For 188 years, a religious community of “pioneering women” has been inciting positive change in Charleston
The Genesis Project, which teaches kids in rural areas to swim, breaks ground on a Hollywood pool
A 12-year-old partnership between two cultures is transforming one African village
Project ReSpeck aims to boost fish populations after the historic freeze
Rusty’s Cool Guitars sells specialty instruments to support veterans, arts education, and animal rescue
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic offers top-notch care to those in need
The Garden Club of Charleston has tended historical gardens and hosted tours for nearly a century
The Gullah Society is dedicated to rescuing neglected African and African-American burial grounds
The Charleston Jazz Academy nurtures improv skills and elevates musicianship among all ages
Warm-hearted locals are spreading holiday cheer to families in need, one evergreen at a time
Meet a pair of philanthropists making a big impact in their adopted home city
The Compost Rangers are on a mission to makeover Charleston’s trash habits
What do you get when some of the brightest, most successful folks in town team up to give back? Philanthropy at its...
The story behind a Facebook page dedicated to reuniting people with their furry pals
Since 2007, Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry has been enriching life for Jewish locals. And last year, thanks to...
Lowcountry nonprofit Adaptive Expeditions is making outdoor adventures and recreational sports accessible to disabled...
Special-event blooms spread happiness for more than a single evening thanks to rEvent
Get the scoop on Slow Food Charleston, serving up its Snail Awards on April 13
Water Mission brings clean water to communities around the globe
This year, Charleston Chefs Feed the Need will rally food industry pros to make and serve some 80 family-style meals at...
An area nonprofit has spent a quarter-century preserving South Carolina’s historic battle sites—and it’s far from...
Dedicated members of a church youth group create a thriving community hub, the Romney Urban Garden
Through MUSC’s pet therapy program, pups Maddie and Bristol, with “mom” Kathy Sykes, bring happiness to hospitalized...
Through its hands-on approach to media arts education, Yo Art! is molding local students into budding fashion designers...
Operation Home does more than repair houses; it impacts the lives of Lowcountry residents in need, one project at a time
One local couple has logged 16 years as volunteer divers in the South Carolina Aquarium’s Great Ocean Tank
A far-reaching Farm-to-School Initiative based at College of Charleston helps kids nourish their minds and bodies alike
A fledgling nonprofit engages adults with special needs in activities centered around healthy living and creative self-...
Hundreds of volunteers pay biweekly visits to 14 local schools, helping the nonprofit Reading Partners boost students’...
Through art, yoga, music, and more, Respite Care Charleston cultivates feelings of pride and productivity in locals...
