{"id":19795,"date":"2022-01-07T00:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T04:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=19795"},"modified":"2022-01-09T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T16:01:00","slug":"changemakers-weekly-digest-edition-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-weekly-digest-edition-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Weekly Digest \u2013 Edition #21"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the Changemakers Weekly Digest!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Charleston&#8217;s convenient source for the latest Lowcountry nonprofit &amp; grassroots<br \/>\nnews, perspectives, ideas, events, resources and more&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Please keep sharing your events, ideas and resources via the &#8220;CONNECT&#8221; link on CharlestonGood.com<br \/>\nor via email anytime: charlestongood@gmail.com<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2021\/12\/31\/charleston-state-lawmakers-look-add-trade-skills-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston state lawmakers look to add trade skills to schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2022\/01\/03\/ccpl-and-the-lowcountry-food-bank-expand-afterschool-snacks-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCPL and the Lowcountry Food Bank Expand Afterschool Snacks Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailykos.com\/stories\/2022\/1\/3\/2072452\/-Charleston-SC-Faces-End-of-the-New-You-Community-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston, SC Faces End of the New You Community 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/charleston-push-for-affordable-housing-remains-work-in-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston push for affordable housing remains work in progress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonbusiness.com\/news\/human-resources\/81511\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prison reentry program aims to be 1st in nation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/tweaks-to-charleston-equity-board-may-pave-way-for-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tweaks to Charleston equity board may pave way for adoption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/despite-covid-19-setbacks-nonprofit-serving-charleston-areas-growing-hispanic-community\/article_0132d29c-68b6-11ec-a2c6-4ba5e884d258.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Despite COVID-19 setbacks, nonprofit serving Charleston area\u2019s growing Hispanic community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.ohmradio963.org\/WOHM\/pl\/15003185\/The-ZD-Experience?layout=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ZD Experience: Zandrina Chats with Leah Suarez of De La Luz Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CP View: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/our-view-start-making-real-differences-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start making real differences in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/growpurpose.com\/planet-purpose-solutions-earns-b-corp-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planet + Purpose Solutions Earns &#8216;B Corp&#8217; Status!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/a-call-to-collaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Call to Collaborate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#GoodEvents<\/strong> &#8211; upcoming nonprofit events<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2022\/01\/03\/charleston-interreligious-council-shares-interfaith-harmony-month-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Interreligious Council Shares Interfaith Harmony Month Events<\/a><br \/>\nJAN 8-24<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JAN 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/yoga-for-good-btbs-monthly-public-community-yoga-class-tickets-227935259497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga for Good<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/439954011131718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protect our students: NO PRIVATIZATION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><del>JAN 11: <\/del><del>Green Drinks is Back!<\/del> (postponed)<\/li>\n<li>JAN 13-15: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackinkcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Ink Book Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 13-17: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcagc.org\/mlk-celebration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YWCA MLK Celebration Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 15: <a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2021\/12\/28\/north-charleston-to-host-annual-free-mlk-jr-tribute-concert-with-lowcountry-voices-on-january-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Voices Annual MLK, Jr. Tribute Concert<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 15: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.etapestry.com\/onlineforms\/LowcountryMaritimeSociety\/FallParty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Maritime School Oyster Roast Fundraiser<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 15-16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CharlestonCommunityBeeGardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beginner Beekeeping Class<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/174131998253062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clothing Swap | Naked Lady Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 23: <a href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryyouth.networkforgood.com\/events\/37198-2022-empowering-the-next-fellowship-banquet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cEmpower the Next\u201d Mentor banquet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/jan-11-charleston-green-drinks-is-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Drinks is Back!<\/a> (rescheduled from Jan 11)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#GoodStuff <\/strong>&#8211; interesting articles from around the web<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextcity.org\/podcast\/the-real-reason-dollar-stores-are-everywhere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Real Reason Dollar Stores Are Everywhere<\/a> (Next City podcast)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarshallproject.org\/2021\/12\/20\/the-prison-radio-station-that-s-reaching-men-on-death-row\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prisoner-Run Radio Station That\u2019s Reaching Men on Death Row<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.positive.news\/society\/what-went-right-in-2021-26-good-news-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What went right in 2021: the top 26 good news stories of the year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2022\/jan\/05\/fossil-fuel-firms-among-biggest-spenders-on-google-ads-that-look-like-search-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fossil fuel firms among biggest spenders on Google ads that look like search results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/intelligencer\/2022\/01\/dont-look-up-climate-metaphor-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Look