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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
- RESOURCE: VolunteerSC.org is a free, easy-to-use platform for nonprofits to connect with volunteers and manage opportunities.
- RECURSO: TELEMUNDO CHARLESTON
- FIND & CONTACT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- South Carolina ETV and Public Radio Commemorates 10-year Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Tragedy
- Historic Mepkin site honors the enslaved with new meditation garde
- Op-Ed: It’s time for Charleston to do something about red light runners before tragedy strikes
- Charleston police chief disbands council that gave policy feedback, but cracks were already showing
- Charleston Moves Announces Mobility Month 2025
- April’s Carolina Champion: Veteran feeding hope in the community
- Mayor Cogswell Announces City’s Mini-Grant Award Winners for Community Revitalization in Ardmore-Sherwood Forest Neighborhood
- Charleston nonprofit received $11,352 in dollar bills donated off the walls of a pub
- Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with 20th Anniversary Gala
- ECCO announces ‘Do Good for Moms’ Campaign
- Three state agencies to merge into one under new SC law
- Globetrotting scholar offers a new world view in book
- $1.25 million grant will help restore historic Mosquito Beach on James Island
- ICYMI
- Office or Resilience and Sustainability to Host Waterwise: Charleston Open Houses
- 40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston
- Social Justice Advocates File Federal Lawsuit Challenging City Protest Ordinance
- NOMINATE AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN for annual “What Women Bring”
- SC rape and violence crisis centers face crisis of their own if federal funding goes away
- ‘Urgent’ need for foster parents throughout South Carolina
For Lowcountry environmental news & resources,
check out our partners at GrowPurpose.com
#GoodEvents – a few featured upcoming nonprofit events
MAY IS…
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
LOWCOUNTRY SOLIDARITY NETWORK
MONTH OF ACTION!
CHARLESTON MOVES
MOBILITY MONTH
- MAY 8: Charleston Legal Access’ 9th Anniversary Celebration
- MAY 8: A Community Night Out at Tideland Brewing
- MAY 8: Charleston Green Drinks Social
- MAY 9: Charleston Oxygen Ball
- MAY 10: Moms’ Run 5K Run/Walk
- MAY 10: Awe Fest
- MAY 17: Gullah Gala Fashion and Music Experience: The Gullah Gatsby
- MAY 18: 17th annual Chef’s Potluck
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:
Root Down Building Collective
“Advancing regional, climate-smart & Equitable Housing Solutions”
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