Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN

South Carolina, this one’s for us. ✨

If you care about women and girls in our state, WREN’s 10-Year Anniversary Summit is a room you’ll want to be in.

We’re bringing together community for a day rooted in connection, strategy, celebration, and momentum, because 10 years of advocacy is worth honoring and the next decade is worth building, TOGETHER.

Join us October 23 in Charleston as we celebrate where we’ve been, prepare for what’s ahead, and gather the people ready to move South Carolina forward.

Secure your spot now: scwren.org/conference-2026/registration/

South Carolina’s maternity care crisis is making headlines, and our Status of Women & Girls Report shows why this issue demands urgent attention. As WREN's Chief Strategy Officer Ashley Lidow told Spectrum News South Carolina , “Your zip code shouldn’t determine what kind of access you have.” 👏

This is why policies that support women matter. Access to care, economic security, and opportunity are ALL connected, and too many South Carolinians are still facing barriers that policy can help address.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/VnUc50Z7NpJ

Read our report: https://www.scwren.org/status-of-women-and-girls-in-sc/

We’re hiring! WREN is looking for a Senior Associate, Executive Office & Governance to support executive leadership, board operations, and the systems that keep our work moving forward.

This full-time, remote role is ideal for someone highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing calendars, briefings, board materials, records, logistics, and follow-up in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Apply now: scwren.org/careers

She’s a strategist. She’s a movement builder. She’s a South Carolina history-maker. And she’s our keynote speaker. ✨

We’re honored to welcome Jotaka Eaddy to WREN’s 10-Year Anniversary Summit!

Founder of , CEO of Full Circle Strategies, and a nationally recognized advocate with South Carolina roots, Jotaka has spent more than two decades building power, advancing civil rights, and helping communities turn bold ideas into real change.

Join us October 23 in Charleston as we celebrate 10 years of WREN and look ahead to what comes next.

Early bird tickets are live now, and this is absolutely a room you’ll want to be in.

REGISTER: scwren.org/conference-2026/registration/

As Special Session continues, harmful legislation could still come up for discussion. We’ll continue monitoring activity at the State House and share timely updates. 💜

Pride belongs here, too. 🏳️‍🌈

This month and every month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ joy, resilience, and leadership across South Carolina.

We’re also holding deep gratitude for the organizations, advocates, and community partners who show up year-round creating safer spaces, expanding access to care, protecting rights, building community, and reminding people that they are not alone.

Follow and support the partners doing this work across our state: SC United for Justice & Equality, SC Equality, We Are Family, Harriet Hancock LGBT Center, and Alliance For Full Acceptance.

Happy Pride, South Carolina.

Art has always been a powerful tool for storytelling ✊ and we’re honored to partner with Stormwater Studios for the Building Bridges Through Art exhibition. Join us in June as we celebrate creativity as a catalyst for change!

More info here: https://ow.ly/T65150Z4iun

📍 Columbia, SC
🖼️ Exhibition: June 5–28
🗣️ Artists in Conversation: June 6
🗓️ Opening Reception: June 18

Summer break is almost here ☀️ but for many families, that doesn’t mean things get easier.

When school is out, parents and caregivers are left figuring out childcare, summer camps, work schedules, transportation, and rising costs all at once. For too many families, care is too expensive, too limited, or too hard to access.

As summer approaches, we’re reminded that families need more than temporary solutions. They need affordable, accessible childcare that supports parents, caregivers, children, and communities across South Carolina.

Our democracy is NOT a political game. South Carolina belongs to the people! ✊💜🎉

📢 November isn’t the only election moment that matters.

Primaries help shape who appears on the ballot and understanding the process helps communities show up before decisions are already made.

South Carolina’s statewide primaries are currently scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, and early voting is from May 26-June 5!

Check your registration, know your ballot, and make a plan to vote 🗳️