total operating costs to charitable programs; been in existence for three or more years; and must be registered with the Secretary of State to solicit funds in the state of South Carolina.  Tamassee DAR School is a nonprofit 501c-3 children’s home and family service organization.  It is licensed by the Department of Social Services of South Carolina and nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation.  To learn more about Tamassee DAR School and how you can support their mission go to www.tdarschool.org.