About HOLCEstablished in 2012 by a small group of Lowcountry citizens, we identify deserving students who are graduating from high school and who may need additional funding and support in that process. We recognize that an education beyond high school is a key step toward future success but we also know that many students are less likely to choose that route due to circumstances beyond their control.Heroes of the LowcountryHOLC_55c5f2a8-0176-11e9-886a-1b95306e96adHOLC is a 501(c)(3) organization staffed totally by volunteers. All monies received go directly to scholarships and to the small administrative expenses incurred. A very small number of people keep the organization running. But we are always looking for new people to expand our reach and our capabilities. Be sure to check out elsewhere on our website how you can help!HOLC LeadersHOLC is an all-volunteer organization -- HOLC has no paid staff. All the work is done by a few dedicated individuals who donate their time and talents to keep the organization going. We are fortunate to have board members and committee volunteers who have had successful careers in both business and education.We would love to have you on board as a working member of the organization or as a sustaining member whose financial contributions make our work possible.Gerrold WalkerChairman -- Gerrold is the Chairman and Treasurer of our Board of Directors. He has served on many boards in our community including the Boys and Girls Club and The First Tee. Gerrold volunteers his time and expertise after many years as a successful corporate CEO.William WalkerVice-Chairman -- William "Bill" Walker is a retired marketing executive who devotes his time to many philanthropic endeavors in the Lowcountry. He is active in the Beaufort County Human Relations Council and is President of the Democratic Club - South of the Broad.George BaileyTreasurer -- George had a successful career with the General Motors Corporation and was board chair, and now life trustee, of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Louis. He has also served on the national council for the Boys and Girls Club of America.Dr. Susan GordonScholarship Chairperson -- Susan is Vice President and Scholarship Chairperson. She spent 35 years as a public educator specializing in elementary education and working closely with school improvement and GED programs. She is on the board of Crossroads and has served locally with the BackPack Buddy and Helping Hands projects.Bill SuttonBill Sutton worked for 26 years as a Regional Program Director for Higher education Programs and Outreach Initiatives for the University of Illinois. He was a board member of the St.Louis Boys & Girls Club.Carolyn ShamlinCarolyn Shamlin is a retired computer executive and is the author of several computer text books. She was an early supporter of Liberal Ladies of the Lowcountry and served four years on the board as Chair and Chair-elect. She is the membership chair for the Democratic Club South of the Broad and also serves on the Fundraising and Communications committees.Peggi MoonPeggi Moon joined the board in January of 2016. She now serves as Secretary and does Marketing and Communications. She spent 45 years working in the education community as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor and then as a consultant for a multi-national educational software company. Pat DoweyPat Dowey, a native Philadelphian, joined the board in January of 2018. Pat spent many years with Scott Paper Company, was a realtor for 20 years and is a lifelong musician and vocalist. She is currently the CEO and Owner of MD Enterprises and participates in many volunteer organizations on Hilton Head island.Dr. Kathy SimonsKathy comes to HOLC from Rhode Island where she was on the faculty of Bryant University. She holds several degrees including masters degrees in education and business and a doctorate in business. She brings valuable expertise and knowledge to our organizations. _55c5f41a-0176-11e9-886a-1b95306e96adTo match students with additional funding and ongoing mentorship in order to maximize their chances for completing a post- high school education and entering the world of work._55c5f67c-0176-11e9-886a-1b95306e96adPost-Secondary Education AssistanceProvide deserving students with additional funding to pursue further education after graduating from high school._55c5f71c-0176-11e9-886a-1b95306e96adScholarshipsProvide progressively increasing scholarships to students through four years of college._55c5f7d0-0176-11e9-886a-1b95306e96adIn 2015, we provided scholarships to 23 students. Thirteen of those were in the amount of $350 to students entering their freshman year; 3 sophomores received $500 each; 3 juniors received $750 each and 4 seniors received $1000 each. This year we will see our first recipients graduate from college.For 2016 we will be awarding a total of $16,650 in scholarships including 2 to each of the 7 area high schools: Beaufort HS, Bluffton HS, Hilton Head Island HS, Whale Branch HS, Battery Creek HS, River Academy HS and Jasper County HS.2012-07-012018-12-16http://www.heroesofthelowcountry.com/about-us.htmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net