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FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence Civic Women's Group is helping students go to college.
The National Council of Negro Women Florence-Bethune section held a golf tournament on Sunday to benefit their scholarship program.
Members of the organization said their goal was to give back to their community.
"We have to step up. We also have to be part of the community to help our kids so they can defray the cost of going to college," said Contessa Bradley, president of the group.
Golfers from across the state participated in the tournament.
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"We are doing all of this just because we care. We want to help some young, deserving individuals pursue an education, to help them to be a better, productive citizen," said Mayor of Florence, Lethonia "Peaches" Barnes.
The organization was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was an influential educator and activist.
The group said the scholarships they give to students will help them pay for books and meals while in college.
