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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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition cancels February event
January 5, 2021
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual event was originally scheduled…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives end of year 2020 gift from D. Michael and Pam Wilson
January 4, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided a $50,000 donation toward COVID-19 food relief. The donation will be used to purchase and distribute…
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Vantage Point Foundation recognized with the 2020 Boeing Veterans Leadership Award
December 22, 2020
Charleston-based nonprofit organization Vantage Point Foundation announced this week that it has been awarded the 2020 Boeing Veterans Leadership Award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The award is…
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The Sierra Club of South Carolina announces new Chair
December 21, 2020
The South Carolina Sierra Club announced today the election of Dr. Bruce K. Cole as the new chair of its state executive committee. Dr. Cole is Managing Director of Palmetto…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces Nick Osborne as new President & CEO
December 16, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger in the ten coastal counties of South Carolina, announced today that Nick Osborne has been named…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2021 MLK celebration theme and summit keynote speaker
December 16, 2020
The capstone event of Charleston’s 10-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest-running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined next month by…
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Coastal Community Foundation receives $1 million from Facebook for grantmaking to Black communities, Black-led organizations in Tri-County region
December 15, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina announces that it is one of 20 community foundations in the United States to receive $1 million from Facebook to manage grantmaking programs supporting…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes equity training coordinator, youth empowerment & engagement coordinator; announces Director of Programs
December 9, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Tori Burke-Koskela as equity training coordinator, replacing racial equity coordinator Tina L. Singleton, who has been promoted to director of programs. On December 14, the…
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Fetter Health Care Network offers rapid COVID-19 testing beginning Dec. 8
December 5, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced its COVID-19 testing clinic schedule for the month of December along with the addition of rapid testing, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)
December 3, 2020
Since 1983, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) has proudly presented the finest in wildlife art and the sporting life. Held in Charleston, South Carolina, SEWE is one of the longest running…
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Tickets launch for the Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
December 1, 2020
The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that tickets to the world’s largest oyster festival – the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival – are now available for purchase…
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Support Lowcountry lands and waters on GivingTuesday
December 1, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is participating in the global generosity movement Giving Tuesday, raising money to further its work preserving vital Lowcountry lands and waterways. Dottie’s Pharmacy has pledged to match…
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Non Profit Minute – Beth Amodio, One Warm Coat
December 1, 2020
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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SeamonWhiteside Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich joins Charleston Moves Board
November 24, 2020
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, announced its Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich as the newest board member of the local nonprofit Charleston Moves. Mary’s 10…
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Charleston Animal Society 20th Annual Chili Cook-off is a smashing success
November 23, 2020
Hank and Laurel Greer, Coastal Pain Care Announce Surprise Gifts Emmy® winning Lucky Dog host Brandon McMillan, Veterinary Specialty Care, Crews Subaru of Charleston and remarkable fundraising teams joined forces…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects more land in the ACE Basin
November 23, 2020
The Lowcountry Land Trust has announced the permanent protection of 14 acres of critical land in the ACE Basin. A conservation easement was donated to the Land Trust by owners…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new Nutrition Policy
November 23, 2020
Nutrition policy guides LCFB food procurement and distribution for those who struggle with hunger in the Lowcountry The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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Local CEO honored with international management award
November 12, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith has been honored with the 2020 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence, the most prestigious leadership award presented by Goodwill Industries…
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Non Profit Minute – KP Papadimitriou, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
November 11, 2020
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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Trident United Way and AmeriCorps partner to help veterans at One80 Place
November 9, 2020
Trident United Way and its AmeriCorps members are leading an effort to honor those who have served our country and are in need. A simple click on a mouse or…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces $12,000 Dean and Laurie Hubbs matching gift challenge to support veterans’ food relief programs
November 9, 2020
Your gift makes twice the impact for Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 13, 2020 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today a $12,000 matching gift challenge by…
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Latin Night comes to Firefly Distillery!
November 9, 2020
For the remaining 2020 Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 performances, Charleston Jazz, REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery are excited to partner together to present the CJO LIVE AT…
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Grand Strand hospitals choose new blood provider
November 5, 2020
Non-profit, community blood center expands along South Carolina coast The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical…
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The Salvation Army & Trident United Way ask you to Round Up at Harris Teeter
November 3, 2020
The Tri-County’s two most-respected names in service to community are teaming with Harris Teeter for the Round Up Campaign, which invites shoppers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar.…
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