{"id":31723,"date":"2024-08-17T08:21:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T13:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=31723"},"modified":"2024-08-17T08:21:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T13:21:53","slug":"changemakers-weekly-digest-2024-33","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-weekly-digest-2024-33\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Weekly Digest &#8211; 2024 &#8211; #33"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 news, 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 or via email anytime: charlestongood@gmail.com<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodBits- Featured Announcements &amp; Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/1415\/Zero-Waste-Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KCB offers Zero Waste Event Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growpurpose.com\/bluecrab\/voter-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource: Voter Tools<\/a> &#8211; all-in-one tool to verify, register, vote absentee, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/coastal-community-foundation-and-trident-united-way-prepare-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coastal Community Foundation and Trident United Way Prepare to Help Those Impacted by Tropical Storm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.is\/gdWQB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funding challenges mount as My Sister&#8217;s House tries to maintain essential services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/08\/13\/african-american-studies-possibly-still-be-taught-charleston-co-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Despite SC change, Charleston Co. Schools may offer African American studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.is\/ivd8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debby left the future Lowcountry Lowline underwater. If built, how will Charleston keep it dry?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/08\/14\/pilot-program-aims-tackle-affordable-housing-crises-charleston-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pilot program aims to tackle affordable housing crises in Charleston County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/aclu-sc-renews-call-for-abolition-of-death-penalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACLU-SC Renews Call for Abolition of Death Penalty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/operation-gratitude-to-honor-veterans-and-first-responders-with-local-volunteer-event-abc-news-4-handmade-items-handwritten-letters-snacks-care-packages-charleston-coliseum-and-convention-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Operation Gratitude to honor veterans and first responders with local volunteer event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/08\/14\/nonprofit-charleston-community-pack-care-packages-veterans-responders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit and Charleston community pack care packages for veterans, responders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/08\/16\/our-view-is-the-cogswell-administration-more-style-than-substance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP View: Is the Cogswell administration more style than substance?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/turning-photos-into-food-giftameal%E2%80%99s-hunger-relief-in-charle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turning Photos into Food: GiftAMeal\u2019s Hunger Relief in Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/07\/12\/n-charleston-group-hopes-build-bridge-between-hispanic-communities-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N. Charleston group hopes to build bridge between Hispanic communities, city: \u2018We are people\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/national-news\/south-carolina-ranked-among-worst-states-for-lgbtq-equality-report-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REPORT: South Carolina ranked among worst states for LGBTQ equality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/in-the-tri-county-the-survival-budget-for-a-family-of-four\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In the Tri-County, the \u201cSurvival Budget\u201d for a Family of Four Increased by Over 25% from 2021 to 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>AUG 25: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/averyfamilyreunion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avery Family Reunion by Avery Research Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/avidya-films.ticketleap.com\/back-da-green-encore-screening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Back Da Green&#8217; Encore screening<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SEP 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/event\/2024commitmenttojustice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14th Annual &#8220;Danielle Hope Watson Commitment to Justice&#8221; Award Reception<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SEP 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/pechakucha-46-charleston-south-carolina-09-05-2024\/event\/2D0060D2BD4A6D51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PechaKucha 46<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SEP 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/7591187607641321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Festival of Plants<\/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 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FEATURED RESOURCE HUBS AT CHARLESTONGOOD.COM&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-volunteer-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CHSvolunteers<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><em>local organizations actively seeking volunteers<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/nonprofit-resources\/nonprofit-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodGrants <\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>new grant opportunities and other grants resources<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-nonprofit-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodJobs<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>nonprofit job openings + other local employment resources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/grassroots-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>#GrassrootsGuide<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>our directory of 640+ local nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry<\/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<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>GRASSROOTS GUIDE NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"link-15137\" class=\"track_this_link \" href=\"https:\/\/csolinc.org\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nfosters 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 such as our Designer Show House, and Golf Tournament.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SHOPPING FOR BOOKS?<\/strong><\/p>\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<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/growpurpose.com\/greendrinks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31651 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024.jpg\" alt=\"GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GreenDrinks-GreenMarket2024-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; 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