Lighting the Path to Brighter Futures
Illuminate 2025 brought communities together across South Carolina for a powerful evening of light, connection, and student voice. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors, and attendees, Illuminate 2025 raised more than $130,000 to support wraparound services that help students overcome barriers and thrive—inside and outside the classroom.
Together, we proved once again that when we show up, we light the path to brighter futures.
CHARLESTON
Burke High School
244 President St
Charleston, SC 29403
COLUMBIA
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29208
GREENVILLE
Carolina High School
2725 Anderson Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
About Illuminate
Join Communities In Schools of South Carolina for a powerful evening where each luminary represents the brighter futures of the students served by CISSC.
✨ Breathtaking Luminary Displays – honors the hard work and dedication of CISSC students to their educational success
🎤 Student Performances – illuminating student voices as they celebrate themselves, their schools, and their communities
🍴 Free Community Dinner – dine with us as we bring together CISSC students, families, team members, community members, and supporters for a night of unity
🤝 Interactive Experiences – experience first-hand what CISSC is all about!
🏆 Door Prizes – showing up is the first step in our success—don’t miss awesome door prizes from local businesses!
Are you interested in sponsoring Illuminate 2026?
Be a part of this movement of hope, resilience, and presence. Support the students who need us the most by sponsoring our event.
Please email us at info@cisofsc.org to learn more.
