Join Our Team | Now Hiring: Director of Programs
March 6, 2025
We are currently hiring for the position of Director of Programs at YWCA Greater Charleston. If you’re passionate about making an impact and leading innovative programs, we would love to hear…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood welcomes two new Board members
March 6, 2025Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors, Jenni McCarty and Dr. Claire MacGeorge. Jenni McCarty is a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Charleston office…
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Tickets for Charleston’s must-attend family Spring Event, Picnic for the Parks, go on sale March 7
March 6, 2025
Tickets for the 5th annual Picnic for the Parks go on sale Friday, March 7, 2025, and they sell out fast. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, the family-friendly event…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $630,000 at 2025 Chefs’ Feast to support childhood feeding programs
March 4, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 26th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, raised $630,000, a new fundraising record for the event. The event was held at the Trident…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
March 4, 2025
LCIX, Matty AI, and SE.ai were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Agricarbon US, Bio Streamline, Blotting Innovations, Green Cape Health, and Lumiq received new grant funding. All…
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Johns Island gains new greenspace along Main Road
February 28, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition, protection, and transfer of Main Road Park on Johns Island. This 40-acre landmark project, fully funded by the Charleston County…
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Healthy Palmetto unveils Statewide Action Plan for healthy eating and active living
February 25, 2025
Healthy Palmetto, a coalition of more than 40 organizations committed to improving health outcomes in South Carolina, successfully unveiled its 2025-2029 Statewide Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living at an…
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Toast Under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park March 6 and April 3
February 25, 2025
Beverages, live music and beautiful scenery await guests at Toast under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park this spring! The event will be held on Thursday, March 6 and…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville welcomes newly elected board members for 2025
February 25, 2025
Meals on Wheels of Summerville announced the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of community leaders committed to advancing the organization’s mission of combating hunger and…
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Organ procurement organizations do not make transplant decisions but we do help save lives
February 20, 2025
Written by David DeStefano The U.S. organ donation and transplantation system has recently been embroiled in conflict and controversy. Recently implemented rules by the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Nearly 700 lives saved from organ and tissue donations
February 19, 2025
We Are Sharing Hope SC Reflects on 2024 Donation Milestones We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO), reflects on a milestone year of the life-saving and…
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Limitless Purpose provides opportunities for all children
February 18, 2025
As Limitless Purpose celebrates its 5th anniversary, the organization has announced two opportunities for children and families: Limitless Learner Summer Incentive Awards and the annual free Family Celebration event in…
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Chamber Music Charleston celebrates 20th anniversary with a Spectacular 2025-2026 Season
February 18, 2025
Chamber Music Charleston Celebrates 20th Anniversary with a Spectacular 2025-2026 Season Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) is delighted to unveil its landmark 2025-2026 season, celebrating two decades of exceptional chamber music…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in ThreatCaptain
February 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in ThreatCaptain. The Greenville-based IT startup provides a financial cyber risk discovery platform designed specifically for managed service providers,…
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Tickets for Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am go on sale February 17
February 14, 2025
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – One of golf’s most celebrated charity events, the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, returns to Barefoot Resort’s Dye Course April 14. Fans…
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Tickets now available for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Annual Community Meeting – March 26 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
February 14, 2025
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) announced that tickets are now available for its Annual Community Meeting! The Annual Community Meeting takes place on March 26, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 pm…
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94 acres of vital Johns Island farmland protected
February 13, 2025
On January 28, Lowcountry Land Trust announced the acquisition of Grayson Oaks, a 94-acre property on Johns Island. This transformative purchase addresses South Carolina’s agricultural land loss crisis while protecting…
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Little Fee Tract easement strengthens ACE Basin
February 13, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the conservation of the Little Fee Tract, permanently protecting 314 acres in the ACE Basin. The fully donated conservation easement, with 1.77 miles of direct river…
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The Ideal Life partners with Turn90 to launch transformational leadership development program
February 13, 2025
The Ideal Life Foundation has announced a new partnership with Turn90, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration, to launch a 12-week leadership development program designed…
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Camp out at Johns Island County Park during Family Camp Jam in March!
