{"id":35086,"date":"2025-08-01T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=35086"},"modified":"2025-08-03T11:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T16:17:27","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-august-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-august-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; AUGUST 4"},"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:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/charleston-county-releases-interactive-summary-of-comprehens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: Charleston County Comprehensive Plan Interactive Summary<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssm\/climate-center\/lowcountry-heat-action-plan-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RESOURCE: Lowcountry Heat Action Plan Toolkit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\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=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/ikogr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Top settlement community fights to save historic school from potential demolition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestate.com\/news\/politics-government\/article311067755.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fed food stamp cuts may cost SC over $100 million. How will it worsen hunger?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcagc.org\/whatwomenbring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Women Bring 2025 Honorees Unveiled<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/lowcountry-food-bank-receives-300-000-donation-from-publix-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowcountry Food Bank Receives $300,000 Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/07\/31\/you-are-not-alone-charleston-rallies-serve-unhoused-underserved-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018You are not alone\u2019: Charleston rallies to serve unhoused, underserved families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/heart-math-tutoring-kicks-off-annual-volunteer-recruitment-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heart Math Tutoring Kicks Off Annual Volunteer Recruitment Campaign<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.com\/article\/5zv7f4\/from-the-lowcountry-to-lagos-a-cultural-connection-worth-celebrating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From The Lowcountry to Lagos: A Cultural Connection Worth Celebrating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/07\/29\/teachers-supply-closet-hosts-grand-opening-new-north-charleston-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teachers\u2019 Supply Closet hosts grand opening for new North Charleston location<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/07\/25\/usc-launches-new-civics-center-amid-national-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USC launches new civics center amid national debate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/07\/29\/charleston-county-school-district-buses-get-new-tracking-app-2025-2026-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston schools revamp bus safety with new, improved app and staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonlibraryfriends.charityproud.org\/VolunteerRegistration\/Index\/9387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Library Summer Book Sale &#8211; AUG 7-9<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/9PKRz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer meal programs in Charleston help feed kids when class is out. Here&#8217;s how they work.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/we-are-family-to-open-charleston-s-frist-lgbtq-community-cen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We Are Family Opens Charleston&#8217;s First LGBTQ+ Community Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/charleston-activists-call-for-weekly-economic-protest-through-fasting-fridays-wciv-abc-news-4-charleston-sc-south-carolina-lowcountry-action-committee-solidarity-network-justice-charleston-dsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston activists call for weekly economic protest through &#8216;Fasting Fridays&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\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=\"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<ul>\n<li>AUG 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/the-charleston-sierra-club-robert-lunz-group\/events\/308248714\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Club Picnic on Shem Creek<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/we-are-sharing-hope-sc-hosting-health-fair-on-aug-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Health Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/486\/First-Day-Festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Day Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 16: <a href=\"https:\/\/csolartserenade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art Serenade<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 19-20: <a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/PIjoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Powered by Purpose Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AUG 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/sharedcitychs.org\/events\/spring-nonprofit-learning-lab-7rfsw-7fd7p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekend Nonprofit Learning Lab<\/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<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<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/childadvocate.sc.gov\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35091 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-at-15-38-36-Mark-August-13-for-next-LOI-submission-date-\u2013-The-Joanna-Foundation.png\" alt=\"The Joanna Foundation\" width=\"607\" height=\"83\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-at-15-38-36-Mark-August-13-for-next-LOI-submission-date-\u2013-The-Joanna-Foundation.png 856w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-at-15-38-36-Mark-August-13-for-next-LOI-submission-date-\u2013-The-Joanna-Foundation-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-at-15-38-36-Mark-August-13-for-next-LOI-submission-date-\u2013-The-Joanna-Foundation-768x105.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 607px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 607\/83;\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"page-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AUGUST 13 is the next LETTERS OF INTENT submission date!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get your LOI ready to submit to the JOANNA FOUNDATION.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8220;The window for submitting a Letter of Intent will open at 9 AM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The window will remain open all day, closing promptly at 5 PM on the same day. A maximum of 20 LOIs will be selected for review from among all of the eligible LOIs received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joannafoundation.org\/grants\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLICATION INFO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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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