Together, we shape the policies that affect our lives and communities
WREN helps people build the knowledge, relationships, and advocacy skills they need to influence decisions that affect their lives. Through legislative updates, community trainings, action alerts, and advocacy opportunities, WREN helps people understand what is happening at the State House, why it matters, and how to make their voices heard. Over the past two years, communities across South Carolina turned those tools into action, advancing progress, preventing harm, and shaping policy together.
Policy Wins 2025-2026
How You Showed Up
This is how community engagement becomes policy influence.
1.
Listening to communities
Gather research and identify barriers and opportunities
2.
Building knowledge
Share data and stories to increase public understanding
3.
Developing leaders
Build participation and mobilize the pathway to leadership
4.
Supporting collective action
Convene communities and partners and amplify their voices
5.
Influencing policy
Shift public narratives and build community power
6.
Improving outcomes
Create lasting improvements and provide greater opportunity
This is how community engagement becomes policy influence.
1.
Listening to communities
Gather research and identify barriers and opportunities
2.
Building knowledge
Share data and stories to increase public understanding
3.
Developing leaders
Build participation and mobilize the pathway to leadership
4.
Supporting collective action
Convene communities and partners and amplify their voices
5.
Influencing policy
Shift public narratives and build community power
6.
Improving outcomes
Create lasting improvements and provide greater opportunity
Your Voice Will Shape What’s Next
WREN is building the next policy agenda with communities across South Carolina. Share your experience, tell us what issues matter most to you, and stay connected to opportunities to learn, lead, and take action.
Status of Women and Girls
We continue to gather insights and data to reflect the needs of women and girls across our state.
WREN’s 10-Year Anniversary Summit
Our anniversary summit will bring together a multigenerational, multiracial, cross-sector group of changemakers from across South Carolina to dream bigger, act bolder, and build a future where gender justice is not just possible, but unstoppable. Join us October 23 in Charleston.
Shape the Next Policy Agenda
Tell us what issues you’re facing in your community so we can shape WREN’s next policy agenda.