(Columbia, SC) — The Northeast Columbia Empowerment Coalition (NECEC) is gearing up with partners to offer Columbia families an experience full of festivities, support and empowerment at its “The More We Know, The Better We Are” event on Saturday, July 19. The event will be held at Long Creek COC (720 Longtown Road, Columbia, SC 29229) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
“This is a powerful, family-focused event designed to equip parents, youth, and advocates with the knowledge and resources to thrive in today’s digital age,” says Jonnieka Farr, NECEC Board Chair.
NECEC and its partners are eager to provide Midlands-area parents, guardians, and youth with knowledge and solutions to some of today’s greatest challenges—such as social media, online dangers, healthy communication at home, and new laws focusing on parent accountability.
Attendees can look forward to free food and drinks, exciting door prizes, and one-on-one engagement with skilled, local resource and service providers on topics including:
- Internet safety
- Mental wellness
- Strengthening family bonds
- Advocacy in public education
The event also features:
- Beneficial breakout sessions
- “Kidprint” fingerprinting services
- Information on free, local driving permit and GED trainings
- And more
Partners and collaborators include:
Richland County Sheriff’s Department, McDonald’s Community Support Division, SC Attorney General’s Office (Internet Crimes Against Children), SC Department of Mental Health, Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP), Columbia Urban League, Growing Home Southeast, Fatherhood Initiative, Jewel Rembert (TUCC Counseling and Consulting), Tamika Washington (Richland School District Two School Board), the Scooter Scott Project, Long Creek Church of Christ, Hoopship, and the Rudy Cunningham Agency (State Farm Insurance).
