{"id":34846,"date":"2025-04-25T10:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=34846"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:43:12","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-april-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-april-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; APRIL 28"},"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><a href=\"https:\/\/volunteersc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: VolunteerSC.org<\/a> <\/strong>is a free, easy-to-use platform for nonprofits to connect with volunteers and manage opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundocharleston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RECURSO: TELEMUNDO CHARLESTON<\/a><\/strong><\/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<\/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\/charleston-hope-named-non-profit-of-the-year-by-charleston-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Hope Named Non-Profit of the Year by Charleston Metro Chamber<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/1iDSU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A new LGBTQ+ community center in North Charleston will be the &#8216;heartbeat of the queer Lowcountry&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/charleston-county-sc-community-loan-fund-officials-announce-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County, SC Community Loan Fund officials announce creation of Local Housing Trust Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/gateway-to-housing-officially-launches-with-new-branding-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gateway to Housing officially launches with new branding and community training program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chstoday.6amcity.com\/city-guide\/play\/volunteer-opportunities-charleston-sc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/bjs-wholesale-club-presents-46-784-donation-to-lowcountry-f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Presents $46,784 Donation to Lowcountry Food Bank and its Food Pantry Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/04\/24\/our-view-make-south-carolina-safer-from-gun-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP view: Make South Carolina safer from gun violence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/charleston-planetarium-officially-opens-its-doors-on-may-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Planetarium Officially Opens its Doors on May 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/office-or-resilience-and-sustainability-to-host-waterwise-ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office or Resilience and Sustainability to Host Waterwise: Charleston Open Houses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailykos.com\/stories\/2025\/3\/30\/2313409\/-Charleston-SC-Social-Justice-Advocates-File-Federal-Lawsuit-Challenging-City-Protest-Ordianance\">Social Justice Advocates File Federal Lawsuit Challenging City Protest Ordinance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/242527602261147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOMINATE AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN for annual &#8220;What Women Bring&#8221;<\/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:\/\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/thesophiainstitute.org\/lyt-forums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APR 28: Living Your Truth: Conversations in Courage \u2014 A Forum on Black Maternal Mortality<\/a><\/li>\n<li>APR 30: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/turning-point-screening-celebration-charleston-tickets-1263994655039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TURNING POINT Screening &amp; Celebration- Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonmoves.org\/mobility-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAY is MOBILITY MONTH!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/the-charleston-sierra-club-robert-lunz-group\/events\/307097846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rooted in Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions for South Carolina\u2019s Ecosystems<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-marvel-ous-youth-fishing-rodeo-at-colonial-lake-tickets-1291632490549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Marvel-ous Youth Fishing Rodeo at Colonial Lake<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonboatcharleston.org\/dragon-boat-festival-2-3-2-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dragon Boat Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAY 3: Charleston Planetarium Official Launch<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonlegalaccess.networkforgood.com\/events\/82805-charleston-legal-access-9th-anniversary-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Legal Access&#8217; 9th Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.onecause.com\/event\/organizations\/sf-0013c00001odTChAAM\/events\/vevt:8213fc94-718f-42b2-a73d-301a648734ca\/home\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Oxygen Ball<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postpartumsupportchs.org\/event\/momsrun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moms\u2019 Run 5K Run\/Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAY 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/whollyticket.com\/paymentpage\/payment.php?event_id=84333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awe Fest<\/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:\/\/gatewaytohousingchs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gateway To Housing<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\na network of property owners and managers dedicated to opening their doors to households experiencing homelessness in Charleston<\/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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