{"id":29509,"date":"2023-11-04T14:28:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T19:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=29509"},"modified":"2023-11-05T10:04:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T15:04:27","slug":"changemakers-weekly-digest-2023-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-weekly-digest-2023-44\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Weekly Digest &#8211; 2023 &#8211; #44"},"content":{"rendered":"<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<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/10\/30\/trident-united-way-announces-second-round-of-community-changemaker-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trident United Way Announces Second Round of Community Changemaker Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/south-carolina-education-school-vouchers-fd25607adc39fb0c2a9944689fd60644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teachers\u2019 advocates challenge private school voucher program in South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2023\/10\/27\/gallien-out-as-charleston-superintendent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallien out as Charleston superintendent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/mount-pleasant-family-takes-legal-action-claiming-john-ballam-road-is-their-private-property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Pleasant family takes legal action claiming John Ballam Road is their private property<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/ccsd-highlights-acceleration-schools-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCSD highlights \u2018Acceleration Schools\u2019 initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/charleston-area-out-of-the-darkness-community-walk-raises-50k-for-suicide-prevention-american-foundation-afsp-south-carolina-sc-chapter-riverfront-park-wciv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Area Out of the Darkness Community Walk raises $50K for suicide prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/your-local-election-hq\/charleston-mayoral-candidates-face-off-on-debate-stage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston mayoral hopefuls face off on debate stage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/10\/29\/public-library-hold-grand-reopening-following-year-long-closure-redesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public library to hold grand reopening following year-long closure for redesign<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryorphanrelief.org\/events\/stocking-drive-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Orphan relief Announces Annual &#8216;Stocking Drive&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/11\/01\/redux-appoints-new-executive-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redux Appoints New Executive Director<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/11\/01\/fresh-future-farm-to-celebrate-givingtuesday-on-november-28th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Future Farm to Celebrate GivingTuesday on November 28th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/10\/31\/nobodys-speaking-up-n-charleston-mom-seeks-answers-months-after-son-daughter-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Nobody\u2019s speaking up\u2019: N. Charleston mom seeks answers months after son, daughter shot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2023\/10\/28\/a-city-built-on-oysters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A city built on oysters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/local-news\/family-in-six-mile-community-fight-back-to-protect-their-land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family in Six Mile community fight back to protect their land<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/10\/31\/n-charleston-neighbors-concerned-about-i-26-exposure-nearby-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N. Charleston neighbors concerned about I-26 exposure from nearby development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/10\/24\/new-health-and-wellness-festival-debuting-at-holy-city-brewing-in-may-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Health and Wellness Festival Debuting at Holy City Brewing in May 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/local-news\/community-members-speaks-on-enacting-a-hate-crime-law-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Members Speak on Enacting a Hate Crime Law Act<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2023\/10\/31\/charleston-co-sheriff-announces-funding-jail-education-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Co. sheriff announces funding for jail education programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2023\/10\/29\/mccorkle-haley-graham-scott-dangerous-on-middle-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCorkle: Haley, Graham, Scott dangerous on Middle East<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/2023\/11\/01\/charleston-parks-conservancy-announces-free-tree-giveaway-events-with-environmental-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Parks Conservancy Announces Free Tree Giveaway Events with Environmental Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1-U6vImjtrpI1_Ru1kl40VyjEciA9LqTAyUSfHVqMcZo\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAK UP: Charleston County Climate Action Planning Questionnaire<\/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>#GoodEvents<\/strong> &#8211; a few featured upcoming nonprofit events<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NOV 3-12: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonliteraryfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Literary Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/671d63ce-a55a-494c-adfd-d1c724341391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Bellies, Empty Bowls<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonmoves.org\/pedal-panache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pedal &amp; Panache<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org\/events\/november-local-social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LLF&#8217;s November Local Social<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicworksartcenter.org\/s\/stories\/november-10-5pm-7pm-make-a-friend-athon-at-public-works-art-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Make-A-Friend-A-Thon&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 10-12: <a href=\"https:\/\/yallfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YALLFEST Young Adult Book Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/geechee-influence-storytelling-fest-tickets-693343829057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\">Geechee Influence Storytelling