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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YWCA Greater Charleston hosts 51st Annual MLK celebration
January 11, 2023
Pictured is K.J. Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays and this year’s parade marshal This January, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 51st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces new Board and committee members
January 10, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC), an organization dedicated to reducing poverty in South Carolina through action, advocacy, and leadership, is excited to deepen its impact as…
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Denise Hines joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Chief Financial Officer
January 9, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Denise Hines has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This critical role directs the financial and accounting practices of LCFB. These…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors name Alyssa Maute Smith new Executive Director
January 3, 2023
Following a national search that elicited applications from 70-plus qualified individuals, the Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors have announced Alyssa Maute Smith the Festival’s new Executive Director. “The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America bring holiday cheer, continue employee booster campaign partnership
December 22, 2022
Bank of America contributed $70,000 and hands-on support to help curb hunger amidst this year’s challenging economic circumstances Bank of America and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered throughout this year…
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SC Ports awards $252,500 to community organizations
December 20, 2022
South Carolina Ports awarded $252,500 in grants to 90 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina through its fiscal year 2023 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its…
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Alyssa Smith, The 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
December 20, 2022
Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote and elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives American Fundraising Foundation Golden Pear Grant
December 16, 2022
The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients this week of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a live stream on Facebook in a record breaking $250,000 distribution of funds and…
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Two Mount Pleasant scouts selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients
December 14, 2022Two Mount Pleasant scouts were selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients. Troop 20 Scoutmaster Chad Neal started the process by recommending scouts Emmett Townsend and Davidson Bendell for…
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ChappyWrap partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to provide comfort to families
December 2, 2022
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to express their gratitude for ChappyWrap’s generous donation of over 380 blankets as welcome gifts for families. Founded in 2006,…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Charleston Conservancy: 300 pounds of produce to good use
November 28, 2022
All year long our parks and community gardens bloom with beautiful flowers and delicious produce, programs and events foster a healthy and happy community, and we continue to connect people…
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Charleston Conservancy: $200,000 raised from Party for the Parks
November 28, 2022
It was the most spectacular, eye-popping, celebration of love and parks at this year’s Party for the Parks presented by First National Bank! Because of our amazing event sponsors, generous artists,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation
November 28, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation to conduct three mobile pantry food distributions in the coastal South Carolina area that Lowcountry Food Bank serves. “Our food-insecure…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston named 2022 AFP Outstanding Organization
November 28, 2022
Social Venture Partners Charleston received the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2022 Outstanding Organization award as part of the SC Lowcountry Chapter’s annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day. “On behalf of…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
November 21, 2022Lowcountry Food Bank announced it received a $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase and equip a mobile food pantry truck where food-insecure neighbors can choose the food…
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NAMI Charleston spreads holiday cheer through Giving Tuesday holiday drive donations
November 21, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area spreads Holiday Cheer through their Giving Tuesday Campaign, taking donations for their Holiday Drive. NAMI seeks to use the Holiday funds to provide gifts for those who…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Barnwell County
November 17, 2022
Donor-funded scholarship continues growth across South Carolina The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need pay for college, today announced the expansion of the scholarship…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $75,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 16, 2022
Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group and Charleston Battery pack 1,000 Meals for food-insecure Lowcountry neighbors Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $101,783 to United Way
November 16, 2022
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Warming Hearts” United Way campaign to raise funds, collect winter clothing and volunteer for local non-profits Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers…
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Carolina Lights returns Dec. 3 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
November 15, 2022
The S.C. State Fair presents its fourth annual holiday drive-through lights show The South Carolina State Fair welcomes the holiday season with the return of Carolina Lights, its annual downtown drive-through holiday lights…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Daniel Kim, Omatic
November 10, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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