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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
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#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- Be Kind Charleston Launches “Hearts in Our Hands” Program
- 4 years after Charleston cracked down on protests, advocates want ‘unconstitutional’ rule repealed
- South Carolina leads in food insecurity and rising food costs mean more will ‘go hungry at night’
- South Carolina Equality Announces New Executive Director
- SC lawmakers OK lottery-funded private school vouchers amid controversy
- Everyday Hero: How a Lowcountry charity is helping children
- Lowcountry bikers ride together to raise money for 6-year-old awaiting heart transplant
- Park Circle Pride Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Over 40 Events Across Six Days
- Charleston Multiple Sclerosis Walk raises $77,000+ for disease research
- Joint venture buys 2 North Charleston affordable housing properties
- We Are Sharing Hope SC Celebrates National Blue & Green Day Honoring Donor Families and Transplant Recipients
- ACLU pushes back against AG’s effort to overturn conversion therapy ban
- Trump tariffs bite bottom line of local, state small businesses
- 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
- 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 17: Gullah Gala Fashion and Music Experience: The Gullah Gatsby
- MAY 18: 17th annual Chef’s Potluck
- MAY 18: Holy City Book Fair
- MAY 20: Effective Charity 101
- MAY 22: 15th Annual Harvest Dinner
- MAY 23-26: Maybee Fest 2025
- MAY 24: Community Baby Shower
- MAY 30: Evictions: A Local & National Crisis
- MAY 31: Declutter for a Cause: Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
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:
Slow Food Charleston
Supporting the Charleston food community to ensure that food is Good, Clean, and Fair For All
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