2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic welcomes pro athletes, musicians to Daniel Island
February 24, 2020
Recording artists Chris Tomlin, Echosmith and David Nail will join NEEDTOBREATHE for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament and concert on Daniel Island. The sold-out celebrity golf tournament, auction and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Seabrook Golf Tournament to support Alzheimer’s & dementia services
February 24, 2020
Respite Care Charleston’s 16th Annual MORE.GOOD.DAYS. Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks course. Proceeds from the event will help the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, retail
Lowcountry Food Bank President & CEO announces plan to retire
February 20, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s Board of Directors Chairperson, Shelley Yuhas, announced that President and CEO, Pat Walker, will retire this year. The Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors will begin…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina raises $246,000 during annual blind dining event
February 20, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (SC) raised a record-breaking $246,000 during Noir, a blind dining experience. Guests gathered for the 6th annual event at Memminger…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
YWCA Greater Charleston expands Y Girls Code clubs for girls
February 19, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has again expanded its Y Girls Code clubs for local girls, doubling the number of its concurrently running technology clubs from five to ten in just six…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, military, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Cara Leepson, Redux Contemporary Art Center
February 13, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
“Hire Me SC” campaign looks to improve Lowcountry Disability Employment
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina campaign empowers Lowcountry businesses to focus on the talents of individuals with disabilities South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Red Dress Sundays celebrates second annual services; Mayor to participate in Greater St. Luke AME’s February 16 service
February 12, 2020
Last year, local nonprofit The Medi brought Red Dress Sunday to Charleston. Previously held across four states—Florida, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland—in the years since February 2005, the event introduced awareness…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Charleston Parks Conservancy has full lineup of 2020 park events
February 11, 2020
With music, movies and brunch events, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Charleston’s city parks this year. The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a series of events in parks…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
7th Annual Dream Girls Conference – March 7
February 10, 2020
Thousands expected to attend seventh annual girl-empowerment conference. Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event. Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the seventh annual Dream Girls Conference, its…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Coastal Community Foundation begins new chapter with first-ever advocacy initiative and updated brand
February 7, 2020Coastal Community Foundation, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, is releasing its first-ever advocacy initiative, marking a major pivot in the Foundation’s 45-year history. Called the Policy Agenda, this…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Palmetto Goodwill adds VP of Marketing and Communications
February 7, 2020
Megan Fink has joined Palmetto Goodwill as their Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She has more than 15 years of communications experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts ‘Swoon to the Rose’ Flower Art Exhibit
February 6, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to go beyond the vase and reimagine the role of flowers and floral art in public spaces, parks and homes. As part…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina Federal selects My Sister’s House as 2020 Charity of Choice
February 2, 2020
My Sister’s House was selected as the 2020 charity of choice for the South Carolina Federal Foundation. The Foundation serves eight non-profits with one rotating, employee nominated non-profit being selected…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move
Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grant to helping hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 27, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park on March 1
January 24, 2020
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic has become a must-do activity for families across the Charleston area. It’s a way for parents and children to unplug, have fun and connect in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grants to Helping Hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 22, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, employment-agencies, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
2020 MLK celebration honorees and parade marshal announced
January 16, 2020
The first African American to teach at an all-white high school in South Carolina, the first African American president of the South Carolina Dental Association, a restauranteur who founded the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: business-services, conversations, education, government, health-care, law, non-profit, on-the-move, transportation
Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: music, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy, the-arts
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 21th Annual Chefs’ Feast Gala to fight childhood hunger – February 9
January 13, 2020
Sponsorships available to support our Childhood Hunger programs The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its 21st annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, from 6:00…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
January 8, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce that several new staff…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2020 MLK Celebration keynote speakers and theme announced
January 8, 2020
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 this month by Sheila C. Johnson, founder…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Trident United Way awards $25,000 Community Engagement Grants
January 8, 2020
Diverse list of groups across Tri-County benefit from our community support Trident United Way announced grants to seven groups totaling $25,000 for special events aimed to help strengthen families, encourage…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Jesse Blom, The Green Heart Project
January 7, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Volunteers reap numerous benefits with Garden in the Parks program
January 2, 2020Common on those New Year’s resolutions lists are more exercise, volunteering and learning a new skill or hobby. Volunteers with the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Garden in the Parks program can…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Boeing donates $350,000 to Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Make & Believe Campaign
January 2, 2020The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) announced a $350,000 donation from Boeing South Carolina to provide funding to build the first certified early childhood “Fab Lab” in the Southeast.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry receives $100,000 donation from Dominion Energy
December 19, 2019The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) announced a $100,000 donation from Dominion Energy to provide funding for a new installation coming to the museum. Circuits!, an exhibit that will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
Rep. Joe Cunningham recognized by SourceAmerica and Palmetto Goodwill as an AbilityOne Congressional Champion
December 18, 2019Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-S.C.) was recently honored as an AbilityOne® Congressional Champion of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. SourceAmerica® distinguishes members of Congress for going the extra mile to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Shucked + Sauced celebrates local oysters, barbecue while raising money for Charleston’s Parks
December 18, 2019
Local oyster farmers, premier Charleston restaurants and barbecue pitmasters will come together for one quintessential Lowcountry afternoon as the Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts the second annual Shucked + Sauced. Celebrating…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Clemson Architecture partners with Green Heart
December 17, 2019
The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food and community, partnered with Clemson Architecture and its CommunityBUILD program to design and build a farm stand structure…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: architecture, non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Sherrie Snipes-Williams, Charleston Promise Neighborhood
December 17, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Charleston Jazz announces new Executive Director
December 16, 2019
Charleston Jazz announces Tatjana Beylotte as the new Executive Director. Tatjana Beylotte was hired in July 2018 as the Director of Development at Charleston Jazz. Ms. Beylotte has held a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Lowcountry leaders become Riley Diversity Fellows
December 13, 2019The Riley Institute at Furman has announced that 41 leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have completed the Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) class. DLI class members are identified…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
Vaughn and Lawrence chosen to present at 2020 Collective Impact Convening
December 12, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s LaTisha Vaughn and Trident United Way’s Amanda Lawrence have been chosen to present at the 2020 Collective Impact Convening event May 6-8, 2020, in Minneapolis,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 9, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: environmental, food, non-profit, on-the-move
The Green Heart Project unveils new Youth Internship Program to help teens develop workplace and life skills
December 9, 2019
The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food and community, has opened the application process for its inaugural Youth Internship Program for high school students. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Lowcountry Food Bank is a recipient of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina’s 2019 Fall Caritas Grant
December 5, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger in the Lowcountry, announced that it has received Fall Caritas Grant funding from Sisters of Charity…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students
December 4, 2019
Since 2006, the Charleston County School District has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to serve at-risk students through a program called BackPack Buddies Program. The mission is to meet…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
