GROW PURPOSE develops its own projects but we also partner with and support many organizations and collaboratives that are making a positive impact on our community in diverse ways. Here are some examples…

CharlestonGreenDrinks
where community members connect and learn about environmental resources and opportunities in Charleston

Youth Impact Entrepreneurs
a new series of course in partnership with College of Charleston's Upward Bound program

5 GYRES
empowers action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and adventure

Fresh Future Farm
creating economic development opportunities and empowering lives through sustainable farming programs and healthier onsite grocery services.

Barbados & the Carolinas Legacy Foundation
highlights, researches, archives, facilitates and promotes opportunities for Barbados/Carolinas collaboration

RECHARGE HOLISTICS
empowers others to achieve optimal health and wellness through healing that is considered "whole"

Friends of the Charleston Library
raises funds to support library programs and engages local communities in library initiatives

EBONY CITY SOCCER CLUB
the longest continuously operating inner-city soccer and youth development organization in the country

BCDCOG Blue Trails Project
an initiative to develop a regional blueways system in the Lowcountry and eventually across the state

Conservation at the SC Aquarium
fostering positive change for the natural world through education, research and community engagement

Compost Rangers
a grassroots compost initiative in Charleston, SC that inspires the community to rethink what they throw out

The Stone Soup Collective
For each nourishing, delicious, healthy bowl of soup purchased, a bowl will be given to a senior citizen in need.

Sustainability Institute
provides a combination of community education and outreach, innovative direct services, and workforce training

The Race & Social Justice Initiative
promotes public awareness and dialogue about race and social justice issues in the Charleston area

MUSC Urban Farm
provides a place where students, faculty, staff, and the Charleston community can come together to learn about the connection between land and food

Sustainability Literacy Initiative
an initiative to endow CofC students with the tools and knowledge they'll need to address 21st-century problems such as climate change, social injustice and economic inequality

Preserve The Gullah
preserves the historical, economical, and ecological legacy of the Gullah culture, and providies an opportunity for progression to all of its people

Arm-In-Arm SC
building bridges between gun-owners and non-owners to promote common sense gun safety reforms

Tricounty Womens Project
fosters and supports the personal and communal growth of women through education, networking, and professional development

Harleston Neighbor2Neighbor
an independent, self-governing, grassroots, community-based organization that helps residents remain in their homes as they age

Black Ink Book Festival
supports local Black writers, by creating a space for them to share their work, discuss their craft, and expose readers of all ages to the great variety of African-American authors in the area.






