TEDxCharleston seeking idea makers for 2020 event
August 5, 2019CASCADES event theme calls for speaker and performer applications whose ideas are challenging expectations and enriching the Charleston community and beyond TEDxCharleston is seeking speakers, performers and idea makers to…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina awarded $5,000 grant from the Roper St. Francis Physicians’ Endowment
August 2, 2019The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Roper St. Francis Physicians’ Endowment. The grant will support the first…
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Divine Divas volunteer for Gay Bingo, support work of Palmetto Community Care
August 1, 2019
More than a dozen community members have stepped up to the stage, ready to dress in drag and perform a dance routine — all in support of Palmetto Community Care.…
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Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to sponsor new exhibit at The Children’s Museum of The Lowcountry
July 31, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is pleased to announce it has received a $27,000 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to provide funding for a puppet…
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Non Profit Minute – Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust
July 31, 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…
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Call for Entries – 2019 Palmetto Awards
July 31, 2019
The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is ready to celebrate South Carolina’s best and brightest communicators! If you are a communicator who has created, directed…
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Oral Care provided for Georgetown County residents in need at Helping Hands Dental Clinic
July 30, 2019
Helping Hands of Georgetown County invites area residents to support its Dental Clinic, providing examinations, cleaning, and extraction for eligible residents. Helping Hands Dental Clinic provides compassionate care to residents…
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Thirty and Thriving: East Cooper Community Outreach continues growth
July 30, 2019
Area nonprofit expands offerings for 30th anniversary East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is bringing awareness to their organization and expanded services in celebration of their 30th anniversary. “As times change,…
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August 3 Back to School Bash to Benefit Berkeley County Parents in Need
July 26, 2019
Corner Squad, the entertainment company of hip-hop artist 2SLiK, will put on a Back to School Bash and school book bag drive on Saturday, August 3. The family-friendly event, which…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 Award for Garden Excellence
July 26, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina’s premier botanical gardens, received the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Award for Garden Excellence. President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Page Kiniry, accepted the award at…
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Berkeley County First Steps
July 25, 2019
Berkeley County First Steps is part of a statewide initiative to prepare young children for school and a lifetime of learning. Serving the hardest-to-reach children and families first, our vision…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Dan Ray elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board of…
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Mike McShane elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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South Carolina Circuit Court hears arguments on Betterments Statute and Orders mediation
July 25, 2019
Immediately on the heels of The South Carolina Supreme Court on June 28, denying the Petition for a Writ of Mandamus submitted by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Judge Edgar…
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East Cooper Community Outreach receives $50,000 grant to support local community
July 22, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announces it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support ECCO’s Dental Clinic and overall organizational mission to provide…
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Hunger relief provided for Georgetown County residents through Sporting Clays fundraiser shoot
July 22, 2019
Helping Hands of Georgetown County to host event on August 24 Whether a pro or a novice, Helping Hands of Georgetown County invites area residents to participate in its “Sporting…
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Nonprofits launch Ghanaian experience commemorating 400-year anniversary of enslaved Africans coming to the New World
July 18, 2019
Project OKURASE, a Charleston nonprofit and Ghanaian-based nongovernmental organization, have curated the “Door of Return,” a 10-day cultural experience in Ghana for individuals and groups who want to connect with…
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Food Lion donates new refrigerated truck to Lowcountry Food Bank
July 18, 2019
Truck helps fight hunger throughout coastal South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Food Lion Feeds has donated a new 26′ refrigerated truck to help fight hunger in the 10 coastal…
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East Cooper Community Outreach raises over $220,000 at Golf & Gala Fundraisers
July 17, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) held its annual fundraising charity golf tournament and “A Night to Shine” gala at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston, South Carolina. Over $220,000 in…
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Attainable housing momentum builds in Mount Pleasant with latest community partner
July 17, 2019
Pinnacle Financial Partners joins efforts with $2,500 commitment Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFA) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest and most…
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BP donates $1 million to the International African American Museum
July 16, 2019
BP announced a major financial commitment of $1 million to the International African American Museum (IAAM). The donation supports the museum construction along with programs and education. BP has a…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Gibbes Museum’s Society 1858 announces $10,000 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
July 16, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the 2019 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Each year, the 1858 Prize is presented by Society 1858, a member auxiliary group of the…
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Palmetto Goodwill CEO honored for creating an inclusive work environment
