Mark Elliott Motley Foundation continues support of local vision clinics
August 15, 2018
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced it has received an $8,000 grant from the Mark Elliott Motley Foundation to provide funding for vision clinics at…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hires new community engagement manager
August 13, 2018
Megan Mills has joined the Charleston Parks Conservancy as the community engagement manager. She will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Conservancy’s community programming, which includes events and…
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Tri-County organizations launch partnership to improve early childhood education and care in Berkeley County
August 8, 2018Six Charleston-area organizations, a mental health professional, a doula, and a data expert have come together to form a coalition designed to improve the wellbeing and potential of children affected…
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Tri-County organizations launch partnership to improve early childhood education and care in Berkeley County
August 8, 2018Six Charleston-area organizations, a mental health professional, a doula, and a data expert have come together to form a coalition designed to improve the wellbeing and potential of children affected…
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Charitable Foundation donates $10,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank
August 7, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced the receipt of $10,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to support child hunger-relief efforts in coastal South Carolina. According to the recent Map…
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United Way Association of South Carolina names new CEO
August 6, 2018
United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has appointed Naomi Lett as its next President and CEO. Lett has been with the Association for eight years, most…
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Non Profit Minute – Bryan Cordell, The Sustainability Institute
August 5, 2018
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 would…
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Animal Crisis: Summerville Petland to sell imported puppies
August 1, 2018For more than three decades, Lowcountry animal advocates have worked to build strong relationships with area pet stores to adopt out animals from local shelters and rescues in their stores.…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting
July 26, 2018
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Non Profit Minute – Josh Bell, Charleston Coalition for Kids
July 24, 2018
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 would…
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Charleston Basket Brigade receives $7,000 grant from The Exchange Club of Charleston
July 19, 2018
Generous Donation Will Help Feed Roughly 230 Families This Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families…
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Charleston Basket Brigade receives $7,000 grant from The Exchange Club of Charleston
July 18, 2018Generous Donation Will Help Feed Roughly 230 Families This Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $373,500 to 22 organizations in Community Enrichment funding
July 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded its Community Enrichment grants for 2018. The Foundation’s mission to address poverty in all of its forms is reflected in…
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Spartanburg Downtown Sertoma Club donates $10,000 for hands-on science lab
July 18, 2018
Students at the SC School for the Deaf will experience science first-hand next year thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Spartanburg Downtown Sertoma Club. “Science classes for students who…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $5,000 grant from Volvo
July 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund.…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $5,000 grant from Volvo
July 11, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund.…
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Third Annual Charleston Child Trauma Conference – October 16-19
July 11, 2018
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announcedthat the third annual Charleston Child Trauma Conference will take place October 16 – 19 in downtown Charleston, SC. This multidisciplinary conference for professionals…
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Palmetto Goodwill announces Board for 2018-2019
July 5, 2018Palmetto Goodwill recently announced its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sean Sykes, Urban Electric CFO will serve as Board Chairman. Other officers include Lea Deas, Obviouslee Marketing, as Vice Chair; Chris…
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Palmetto Goodwill announces Board for 2018-2019
July 5, 2018
Palmetto Goodwill recently announced its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sean Sykes, Urban Electric CFO will serve as Board Chairman. Other officers include Lea Deas, Obviouslee Marketing, as Vice Chair; Chris…
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Illumination Project welcomes Reverend Kylon Middleton as new leader
July 3, 2018
At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Reverend Kylon Middleton, Pastor of Mount Zion AME Church, will serve as the new Charleston Illumination Project leader, continuing…
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Helping Hands for Rural Paws kicks off in Hollywood
June 28, 2018
Charleston Animal Society’s three-year rural animal welfare pilot program, “Helping Hands for Rural Paws,” launched on Saturday, June 23, in Hollywood, SC. Funded by WaterShed Animal Fund, the program will…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $95,000 to 5 organizations
June 28, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants totaling $95,000 to five organizations. This Initiative was established in 2003…
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Jackson, Postlewait elected to TCCC Board of Directors
June 25, 2018
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), a nonprofit organization that works to improve educational outcomes for all, has added new board members. On June 20, the TCCC Board of Directors…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center releases 2017 Annual Report
June 25, 2018The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center helped 1,674 children in 2017 and has now helped more than 28,000 children since opening in 1991. These statistics released in their 2017 Annual…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center releases 2017 Annual Report
June 25, 2018
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center helped 1,674 children in 2017 and has now helped more than 28,000 children since opening in 1991. These statistics released in their 2017 Annual…
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Bank of America supports Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina in the Midlands and Low Country
June 21, 2018The Bank of America Foundation has made a $15,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina to support their programs in the areas of financial literacy, workforce readiness, and…
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Non Profit Minute – Louis Yuhasz, Founder, Louie’s Kids
June 20, 2018
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 would…
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Camp Happy Days’ week long camp for Kids Kickin’ Cancer filled with life changing opportunities, memories and bonding!
