Giving Back

Charleston Magazine features: Giving Back, newest first.

Giving BackHow Home Team BBQ Makes a Difference Beyond the PlateShelley Hill Young · November 2026Giving BackHow Toadfish Supports Coastal Conservation Through Oyster RestorationDaria Smith · October 2026Giving BackInside One80 Place’s Latest Effort to Address Homelessness in the LowcountryEmily Storrow · September 2026Giving BackRock N Roll Rescue Donates Free Instruments to Charleston StudentsHolly Roberts · August 2026Giving BackMiles That Matter: Three local men take on an epic Ultramarathon to benefit at-risk boys at Windwood FarmStratton Lawrence · June 2026Giving BackHow Chamber Music Charleston is reenergizing a new generation of musicians—and concertgoersCharleston Magazine Staff · May 2026Giving BackHow Star Gospel Mission is helping people without a home build a solid foundationMargaret Loftus · April 2026Giving BackFood for All: Lowcountry Street Grocery and Grocery Rx deliver fresh produce directly to people in needLauren B. Johnson · February 2026Giving BackFacing Life’s Challenges: How Nonprofit Quest Supports Young Adults in Taking Charge of Their Mental Well-BeingLauren B. Johnson · January 2026Giving BackThe Power of Local: Lowcountry Local First’s Efforts To Boost Area Businesses, Especially During the HolidaysLauren B. Johnson · December 2025Giving BackInside YALLFest: How Books Become Bridges Between YA ReadersLauren Brooks Johnson · November 2025Giving BackSpectrum Sailing Helps Children with Autism Learn the RopesLauren B. Johnson · October 2025Giving BackTransforming Young Minds: Charleston Library Society’s Innovative Book Drop InitiativeHolly Roberts · AUGUST 2025Giving BackEmpowering Communities: James Island Outreach’s Mission to Help Neighbors In NeedSarah Rose & Holly Roberts · July 2025Giving BackEmpowering Servicewomen: A Veteran’s Mission to Support Mental HealthLauren B. Johnson · JUNE 2025Giving BackSunday Fun Day: Sample culinary traditions in Holy City houses of worship during the Spirited BrunchLauren B. Johnson · May 2025Giving BackEmpowering Communities: Root Down’s Quest for Sustainable and Equitable Housing SolutionsLauren B. Johnson · April 2025Giving BackRewriting Stories: How Landmarks for Families keeps caregivers and children together while they’re overcoming struggles Lauren B. Johnson · March 2025Giving BackSupport in Crisis: Southern Smoke Foundation’s Mission to Help F&B Industry WorkersLauren B. Johnson · February 2025Giving BackWakeUp Carolina offers hope for recovery from substance abuse, one phone call at a time Lauren B. Johnson · January 2025Giving BackGiving Back: MUSC’s Angel Tree Parade brings holiday cheer to young patients Lauren B. Johnson · December 2024Giving Back50 Years, Brighter Futures: How Coastal Community Foundation Elevates the LowcountryEmily Storrow · November 2024Giving BackCleanup Crew: How Wounded Nature-Working Veterans helps restore local waterways and wildlifeLauren B. Johnson · October 2024Giving BackHow the Ripple Fund is Empowering Charleston Nonprofits to ThriveLauren B. Johnson · September 2024Giving BackFresh Start: Carolyn Smith’s Free Laundry Days Uplift her CommunityLauren B. Johnson · August 2024Giving BackHow Camp Rise Above offers independence to children with medical diagnosesLauren B. Johnson · July 2024Giving BackWe Are Family provides a safe space and mental health programs to LGBTQ+ youthLauren B. Johnson · June 2024Giving BackHow urban mobility nonprofit Charleston Moves lobbies for bike, pedestrian, and public transit improvementsLauren Brooks Johnson · May 2024Giving BackCharleston Park Conservancy cultivates community with its cut-flower program and the state’s first food forestLauren Brooks Johnson · April 2024Giving Back The I-HOPE Women’s Business Center provides a boost for aspiring female entrepreneurs Lauren B. Johnson · March 2024Giving BackHow the Lowcountry Food Bank is using modern technology to feed hungry familiesLauren B. Johnson · February 2024Giving BackHow nonprofit Engaging Creative Minds banishes boredom and instills a love for learningLauren B. Johnson · January 2024Giving BackPerfect Match: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry forges lasting bonds between mentors and their littlesLauren B. Johnson · December 2023Giving BackFolly Beach institution Bert’s Market serves up a free Thanksgiving meal to give back to the communityLauren B. Johnson · November 2023Giving BackProject Runway: Yo Art students get to see their doll-sized designs transformed into real-life fashion at November’s Gala at the GibbesLauren B. Johnson · October 2023Giving BackHow First Tee Greater Charleston is providing Tricounty children with game-changing opportunities beyond the fairwayLauren B. Johnson · September 2023Giving BackHow Teachers’ Supply Closet ensures that educators and their students are prepared to return to the classroomLauren B. Johnson · August 2023Giving BackHow Lutheran Services Carolinas is helping refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine feel at home in the LowcountryJeff Wilkinson · May 2023Giving BackNonprofit Hope to Home offers families in need comfort and a fresh start by furnishing their new living spacesLauren B. Johnson · April 2023Giving BackHow Kat Wehunt’s Formation Project gives a powerful voice to human trafficking survivorsLauren Johnson · March 2023Giving BackGiving Back: How Tina Singleton is resetting her Transformation Table to encourage more connectionsMargaret Loftus · February 2023Giving BackHow OneWorld Health’s sustainable model provides medical care in developing countriesBarry Waldman · January 2023Giving BackTwo local sisters help you start a new family tradition with their children’s book, “The Big Red Giving Bag”Helen Mitternight · December 2022Giving BackOrchestrating Success: How the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League boosts aspiring student musiciansLauren B. Johnson · November 2022Giving BackHow the Lowcountry Land Trust is giving the iconic Angel Oak Tree—and its visitors—plenty of roomStratton Lawrence · October 2022Giving BackA couple of “Dreamboats” prepare to row across the Atlantic to raise funds for the Green Heart Project and 2041 FoundationStratton Lawrence · September 2022Giving BackAfter collecting 26,000 pounds of humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the couple behind Euro Foods Bakery has launched a nonprofit to funnel more help to the war-torn country Stephanie Hunt · August 2022Giving BackHow Waves 4 Women is helping those who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety restore their balanceHelen Mitternight · June 2022