Local advocates pursue “Mental Health For All” at NAMIWalks 2023
May 3, 2023
As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so have the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as…
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Palmetto Goodwill to host Shining Star Awards Luncheon on May 10
May 2, 2023
Palmetto Goodwill will host its signature annual Shining Star Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10 at the College Center of Trident Technical College from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All…
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Historic Charleston Foundation celebrates achievements in preservation with Charter Day Winners
May 2, 2023This April, Historic Charleston Foundation commemorated its 1947 founding by honoring extraordinary contributions in preserving Charleston’s irreplaceable built environment and cultural character during Charter Day. This annual event honors…
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Non Profit Minute – Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
April 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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Cinco de Rita’s launches May 5
April 20, 2023
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Rita’s Seaside Grille is shaking up this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations by hosting its first ever Cinco De Rita’s event Friday, May 5, 2023. This…
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The Home Place
April 19, 2023
By Tom Poland It’s a scene Normal Rockwell would have liked. We see an old hand-dug well, a corncrib, and an outhouse. A fine old cedar leans back as…
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Blackbaud is title sponsor for the third annual Military Salute Regatta
April 12, 2023
Active Military and Veterans have a Chance to Sail in Charleston Harbor Free and with No Sailing Experience Required The Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA), in partnership with presenting sponsor…
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$4.5 million distributed by the One SC Fund for COVID-19 response
April 11, 2023
The One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced today that more than $4.5 million was awarded during the fund’s activation for COVID-19 assistance. The grants…
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Trident United Way awards $50,000 in Community Engagement grants
April 10, 2023
18 Local Nonprofits Receive up to $3,500 for Community Outreach Events Trident United Way announced the 2023 Community Engagement Grant awards totaling over $50,000 to Tri-County nonprofits with up to…
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Wells Fargo Foundation awards $300,000 grant to Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation® To Support Heirs’ Property Initiative
April 7, 2023
The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation® announced it has been awarded a $300,000 grant over two years from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support its educational outreach and legal assistance…
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Thirty Years—The Mountains To The Sea
April 6, 2023
By Tom Poland I remember the year well. 1984. It was my first year working as a staff writer for South Carolina Wildlife. I had just spent six years…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation hires Brakefield as new Program Manager
April 6, 2023
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the only community foundation serving Horry and Georgetown counties, appointed Jean Ann Brakefield as its new Programs Manager. In the Foundation’s efforts to support the Waccamaw Region’s…
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SC Nurse Retention Initiative awarded $36,000 grant from Power:Ed to retain vital nursing talent in the Lowcountry
April 4, 2023The SC Nurse Retention Initiative (SCRI), an effort dedicated to attracting and retaining top nursing talent in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, has been awarded a $36,000 grant from Power:Ed, a…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces new Vice President for Creative Education
April 4, 2023
Brookgreen Gardens has announced the appointment of Natalie C. Jones as Vice President for Creative Education. Jones will oversee the development and implementation of all creative educational programming at Brookgreen,…
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International African American Museum to receive Riley Institute award recognizing landmark collaborative achievement in SC
April 3, 2023
The museum will be recognized with the OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award during the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum on May 10 in Columbia. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that the…
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South Carolina Governor declares April 1-7 as Children’s Museum Week
April 2, 2023
SC Alliance of Children’s Museums Celebrates the Governor’s Proclamation with the Week of the Young Child® Henry McMaster, Governor of the great State of South Carolina, has proclaimed April 1-7,…
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Original Six Foundation achieves record-setting fundraising total
March 29, 2023
Over $400,000 raised to aid South Carolina students in rural and underserved communities. The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $400,000 to support educational programs for South Carolina students living…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation, United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way partner up to eliminate childhood education gap
March 26, 2023
Only 36 percent of Horry County kindergartners and just 46 percent of Georgetown County kindergartners enter the area’s public-school systems prepared for the academic and social challenges that await, but…
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Trident United Way announces new CEO
March 21, 2023
David “D.J.” Hampton II will begin leading the organization effective April 17 After an extensive nationwide search, Trident United Way announced that David “D.J.” Hampton II will be taking over…
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LaCorata Beverage LLC makes substantial donation of Graasi Organic Barley Water to Lowcountry Food Bank for distribution to partner agencies
March 20, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank. Lowcountry Food Bank is…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Seal of Transparency for third consecutive year
March 15, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is proud to announce that they have earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the leading nonprofit…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
March 14, 2023Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, announced the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Catherine-Alexa “C.A.” Spivey Rountree and Julian “Jay” J.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints Milton Irvin as new board member
March 10, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors as of January 2023. Milton Irvin, of Bluffton, South Carolina, earned his MBA…
