First Reliance Bank is More Than Banking for Their Communities
September 28, 2021
First Reliance Bank continues to expand their services beyond banking through supporting and serving the communities they work in. Particularly, the bank has served the Pee Dee Area Boys and…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter presents virtual Lowcountry holiday high tea
September 21, 2021Sunday, October 10, 2021 WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality,…
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Sign up now for Lead United
September 15, 2021
For more than 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. It’s with great pleasure we…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Nominate someone for Trident United Way Women United Awards
July 27, 2021
Each year at the annual Awards Luncheon, Trident United Way Women United recognizes women in the Tri-County area who Live United and embody Trident United Way’s core principles. To review…
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Palmetto Community Care hires Development/Marketing Director
July 9, 2021
Richard Reams has joined Palmetto Community Care as Director of Development and Marketing. In addition to promoting the health advocacy and prevention organization, he’ll help head up signature events for…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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A Space to Heal (ASH) – July 10
June 19, 2021A Space to Heal Lowcountry July 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A day of dialogue, advocacy, and movement created for Black, Indigenous, and People…
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RMHC Charleston online auction open
June 11, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) is hosting an online auction to raise some of the vital funds needed to support families with critically ill children. This Auction…
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Trident United Way summer reading book drive tops goal
June 10, 2021Thanks to generous community support, Trident United Way’s African American Leadership Council (AALC) will be distributing more than 2,000 books for summer reading to St. Stephen and E.B. Ellington Elementary…
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5th Street Group announces Military Discount
May 24, 2021
Active or Retired Members of the US Military will receive 75% off their Bill 5th Street Group, which owns and operates restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston and Nashville, announced that all…
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James Island band Gritty Flyright wins Sign United – event raises more than $65,000
May 19, 2021
With nearly 50 musicians vying for the grand prize, Sing United has just crowned a champion! James Island-based band Gritty Flyright took home the top prize in a spirited final…
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Carolina Youth Development Center appoints four new board members
May 3, 2021
As Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) continues to grow its community partnerships the organization is pleased to announce the appointment of several community leaders to the CYDC Board of Directors.…
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Trident United Way Sing United is finding musical talent and raising money for our community – top 32 starts now
April 15, 2021
Today, competition brackets are being released for top 32 contestants who entered Trident United Way’s virtual fundraising competition: Sing United. Nearly 50 artists took part in an initial “play in”…
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Trident United Way analysis shows help requests are still high one year since COVID-19 hit SC
March 18, 2021
Unemployment rate is nearly 2.5% higher than pre-pandemic One year since South Carolina schools and businesses halted due to COVID-19, new numbers from Trident United Way show the lasting impacts…
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RMHC Charleston’s Red Shoe Society hosts March Madness Bracket Challenge
March 12, 2021
Do you love March Madness? Do you love RMHC Charleston? Well then we’ve got the perfect thing for you! Join the Red Shoe Society for some friendly competition during March…
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FREE online tax filing just opened – Trident United Way & SC Thrive urge using convenient option
February 26, 2021
Free service saves $200 on average in filing and tax prep fees Trident United Way and partner SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal has just opened and Tri-County residents could…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier to host virtual fundraising podcast
February 17, 2021
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI) is pleased to announce a special fundraising edition of Helen Mitternight’s Hidden F&B podcast, featuring Grand Dame Nathalie Dupree and Dames Johnny…
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Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021
ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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The Blackbaud Institute’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report finds that online giving grew 21% amidst global pandemic
February 16, 2021
The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud, today released its ninth-annual Charitable Giving Report. Tracking over $40 billion in US-based charitable giving from the Blackbaud Institute Index, the report…
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Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney selected to become Riley Fellow
February 8, 2021
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney is joining leaders across the state to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) at Furman University’s Riley Institute. Knight Tonney…
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RMHC Charleston announces the appointment of 3 new Board Members
February 4, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Charleston announced the appointment of Aaron Siegel, Christina Moore, and Allie Darby to the Board of Directors. Aaron Siegel is the owner of Home Team…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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Join Trident United Way’s Lead United to make a difference
January 29, 2021
For 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. Now the time has come to build…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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College of Charleston student Rides to the Rescue of Facilities Management Employee
November 19, 2020If you need a reminder that there are good people in the world, look no further than College of Charleston junior Reese Phillips. Recently, Phillips was in her downtown apartment when…
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Trident United Way and AmeriCorps partner to help veterans at One80 Place
November 9, 2020
Trident United Way and its AmeriCorps members are leading an effort to honor those who have served our country and are in need. A simple click on a mouse or…
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The Salvation Army & Trident United Way ask you to Round Up at Harris Teeter
November 3, 2020
The Tri-County’s two most-respected names in service to community are teaming with Harris Teeter for the Round Up Campaign, which invites shoppers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar.…
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Village Idiot celebrates giving milestone, 30th anniversary
October 19, 2020
Local pizzeria has donated over $100,000 in community giving Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza in the Midlands. Recently, the local, small business owned by…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina announces October as ABVI Awareness Month
October 6, 2020
During the month of October, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) is promoting awareness for the more than 15,000 adults who are blind or visually…
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American Heart Association to kick off 2021 Lowcountry Heart Walk Campaign
October 5, 2020
The American Heart Association will officially kickoff the 2021 Lowcountry Heart Walk Campaign virtually on October 7th at 12PM via Zoom. The kickoff will showcase the opportunities to support the…
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Trident United Way working to inform Tri-County high cost of living
September 28, 2020Self Sufficiency Standard study highlights our region as one of the highest costs of living areas in S.C., further emphasizing the vital work Trident United Way does to improve…
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Together SC announces new board members, selected by South Carolina nonprofits
September 23, 2020
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. They…
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South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking Board of Director members
September 22, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
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South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking development committee candidates
August 25, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
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The TD Charitable Foundation awards $5,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood
August 3, 2020
In July, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) was awarded a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for core programmatic supports. TD Charitable Foundation is committed to driving positive change…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome to help lead American Heart Association
July 27, 2020
The Charleston American Heart Association announced that Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome were elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Boyle and Newsome will serve on the…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
June 30, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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Palmetto Breeze launches Tribute Tuesday sails to support Pay It Forward Charleston
June 10, 2020
Palmetto Breeze has announced it will be supporting Pay It Forward Charleston as part of this season’s Tuesday sails out of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. As Charleston’s premier…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter introduces Vital Hospitality CHS
April 28, 2020
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, launched Vital Hospitality CHS, a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank fueled by fresh matching gift campaign for COVID-19 food relief doubles donation impact
April 9, 2020
D. Michael and Pam Wilson providing a dollar for dollar match for every donation up to $150,000 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided…
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SeamonWhiteside team supports Lowcountry Heart Walk
April 3, 2020
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Southeast, recently participated in its 3rd Lowcountry Heart Walk benefiting the American Heart Association. SeamonWhiteside raised $9,785 to help…
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Lowcountry Food Bank earns national recertification from AIB International — food safety audit ensures high standards
April 2, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it passed stringent food safety inspections in March by the American Institute of Baking International (AIB) at all three of its regional distribution…
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9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast set for March 14th to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
March 6, 2020
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston Cruise Terminal…
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Power:Ed awards $160,000 to help South Carolina students become work ready
March 4, 2020
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to Multiplying Good and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce…
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Seabrook Golf Tournament to support Alzheimer’s & dementia services
February 24, 2020
Respite Care Charleston’s 16th Annual MORE.GOOD.DAYS. Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks course. Proceeds from the event will help the…
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Hobcaw Barony plans outdoor winter events this February with Trail Rides and Camellias & Tea
February 18, 2020
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation,…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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