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Charleston’s convenient source for the latest Lowcountry nonprofit & grassroots news, perspectives, ideas, events, resources and more…
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#GoodBits- Featured Announcements & Resource
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- Weaver aligns education agency with producer that indoctrinates, critics say
- CP View: Stop Ellen Weaver’s indoctrination of South Carolina’s students
- Education groups question how PragerU materials are now allowed in South Carolina classrooms
- CCSD teachers, advocates on fence about new book rules
- City leaders approve plan for former West Ashley Piggly Wiggly location
- Charleston transgender man leads lawsuit against state, MUSC over denial of care
- 10 candidates vying for seats on Charleston County school board
- Charleston to unveil 80-square-foot steel container shelters as part of homelessness plan
- New SC group pushes for Medicaid expansion, pointing to NC as example
- Fall Arts Preview: Art is the antidote
- A North Charleston law firm expands to offer affordable legal help to immigrants in Tri-County area
- Forging History: Philip Simmons’s Timeless Craftsmanship Lives On
- ‘A mark of our heritage.’ A glimpse into Charleston’s Hispanic arts scene and culture
- Google to bring hundreds of jobs to South Carolina with $3.3 billion investment
- James Island honors a historic part of its community
- Dockworkers operate Leatherman cranes Wednesday in historic first for Charleston port
- Port of Charleston is prepping now for an expected dockworkers strike
- ICYMI
- CARD FOR KINDNESS @ MTP branch Library
- Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston
- Board of Elections Shares Polling Location Changes, Early Voting Information for 2024 General Election
- “Defense of Democracy” Starts Petition to Protect Charleston County’s Public Libraries
- Fresh Future Farm’s “Rooted” Documentary will Premiere at New Orleans Film Festival
- Pilot program aims to tackle affordable housing crises in Charleston County
- N. Charleston group hopes to build bridge between Hispanic communities, city: ‘We are people’
- In the Tri-County, the “Survival Budget” for a Family of Four Increased by Over 25% from 2021 to 2022
For Lowcountry environmental news & resources,
check out our partners at GrowPurpose.com
#GoodEvents – a few featured upcoming nonprofit events
- OCT 1: Between Spiritual Ideals and Material Realities: Jennifer Wen Ma on Art and Community
- OCT 3: ‘Undivide Us’ Film Screening
- OCT 5: India Food Fest
- OCT 6: Latin American Festival
- OCT 10: Charleston Green Drinks – SOCIAL
- OCT 11: North Charleston Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- OCT 11-12: Riverfront Revival
For our most up-to-date curated event listings,
check out our COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FEATURED RESOURCE HUBS AT CHARLESTONGOOD.COM…
#CHSvolunteers – local organizations actively seeking volunteers
#GoodGrants – new grant opportunities and other grants resources
#GoodJobs – nonprofit job openings + other local employment resources
#GrassrootsGuide – our directory of 640+ local nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry
additional resources for
Individuals | Organizations
GRASSROOTS GUIDE NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League
fosters the arts in Charleston by supporting the Charleston Symphony, funding scholarships for musicians of all ages, and advocating music appreciation throughout the community through a variety of volunteer activities
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