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Joe Elmore, President & Chief Executive Officer, Charleston Animal Society
March 9, 2023
Since 1874, the mission of Charleston Animal Society has always been the prevention of cruelty to animals. Over 15,000 animals will turn to Charleston Animal Society for caring, compassion and…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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Liberty Fellowship Accepting New Nominations Through July 1
March 7, 2023
Liberty Fellowship is accepting new nominations for its 17th Class of Fellows. The online nomination form is available at libertyfellowshipsc.org/nominate through July 1. “We are excited to kick off the…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opens the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
March 2, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center at…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $550,000 to fight childhood hunger at its 24th annual Chefs’ Feast gala
March 1, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 24th annual Chefs’ Feast gala was held on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. 480 community partners and guests attended to…
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Disability Rights South Carolina and the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health release new Olmstead Report and Recommendations
March 1, 2023
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC), the designated Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina serving people with disabilities, in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts several springtime events
February 23, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is encouraging everyone to connect with their parks this spring. The nonprofit organization is hosting a number of public events in parks all around the City…
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New grant to help underserved children age 0-5 across the Tri County
February 20, 2023
Tri County Play Collaborative has received a $5,000 grant from Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Investment program. Founded in 2021 by a group of organizations with a dedication to early…
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Charleston Literary Festival names new Executive Director
February 15, 2023
Charleston Literary Festival announced the appointment of Sarah Moriarty as its new Executive Director, along with a series of changes to its Board of Directors. Accordingly, Ms. Moriarty will be taking…
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SEWE welcomes new partner The Peninsula of Charleston as presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon
February 10, 2023
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to announce The Peninsula of Charleston as the presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon on February 16th. Co-owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living…
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Trident United Way and SC Thrive offer free tax assistance in the Tri-County
February 6, 2023
Trident United Way and SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal is now open, offering services to Tri-County residents with an adjusted gross household income of $73,000 or less. This year,…
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Disability Advocacy Day set for March 1 at State House
February 6, 2023
The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 34th Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 1 at the South Carolina State House. Collectively, the…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park for 13th Event
February 6, 2023
Children and their teddy bears will take over Hampton Park on March 12 for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, this event has become a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 24th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
February 3, 2023
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that its 24rd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 26th,…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina
January 31, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…
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Wendy Methvin named SEL4SC Executive Director
January 26, 2023
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) announced that it has appointed Wendy Methvin as its executive director. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in…
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Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Lead United
January 25, 2023
Community Leadership Program equips participants with the necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors North Charleston, SC— Trident United Way is once again partnering with the Charleston…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches national search for Executive Director
January 21, 2023The Charleston Parks Conservancy has launched a national search for an executive director to lead the 16-year-old nonprofit. “Since its founding, the Conservancy has become an integral player in the…
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Canterbury House announces new chairman and president
January 21, 2023
Canterbury House is under new leadership as its chairman and president, Dr. Edmund Rhett Jr., officially stepped down from his post this morning. Fred Fabian, president of eLifespaces, will succeed…
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Camp Rise Above hosts inaugural Glamping Gala fundraiser
January 19, 2023
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant more than twelve years ago, is hosting its first ever Glamping Gala fundraiser on March 10, 2023 at the beautiful…
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Charleston Digital Corridor announces 2023 iFiveK
January 17, 2023
Following the successful return of this tech-focused 5k race to downtown Charleston in 2022, the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC), along with title sponsor Charleston County Economic Development, is pleased to…
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Seven disaster-trained volunteers from South Carolina deploy to Georgia to assist families impacted by storms, tornadoes
January 16, 2023
Disaster trained volunteers from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to support disaster relief efforts in Georgia where damaging storms ripped through most of the…
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Statewide nonprofit makes an impact
January 12, 2023
Limitless Purpose is thrilled to announce its impact since the statewide nonprofit was founded in 2019. Despits the inevitable delays caused by the COVID pandemic, the volunteer-led organization has made…
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The Institute for Child Success to announce advocacy coalition’s early childhood common agenda for 2023-2024 legislative session
January 11, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, the Institute for Child Success, an early childhood organization, will gather other child-serving nonprofits and family advocates at the State House in Columbia, SC from 10:30-11:15…
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