{"id":25285,"date":"2023-01-27T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=25285"},"modified":"2023-01-29T18:58:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T23:58:13","slug":"changemakers-weekly-digest-2023-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-weekly-digest-2023-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Weekly Digest &#8211; 2023 &#8211; #4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the 2023 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;CONTACT US&#8221; link on CharlestonGood.com<br \/>\nor via email anytime: charlestongood@gmail.com<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh Future Farm in the news\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/were-very-much-in-the-dark-north-charleston-nonprofit-wants-answers-from-city-fresh-future-farm-wciv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We&#8217;re very much in the dark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/23\/fresh-future-farm-announces-expansion-plans-to-support-long-term-food-justice-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Future Farm Announces Expansion Plans to Support Long-Term Food Justice Vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2023\/01\/25\/fresh-future-farms-expands-food-justice-efforts-with-new-20-acre-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Future Farm will expand to new 20-acre site<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/01\/26\/nonprofits-say-they-want-funding-homeless-be-used-responsibly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofits say they want funding for homeless to be used responsibly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/18\/charleston-county-opens-applications-process-for-local-accommodations-tax-funding-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County Opens Applications Process for Local Accommodations Tax Funding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/opinion\/commentary\/hicks-folly-beach-is-on-edge-as-the-battle-for-its-soul-creeps-along\/article_0e41de94-98c9-11ed-9eb3-437b5cf91911.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hicks: Folly Beach is on edge as the battle for its soul creeps along<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/24\/more-than-400k-in-scholarships-available-through-coastal-community-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More than $400K in scholarships available through Coastal Community Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/crbjbizwire.com\/meals-on-wheels-of-charleston-receives-sc-ports-community-giving-program-donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meals on Wheels of Charleston Receives SC Ports Community Giving Program Donation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/south-carolinas-execution-by-firing-squad-the-last-reenactment-of-the-civil-war-197523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina\u2019s execution by firing squad: The last reenactment of the Civil War?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/mellon-foundation-awards-2m-grant-to-college-of-charlestons-avery-research-center-for-african-american-history-and-culture-andrew-w-mellon-wciv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mellon Foundation awards $2m grant to College of Charleston&#8217;s Avery Research Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/23\/eo-charleston-to-host-event-celebrating-black-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EO Charleston to Host Event Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/01\/25\/lowcountry-organizations-brace-scaling-back-snap-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry organizations brace for scaling back of SNAP benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/600k-grant-will-assist-charleston-county-coroners-office-in-emergency-preparedness-lowcountry-healthcare-coalition-assistant-secretary-of-preparedness-and-response-family-assistance-center-wciv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$600K grant will assist Charleston County Coroner\u2019s Office in emergency preparedness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/25\/trident-united-way-and-charleston-metro-chamber-of-commerce-accepting-applications-for-lead-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Lead United<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/01\/24\/charleston-city-council-expected-sign-resolution-supporting-i-526-expansion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston City Council expected to sign resolution supporting I-526 expansion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/19\/nonprofit-highlights-human-trafficking-prevention-month-among-another-year-of-high-case-rates-in-the-greater-charleston-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Highlights Human Trafficking Prevention Month Among Another Year of High Case Rates in the Greater Charleston Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/charleston-county-is-spreading-a-road-treatment-that-actually-reduces-heat-and-air-pollution\/article_b1174410-9685-11ed-ab36-cb8409d53772.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County is spreading a road treatment that actually reduces heat and air pollution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/20\/quintins-close-ups-youth-advocate-programs-william-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quintin\u2019s Close-Ups: Youth Advocate Programs\u2019 William Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/23\/local-youth-organization-to-host-talent-showcase-competition-for-young-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Youth Organization To Host Talent Showcase Competition for Young Artists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/01\/25\/north-charleston-residents-express-concerns-over-potential-redistricting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston residents express concerns over potential redistricting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/23\/taste-of-gullah-geechee-event-scheduled-for-february-5th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cTaste of Gullah Geechee\u201d Event Scheduled for February 5th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/crbjbizwire.com\/charleston-parks-conservancy-launches-national-search-for-executive-director\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Parks Conservancy Launches National Search for Executive Director<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/01\/25\/south-carolina-aquarium-to-give-pediatric-hospital-patients-a-virtual-aquarium-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina Aquarium to Give Pediatric Hospital Patients a Virtual Aquarium Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/survey-charleston-county-resilience-resource-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SURVEY: Help Develop Charleston County Resilience Resource Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For Lowcountry environmental news &amp; resources,<br \/>\ncheck out our partners at <a href=\"http:\/\/growpurpose.