Welcome to the Changemakers Weekly 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 & Resource
- CARD FOR KINDNESS @ MTP branch Library
- Afternoons:
Friday, October 4, 2024 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, November 1, 2024 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, December 6, 2024 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm - Evenings:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -5:00pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 5:00pm – 7:30pm
- Afternoons:
#GoodNews – local nonprofit & grassroots headlines
- As book challenges continue across SC, Charleston County Public Library stands firm on process
- How the Ripple Fund is Empowering Charleston Nonprofits to Thrive
- SC executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
- North Charleston hotel sold to New York-based nonprofit with plans to house veterans permanently
- SC crime stats released, Charleston Co. records highest number of murders
- Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic To Accept Uninsured Adults Across Tri-County
- Charleston Co. School District addresses various issues seen in schools
- Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston
- The Blackbaud Giving Fund Disburses Over $2.2 Billion to Nonprofits Since Inception
- The BEE Collective and The Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment Host Childcare Worker Circle
- North Charleston Police report decline in violent and non-violent crimes
- Many North Charleston residents face food insecurity. Here’s where to find free and fresh produce.
- I-526 expansion prompts new community center for N. Charleston neighborhoods
- Call for Exhibition Proposals for Park Circle Gallery in North Charleston
- MOJA Arts Festival brings national and international talents to 40-year anniversary
- Mount Pleasant leaders discuss possibility of adding housing to shopping center
- Charleston Jewish Federation raises concerns over PragerU content in schools
- First Black-owned custom-made knife shop coming to North Charleston
- Charleston County housing authority CEO defends sale of 30 houses before state lawmakers
- Alt Muse cultivates creative community
- Union Pier redevelopment plans presented to county leaders
- Revelry Brewing Toasts 10-Year Milestone, Decade of Giving Back with The Green Heart Project
- ICYMI
- Board of Elections Shares Polling Location Changes, Early Voting Information for 2024 General Election
- “Defense of Democracy” Starts Petition to Protect Charleston County’s Public Libraries
- S.C. students still struggling in reading, math as racial gaps grow
- Fresh Future Farm’s “Rooted” Documentary will Premiere at New Orleans Film Festival
- Pilot program aims to tackle affordable housing crises in Charleston County
- N. Charleston group hopes to build bridge between Hispanic communities, city: ‘We are people’
- REPORT: South Carolina ranked among worst states for LGBTQ equality
- 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
- SEP 27: LaunchFest
- SEP 28: WSF Jason Bowman Foam Frenzy Classic
- SEP 28 OCT 1: Hope Summit 2024
- OCT 5: India Food Fest
- OCT 6: Latin American Festival
- OCT 10: Charleston Green Drinks Social
- OCT 11: North Charleston Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- OCT 11-12: Riverfront Revival
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:
Teachers’ Supply Closet
a free store for teachers in the Charleston, Berkeley, & Dorchester counties of South Carolina
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