In Every Issue: Charleston Area Nonprofits
EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. Healing Through Horses on Johns Island Equine-assisted therapy is a unique method of healing that comes from building a relationship between horses and people. It boasts numerous benefits, and it’s thriving right in our own backyard. Nestled in the forests of nearby Johns Island … Read more
Empowering Families Through Shared Experience Shared experiences can provide comfort and a strong sense of community. At Family Connection of South Carolina, peer support is at the heart of everything the organization does. According to Chief Executive Officer Amy Holbert, these shared journeys provide the foundation for the work of Family Connection SC with families … Read more
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