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They brought water, nonperishable foods, clothing, blankets, coats and boots, and monetary donations collected from friends and neighbors in Hilton Head, as supplies were scarce.
Celebrating Coastal Fashions and Style for an Important Cause
Dancing with the Local Stars returns for second annual charity event
West said that as the children made their drawings, they talked about their hopes for their counterparts in storm-damaged areas.
…to offer comfort to women after breast cancer surgery
The hope is that maybe you will feel compelled to drop off a donation to one or more of them in this higher time of need.
“…know that for every face you see here, there are hundreds more ready to make life a little better in our community.”
Moul, REALTORS® helps heroes find their dream home
…of gathering together to celebrate community.
Local pilots deliver supplies to devastated North Carolina communities
When it seems like everything around you is falling apart, it helps to look for the good, however buried it may be.
Despite Hilton Head Island’s picturesque scenery and immaculate golf courses, there are genuine human needs often hidden beneath the surface.
Since its inception 30 years ago, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded more than $115 million in grants to support nonprofits’ programs, initiatives, and training.
Rescuing and distributing food to neighbors in need
At Meals On Wheels, we are working with Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour to do a Fun Friday once a month. Our clients and their clients get together to play games, have lunch, and enjoy a dessert, which they love.
The Lowcountry’s best and brightest come out to shine for a good cause
The production to be staged at May River Theatre this month, “Calendar Girls,” might be considered a bit out of the ordinary for our community. It could even be said that is an alternative kind of...
The groups get together and practice drills and fighting techniques. Their code of gear and dress is very strict and abides by a detailed handbook that explains exactly what they can wear and when they can move up in rank and armor.
And in the end, fun is what it’s all about. Well, that, and giving back.
Unfortunately, many teachers must pay for snacks out of their own pockets to provide for children who are unable or forgot to bring snacks from home. To ensure every child is ready to learn, Bluffton Self Help provides free snacks all year long to each Bluffton public school.
“My hope is that someday we have someone walk into our office and say, ‘I just wanted to come in here and thank you guys because without you, I wouldn’t be here.’” – Bob Clarkson
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Grant Backus and his son Grady on Hilton Head Island. The head superintendent for First Tee-The Lowcountry exemplifies the transformative spirit of the organization. The beauty of something like...
Would it surprise you to know that there are children living on Hilton Head Island who go to bed hungry? Would you be shocked to learn that many infants born in the Lowcountry die because they lack...
Six years ago, I sat with my husband, our eleventh-grade son, and a Marine Colonel at Truffles, having lunch to discuss taking the road less traveled. As the parents of a child interested in the...
For thousands of years, the bond between man and animal has proven to be effective in creating an emotional, healing effect. Horses are used by physical, speech, and occupational therapists to reach...
It was an easy nickname. He’s Jim Hook, and he’s the captain of the ride, so, Captain Hook it was. Being a captain of a large vacation and tourism bike ride was never part of the plan; he just loved...
Anyone who has ever seen instructors from First Tee –The Lowcountry know that there’s far more to each lesson than just teaching the game of golf. Yes, students and adults across the region benefit...
Local pickleball tourney saving lives by getting people talking about life, loss, love, and surviving addiction
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what you really care about? Outside of yourself, your family, and your loved ones, what matters to you? Chances are you care about many world issues and...
In partnership with Palmetto Animal League, May River High School students help build no-kill community through advocacy, fundraising, volunteerism, and education
Practically any festival that has existed on Hilton Head Island for any decent length of time can trace its roots back to a small gathering of some well-intentioned locals hoping to raise some money...
Cat McDermott, Victoria Bramson and Allison Good spend the afternoon painting. The mention of the word “artist” typically conjures up ideas associated with a person’s skill, creativity, and vision....
These days, it’s not uncommon to see all kinds of pets in all kinds of places. Recently, someone posted a picture of a couple of sunbathers on the beach lounging beside their pet duck who seemed to...
Mandy Matney and David Moses have never tended to follow tradition. The most obvious example would be the way they parlayed Matney’s extensive reporting into the Murdaugh family into a smash hit...
The thing about the sea, as any sailor will tell you, is that it’s fickle. One minute, it can be a calm pane of glass stretching away to the horizon. The next, it can be boiling over with gale...
I wasn’t exactly sure what to say in the wake of the completion of my first ever marathon in New York City last month. It was somewhat hard to put into words. On the one hand, over a million people...
Local organization, ‘Pockets Full of Sunshine,’ adds purpose, pride, and meaning to the lives of adults with disabilities
More than a sporting club or enchanting event location, according to its members, Legacy Oaks Preserve is, “a lifesaving venue.”
Unless you’ve been living in a tree stump, you may have noticed the island has been rather … ahem … congested these past few months. How often does one muse, “Where are all these people coming...
For the past five years during the summer months, anywhere between 300 and 400 locals and visitors of all ages have gathered each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. on the beautiful beach at Palmetto Dunes...
Dave Miller Superior Services 36 Persimmon St #202, Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 682-2665 gotosuperior.com What services does your business provide? Whole-house service solutions, AC repair, plumbing,...
Watterson elevates the entrepreneurial spirit and encourages growth of black-owned businesses through programs supported by the Lowcountry Legacy Fund. It’s a mix most businessmen have often found...
Meet the men behind the life skills and expert instruction that are changing children’s lives at First Tee — The Lowcountry.
“It’s all about the animals!” said Iris, pet adopter turned volunteer and now a full-fledged employee at Hilton Head Humane Association (HHH). “Puppy dog kisses and kitty cat purrs are big rewards...
Those of you with long memories will recall one of the greatest celebrations we used to enjoy back in the before times. Back when masks were a Halloween-only accessory, hand sanitizer was only for...
If spending an evening hopping more than 20 luxury sailing vessels in the name of charity sounds like your kind of event, then the Yacht Hop, benefitting Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (HCL), is for you.
As you page through listings or directories of local thrift, consignment, and secondhand shops, like the southeast region’s “Treasure Guide,” you’ll find exactly that: a guide to treasures tucked in...
The mission of Bluffton’s storied charity organization, like Bluffton itself, has evolved.
Generally speaking, there is no shortage of miracles this time of year. Call it the Christmas spirit, call it the generosity of the season, whatever it is, it seems to ease open our hearts just a little. We give more freely. We share more openly. We take care of those around us, inspired by a renewed sense of fellowship and love.