Up Doesn\u2019t Get the Climate Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#CHSvolunteers &#8211; featured volunteer opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FEATURED: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedanielislandnews.com\/news\/volunteers-needed-credit-one-charleston-open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteers Needed for the Credit One Charleston Open<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/charlestonwaterkeeper.org\/place-holder\/volunteer-job-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Waterkeeper Volunteer Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charleston.surfrider.org\/volunteering-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Charleston Surfrider volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greenheartsc.org\/calendar\/?utm_source=Green+Heart+Contacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Heart Project Volunteer Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryyouth.org\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be a Mentor with Lowcountry Youth Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshfuturefarm.org\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer at Fresh Future Farm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/grassroots-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRASSROOTS GUIDE<\/a> for more local organizations actively seeking volunteers<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>#GoodFundingFriday <\/strong>&#8211; featured grant opportunities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorisdayanimalfoundation.org\/grants\/guidelines-and-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doris Day Animal Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainable Arts Foundation &#8211; Artists, Writers With Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pen.org\/emerging-voices-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEN American &#8211; Emerging Voices Fellowship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwasc.org\/americorps-sc-host-site-funding-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AmeriCorps SC Host Site Funding Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unum.com\/about\/responsibility\/charitable-giving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNUM giving programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brucejheimfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce J. Heim Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lisalibraries.org\/need-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lisa Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/harrychapinfoundation.org\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Chapin Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundforteachers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fund for Teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.ssbcdn.com\/kenticomediaprod\/ssbweb\/media\/pdf\/solomon%20jackson%20foundation\/solomon-jackson-foundation-applications-grant_202102.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solomon Jackson, Jr., Foundation After School grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbblockfoundation.org\/grant-programs\/pathways-out-poverty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herb Block Foundation: Pathways Out of Poverty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goodhartartistresidency.org\/program-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Heart Artist Residency<\/a><\/li>\n<li>LOCAL:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/joannafoundation.org\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joanna Foundation<\/a> (Next Deadline for LOIs: Jan 15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/nonprofit-resources\/nonprofit-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE HUBS<\/a> for more nonprofit grants and funding information<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>#GoodJobs <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit job opportunities<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YWCA Greater Charleston &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcagc.org\/staff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Director of Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kids on Point &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.togethersc.org\/job\/summer-lead-teachers-k-8th-grade-charleston-south-carolina-5597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Summer Lead Teachers- K-8th grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CofC &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.cofc.edu\/postings\/11664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporary Neighborhood Relations Coordinator (P\/T)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Together SC: <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.togethersc.org\/jobs?country=United+States&amp;state=South+Carolina&amp;city=Charleston&amp;zip=29410&amp;latitude=32.7765700&amp;longitude=-79.9309200&amp;keywords=&amp;city_state_zip=Charleston%2C+South+Carolina&amp;locale=en&amp;page=1&amp;sort=relevance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Nonprofit Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Linkedin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/nonprofit-jobs-charleston-sc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Nonprofit Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Indeed: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/q-Non-Profit-l-Charleston,-SC-jobs.html?vjk=e5c36e71e1d18a5f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit jobs in Charleston SC<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SimplyHired: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhired.com\/search?q=nonprofit&amp;l=charleston%2C+sc&amp;job=4qEe3bqx6MO0LFv0TH-ukLlIHWR63OF2gtW-HTxnRwv6WTCNyA-Rhw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Jobs in Charleston SC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#GoodResources <\/strong>\u2013 a grab-bag of useful stuff<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfarmers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Young Farmers Coalition<\/a> &#8211; working for a &#8220;just future where farming is free of racial violence, accessible to communities, oriented towards environmental well-being, and concerned with health over profit.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givinggreen.earth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giving Green<\/a> &#8211; an evidence-based guide that helps donors and volunteers fight climate change.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/snipclip.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snipclip<\/a> &#8211; free browser-based screen recorder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#GoodBooks <\/strong>&#8211; Newly featured in Charleston Good&#8217;s Bookshop<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/19618\/9780399181139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Futures<\/a><br \/>\nKimberly Drew (Author) Jenna Wortham (Author)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/19618\/9780593134047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019<\/a><br \/>\nIbram X. 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