Charleston Hope, a local nonprofit increasing access to mental and behavioral health programs in Title I schools, started as an initiative to provide support to teachers and students. Emily Kerr, executive director and founder, was inspired to make a change after speaking with her sister who taught at a high-poverty school about how students needed more support than they were receiving.

Empowering girls through holistic mental and behavioral health support in Charleston Hope’s Step-In Program. Fostering emotional well-being, healthy relationships, physical activity, and community connection to help girls build confidence and resilience.