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GrowPurpose.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#SharingHub<\/strong> &#8211; Charleston Good just launched a new resource hub to facilitate more community connections and more sharing in 2023<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Share more with our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/community-sharing-hub\/\">COMMUNITY SHARING HUB<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodEvents<\/strong> &#8211; a few featured upcoming nonprofit events<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FEB 1-4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colourofmusic.org\/events-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colour of Music Festival Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/community-constellations-tickets-519825150017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Constellations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/biologicaldiversity.org\/w\/news\/press-releases\/college-of-charleston-to-host-free-screening-of-childfree-by-choice-film-2023-01-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Screening: Childfree by Choice<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4cafad2ea7fdce9-volunteer3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Volunteer Orientation &#8211; JI Outreach<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/bekindcharleston.org\/updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Cards of Kindness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For our most up-to-date curated event listings,<br \/>\ncheck out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/community-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMMUNITY CALENDAR<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodStuff <\/strong>&#8211; interesting articles and resources from around the web<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penncapital-star.com\/government-politics\/in-his-first-executive-order-shapiro-removes-degree-requirement-for-thousands-of-state-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania removes degree requirement for thousands of state jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/reasonstobecheerful.world\/black-joy-oregon-racial-justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Joy Is Propelling a Rural Racial Justice Movement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commondreams.org\/opinion\/us-veterans-cuba-embargo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Veterans Sail Historic Peace Boat to Cuba, Demand End of US Blockade<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gurwinder.substack.com\/p\/dramageddon-the-virtual-civil-war?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dramageddon: The Virtual Civil War<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2023\/jan\/21\/chocolate-ethical-affordable-fair-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The sweet spot: is ethical and affordable chocolate possible?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#CHSvolunteers<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-volunteer-hub\/\">VOLUNTEER HUB<\/a><br \/>\nfor local organizations actively seeking volunteers<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodGrants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/nonprofit-resources\/nonprofit-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NONPROFIT GRANTS HUB<\/a><br \/>\nfeatures new grant opportunities as well as lots of grants resources<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodJobs <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit job opportunities<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">FEATURED LISTING:<br \/>\nCharleston Hope &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonhope.org\/open-positions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> multiple positions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For MORE local nonprofit job openings and resources,<br \/>\ncheck out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-nonprofit-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHARLESTON NONPROFIT JOBS HUB<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodBooks <\/strong>&#8211; Newly featured in Charleston Good&#8217;s Bookshop<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/19618\/9780063257511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future<\/a><br \/>\nMaria Ressa (Author)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8220;[Nobel Peace Prize Co-winner, Ressa&#8217;s] courageous work has garnered well-deserved international attention, and her book serves as a readable, urgent plea for journalistic integrity, vigilance, and transparency. . . . An indispensable journalist presents an impassioned, well-informed warning about vital global issues.&#8221; &#8212; Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shopping for Books?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can support Charleston Good &amp; local bookstores by shopping via <a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/shop\/charlestongood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our store at BookShop.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/widgets.js\" data-type=\"search\" data-include-branding=\"false\" data-affiliate-id=\"19618\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FIND THIS NEWSLETTER USEFUL?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Feel free to share it with a friend!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/charlestongood.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CharlestonGood.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>#goodsharing #collaborating4change #chsvolunteers #changemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25120 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Changemakers-Digest-2023-3.jpg\" alt=\"Changemakers-Digest-2023-3\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Changemakers-Digest-2023-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Changemakers-Digest-2023-3-300x171.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the 2023 Changemakers Weekly Digest! 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