{"id":34181,"date":"2025-02-21T12:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=34181"},"modified":"2025-02-21T12:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T17:53:36","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-february-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-february-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; FEBRUARY 24"},"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;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestoncounty.org\/departments\/county-council\/boards-commissions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>APPLY to serve on a Charleston County Board or Commision!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1032877275550705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is seeking volunteer mentors<\/a><\/strong> who want to make a real difference for 2nd-5th graders!<\/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><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/scpreservationtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: SC Preservation Toolkit<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Empowering African American Historic Preservation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><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> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/racist-comments-force-goose-creek-police-to-end-series-celebrating-black-employees-black-history-month-wciv-abc-news-4-02-13-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Racist comments force Goose Creek police to end series celebrating Black employees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/02\/20\/our-view-say-rip-to-racism-injustice-and-privilege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP View: Say RIP to racism, injustice and privilege<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/lowcountry-people-speak-out-at-carta-meeting-in-support-of-public-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry people speak out at CARTA meeting in support of public transportation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/02\/21\/summerville-group-works-build-trust-between-community-law-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summerville group works to build trust between community and law enforcement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/HsGDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC rape and violence crisis centers face crisis of their own if federal funding goes away<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/bee-collective-and-berkeley-county-first-steps-unite-for-bla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BEE Collective and Berkeley County First Steps Unite for Black Maternal Health Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonbusiness.com\/musc-unveils-new-cutting-edge-hub-in-downtown-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSC unveils new \u2018cutting-edge\u2019 hub in downtown Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/YRL93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2 North Charleston Black workforce communities no longer exist. A marker will honor their history.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/02\/21\/musc-unveils-new-arts-in-healing-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSC unveils new Arts in Healing collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/02\/16\/lowcountry-community-members-discuss-efforts-protect-gullah-geechee-gravesites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry community members discuss efforts to protect Gullah Geechee gravesites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/WZc9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston\u2019s Black ancestors\u2019 once lost cemeteries are being found and cherished<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/2025-redux-spring-art-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY: Redux Spring Art Market Seeking Artists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/VI7tX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Committee OKs Charleston mayor&#8217;s rapid housing plan for homelessness. But who will help pay for it?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/02\/17\/new-recreation-aquatic-center-coming-johns-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New recreation and aquatic center coming to Johns Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/02\/19\/charlestons-police-advisory-council-faces-uncertain-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston\u2019s police advisory council faces uncertain future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/food-bev\/krystal-klear-productions-will-host-a-cultural-heritage-even_1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krystal Klear Productions Will Host a Cultural Heritage Event to Celebrate Black History Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/charleston-county-votes-on-residential-energy-and-weatherization-audit-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County votes on residential energy and weatherization audit project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/02\/18\/county-plans-replace-dozen-affordable-homes-being-removed-by-road-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County plans to replace a dozen affordable homes being removed by road project<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\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:\/\/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 25-27: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethersc.org\/summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC Nonprofit Summit (Columbia)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 27: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.onecause.com\/event\/organizations\/sf-0013c00001odTChAAM\/events\/vevt:15f04020-96a9-420e-838a-fc0b7a894c0f\/home\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhinestones &amp; Rockstars<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsonpoint.org\/ready-set-glow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready. Set. Glow.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/lets-just-dance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let&#8217;s Just Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FEB 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.charleston.edu\/event\/14172995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opening Reception: Bending to Justice: The Long Dur\u00e8e of Civil Rights in Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/krystalklearproductions.com\/upcoming-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black history soul meet &amp; eat<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonparksconservancy.org\/teddy-bear-picnic-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teddy Bear Picnic 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/palmettobcorps\/1539246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B Happy Hour \u2014 Palmetto B Corps Spring Meetup<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org\/events\/good-business-summit-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Business Summit 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/the-charleston-sierra-club-robert-lunz-group\/events\/306225451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Forum: City of Charleston Water Plan<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/magdalenehouseofcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Magdalene House of Charleston<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>is a recovery home for women facing addiction.<\/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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