How One Woman Is Changing Thousands of Lives

What does it mean to live with a greater purpose? For Sonia Hanson, it means showing up for others. From feeding families and supporting individuals experiencing hardship to partnering with local nonprofits and serving her community, Sonia has dedicated her life to helping people find hope when they need it most. After experiencing financial struggles herself as a young parent, Sonia never forgot what it felt like to worry about providing for her family. Today, that experience fuels her passion for serving others across the Charleston community through volunteer work, community outreach, food distribution efforts, and partnerships that create lasting impact. In recognition of her extraordinary commitment to service, SouthState employees selected Sonia as the first recipient of the Greater Purpose Award, honoring a team member who exemplifies the company's commitment to faith, family, and service to others. As part of the award, Sonia directed a $10,000 donation to Soul Harvesters Outreach Ministry, a nonprofit helping families move from striving to thriving through housing support, food assistance, and community programs. Learn more about Soul Harvesters Outreach Ministries, here: https://soulharvestersoutreach.org/ But Sonia is quick to remind others that creating change isn't about one person. "It's going to take a community of us." Watch Sonia's inspiring story and see how one person can spark hope, dignity, and positive change in the lives of others. Learn more about SouthState's commitment to community stewardship and volunteerism: https://www.southstatebank.com ___________________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Need for Hope 00:20 Why This Mission Is Personal 00:36 SouthState's Greater Purpose Award 00:52 Why Sonia Was Chosen 01:09 Choosing a Nonprofit Partner 01:24 Serving the Charleston Community 01:54 Showing Up When It Matters Most 02:18 Leading With Dignity and Compassion 02:42 Why Soul Harvesters Matters 02:57 Helping Families Thrive 03:13 Creating Change Together 03:25 She's Just Getting Started ___________________________________________________________________ Since we first opened our doors, we've been committed to helping our customers find their success. That remains true today, as we serve more communities than ever before. In fact, we're one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast. Whatever you need to be successful, our experienced bankers can offer the right solutions so you can bank the way you want. This is banking at its best. This is Banking Forward. Visit https://southstatebank.com/personal for more information about our banking solutions. #communityimpact #givingback #volunteer