Comparisons can be made between each county fact sheet and the State figures. The profile enlightens South Carolina's citizenry concerning the factors that impede minority economic growth and development. By highlighting these alarming statistics, hopefully, it will inspire initiatives that can alleviate conditions causing minority deprivation and poverty. This resource manual includes a listing of programs and services provided by state agencies that benefit the State's minority population. These programs and services include youth programs, educational services, financial services, insurance services, disabilities and special needs, business enterprise development, victim assistance, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, etc.
Many state agencies provide beneficial services for minorities.
However, many minorities and some agencies that serve minorities are not aware of these services. Therefore, this manual informs the citizens of South Carolina of programs and services that are useful to minorities.