Coastal Community Foundation honors the first graduating class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars five years after the Emanuel AME Church tragedy
June 11, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina announced that the first class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars from Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties has graduated college, underscoring the success of the scholarship…
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TCCC Board of Directors welcomes Dondi E. Costin, PhD
June 10, 2020
Dondi E. Costin, PhD, is the President of Charleston Southern University, and elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative board of Directors for a three-year term. Dr. Costin has…
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MarineMax Charleston hosts blood drive for the American Red Cross
June 9, 2020
MarineMax Charleston plans to host a blood drive to support the American Red Cross. Diana De Carvalho, MarineMax Regional Marketing Manager, states, “we want to do our part in giving back to…
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Post COVID-19, What’s Your Social Media Plan?
June 9, 2020
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy After three full months of navigating the coronavirus in the United States, let’s check in on how it has impacted the marketing landscape, and…
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Charleston Together: Improve and Rebuild Fund raises over $50,000 and partners with the Coastal Community Foundation
June 3, 2020
State Senator Marlon Kimpson and State Representative Marvin Pendarvis announced that the Charleston Together initiative has raised more than $50,000 since the formation of the fund on Sunday, May 31,…
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What does the life – and death – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?
June 3, 2020
A statement from the American Heart Association team: In a 1966 interview, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the…
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Extension for low-income senior citizens applying for the South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program $25 vouchers through SC DSS
May 27, 2020What: SC DSS has extended the deadline to Monday, June 1 for low-income senior citizens living in the participating counties listed below to apply to receive $25 worth of vouchers…
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The Charleston Museum opens on May 27 with new protocols and guidelines for the Museum Galleries
May 27, 2020
The Charleston Museum will re-open on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with new protocols and guidelines for staff and visitors. The two Historic House Museums, the Joseph Manigault House and the…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art to reopen following COVID-19 related closure
May 26, 2020
The Gibbes Museum of Art will reopen to the public on June 1, after temporarily closing its doors on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gibbes has enacted…
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Trident United Way sets funding record for emergency response with COVID-19
May 21, 2020
$425,000 raised in just two months is more than any other single event in our history In just two months, generous donors to Trident United Way have raised more for…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 20, 2020
SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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SC Public Radio to offer Spoleto Festival USA programming as part of ‘Spoleto at Home’ initiative
May 19, 2020
Festival programming to be featured on ‘Sonatas & Soundscapes’ May 22 – June 5; ‘Spoleto Backstage’ podcast to return with 11 new episodes starting May 22 SC Public Radio (SCPR)…
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Charleston Go Red for Women® Luncheon goes virtual
May 15, 2020
The Charleston American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is going to have the first-ever Virtual Go Red for Women®…
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Leadership transition at the Charleston Parks Conservancy
May 14, 2020
The leader of the Charleston Parks Conservancy is stepping down and a new interim executive director has been appointed. Harry Lesesne, who has been executive director of the Charleston Parks…
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Radio Television Digital News Association recognizes SC Public Radio reporter with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
May 13, 2020
Scott Morgan awarded for story about man who wrongfully served 24 years in prison for murder SC Public Radio (SCPR) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News Association…
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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control
May 13, 2020
Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hires new director of development and communications
May 12, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has hired veteran marketing and fundraising professional Wallace “Dan” Daniel as its director of development and communications. He will assume his new role on May 18.…
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One Region releases strategy and guidelines to safely reopen Tri-County area
May 12, 2020
One Region, a collaborative initiative focused on building a stronger, more inclusive regional economy, has released phase one of re|IGNITE, a plan to safely reopen businesses in Berkeley, Charleston and…
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SBA disaster loans available to South Carolina Private NonProfit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds
May 11, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private NonProfit organizations (PNP)s in South Carolina that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for…
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Dementia support organization announces new board and staff
May 4, 2020
Respite Care Charleston (RCC) announces the appointment of Linda Dove and Amy Zonarich Powers to the non-profit’s board of directors and the hire of Julie Wise as Program Coordinator. Since…
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Lowcountry Land Trust turns annual picnic into ‘Picnic in Your Backyard’
May 4, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust’s Annual Picnic may have been canceled but that doesn’t mean you can’t picnic for a good cause. Instead of hosting its annual fundraiser and conservation celebration at…
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YWCA Greater Charleston graduates first group of female entrepreneurs of color
May 4, 2020
On April 20, 2020, YWCA Greater Charleston graduated the inaugural class of women entrepreneurs of color from its new WE 360° program. The name of this free eight-week workshop series,…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina expands virtual and online training opportunities
May 1, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently announced the launch of virtual vision rehabilitation training for adults who are blind or visually impaired. As our…
