Friends, Family, Community
City of Charleston Reports on Progress of Eastside Initiatives
August 13, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Police Chief Luther Reynolds and other city officials attended a neighborhood meeting organized by the Eastside Community Development Corporation to give an update on city initiatives in the Eastside neighborhood. Mayor John Tecklenburg said, “Together, we’ve made real progress here on the Eastside in recent years, but as last week’s…
Read MoreSupport Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day With Camp Happy Days September 22
Sunday, September 22, Camp Happy Days will host their annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day in North Charleston Riverfront Park. The fun-filled event will be from 2:00pm-5:00pm and will include snacks and activities for the whole family. Between a bounce house, slip n slides, and knowledgeable speakers, there is something for everyone. Camp Happy Days is…
Read MoreMy Sister’s House Announces New Location To Increase Community Services
My Sister’s House, Inc., the community’s longest operating domestic violence organization, is pleased to unveil the location of their new administrative office on Spruill Avenue in North Charleston. Since 2002, My Sister’s House has operated out of two locations – a client-centered safe shelter and an administrative site for client follow-up, volunteer interviews, training, and…
Read MoreCharleston will Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run to Honor Those Lost on September 11th and the Wars Since
The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) will host the Charleston 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race at 9am, on September 7th at Charleston Fire and Police Department – Daniel Island. The annual race will unite the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as to honor our veterans, military, and first responders who serve…
Read MoreDogs get their day at the waterparks for Dog Day Afternoon September 7 and 8
The humans have had their fun at waterparks this summer, and now it’s time to let the dogs out! The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) invites your furry friends to two days of fun at Splash Island and Whirlin’ Waters after the regular season comes to an end. On Saturday, Sept. 7, Splash…
Read MoreLowcountry Food Bank’s Agency Conference Offers Best Practices and Industry Resources for its Food Pantry Partners
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), which distributes food to nearly 300 partner agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries to serve people who struggle with hunger, held its fifth annual Agency Conference this week. LCFB’s Agency Conference provides its agency partners with best practices for food service, connects them with resources that enhance their skill base…
Read MoreCelebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2019: Let’s Make History
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join the annual Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) celebrations throughout August 2019. Black Philanthropy Month is a national, coordinated effort to celebrate African American and African-descent giving in all its forms. The Foundation will celebrate the month by sponsoring local events and…
Read MoreCharleston Parks Conservancy Hosts Family Movie Night at Corrine Jones Park September 13
Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a free family movie night on Friday, Sept. 13 at Corrine Jones Park in downtown Charleston. Come at 6:30 p.m. for circus-themed games and activities before the showing of “Dumbo” at dark (approximately 7:45 p.m.). Food trucks Area 51 and Lola’s Lumpia will have food available for purchase. Rated…
Read MoreAnimal Crisis: Charleston Animal Society Beyond Capacity
Charleston Animal Society is having an animal crisis and is making an urgent plea to the community to please make room for one more. “We have seen a surge in hounds and kittens,” said Charleston Animal Society Senior Director of Animal Services Pearl Sutton. “In one 24-hour period this week, we saw an intake of…
Read MoreCharleston County Parks Foundation hosts Sunset Cruise August 25: Fundraiser to support Foundation’s Pass It Forward Project
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) non-profit partner, the Charleston County Parks Foundation, will host their annual sunset cruise on Aug. 25 in an effort to raise funds for the Pass It Forward Project, which provides scholarships to CCPRC programs like summer camps. Boarding for the cruise will begin in Shem Creek starting at…
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