In Every Issue: Charleston Area Nonprofits
A growing number of families are opening their homes and hearts to care for a child whose parents are unable to do so. Placement with a family member or friend, referred to as kinship care, can bring joy to both the child and to the caring family, whether for a short period or for a … Read more
Introduction to WakeUp Carolina’s mission When 22-year-old Creighton Shipman died of a drug overdose in the summer of 2016, his family made a decision to use their horrific loss to help others. At the time, they had only this promise, but, several months later, his mother, Nanci Shipman, founded WakeUp Carolina, a Mount Pleasant-based organization … Read more
A Life-Changing Diagnosis and a New Path Forward Dr. Jessica Lee’s baby daughter, Rosemary, was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy at the age of just 4 months. After trying a few different medications to control the seizures and not seeing results, Dr. Lee was desperate to help her child. When Rosemary was 8 … Read more
Feminine Hygiene Donations Charleston Feminine hygiene donations Charleston are important. This article discusses feminine hygiene donations Charleston and their impact. Feminine hygiene donations Charleston should be supported by the community. Learn more about community health resources in Charleston External resource: Learn more about hygiene access at Always Skip to main content The Hidden Need in … Read more
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston provides temporary lodging for families of children undergoing medical treatment, offering a cozy, homelike setting and comfort and support so that parents can focus on what matters most: the health of their child. RMHC Charleston is on track to serve more than 800 families this year, according to Marketing … Read more
According to the National Institutes of Health, lack of access to regular dental care can result in ineffective and expensive overuse of emergency departments. North Charleston Dental Outreach provides access to basic dental care for low-to-no income, uninsured individuals in the Chicora-Cherokee community who cannot afford treatment at private dental offices. Services include dental screenings, … Read more