Fest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2nd-annual-oyster-roast-and-wellness-fair-for-mental-health-heroes-tickets-663237590487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2nd Annual Oyster Roast and Wellness Fair for Mental Health HEROES<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 12: <a href=\"https:\/\/scbikes.org\/fall-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5th Annual Fall Fest<\/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<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/QQNO1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-Checkout Is a Failed Experiment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/communitycentricfundraising.org\/2023\/10\/30\/the-myth-of-inherent-good-why-the-non-profit-sector-operates-in-an-illusion-of-its-own-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The myth of inherent good: Why the non-profit sector operates in an illusion of its own making<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/TW4Yk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fed up with racism, many Black Americans are leaving the US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/film\/2023\/oct\/23\/raoul-peck-documentary-silver-dollar-road\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018It was always about land\u2019: film-maker Raoul Peck on his infuriating new documentary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonreview.net\/articles\/what-are-families-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Are Families For?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/truthout.org\/articles\/us-media-is-still-avoiding-the-word-genocide-its-past-time-to-start-using-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Media Is Still Avoiding the Word Genocide \u2014 It\u2019s Past Time to Start Using It<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitaf.com\/2023\/10\/actions-you-can-take-in-light-of-the-unfolding-genocide-in-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit AF: Actions you can take in light of the unfolding genocide in Gaza<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>LOWCOUNTRY #GrabBag<\/strong> &#8211; a rotating sampling of local resources<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSft8Vm1r3ChksP9BFPZFAFppl7zRfjTcwZBkR0RErBNEoodlA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take the 2023 Conscious Consumer &#8216;Buy Local Season&#8221; Pledge!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/2846\/Pumpkin-Composting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Pumpkin Composting Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashleyrivercrossing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: All About The Ashley River Crossing Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuw.org\/ALICE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trident United Way&#8217;s ALICE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scjustice.org\/brochure\/immigrant-resource-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center &#8211; Immigrant Resource Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/1884\/Citizen-Services-Desk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Got Questions? Ask the City of Charleston Citizen Services Desk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FEATURED RESOURCE HUBS AT CHARLESTONGOOD.COM&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-volunteer-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CHSvolunteers<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><em>Find local organizations actively seeking volunteers<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/nonprofit-resources\/nonprofit-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodGrants<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Check out the latest grant opportunities and other grants resources<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-nonprofit-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodJobs<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Browse recent nonprofit job openings as well as other local employment resources<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/grassroots-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>#GrassrootsGuide<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nConnect with over 640 local nonprofit organizations in our unique Lowcountry directory<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individuals<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organizations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/WorkforPBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29359 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CHS-PBC-communityengagementlead.jpg\" alt=\"Apply Now!\" width=\"336\" height=\"420\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CHS-PBC-communityengagementlead.jpg 558w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CHS-PBC-communityengagementlead-240x300.jpg 240w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 336px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 336\/420;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodBooks <\/strong>&#8211; Newly featured in Charleston Good&#8217;s Bookshop<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/19618\/9781732066632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection<\/a><br \/>\nDeepa Iyer (Author)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; A roadmap for those who are ready to deepen their commitment to social justice&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>We are living in a period of overlapping social, economic, and environmental crises, accompanied by failures in public systems and institutions. It&#8217;s not surprising, then, that when we attempt to engage in social change efforts, many of us feel like we are on a seesaw, swinging from outrage to overwhelm. For those who are just beginning their social change journeys to those who are weary and disillusioned, how can we effectively anchor our commitments to equity, solidarity, and justice?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/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<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28879 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MARK-YOUR-CALENDAR-2023.jpg\" alt=\"MARK-YOUR-CALENDARS-for-GREEN DRINKS\" width=\"610\" height=\"386\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MARK-YOUR-CALENDAR-2023.jpg 610w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MARK-YOUR-CALENDAR-2023-300x190.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 610px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 610\/386;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the 2023 Changemakers Weekly Digest! 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