{"id":35303,"date":"2025-10-24T09:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=35303"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:57:30","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-october-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-october-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; OCTOBER 27"},"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:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/petitions\/stop-south-carolinas-extreme-abortion-ban-say-no-to-s323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STOP SC&#8217;s EXTREME ABORTION BAN: Say NO to S.323<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/CharlestonHotline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GET INVOLVED: CHS Immigrant Community Hotline<\/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=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/10\/20\/mccorkle-the-immigration-hypocrisy-of-henry-mcmaster-and-lindsey-graham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCorkle: The immigration hypocrisy of Henry McMaster and Lindsey Graham<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATTEND: 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum community meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/10\/21\/denmark-veseys-1822-slave-rebellion-attempt-forever-changed-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denmark Vesey\u2019s 1822 slave rebellion attempt forever changed Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/10\/17\/600000-in-s-c-face-huge-health-insurance-spikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">600,000 in S.C. face huge health insurance spikes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/10\/19\/volunteers-help-provide-meals-lowcountry-seniors-experiencing-food-insecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteers help provide meals to Lowcountry seniors experiencing food insecurity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcarolinapublicradio.org\/sc-news\/2025-10-22\/historic-african-american-charleston-church-receives-major-grant-for-steeple-restoration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historic African-American Charleston church receives major grant for steeple restoration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/10\/17\/brack-trumpism-is-taking-a-terrible-toll-on-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brack: Trumpism is taking a terrible toll on country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/lifestyle\/ccpl-launches-youth-library-cards-with-expanded-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCPL Launches Youth Library Cards with Expanded Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/food-bev\/dining-for-a-cause-raises-more-than-1-2-million-in-support-o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dining for a Cause Raises More Than $1.2 Million in Support of Feed the Need<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>ICYMI<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/commentary-a-nation-of-immigrants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GUEST COMMENTARY: A Nation of Immigrants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlegalaccess.org\/blog\/justiceforimmigrationclients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INTERVIEW: Fighting For Justice: Focusing on Immigration<\/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> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/08\/08\/hunger-still-haunts-s-c-generations-later\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunger still haunts S.C., generations later<\/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<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<\/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>NOV 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/justusindaba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just-Us Indaba &#8211; Birthing, Education &amp; Healing Justice Summit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/6972a.blackbaudhosting.com\/6972a\/Beer-Week-Community-Cleanup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beer Week Community Cleanup<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/give.greenheartsc.org\/event\/the-green-heart-projects-3rd-annual-farm-to-table-dinner\/e714122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd Annual Green Heart Farm to Table Dinner<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonmoves.org\/pedal-panache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9th Annual Pedal &amp; Panache<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 7-16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonliteraryfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Literary Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org\/events\/buy-local-block-party-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Local Block Party<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOV 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestondsa.org\/the-trial-of-dominion-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The (Mock) Trial of Dominion Energy<\/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>PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The NAACP issued the Black Consumer Advisory to inform and caution Black consumers about the ongoing and intentional rollback of nationwide diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments. We encourage you to spend your money where you&#8217;re respected, support Black-owned businesses, and demand businesses prioritize people over profit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35312 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAACP-The-Black-Consumer-Advisory.jpg\" alt=\"NAACP-The Black Consumer Advisory\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAACP-The-Black-Consumer-Advisory.jpg 600w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAACP-The-Black-Consumer-Advisory-300x202.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/404;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naacp.org\/campaigns\/black-consumer-advisory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13694 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/greendrinks-logo700.jpg\" alt=\"CHARLESTON GREEN DRINKS\" width=\"700\" height=\"366\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/greendrinks-logo700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/greendrinks-logo700-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/greendrinks-logo700-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/greendrinks-logo700-480x251.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/366;\" \/><\/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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Changemakers Digest! 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