Photograph by Rebecca Ix of Lake Keowee with a mountain backdrop and sailboat in the foreground
The logo of the organization features a landscape photo of Lake Keowee with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background and a sailboat in the foreground in Upstate South Carolina. Below it, the text says 'Oconee Women for Progress'.

Building Connections

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Welcome! We’re glad you found us!

Connecting voters, progressive candidates, and communities across the Upstate to strengthen democracy and build our collective power.

Click on any of the event photos to connect to the corresponding video on our YouTube.

www.youtube.com/@OconeeWomen4Progress

Events

U.S. House of Representatives District 3 in SC debate in Democratic primary. Candidates include Dr. Ernest Mackins & Eunice Lehmacher.

U.S. House of Rep. D1 Democrat Debate with Eunice Lehmacher & Dr. Ernest Mackins in Anderson, SC

Federal, state & cty. Democratic candidates speak to large crowd at Biggerstaff Retreat on Lake Keowee: Jermaine Johnson, Ernest Mackins, Sylvia Wright, Vincent Coe, DeShawn Blanding, Jasmine Williams, Lee Shehan, Candace Schutt, Claiborne Linvill

Democratic Primary Candidates for federal, state & county at Biggerstaff Retreat in Salem, SC

Democrat candidate challengers for State House District 1 face off in a debate

SC House District 1 Democrat Debate Jasmine Williams & Juni Lynch in Mountain Rest, SC

Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democratic candidate running to unseat Lindsey Graham for SC in the U.S. Senate, speaks to packed room in Keowee Key in Salem, SC in the Upstate.

Dr. Annie Andrews for U.S. Senate

Meet & Greet at Keowee Key in Salem, SC

We support The Dignity Project which works with local organizations and donors to provide feminine hygiene products to women and girls in Oconee County, SC. Because you should never have to choose between food and menstrual health products!

Helping Women & Girls. Period.

Dignity Project Oconee County SC. Helping Women and Girls. Period. Donate feminine hygiene products to women and girls in need through local organizations.

Help Women & Girls in need. Click their logo for more information & link to donate.

Upcoming Events

  • Democratic Primary Celebration at California's Mexican Grill

    Democrat Primary Celebration

    When: Saturday, June 13th, 5-9 PM

    Where: California’s Mexican Grill 305 McCall Brothers Dr. Salem, SC

    What: OW4P, OCDP & Indivisible Oconee invite you to join us to celebrate our Democrat primary winners. Grab a beer & a taco, enjoy music by DJ Luz & mingle with like-minded folks.

    Cali’s is an outdoor covered restaurant that is family & dog-friendly, and ADA accessible.

    Please bring a feminine hygiene donation to support the Dignity Project.

    Walk-in’s are welcome, but RSVP’s are greatly appreciated.

    RSVP
  • Pickens County Democratic Party

    Dem Good Time!

    When: Wednesday, June 17th 6-8 PM

    Where: Kite Hill Brewing Co. 150 Thomas Green Blvd. Clemson, SC

    What: Join the Pickens County Democratic Party for a relaxed and welcoming social event! Meet fellow Democrats, make new friends, and learn how you can get involved in electing Democrats in Pickens County.

    Whether you're a longtime Democrat or just curious, we’d love to see you there. Let’s build community and have some fun while we’re at it!

    RSVP to let us know you are coming!

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  • The Drifters free concert in Seneca for Juneteenth

    Juneteenth Night

    When: Friday, June 19th, 6-9 PM

    Where: Downtown Seneca at Alexander Amphitheater

    What: The Drifters & Xperience Soul are performing a FREE outdoor concert. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No pets, no tents/umbrellas/tobacco products. Support local restaurants and food vendors. City of Seneca will provide bottled water while supplies last.

    No RSVP needed

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