{"id":33516,"date":"2025-01-12T12:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T17:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=33516"},"modified":"2025-01-12T12:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T17:39:16","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-january-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-january-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; JANUARY 13"},"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:\/\/bekindcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Kind Charleston<\/a> is seeking kindhearted Charlestonians to write encouraging cards for nursing home recipients and nonprofits in our community. This is a way to serve from home and great for families. Learn more at<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a <a href=\"http:\/\/screensandsouls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free, faith-based group meeting virtually<\/a> and in Mt Pleasant, inviting people to examine the impact media consumption has on thoughts and Christian beliefs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.charlestoncounty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLATFORM: Engage Charleston County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/60d5334ec96b49738544f8e0ff45a150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: SC Coastal Atlas<\/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:\/\/scdailygazette.com\/2025\/01\/09\/4-more-books-slated-for-removal-from-sc-k-12-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 more books slated for removal from SC K-12 libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/j18OL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston&#8217;s Museum Mile pass offers locals a chance to be tourists in their own town<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2024\/12\/17\/charleston-cigar-factory-named-national-historic-landmark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Cigar Factory named national historic landmark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/where-the-wild-things-run-5k-and-kids-dash-set-for-march-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cWhere the Wild Things Run\u201d 5K and Kids Dash set for March 1 at Caw Caw Interpretive Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcarolinapublicradio.org\/sc-news\/2025-01-08\/panel-picks-artist-location-for-robert-smalls-statue-on-sc-capitol-complex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panel picks artist, location for Robert Smalls statue on SC Capitol complex<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/12\/22\/several-lowcountry-organizations-give-back-this-holiday-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Several Lowcountry organizations give back this holiday season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonmag.com\/features\/wakeup_carolina_offers_hope_for_recovery_from_substance_abuse_one_phone_call_at_a_time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WakeUp Carolina offers hope for recovery from substance abuse, one phone call at a time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/12\/30\/musc-giving-back-charleston-community-with-warm-clothes-those-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSC giving back to Charleston community with warm clothes for those in need<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/food-bev\/home-team-bbq-to-host-7th-annual-rock-the-block-fundraiser-o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Team BBQ to Host 7th Annual Rock the Block Fundraiser on Feb. 22<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/8kPOR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston leaders think these small unit rentals may be a solution to the housing crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/01\/09\/north-charleston-could-soon-have-new-teachers-supply-closet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston could soon have new Teachers&#8217; Supply Closet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/amVl7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Construx\u2019s kits aim to tackle housing shortages and affordable housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/doj-says-charleston-based-apartment-company-conspired-with-other-landlords-to-raise-rents-greystar-rent-wciv-abc-news-4-01-08-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOJ says Charleston-based apartment company conspired with other landlords to raise rents<\/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 (deadline 2-5-25)<\/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 13: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaquarium.org\/conservationevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IOP Beach Sweep<\/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 16-20: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcagc.org\/mlk-celebration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YWCA Greater Charleston MLK Celebration<\/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<li>JAN 20: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaquarium.org\/conservationevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLK Jr. Day of Service Litter Sweep &amp; Food Drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 25: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.etapestry.com\/onlineforms\/LowcountryMaritimeSociety\/OysterRoast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LMS Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 25: <a href=\"https:\/\/casc.charityproud.org\/EventRegistration\/Index\/20343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd Annual Shuck&#8217;in For Seniors<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/wave-workshop-commercial-businesses-tickets-1097451540099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W.A.V.E. Workshop &#8211; Commercial Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JAN 29: <a href=\"https:\/\/theformationproject.networkforgood.com\/events\/76935-2025-tfp-empowering-survivors-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empowering Survivors 2025<\/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;\"><strong><a id=\"link-27609\" class=\"track_this_link \" href=\"https:\/\/themarshproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The <\/a><\/strong><a id=\"link-25517\" class=\"track_this_link \" href=\"https:\/\/themarshproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>M.A.R.S.H. Project<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">a grassroots and community-based group working to restore and preserve our local marshland<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33531 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Join us for Green Drinks on the road!\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB.jpg 700w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB-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<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/greendrinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>growpurpose.com\/greendrinks<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\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<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Changemakers Digest! 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