In Every Issue: Charleston Area Nonprofits
There’s a special place where children with special needs can dream their dreams, face the world with confidence and experience the exhilaration of being young, optimistic and hopeful. At Camp Rise Above, kids can be kids, regardless of the challenges they face or the hurdles that have been forced to navigate. “You only get one … Read more
November is National Caregiver Month, but, for family caregivers like 82-year-old Celia Hunt, the act of love that is caring for a disabled family member is a 24/7 job. For Hunt, it’s a calling she’s compassionately attended to for most of her life, starting with caring for her special needs child as he managed cerebral … Read more
By Bill Farley If you have a big heart – or a “hole in your heart” – there’s hardly a better choice you can make than to rescue a pet from a shelter. But what if you’re concerned about the health of a newly-rescued puppy or mature dog? In Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville, … Read more
How do nonprofits continue to serve their constituents when they are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19? One thing the Alzheimer’s Association knows is that you certainly don’t quit. You go virtual. “One day we will be able to serve our clients in person again, but, until then, we will serve them online in a … Read more
Something happens to us when we are outside. And, no, I am not just talking about noticing that you might need a light jacket or, on the other hand, it’s incredibly hot. Of course, you notice the weather first and foremost. But there’s more. You see, spending time outdoors can change you in ways you … Read more