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Cherokee, Darlington, Williamsburg coalitions selected for the SC Office of Rural Health’s Blueprint for Health program
April 30, 2020
Community coalitions in Cherokee, Darlington and Williamsburg counties have been selected by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) to participate in Blueprint for Health, a program that supports…
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Senior Resources Partners with BlueCross BlueShield of SC to provide emergency food assistance in 16 counties statewide
April 30, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to provide over 245,000 free meals to senior citizens in 16 counties…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood
April 29, 2020
We exist to ensure Charleston Promise Neighborhood is a place where residents are engaged in their community and every child is on track to graduate high school with the abilities…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders
April 29, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…
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Celebrate The Season raises more than $75,000 for local charities
April 29, 2020
Donations Total Nearly $1 Million since 2011 The 2019 Celebrate The Season annual holiday event raised more than $75,000, which will be distributed to charitable organizations in Berkeley County and…
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Raines Hospitality & Feeding Our Heroes SC send meals to healthcare workers
April 28, 2020On Wednesday April 22nd and Friday April 24th, Raines Hospitality partnered with Feeding Our Heroes SC to distribute over 110 meals to healthcare workers at Trident Health Medical Center and Roper…
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S.C. Arts Commission to provide arts emergency relief grants
April 27, 2020
Applications to be accepted April 29 through May 15, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing emergency relief for South Carolina arts organizations and individual artists who can…
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Amor Healing Kitchen announces Seed to Soul home dining experience
April 24, 2020
Charleston nonprofit Amor Healing Kitchen, which provides healthy meals cooked by teen chefs for locals facing serious health challenges, today announces its Seed to Soul home dining experience. While last year’s…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $10,000 match gift
April 23, 2020
Funds Committed by Local Philanthropists, Walker and Eddie Buxton On May 5, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) is participating in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity and giving.…
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Charleston Animal Society re-accredited by AAHA
April 22, 2020
Organization Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence Charleston Animal Society has once again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association…
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$1.2M raised within two weeks for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC, with $500k match from Bakker family
April 22, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation and its regional partners announce today that $1.2 million has been raised in two weeks for the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund for coastal South Carolina, exceeding…
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Charleston Sister Cities International
April 16, 2020Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and member of Washington, D.C. bases Sister Cities International founded in 1956 by President Eisenhower to promote peace and prosperity…
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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online
April 16, 2020
On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…
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Non Profit Minute – Chloe Tonney, Trident United Way
April 13, 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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Lowcountry Food Bank fueled by fresh matching gift campaign for COVID-19 food relief doubles donation impact
April 9, 2020
D. Michael and Pam Wilson providing a dollar for dollar match for every donation up to $150,000 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided…
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17th Annual Moms’ run goes virtual in May
April 8, 2020
A virtual 5K is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise and fresh air, support a local nonprofit and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Postpartum Support Charleston is turning its…
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Palmetto Goodwill launches virtual career center to serve displaced workers
April 7, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill continues connecting the unemployed and underemployed in the Lowcountry with meaningful professional opportunities through its newly created virtual call center. Career navigators are positioned to chat and assist with…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank earns recertification from AIB International
April 7, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it passed stringent food safety inspections in March by the American Institute of Baking International (AIB) at all three of its regional distribution…
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Blackbaud founder pledges $500,000 to COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC
April 7, 2020
Blackbaud founder Tony Bakker, his wife, Linda Bakker, and their two children, James Bakker and Katy Bakker McKee, have pledged to match donations of up to $500,000 to the COVID-19…
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Non Profit Minute – Misty Farmer, Make-A-Wish South Carolina
April 6, 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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Duke Endowment announces $1.25 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020
First round of grants distributed to five local nonprofits The Duke Endowment approved $2.5 million to support Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In South Carolina, $1.25 million of the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank earns national recertification from AIB International — food safety audit ensures high standards
April 2, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it passed stringent food safety inspections in March by the American Institute of Baking International (AIB) at all three of its regional distribution…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina launches virtual vision rehabilitation training
April 2, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) announced the addition of virtual vision rehabilitation training for adults who are blind or visually impaired. As our offices…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches relief fund to aid hospitality employees
April 1, 2020
In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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US SBA Paycheck Protection Program Information
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Treasury has released more information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up…
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