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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.
- Charleston Zero Waste Events is a newly established small business, which offers composting, recycling, and landfill diversion services for local Charleston event hosts looking to curate more sustainable and eco-friendly events. For more info, reach out via email: Info@charlestonzerowasteevents.com
- PLATFORM: Engage Charleston County
- RESOURCE: SC Coastal Atlas
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- ‘Intolerable:’ Florence doctor among five statewide challenging South Carolina abortion ban in federal court
- Local leaders engage Latino community in North Charleston, amid immigration concerns
- Don’t Give Up Your Seat in Feb. Remember Rosa on Transit Equity Day
- Initiative connects Charleston businesses with financial success
- More domestic violence resources are coming to the Lowcountry
- New Charleston County Council chairman shares his vision for the future
- Google Contributes Over $2.5M to Local and State Organizations in 2024
- Charleston Planetarium opening this January in West Ashley
- Rosemont elects new leadership
- 10th Annual Doughnut Dash Honoring TyWanza Sanders Scheduled for April 26th
- Building arts college collaborating with Simmons site
- 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 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
- FEB 1: Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup
- FEB 2: Shucked & Sauced
- FEB 2: The Mushroom Gathering: Sunday Supper
For our most up-to-date curated event listings,
check out our COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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#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:
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc
fosters the arts in Charleston by supporting the Charleston Symphony, funding scholarships for musicians of all ages, and advocating music appreciation throughout the community through a variety of volunteer activities
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