June 19, 2018
July 1st through July 7th, over 270 children battling cancer and their siblings from South Carolina will attend Camp Happy Days’ annual camp at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina. Since…
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TCCC receives $40,000 grant to focus on FAFSA
June 18, 2018
Charleston one of 25 cities selected for FAFSA Completion Challenge National College Access Network (NCAN) has selected Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) to receive a $40,000 grant for the 2018-2019…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced its 2018 Leadership in Diversity and Legislative Champion Awardees
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will honor PASOs (Leadership in Diversity) and Representative Neal Collins (Legislative Champion) at the 2018 Leadership in Diversity & Legislative Champion Awards…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Mark S. Ward II as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Mark S. Ward II has joined the staff as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant. In his role as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant,…
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Charleston Animal Society raises $105,000 during golf fundraiser
June 13, 2018
The 2018 Select Health of SC Tenderfoot Classic Golf Tournament was held on April 30, 2018 at Kiawah Island Club’s River Course The Charleston Animal Society held its first golf tournament on April…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids
June 6, 2018
Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Clifton, Executive Director, HALOS
June 6, 2018
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 would…
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Math professionals propose end of course math exam requirements
June 4, 2018
Common final course exams for Geometry, Precalculus needed by 2020 Math professionals at the district and college level, supported by the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, have been working to…
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Mobile testing van means greater access to free, confidential HIV testing
June 1, 2018This summer, Palmetto Community Care (formerly Lowcountry AIDS Services) is hitting the road with its new mobile testing van, making it easier than ever for Charleston area residents to get…
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Charleston Animal Society over capacity: Adoption Crisis
May 31, 2018
Charleston Animal Society is making an urgent plea to the community to please make room for one more. “In the past few weeks, we have been flooded with a late…
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The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes
May 29, 2018
. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes to provide more comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. “Families have been turning to The…
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WaterShed Animal Fund partners with Charleston Animal Society to fund rural animal welfare program
May 29, 2018
WaterShed Animal Fund recently awarded Charleston Animal Society a $726,660 grant to fund a 3-year rural animal welfare pilot program throughout Charleston County called Helping Hands for Rural Paws. Helping…
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TCCC applauds changes to state’s “Disturbing Schools” law
May 29, 2018
Educators urged to exhaust all avenues of behavioral discipline before involving law enforcement Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) is pleased that South Carolina lawmakers have amended the “Disturbing Schools”…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces two new board members
May 23, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces two new board members
May 22, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board…
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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, Lowe’s and 50 women build with families in Huger during National Women Build Week
May 16, 2018
This past week, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s hosted the annual National Women Build Week from May 5-13 where, women volunteers and Habitat homeowners will unite nationwide to…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services rebrands as Palmetto Community Care
May 15, 2018
New name, visual identity a reflection of the changing HIV/AIDS epidemic To keep pace with the evolving HIV and AIDS epidemic, Lowcountry AIDS Services has rebranded to Palmetto Community Care.…
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Food Lion, Lowcountry Food Bank, and the National Association of Letter Carriers to “Stamp Out Hunger” – May 12
May 10, 2018
Food Drive to Take Place May 12 The 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive will take place across South Carolina on May 12. This…
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Folly Association of Business donates $25,000 from festivals to local charities and the City of Folly Beach
May 9, 2018
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is honored to donate $25,000 in proceeds from the three FAB hosted events that have taken place so far this year: the New Year’s…
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Statewide High School Competition awards $6,000 in seed money to teen entrepreneurs
May 9, 2018Three students from Charleston place in competition, with top two winning additional grand prize trip to NYC. Thirty six South Carolina high school students stepped into the shoes of entrepreneurs…
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