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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SeamonWhiteside adapts amid pandemic to support Lowcountry Heart Walk event
March 11, 2021
SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, recently participated in the Lowcountry Heart Walk benefiting the American Heart Association. SeamonWhiteside raised $11,382 to help contribute to…
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International African American Museum launches first digital exhibitÂ
March 11, 2021
This past Black History Month, the International African American Museum and Google Arts & Culture launched their first collaborative digital experience, which offers audience members a chance to take a…
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Liberty Fellowship accepting nominations for the Class of 2023
March 10, 2021
Liberty Fellowship is accepting online nominations through July 1 for its 16th Class of Fellows. “We look forward to receiving nominations from across the state and announcing the new class…
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22nd Annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs’ Feast raises over $380,000 to fight childhood hunger
March 10, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank held its 22nd annual Chefs’ Feast: Home Edition on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 as an online, live event. During COVID-19, much of our community has worked…
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Non Profit Minute – Winslow Hastie, Historic Charleston Foundation
March 8, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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No Kid Hungry campaign supports rural grantee cohort: Lowcountry Food Bank receives funding
March 8, 2021
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce food insecurity in rural communities, No Kid Hungry, a national campaign of Share Our Strength, has invested a total of $438,000 across…
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Historic Charleston Foundation welcomes new Board Members
March 7, 2021
Historic Charleston Foundation introduced Jimmy Gallant, Kathleen Hagood, Elijah Heyward and Anthony Jackson, who were recently elected to the Historic Charleston Foundation Board of Trustees. Rev. Jimmy Gallant pastor and founder…
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City of Charleston, Charleston Habitat for Humanity break ground on new affordable housing
March 4, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Charleston Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lynn Bowley and future Habitat homeowners were on hand for a groundbreaking of a new affordable single family home located…
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Lowcountry Food Bank honors contributions of Hendrick Automotive Group
March 2, 2021Lowcountry Food Bank Names its Reclamation Room in Honor of Hendrick Automotive Group; The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) last week named its Charleston Food Reclamation Room in honor of the…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center shares summer safety tips for parents and caregivers
March 1, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing safety tips for parents and caregivers to consider as camps, childcare…
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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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Reminder: Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger – It’s Virtual! This Saturday, Feb. 27
February 25, 2021You can choose how you wish to participate in Chefs’ Feast 2021: Register to watch the live Chefs’ Feast show on February 27 for free at http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org. You can simply…
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The Green Heart Project announces the second year of its youth internship program
February 22, 2021
The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food, and community, has opened applications for their summer Youth Internship Program. This opportunity is open to any high…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names new board chair and six new board members
February 22, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced a new board chair, Monica Scott, and six new board members: Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, James Chilton, Jr., Lindsey Douglas, Maria Mungo, Joel Smith…
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Non Profit Minute – Kristine Neal, We Are Sharing Hope SC
February 22, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces new leadership
February 19, 2021
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has hired Tom McGuire as its executive director. McGuire comes to the Conservancy from Washington, D.C., where he served as the executive director of the Friends…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names new board chair and new board members
February 18, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced a new board chair, Monica Scott, and five new board members: Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, Lindsey Douglas, Maria Mungo, Joel Smith and D.…
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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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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $50,000 grant
February 15, 2021
As a result of its continual pursuit of intentional philanthropy, a family long known for its generosity to the under-served saw a great need in an under-resourced corridor of Charleston,…
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Alzheimer’s Association selects South Carolinians for National Early-Stage Advisory Group
February 14, 2021
The Alzheimer’s Association has selected Greenville resident Maria Turner and Clover resident Laurie Waters to serve on its 2020-2021 National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). Turner and Waters were chosen from…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s WE 360° program brings business growth to women entrepreneurs of color
February 9, 2021
On February 15, 2021, YWCA Greater Charleston will begin its fourth WE 360° workshop series for women entrepreneurs of color. The WE 360° program, which the nonprofit offered three times…
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The Hive receives $10K grant from Allstate Foundation to support survivors during COVID-19 pandemic
February 8, 2021
Funded by The Allstate Foundation, Local Organization Provides Economic and Emergency Relief to Survivors of Color Impacted During COVID-19 Pandemic The Hive Community Circle, a local cultural-specific peer advocacy non-profit…
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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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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to fight childhood hunger
February 8, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 22nd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as an online, live event.…
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2021 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic moves forward as golf-only event
February 8, 2021
The annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic is moving forward this year. Organizers are committed to supporting nonprofit OneWorld Health in its work providing quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in East…
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Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
February 8, 2021
Successful Feed Thy Neighbor initiative to combat food insecurity due to COVID-19 pandemic Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award nearly $650,000, including $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank, after…
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Berkeley Animal Center receives $65,000 PetSmart Charities® Grant®
February 4, 2021
Funds to Help County’s Shelter Animals, Increase Adoptions Berkeley Animal Center has received a $65,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more Berkeley County shelter animals for adoption and find…
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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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Non Profit Minute – Bradley Childs, Palmetto Community Care
February 3, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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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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Winkler Group predicts unprecedented giving in response to crisis into 2021
January 28, 2021Charleston- Area Nonprofits Receive Record Donations Charitable giving grew by nearly 8% during the third quarter of 2020 over 2019 according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2020 Third Quarter Report,…
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Lowcountry Land Trust hosts 10-day online auction fundraiser
January 27, 2021
Nature lovers, hunters and conservationists can bid on Lowcountry experiences and products as part of the For the Love of the Lowcountry Auction benefiting Lowcountry Land Trust. The online auction…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Charleston County celebrates 8 years as a No Kill Community
January 25, 2021
Charleston Animal Society Built Southeast’s First No Kill Community in 2013 Charleston County remains the oldest No Kill Community for dogs and cats in the Southeast, as Charleston Animal Society…
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Go for A Walk In The Parks to raise money for Charleston parks
January 25, 2021
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting A Walk In The Parks during the month of February. Complete 26.2 miles worth of exercise in 28 days while learning more about Charleston’s…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member
January 20, 2021
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens to support red wolves
January 19, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, the leading conservator of South Carolina’s indigenous animals, has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank to benefit its Red Wolf Campaign. Launched in 2020, the $250,000…
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A Conversation with Artie Perry, Managing Partner, Hempgrid
January 18, 2021
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one big challenge: a broken supply…
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YWCA Greater Charleston to honor social justice organizer and founder of mentoring program during MLK Celebration
January 17, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston honored a social justice organizer and the founder of a program dedicated to mentoring young men during its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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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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Sony Corporation of America announces $1.7 Million donation to the International African American Museum
January 12, 2021
Creating a New Generation of Visitor Experiences Today, the International African American Museum announced a $1.7 million product donation from Sony Corporation of America (SCA), on behalf of Sony Corporation…
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American Heart Association collaborating with local AME churches
January 11, 2021
The American Heart Association in Charleston is collaborating with local AME churches to raise awareness of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The partnership provides education on the dangers…
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YWCA Greater Charleston opens 2021 MLK Celebration registration, announces MLK Ecumenical Service speaker
January 8, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston has opened registration for all events of its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. To ensure the health and safety of participants during the…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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