{"id":32251,"date":"2024-09-27T16:04:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T21:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=32251"},"modified":"2024-09-28T11:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T16:53:01","slug":"changemakers-weekly-digest-2024-39","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-weekly-digest-2024-39\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Weekly Digest &#8211; 2024 &#8211; #39"},"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; Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/the-list-lowcountry-early-voting-locations-2024-donald-trump-jd-vance-kamala-harris-michael-b-moore-nancy-mace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THE LIST: Lowcountry Early Voting locations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/national-news\/you-can-order-free-at-home-covid-tests-from-the-federal-government-again-heres-how\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order free at-home COVID tests: Here\u2019s how<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/09\/25\/weaver-aligns-education-agency-with-producer-that-indoctrinates-critics-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weaver aligns education agency with producer that indoctrinates, critics say<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/09\/27\/our-view-stop-ellen-weavers-indoctrination-of-south-carolinas-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP View: Stop Ellen Weaver\u2019s indoctrination of South Carolina\u2019s students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/xwIga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Education groups question how PragerU materials are now allowed in South Carolina classrooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/09\/26\/ccsd-teachers-advocates-on-fence-about-new-book-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCSD teachers, advocates on fence about new book rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/09\/25\/city-leaders-approve-plan-former-west-ashley-piggly-wiggly-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City leaders approve plan for former West Ashley Piggly Wiggly location<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Bkhby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston transgender man leads lawsuit against state, MUSC over denial of care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/your-local-election-hq\/10-candidates-vying-for-seats-on-charleston-county-school-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 candidates vying for seats on Charleston County school board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/1XYRA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston to unveil 80-square-foot steel container shelters as part of homelessness plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scdailygazette.com\/2024\/09\/25\/new-sc-group-pushes-for-medicaid-expansion-pointing-to-nc-as-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New SC group pushes for Medicaid expansion, pointing to NC as example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/09\/27\/fall-arts-preview-art-is-the-antidote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Arts Preview: Art is the antidote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/OloE5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A North Charleston law firm expands to offer affordable legal help to immigrants in Tri-County area<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonmag.com\/features\/forging_history_philip_simmons_s_timeless_craftsmanship_lives_on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forging History: Philip Simmons\u2019s Timeless Craftsmanship Lives On<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/OOUkV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;A mark of our heritage.&#8217; A glimpse into Charleston\u2019s Hispanic arts scene and culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wltx.com\/article\/tech\/google-to-invest-33b-create-hundreds-of-new-jobs-in-south-carolina\/101-833b4351-15fd-402e-b83e-89f416f6f5e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google to bring hundreds of jobs to South Carolina with $3.3 billion investment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/james-island-honors-a-historic-part-of-its-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Island honors a historic part of its community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Si9ny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dockworkers operate Leatherman cranes Wednesday in historic first for Charleston port<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/1VKvu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port of Charleston is prepping now for an expected dockworkers strike<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bekindcharleston.org\/2024\/09\/18\/card-making-days-at-the-mount-pleasant-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CARD FOR KINDNESS @ MTP branch Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blavity.com\/climate-gentrification-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/politics\/board-of-elections-shares-polling-location-changes-early-vot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board of Elections Shares Polling Location Changes, Early Voting Information for 2024 General Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/politics\/defense-of-democracy-starts-petition-to-protect-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Defense of Democracy\u201d Starts Petition to Protect Charleston County\u2019s Public Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/food-bev\/fresh-future-farms-rooted-documentary-will-premiere-at-new-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Future Farm&#8217;s &#8220;Rooted&#8221; Documentary will Premiere at New Orleans Film Festival<\/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:\/\/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=\"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>OCT 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/halsey.cofc.edu\/main-events\/between-spiritual-ideals-and-material-realities-jennifer-wen-ma-on-art-and-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Between Spiritual Ideals and Material Realities: Jennifer Wen Ma on Art and Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.charleston.edu\/event\/undivide-us-film-screening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Undivide Us\u2019 Film Screening<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/iagcchs.org\/event\/india-food-fest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India Food Fest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/ccprc.com\/1699\/Latin-American-Festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latin American Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/greendrinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Green Drinks &#8211; SOCIAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcharleston.org\/residents\/special-events\/hispanic-heritage-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OCT 11-12: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverfrontrevival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverfront Revival<\/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><strong><a id=\"link-15137\" class=\"track_this_link \" href=\"https:\/\/csolinc.org\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charleston Symphony Orchestra League<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"editlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-admin\/post.php?action=edit&amp;post=15137\"><br \/>\n<\/a>fosters 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<\/span><\/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; 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