{"id":34233,"date":"2025-02-28T18:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=34233"},"modified":"2025-02-28T18:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:54:49","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-march-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-march-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; MARCH 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><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestoncounty.org\/departments\/county-council\/boards-commissions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY to serve on a Charleston County Board or Commision!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/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><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/yYMRa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: The VITA Program Free Tax Preperation<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/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 Charlesto<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bekindcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">n<\/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:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/politics\/aclu-sc-s-c-lawmakers-want-a-pass-to-cheat-on-election-maps-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACLU SC: S.C. lawmakers want a pass to cheat on election maps. The court shouldn\u2019t allow it.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/02\/25\/lowcountry-organization-working-get-more-people-internet-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural communities getting connected with Lowcountry digital program expansion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/international-african-american-museum-launches-official-onli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International African American Museum Launches Official Online Retail Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/seamonwhiteside-launches-green-square-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SeamonWhiteside Launches Green Square Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/north-charleston-residents-frustrated-by-stalled-efforts-to-tackle-persistent-food-deserts-south-carolina-wciv-abc-news-4-02-21-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston residents frustrated by stalled efforts to tackle persistent food deserts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/5GxOO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">With contract in flux, Charleston County council opposes continued funding for animal society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/02\/28\/immigration-fears-reinforce-education-gaps-in-county-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration fears reinforce education gaps in county schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/iaam-welcomes-five-leaders-to-board-of-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAAM Welcomes Five Leaders to Board of Directors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/charleston-friends-of-the-library-to-host-2025-spring-book-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston FRIENDS of the Library to Host 2025 Spring Book Sale in March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/og-charleston-welcomes-catherine-hagberg-as-director-of-lowc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OG Charleston Welcomes Catherine Hagberg as Director of Lowcountry Literacy Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\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:\/\/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>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<li>MAR 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.etapestry.com\/onlineforms\/LowcountryMaritimeSociety\/OysterRoast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LMS Oyster Roast (new date)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 13: <a href=\"https:\/\/tkcdreams.net\/free-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s Rights Collective<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 13-APR 13: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecharlestonfestivalsc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Charleston Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 15: <a href=\"https:\/\/raiseyourway.donordrive.com\/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&amp;eventID=1475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Islander 71 Shucking for Charleston Hope Lodge<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/neighborstogethersc.org\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neighbors Together<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nis a non-denominational, non-profit (formerly known as Tricounty Family Ministries) providing food, clothing, medical care, counseling, job placement, shelter, financial assistance and vital services to the impoverished. 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