{"id":34979,"date":"2025-06-15T14:23:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T19:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=34979"},"modified":"2025-06-15T16:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T21:20:27","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-june-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-june-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; JUNE 16"},"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 Local Announcements &amp; Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.musc.edu\/resources\/community-engagement\/food-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FOOD RESOURCES<\/a><\/strong> for You, Your Family, and Community<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundocharleston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RECURSO: TELEMUNDO CHARLESTON<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/elected-officials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FIND &amp; CONTACT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES<\/strong><\/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:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/06\/13\/10-years-later-why-chris-singleton-forgave-his-mothers-racist-killer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 years later: Why Chris Singleton forgave his mother\u2019s racist killer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capitalbnews.org\/mother-emanuel-anniversary-charleston-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some Mother Emanuel Families Say the Focus on Forgiveness Has Cost Them Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/watch-live-hundreds-gather-for-no-kings-rally-in-downtown-charleston-wciv-abc-news-4-sc-south-carolina-hampton-park-protest-protests-president-donald-trump-national-day-of-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WATCH: Over a thousand gather for &#8216;No Kings&#8217; rally in downtown Charleston Saturday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/CCFyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College of Charleston to demolish YWCA believed to cover 1790s grave site to build dorm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/iaam-to-host-annual-juneteenth-celebration-j-o-y-juneteenth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAAM to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration: J.O.Y. &#8211; Juneteenth on the Yard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/uPzXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston housing project Gadsden Green now part of redevelopment plan for thousands of apartments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/watch-live-hundreds-gather-for-no-kings-rally-in-downtown-charleston-wciv-abc-news-4-sc-south-carolina-hampton-park-protest-protests-president-donald-trump-national-day-of-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THE LIST: Lowcountry events honor Emanuel Nine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/06\/08\/community-packs-north-charlestons-park-circle-pride-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community packs North Charleston\u2019s Park Circle for pride celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/Ke2Bt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston&#8217;s &#8216;gayborhood&#8217; celebrates LGBTQ community all year, even after Pride month ends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/06\/12\/north-charleston-nonprofit-launch-private-library-foster-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Charleston gets library for foster children via county library partnership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scdailygazette.com\/2025\/06\/10\/sc-congressman-again-proposes-closing-loophole-that-allowed-charleston-shooter-to-buy-gun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC congressman again proposes closing \u2018loophole\u2019 that allowed Charleston shooter to buy gun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/06\/13\/transformation-table-builds-bridges-to-unify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transformation Table builds bridges to unify<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/05\/29\/food-insecurity-deepens-in-charleston-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food insecurity deepens in Charleston area<\/a><\/li>\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=\"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<\/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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonpride.org\/community-events\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34934 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CHS-PRIDE.png\" alt=\"CHS-PRIDE\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CHS-PRIDE.png 640w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CHS-PRIDE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CHS-PRIDE-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 302px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 302\/302;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonpride.org\/community-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Area LGBTQIA+ Community Events<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JUN 20: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heirsproperty.org\/chpp20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center For Heirs Property Preservation 20th Annual Gala<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 21: <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/splash-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Solstice Splash Bash<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 20: <a href=\"https:\/\/resy.com\/cities\/charleston-sc\/venues\/hanks-seafood-restaurant\/events\/hanks-good-catch-spring-dinner-2025-06-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Dinner<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 21: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/710069151469675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Produce &#8211; Park Circle Cares<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 22: L<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1058327676169485\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iberty Hill&#8217;s Juneteenth Parade<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 23: <a href=\"http:\/\/eccocharleston.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ECCO\u2019s Grand Re-Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/brunch-n-learn-food-justice-101-tickets-1347233554829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch n\u2019 Learn: Food Justice 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/whollyticket.com\/paymentpage\/payment.php?event_id=84333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awe Fest<\/a> (new date)<\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/13th-annual-charleston-natural-hair-expo-june-28-2025-tickets-1005187441697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13th Annual Charleston Natural Hair Expo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/606704259086619\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Laundry Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1186756859380392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd Annual Juneteenth Youth Summit\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>JUN 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1049744347084793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newton Blueberry Festival<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34966 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GOOD-GRAB-BAG-BANNER.jpg\" alt=\"GOOD-GRAB-BAG-BANNER\" width=\"700\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GOOD-GRAB-BAG-BANNER.jpg 700w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GOOD-GRAB-BAG-BANNER-300x86.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\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>#GoodGrabBag <\/strong>&#8211; miscellaneous good stuff worth sharing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonareaseniors.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support our most vulnerable neighbors by delivering meals and smiles<\/a>.<\/strong> Everyday, Seniors in our community count on Meals On Wheels for nutritious food and a friendly face. This summer, you can make a real difference &#8211; whether you&#8217;re a student, a retiree, or just someone with a little time and a big heart!<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.musc.edu\/resources\/community-engagement\/pocket-urban-farms\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSC&#8217;s Pocket Urban Farms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/volunteersc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VolunteerSC.org<\/a><\/strong> is a free, easy-to-use platform for nonprofits to connect with volunteers and manage opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\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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