Communities In Schools is lighting the way for South Carolina’s public school students
November 3, 2022
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a leading provider of Integrated Student Supports across the country and in South Carolina’s Title I public schools, is hosting its annual event Illuminating…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives 3rd consecutive Office for Victims of Crime grant
November 3, 2022
Nonprofit’s Human Trafficking Program earns three-years of funding thanks to competitive grant. Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families.…
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Social Venture Partners raise $143,700 at nonprofit showcase
November 1, 2022
Transformational investments for six small yet powerful nonprofits. Social Venture Partners Charleston (SVP) raised a total of $143,700 at its Empower Charleston nonprofit showcase, held on October 27. The funds…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national innovation award
October 31, 2022
Shannon Chambers, senior director of provider solutions at the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), received the 2022 SORH Innovation Award from the National Organization of State Offices of…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation joins Nationwide celebration to recognize the local impact of community foundations
October 25, 2022
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, will join a nationwide celebration of National Community Foundation Week, Nov. 12-18, 2022, to recognize the increasingly significant role philanthropic organizations…
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South Carolina Office of Rural Health recognizes six annual award recipients
October 24, 2022The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…
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Alzheimer’s Association Program Manager
October 24, 2022
Applications accepted online only at: https://jobs.alz.org/program-manager/job/20815981 Position Summary: This position is responsible for implementing the chapter’s volunteer-powered program delivery strategy, engaging with organizations to encourage community mobilization and supporting the…
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Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation coming to Hampton Park
October 9, 2022
More than 100 illuminated mushrooms will take over an area of Hampton Park from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11. This art display relaunches Art in the Park, a public art…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 4, 2022
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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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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NAMI Charleston Area hosts Charleston’s largest mental health event – Oct 8
October 3, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area is hosting Charleston’s largest mental health event of the year, October 8th at Palmetto Islands County Park, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Suicide rates have increased by…
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Charleston Habitat & Wells Fargo team up for Welcome Home initiative in South Carolina
September 26, 2022
Wells Fargo employees, in partnership with Charleston Habitat for Humanity, helped build a home on Saturday, Sept. 24, for a local resident in the Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood in North Charleston. Wells…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises more than $90,000 at 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
September 23, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raised more than $90,000 to procure food for Lowcountry neighbors who face hunger, which equates to 540,000 meals.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Horry County partner agencies receive food pantry makeovers from Food Lion Feeds
September 21, 2022
The Great Pantry Makeover Supports Neighbors in Need Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) partner agencies St. Delight Community Outreach and Churches Assisting People (CAP) received supplies and funds from Food Lion Feeds…
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Social Venture Partners to host Empower Charleston October 27
September 20, 2022
Six local nonprofits to make their pitch at showcase event. Social Venture Partners Charleston will host Empower Charleston on October 27 to highlight six local nonprofit organizations. Empower Charleston is…
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The Charleston Forum to host virtual forum to discuss electing qualified tri-county school boards in 2022
September 20, 2022
The Charleston Forum will host a two-part virtual forum to discuss the qualities of an effective school board member. The November 2022 School Board Elections in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties…
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Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
September 19, 2022
Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors to support 100 Charleston students during the 2022/23 school year! Signup today and make an impact in a child’s life with just 1…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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NAMI Charleston announces vendors for NAMI Walks
September 15, 2022
Join NAMI Charleston’s annual NAMI Walks fundraising event, set for Saturday, October 8, at Palmetto Islands county park. Every year, the NAMI Walks event seeks to raise funds for NAMI’s…
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Needed funds raised to support Charleston area Alzheimer’s and dementia programs
September 13, 2022More than $200,000 was recently raised to support The ARK of SC in its work in providing comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Funds from…
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SCCADVASA partners with NNEDV in the #Every1KnowsSome1 month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence
September 12, 2022
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is partnering with…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring event to honor ten women leaders
September 8, 2022
Ten of South Carolina’s top women leaders across eight industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s fifth annual #WhatWomenBring. The event will take place in person at 11:00…
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Fall in love with Charleston’s Parks at these community events, classes
September 8, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a number of events this fall that encourage people to connect with their parks through art, education, and health and wellness. Working with several…
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Medal of Honor Foundation announces new leader
September 6, 2022
John Shertzer brings nonprofit leadership in support of Medal of Honor Recipients’ Mission MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Medal of Honor Foundation (the Foundation) announced that John Shertzer has been appointed to…
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Boeing grant to Coastal Community Foundation will help homeowners stay in place, developers maintain community
September 6, 2022
A generous gift by the Boeing Corporation to the Coastal Community Foundation is designed to help offset growing housing pressures in the Lowcountry. The $250,000 grant is being augmented by…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Postpartum Support Charleston organizes annual Climb Out of the Darkness event on Sept. 25
August 30, 2022
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Climb Out of the Darkness program, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. Postpartum Support International…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
August 30, 2022Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are J. Matthew Brittain and…
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Trident United Way receives $1.25M for housing stability subgrants
August 29, 2022
Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Trident United Way, in partnership with the United Way Association of South Carolina, was pleased to serve…
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43 Lowcountry leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 26, 2022
Forty-three leaders from across the Lowcountry will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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YWCA announces new incoming board
August 25, 2022
The YWCA announced the new board of directors. They took their seats on July 1. The women you see below have long histories of leadership, change-making, and social and community activism. They…
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Non Profit Minute – Ericka Plater, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
August 25, 2022
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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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2022 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries to better serve food-insecure neighbors
August 23, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fourth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston this month. LCFB procures, then distributes healthy food to nearly 250 partner agencies, including on-site…
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Blackbaud acquires Kilter, an activity-based engagement app
August 23, 2022
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced that it has acquired Kilter. The acquisition will allow Blackbaud to expand activity-based peer-to-peer fundraising engagement, to…
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Trident United Way’s President and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney announces retirement
August 22, 2022
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney has announced her retirement effective September 15, 2022, thus concluding her 35-year career in philanthropy. “With 17 years of experience at…
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Harry Potter celebration brings out the kids (in all of us)
August 22, 2022
They came in with capes, brandishing wands, toting white owls and wearing Harry Potter’s trademark round-eyed glasses. Young and old alike were enchanted by the combined talents of the S.O.…
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IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19
August 18, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…
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Camp Rise Above hosts third annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser
August 17, 2022
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant over ten years ago, is hosting its third annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser on September 10, 2022 at the beautiful Porter…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Trident United Way delivers 2,700 backpacks to seven Tri-County Title 1 schools
August 16, 2022
The 2022 Trident United Way school supply drive received the support of 19 company drives and 397 donors, securing a total of over $58,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies…
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Updated! Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
August 15, 2022
Let’s Unite to Feed the Lowcountry! Join us on Sunday, September 18 at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston for a fun-filled, family-friendly day 5k walk, 1-mile fun-loop walk, food drive,…
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Power:Ed announces new Director
August 10, 2022
Claire Gibbons has been named the Director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, as of June 7, 2022. This fiscal year, Power:Ed will invest $900,000 in South Carolina…
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art announces Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest
August 10, 2022
An exhibition interrogating the global influence of chemical companies on our food supply The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announces the…
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Alexis Kaul appointed Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center
August 10, 2022
Pet Helpers proudly announced Alexis Kaul has been appointed as Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center. Graduating from Canisius College with a degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces Harriet P. McDougal board room unveiling
August 9, 2022
Ms. McDougal Makes Largest, One-Time Gift in Lowcountry Food Bank History Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received a transformational financial gift from Harriet P. McDougal to help…
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