Who Is Ripple?
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision –
The vision of Ripple of One is to transform generational poverty into generational progress one family at a time until the state of South Carolina is known for statistics in economic development rather than abuse and poverty.
Our Mission –
To empower families to move beyond public assistance and into their full God-given potential.
We believe that people with the right support and direction can move beyond dependence to a life of financial freedom.
Our Recipe for Success
Ripple of One combines mentoring and incentives. Each participant is provided a support team (mentor and financial coach) to guide them on their journey. They earn incentives along the way for reaching small and significant goals.
The children have programs that encourage them to reach higher and learn healthy habits.
Our History
Stephanie Enders founded Ripple of One in 2010 after a brainstorming session with David McCutcheon, Director of United Way Oconee County, with insight she had gained through 15 years of volunteering in homeless shelters, and 5 years of mentoring under Sandra Pruitt in the Family Friends Program.
Stephanie had a vision to incentivize struggling families to move beyond government assistance.
Her opportunities to mentor low income families allowed her to see common threads that keep our families tied to assistance.
The “ingredients” that make the Ripple of One “recipe” include mentoring and incentives that allow our families to build relationships, trust, and the courage to pursue financial independence.
