Welcome to the Changemakers Digest!
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
- RESOURCE: SC Preservation Toolkit – Empowering African American Historic Preservation
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- Charleston Hope Named Non-Profit of the Year by Charleston Metro Chamber
- A new LGBTQ+ community center in North Charleston will be the ‘heartbeat of the queer Lowcountry’
- Charleston County, SC Community Loan Fund officials announce creation of Local Housing Trust Fund
- Gateway to Housing officially launches with new branding and community training program
- 40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston
- BJ’s Wholesale Club Presents $46,784 Donation to Lowcountry Food Bank and its Food Pantry Partners
- CP view: Make South Carolina safer from gun violence
- Charleston Planetarium Officially Opens its Doors on May 3
- Office or Resilience and Sustainability to Host Waterwise: Charleston Open Houses
- ICYMI
- 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
- Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston
- N. Charleston group hopes to build bridge between Hispanic communities, city: ‘We are people’
For Lowcountry environmental news & resources,
check out our partners at GrowPurpose.com
#GoodEvents – a few featured upcoming nonprofit events
- APR 28: Living Your Truth: Conversations in Courage — A Forum on Black Maternal Mortality
- APR 30: TURNING POINT Screening & Celebration- Charleston
- MAY is MOBILITY MONTH!
- MAY 1: Rooted in Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions for South Carolina’s Ecosystems
- MAY 3: A Marvel-ous Youth Fishing Rodeo at Colonial Lake
- MAY 3: Dragon Boat Festival
- MAY 3: Charleston Planetarium Official Launch
- MAY 8: Charleston Legal Access’ 9th Anniversary Celebration
- MAY 9: Charleston Oxygen Ball
- MAY 10: Moms’ Run 5K Run/Walk
- MAY 10: Awe Fest
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:
Gateway To Housing
a network of property owners and managers dedicated to opening their doors to households experiencing homelessness in Charleston
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