{"id":33856,"date":"2025-02-01T09:10:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T14:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=33856"},"modified":"2025-02-01T09:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T14:13:06","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-february-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-february-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; FEBRUARY 3"},"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><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ohm Radio<\/strong> is&#8221;offering singing telegram deliveries this Valentine\u2019s Day for the seventh year in a row&#8221; <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citypapertickets.com\/events\/163157117\/ohm-radio-valentines-day-singing-telegrams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Order yours today!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/yYMRa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: The VITA Program Free Tax Preperation<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scpreservationtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: SC Preservation Toolkit<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Empowering African American Historic Preservation<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bekindcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Kind Charleston<\/a><\/strong> 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. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.charlestoncounty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLATFORM: Engage Charleston County<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/60d5334ec96b49738544f8e0ff45a150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">RESOURCE: SC Coastal Atlas<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/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:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/association-for-the-blind-visually-impaired-sc-continues-to-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association for the Blind &amp; Visually Impaired SC Continues to Strengthen Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/01\/31\/foundation-to-offer-african-american-community-preservation-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation to offer African American-community preservation toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/01\/31\/where-we-need-be-new-funding-stocks-free-food-charleston-co-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New funding stocks free food at Charleston Co. Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/sports\/we-are-sharing-hope-sc-announces-registration-is-open-for-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We Are Sharing Hope SC Announces Registration is Open for 20th Annual Race for Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/01\/28\/decade-old-plan-downtown-charleston-connectivity-be-put-into-motion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decade-old plan for downtown Charleston connectivity to be put into motion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/01\/28\/moja-arts-festival-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-3-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOJA Arts Festival to celebrate Black History Month with 3 events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/charleston-county-parks-to-host-first-ever-senior-sneaker-da\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County Parks to host first ever Senior Sneaker Dances in February<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/newsletter-daily\/lawsuit-claims-sc-race-and-gender-education-law-suppresses-free-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lawsuit claims SC race and gender education law suppresses free speech<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/local-news\/groups-call-on-south-carolina-lawmakers-to-pass-stronger-gun-reform-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groups call on South Carolina lawmakers to pass stronger gun reform laws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/kids-on-point-presents-ready-set-glow-on-feb-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids On Point Presents Ready. Set. Glow. on Feb. 28<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/01\/29\/charleston-leaders-spread-word-about-pothole-reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston leaders spread the word about pothole reporting following snow storm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.charleston.edu\/wgsconnect\/2024\/12\/16\/call-for-wgs-community-leader-in-residence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for WGS Community Leader in Residence<\/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<\/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>FEB 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/events\/carolinas-transit-equity-online-conference-charleston-live-participation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carolinas Transit Equity Online Conference &#8211; Charleston Live Participation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 5-8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colourofmusic.org\/events-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Colour of Music Festival: Black History Month Concert Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/the-charleston-sierra-club-robert-lunz-group\/events\/305642598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advancing Justice40: Leveraging Climate &amp; Energy Post-Biden-Harris<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/SC\/Charleston\/BuildingHealthyCommunities5K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building Healthy Communities 5K Run\/Walk and Wellness Expo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/ccprc.com\/3258\/Save-the-Light-Half-Marathon-5K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save the Light Half Marathon &amp; 5K Run\/Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/art-for-human-sake-marcus-amaker-and-nathan-eva-tickets-1135555941389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ART FOR HUMAN SAKE \/\/ Marcus Amaker and Nathan &amp; Eva<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/beyond-time-an-all-african-american-exhibition-artist-talk-tickets-1127800163649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BEYOND TIME: An All African American Exhibition (ARTIST TALK)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/CupidsChase5KCharleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cupid&#8217;s Chase 5K Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 14-16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEWE Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 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>GRASSROO<\/strong>TS GUIDE NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.levelingthefields.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leveling the Fields<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">empowers &#8220;young girls to step into leadership roles and succeed in all facets of life, with sports serving as the catalyst.&#8221;<\/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; 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