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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 & Resources
- Be Kind Charleston is seeking kindhearted Charlestonians to write encouraging cards for nursing home recipients and nonprofits in our community. This is a way to serve from home and great for families. Learn more at
- There’s a free, faith-based group meeting virtually and in Mt Pleasant, inviting people to examine the impact media consumption has on thoughts and Christian beliefs.
- PLATFORM: Engage Charleston County
- RESOURCE: SC Coastal Atlas
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- 4 more books slated for removal from SC K-12 libraries
- Charleston’s Museum Mile pass offers locals a chance to be tourists in their own town
- Charleston Cigar Factory named national historic landmark
- “Where the Wild Things Run” 5K and Kids Dash set for March 1 at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
- Panel picks artist, location for Robert Smalls statue on SC Capitol complex
- Several Lowcountry organizations give back this holiday season
- WakeUp Carolina offers hope for recovery from substance abuse, one phone call at a time
- MUSC giving back to Charleston community with warm clothes for those in need
- Home Team BBQ to Host 7th Annual Rock the Block Fundraiser on Feb. 22
- North Charleston leaders think these small unit rentals may be a solution to the housing crisis
- North Charleston could soon have new Teachers’ Supply Closet
- Construx’s kits aim to tackle housing shortages and affordable housing
- DOJ says Charleston-based apartment company conspired with other landlords to raise rents
- ICYMI
- SC arts organizations led by people of color can apply for grants from $1M funding pool (deadline 2-5-25)
- ‘Urgent’ need for foster parents throughout South Carolina
- Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston
- Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars to Local this Holiday Season
- 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
- JAN 13: IOP Beach Sweep
- JAN 16: Lifelong Learning Global Discovery- An Evening with Cassandra Quave
- JAN 16-20: YWCA Greater Charleston MLK Celebration
- JAN 18: MLK Day Brunch 2025
- JAN 18: Empowering the Next Mentor Fellowship Fundraising Banquet
- JAN 20: MLK Jr. Day of Service Litter Sweep & Food Drive
- JAN 25: LMS Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser
- JAN 25: 3rd Annual Shuck’in For Seniors
- JAN 28: W.A.V.E. Workshop – Commercial Businesses
- JAN 29: Empowering Survivors 2025
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
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GRASSROOTS GUIDE NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:
The M.A.R.S.H. Project
a grassroots and community-based group working to restore and preserve our local marshland
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