Hey LOR Friends and Family! Please be reminded that we do not accept donations after hours! When the weather is bad, the clothing gets ruined and we can not give the items to the kids. To help us with this, due to COVID-19 our current hours to donate are Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30a- 12p. Check…
The Salvation Army, Charleston is still here and serving the Tricounty. Our emergency food pantry is stocked and located at 6209 Rivers Avenue. Anyone in need is welcome. Please bring your picture ID. If you have lost your job/income due to COVID-19, please bring documentation (unemployment letter, email/letter from employer) for additional services. We’re open…
For 230 years Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC)’s mission has been helping children and youth in our community reach their full potential. The world has changed with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. What was once “normal” will never be the same. We’ve added words like “pandemic,” “personal protective equipment,” and “social distancing” to our everyday vocabulary.…
We are thrilled to be open to members and the public! Cloth masks or face coverings are required for all Aquarium guests for visits as well as indoor and outdoor Aquarium events. As a scientific organization, it is our duty to keep the health and safety of our guests and staff top priority. Please rest assured,…
It is truly incredible how the Lowcountry is mobilizing to help our neighbors in need as COVID19 impacts our community. Since the pandemic began, the IOP Exchange Club has been dedicated to making sure people in our community have access to food and grocery items. We’re so grateful for their $10,000 gift and for joining…
It’s time for the @HeritageClassicFoundation’s PlaidPledge! The impact of COVID-19 has been undeniable. That is why this year’s campaign will benefit the South Carolina Hospital Association Foundation, in support of our Lowcountry healthcare providers, as well as the Heritage Classic Foundation’s local charity partners – the LowcountryFoodBank included! Get your plaid on and support the…
COVID-19 has intensified already high levels of food insecurity in America. SNAP is a proven program that alleviates food insecurity, while also stimulating the economy. We urge our LCFB supporters and followers to sign the letter linked in this post, asking Congress and the White House to immediately boost SNAP benefits and invest in nutrition…
Camp Happy Days are expanding our Family Assistance Program, which offers financial support to families, during the Covid-19 crisis. We have seen a spike in requests since the quarantine began, and we are working hard to help families weather this storm. Join us by making a donation today! For Camp Happy Days’ kids battling pediatric…
With the impact of COVID-19, the call to fill the talent gap has been replaced for the moment with staggering unemployment statistics. One of our response initiatives is a series of short videos to help you navigate talent-related challenges. Topics will be tailored towards a variety of audiences, including displaced workers, unexpected homeschooling parents and…
Hear from Lowcountry Local First’s Executive Director, Jamee Haley, on what the staff and board of the organization are doing to help the local business community of the Lowcountry best survive the impacts of COVID-19: https://vimeo.com/398349236 ACTION ITEMS: – LOCAL BUSINESSES: Fill out this brief form to let us know how your business is being…