February 11, 2025
Families are invited to bring their tents to Johns Island County Park for the second Family Camp Jam! This good old-fashioned campout will take place on March 15-16, 2025. The…
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The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation announces over $1.5 million in total annual food bank donations throughout the Carolinas in 2025, including Lowcountry Food Bank
February 10, 2025
The annual gifts mark a 15% increase from 2024 and includes 10 food banks across North and South Carolina The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced over $1.5 million…
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Shucked & Sauced fundraiser raises funds and reduces waste to support a sustainable Charleston
February 10, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Shucked & Sauced fundraiser on Feb. 2 brought together the community for an unforgettable afternoon of oysters, barbecue, and philanthropy. Held at the Rose Pavilion at…
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SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell re-elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board of Trustees and elected Professional Vice Chair
February 10, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…
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Ed Royall, CPA, to Chair Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston
February 7, 2025
Ed Royall, CPA, is joining the Alzheimer’s Association as the Executive Event Chair of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston, SC. Royall, who is a partner at Brown…
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Governor appoints new Board Chair of South Carolina Research Authority
February 7, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority announces that William “Bill” Kirkland has been named by Governor Henry McMaster as chairperson of the SCRA Board of Trustees. He replaces long-time chairperson Don Herriott.…
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OG Charleston welcomes Catherine Hagberg as Director of Lowcountry Literacy Project to lead expansion and impact
February 4, 2025
OG Charleston announced the appointment of Catherine Hagberg as the Director of the Lowcountry Literacy Project. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years in education and leadership, Catherine will play a vital…
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Governor Henry McMaster, Together SC, United Way Association of SC and AmeriCorps SC announce 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Award recipients
February 4, 2025Honoring the State’s Most Dedicated Volunteers at the SC Nonprofit Summit Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, Together SC, United Way Association of SC, and AmeriCorps SC are proud to…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy expands leadership with newly formed advisory council and new board members
February 4, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has expanded its leadership by forming a new advisory council and adding three board members. This growth highlights the organization’s continued dedication to its mission of…
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South Carolina State Fair opens applications for 2025 College Scholarships
February 3, 2025
$500,000 in scholarship funds are available for high school seniors statewide now through March 15 The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced the opening of applications for…
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Katrina Shealy honored for legislative leadership
January 30, 2025Senator Katrina Shealy, who served in the S.C. Senate from 2012-2024, was honored as the 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award winner for her commitment to some of the most…
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Merl Code honored for lifetime of service and advocacy
January 30, 2025Greenville’s first African American municipal court judge, Merl Code, was recently honored as the Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Civic Leadership Award winner for his life of public service and advocacy on behalf…
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Twenty-two Fellows selected for 2025 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship
January 30, 2025
SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina. Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names two new board members
January 30, 2025
To see a full list of the current LCFB Board, visit our website Board of Directors Page. Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced that two new Board members have joined…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 26th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
January 27, 2025
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Donate and support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Feeding Programs: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chefsfeast-1/event/26thannualchefsfeast/ Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 26th…
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The deadline is approaching: WhatWorksSC Award
January 27, 2025
South Carolina is home to many outstanding programs that are designed to support public education and help the children of our state succeed in school and life. To celebrate and learn…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces 2024 achievements and 2025 plans for community and sustainability
January 16, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy reflects on a transformative 2024, stewarding 26 parks, gardens, and trails while delivering innovative solutions that enhance Charleston’s parks, expand the city’s urban tree canopy, provide…
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America’s State Parks selects South Carolina Parks Director to serve as President
January 15, 2025
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
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Nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
January 15, 2025
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
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Sustain SC Team continues to grow with hiring of Marketing and Events Director, Emily Skaggs
January 14, 2025
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Emily Skaggs has joined as Marketing and Events Director. Emily brings a…
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Kids On Point
January 9, 2025
Kids On Point is a nonprofit organization in Charleston, SC, dedicated to empowering youth through academic enrichment, athletics, and mentorship. By providing comprehensive year-round support, including after-school programs, summer camps,…
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Kids On Point presents Ready. Set. Glow – Charleston’s premier fundraising event
January 8, 2025
Kids On Point announced its annual fundraiser, Ready. Set. Glow, taking place on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the iconic Cistern Yard at the…
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Good Strategies launches new Tricounty Nonprofit Directory and Events Calendar to boost local volunteerism
January 7, 2025
Good Strategies, Charleston’s leader in social impact solutions, announced the launch of two new Charleston regional community resources aimed at making it easier to discover and engage with more of…
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Lowcountry Food Bank awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation
January 6, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support the LCFB’s mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina to unite…
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Together SC celebrates the Graduating Class of the 2024 Carolina Leadership Seminars
December 17, 2024
Together SC announced the graduation of the 2024 cohort of the Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS), a signature program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of South Carolina’s nonprofit executive directors.…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $93,000 to United Way
December 17, 2024
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a campaign to raise funds for local United Ways and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces designer for Colonial Lake revitalization
December 12, 2024
Renowned garden designer Molly Hendry joins the effort to create a resilient and sustainable landscape for Charleston’s beloved public space The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced the latest updates on the…
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$8.5M Greenbelt funds awarded to land trust projects
December 12, 2024Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the designation of $8,556,750 from the Charleston County Greenbelt Program to support eight transformative conservation projects that will safeguard cultural heritage, enhance public access to green spaces,…
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SCICU receives $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from Council of Independent Colleges
December 9, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) announced that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives inaugural non-profit impact award from Coastal Community Foundation at its 50th Anniversary Gala
December 5, 2024
Inaugural Richard Hendry Nonprofit Impact Award and $30,000 grant demonstrate outstanding service to coastal SC communities Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) presented Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) with a prestigious non-profit impact award, along with…
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