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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
- APPLY to serve on a Charleston County Board or Commision!
- Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is seeking volunteer mentors who want to make a real difference for 2nd-5th graders!
- RESOURCE: The VITA Program Free Tax Preperation
- RESOURCE: SC Preservation Toolkit – Empowering African American Historic Preservation
- 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.
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- Racist comments force Goose Creek police to end series celebrating Black employees
- CP View: Say RIP to racism, injustice and privilege
- Lowcountry people speak out at CARTA meeting in support of public transportation
- Summerville group works to build trust between community and law enforcement
- SC rape and violence crisis centers face crisis of their own if federal funding goes away
- BEE Collective and Berkeley County First Steps Unite for Black Maternal Health Events
- MUSC unveils new ‘cutting-edge’ hub in downtown Charleston
- 2 North Charleston Black workforce communities no longer exist. A marker will honor their history.
- MUSC unveils new Arts in Healing collection
- Lowcountry community members discuss efforts to protect Gullah Geechee gravesites
- Charleston’s Black ancestors’ once lost cemeteries are being found and cherished
- APPLY: Redux Spring Art Market Seeking Artists
- Committee OKs Charleston mayor’s rapid housing plan for homelessness. But who will help pay for it?
- New recreation and aquatic center coming to Johns Island
- Charleston’s police advisory council faces uncertain future
- Krystal Klear Productions Will Host a Cultural Heritage Event to Celebrate Black History Month
- Charleston County votes on residential energy and weatherization audit project
- County plans to replace a dozen affordable homes being removed by road project
- ICYMI
For Lowcountry environmental news & resources,
check out our partners at GrowPurpose.com
#GoodEvents – a few featured upcoming nonprofit events
- FEB 25-27: SC Nonprofit Summit (Columbia)
- FEB 27: Rhinestones & Rockstars
- FEB 28: Ready. Set. Glow.
- FEB 28: Let’s Just Dance
- FEB 28: Opening Reception: Bending to Justice: The Long Durèe of Civil Rights in Charleston
- MAR 1: black history soul meet & eat
- MAR 2: Teddy Bear Picnic 2025
- MAR 5: B Happy Hour — Palmetto B Corps Spring Meetup
- MAR 6: Good Business Summit 2025
- MAR 6: Public Forum: City of Charleston Water Plan
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:
Magdalene House of Charleston
is a recovery home for women facing addiction.
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