July 12, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith recently received the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award at Goodwill Industries International’s annual meeting of the Delegate Assembly, held in late June in…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new Board of Directors Chair and Members
July 9, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art Announces New Board of Directors Chair and Members The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, announced a new Chair of the Board of…
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Non Profit Minute – Rebecca Jacobson, Smokefree SC
July 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces incoming board
July 8, 2019
As it celebrates its 112th anniversary, YWCA Greater Charleston is welcoming its incoming board of directors, who took office on July 1, 2019. The Honorable Tamara C. Curry, an associate…
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Taylor Jackson named South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ Deputy Director of SC Logistics
July 7, 2019
Taylor Jackson has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as the Deputy Director of SC Logistics. Taylor brings logistics expertise to the Council after having served as an Account…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
July 2, 2019
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant fromThe Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF), a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The grant will support Dee Norton’s…
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Local marketing agency hosts 13th annual CreateAthon offering free services to Lowcountry nonprofits
July 2, 2019
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work nonstop for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 13th annual…
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Tickets now available for Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles
July 2, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens announced that tickets are now on sale for Nights of a Thousand Candles 2019. This annual holiday light display features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights…
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Lowcountry Food Bank releases new study: The State of Senior Hunger
July 1, 2019
9.3% of seniors face food insecurity in South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced the release of The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2017, a study about…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Jean Cecil Frick joins the ranks of Riley Fellows
June 28, 2019
Jean Cecil Frick, a senior strategic advisor with NP Strategy, successfully completed the Spring 2019 Midlands Class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), becoming a Riley Fellow.…
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The Junior League of Charleston helps fight childhood hunger during the school year
June 27, 2019
The Junior League of Charleston Helps Fight Childhood Hunger During the School Year The Junior League of Charleston is volunteering over the course of the 2019-2020 school year at the…
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East Cooper Meals on Wheels launches campaign to address barriers to fresh fruit and vegetables among the homebound
June 26, 2019
Donations to be doubled by area developer According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, very few Americans, just one in 10, eat the recommended amount…
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Become a ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ class leader to help family caregivers with self-care
June 26, 2019
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is hosting a two-day Powerful Tools for Caregivers leader training. The Sept. 12 and 13 class prepares and certifies individuals to successfully lead the…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July Fourth
June 26, 2019
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July,…
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Dominion Energy pledges $2.5 million to International African American Museum
June 26, 2019
Dominion Energy has pledged $2.5 million to support the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) design and construction. As one of the largest single donations to a nonprofit cause in the…
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East Cooper Community Outreach partners with local businesses
June 25, 2019
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO), a four-star rated Charity Navigator nonprofit, has joined South Carolina’s first Greenwise Market in Mount Pleasant, SC as its newest community partner. Greenwise Market will…
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Blackbaud’s Tony Boor named chair of the 2020 Charleston Heart Ball
June 24, 2019
The American Heart Association (AHA) announced Tony Boor of Blackbaud will chair the 23rd Annual Charleston Heart Ball. The Heart Ball will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at…
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Non Profit Minute – Kimberly Butler Willis, The Ryan White Wellness Center
June 24, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $120,000 in grants from Trident United Way
June 20, 2019
Grants will provide additional child hunger relief funding, fresh produce distributions and nutrition education The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it has been awarded $120,000 in 2019-2022 community…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $120,000 in grants from Trident United Way
June 20, 2019
Grants will provide additional child hunger relief funding, fresh produce distributions and nutrition education The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it has been awarded $120,000 in 2019-2022 community investment…
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TCCC Board of Directors welcomes Hsu, Walters
June 20, 2019Two college presidents joined the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors on June 19. College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu, Ph.D., and The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.),…
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Non Profit Minute – Kathleen Forbes, East Cooper Community Outreach
June 19, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities.…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s new exhibit reveals inside story about toys
June 19, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML), Charleston’s premier children’s attraction, is pleased to present Toys: The Inside Story, a temporary exhibit opening at the museum this month. The exhibit…
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Palmetto Community Care hosts special events for National HIV Testing Day
June 18, 2019
So far this year, nearly 1,000 people have taken advantage of free HIV testing at Palmetto Community Care. If that trend continues, the nonprofit is on pace to have its…
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