{"id":33409,"date":"2025-01-05T08:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T13:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=33409"},"modified":"2025-01-05T08:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T13:30:04","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-january-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-january-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; JANUARY 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the Changemakers 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:\/\/qnotescarolinas.com\/lgbtq-organizations-and-healthcare-services-in-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: LGBTQ+ organizations and healthcare services in South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.charlestoncounty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLATFORM: Engage Charleston County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/223185996219165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REGISTER NOW: 2025 MLK PARADE<\/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\/12\/26\/our-view-a-checklist-for-an-even-better-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP view: A checklist for an even better Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/12\/17\/charleston-county-accepting-applications-urban-entitlement-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County accepting applications for Urban Entitlement funding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Zmice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making the invisible visible: Behind the College of Charleston&#8217;s effort to highlight Black history<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/jsznC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston nonprofits offer sled hockey and surfing to veterans for free. Here\u2019s how to get involved.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/positive-vibes-ronjanae-smith-inc-invites-the-community-to-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith, Inc. Invites the Community to Celebrate MLK Weekend with Brunch and Parade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Snyyi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Charleston boatyard is the surprising home of DIY art exhibits and music shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/12\/13\/majority-of-preschool-suspensions-are-black-students-data-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Majority of preschool suspensions are Black students, data shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Y8vZj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P&amp;C Editorial: When public money goes to private charity, we deserve to know if it&#8217;s folly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/12\/21\/brack-how-hope-can-grow-in-an-age-of-discontent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brack: How hope can grow in an age of discontent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/newsletter-daily\/south-carolinas-gun-law-grade-drops-to-f-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina&#8217;s gun law grade drops to &#8216;F&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/nXk4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Did you know that volunteering, good deeds can be good for your health? It may help you live longer.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/south-carolinian-challenges-racial-quota-for-joining-state-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolinian Challenges Racial Quota for Joining State Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/wfB6r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local consulting firm launches tool to connect volunteers with nonprofits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/south-carolina-mentoring-network-launches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina Mentoring Network Launches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/local-news\/charleston-homeless-encampment-cleared-out-what-happens-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston homeless encampment cleared out. What happens next?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/12\/26\/archivist-greene-has-an-enduring-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archivist Greene has an enduring legacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/wTBVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston has faced violent crime for decades. What is the community&#8217;s path forward?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/trident-united-way-announces-new-community-changemaker-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trident United Way Announces New Community Changemaker Grant Recipients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/JVNGT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I&#8217;On Trust gives back to nonprofits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/south-carolina-news\/sc-lawmakers-to-discuss-what-could-be-toughest-pro-life-bill-in-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC lawmakers to discuss what could be \u2018toughest pro-life bill\u2019 in US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/JJMW4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Hill, once a haven for Black Charlestonians, still loved by those who cherish its memory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wltx.com\/article\/news\/state\/sc-legislature-to-revisit-hate-crimes-law-enhanced-penalties-focus\/101-069bfef3-dfb2-4511-860f-de56d5b2ae11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina to revive hate crimes bill discussion on 10th anniversary of Charleston church shooting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stingrayshockey.com\/news\/2025\/01\/stingrays-launch-players-with-a-purpose-initiative-to-support-local-charities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stingrays Launch &#8220;Players with a Purpose&#8221; Initiative to Support Local Charities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/54GGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens to food when restaurants close? For Rutledge Cab Co., a local charity had the answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/south-carolina-nonprofits-land-1000-grants-from-bojangles-to-boost-literacy-programs-wciv-abc-news-4-charity-funding-bojangles-chicken-01-02-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina nonprofits land $1,000 grants from Bojangles to boost literacy programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/NpfRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC arts organizations led by people of color can apply for grants from $1M funding pool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/11\/04\/urgent-need-foster-parents-throughout-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Urgent\u2019 need for foster parents throughout South Carolina<\/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\/lifestyle\/lowcountry-local-first-asks-community-to-shift-dollars-to-lo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars to Local this Holiday Season<\/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>JAN 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/give.lowcountrylandtrust.org\/event\/2025-oyster-roast\/e604251\/register\/new\/select-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oyster Reef Rebuild<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charleston-green-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Green Drinks: 2025 Kick Off<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-year-celebration-w-south-carolina-housing-justice-network-tickets-1087301370669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Year Celebration w\/ South Carolina Housing Justice Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 16: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaquarium.org\/events\/lifelong-learning-cassandra-quave-011625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifelong Learning Global Discovery- An Evening with Cassandra Quave<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 18: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mlk-day-brunch-2025-tickets-1072770438259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLK Day Brunch 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 18: <a href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryyouth.networkforgood.com\/events\/78360-2025-empowering-the-next-mentor-fellowship-banquet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empowering the Next Mentor Fellowship Fundraising Banquet<\/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 style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a id=\"link-27609\" class=\"track_this_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bethechangecharleston.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Be The Change Charleston<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through community connection &amp; 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