The Nonprofit Ecosystem in North Charleston

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PALMETTO GOODWILL IS CHANGING LIVES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. PALMETTO GOODWILL IS A LOCAL AUTONOMOUS MEMBER OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION, JOB READINESS, AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING TO UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS IN 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA. PALMETTO GOODWILL, ESTABLISHED IN 1979, HAS OPERATED THE "SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" MODEL THROUGHOUT ITS EXISTENCE, IN THE LAST DECADE EXPANDING ITS REVENUE SOURCES BEYOND RETAIL REVENUES TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNDERS. IN 2023, PALMETTO GOODWILL OPERATED 33 RETAIL STORES WHICH SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED, TRAINED, AND EMPLOYED THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON THROUGH A NETWORK OF NINE (9) CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTERS, INCLUDING A MOBILE CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTER.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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WE AMPLIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY WITH FAMILIES IN CHICORA AND SURROUNDING HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS BY HONING THE UNIQUE ASSETS THAT EXIST HERE.

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BUILD SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, REFUGEE CAMPS, AND DISASTER AREAS.

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CATALYST FOR MEASURABLE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY & HEALTH.

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PALMETTO GOODWILL SERVICE'S (GOODWILL) MISSION IS CHANGING LIVES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

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The goal of this organization is responsible for the conservation, protection, care and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats.

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PSA EXISTS TO MEET THE DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS BY UTILIZING THE BEST PRACTICES OF GIFTED EDUCATION.

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WE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR REALTORS IN THE CHARLESTON METRO, INCLUDING ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, GOVERNANCE, NETWORKING AND MLS SERVICES.

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TO BUILD CAPACITY THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND SUPPORTING SERVICES TO ERADICATE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS.

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TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND CAREER READINESS, IN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)

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TO INITIATE, ADVOCATE, AND EMPOWER OUR REGION TO ADVANCE A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

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OUR MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

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GATES SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED, MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA TO OPEN THE GATES TO THIER INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SELF-IMAGE.

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ALLEGRO CHARTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC IS AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTION SERVING A DIVERSE BODY OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

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GIRL SCOUTS IS THE WORLD'S PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO ALL GIRLS WHERE, IN AN ACCEPTING AND NUTURING ENVIRONMENT, GIRLS BUILD COURAGE AND CHARACTER TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMITTED AND TRAINED ADULTS, GIRLS DEVELOP QUALITIES THAT WILL SERVE THEM ALL THEIR LIVES, STRONG VALUES, SOCIAL CONSCIENCE AND CONVICTION ABOUT THEIR OWN POTENTIAL AND SELF-WORTH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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BUILDING 20 LOW-INCOME HOUSING UNITS IN THE HUB VILLAGE AND ACABEE NEIGHBORHOODS IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA SERVING UP TO 120+ INDIVIDUALS

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TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DIABILITIES BOARD AND PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND RELATED SPECIAL NEEDS.

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PROVIDES A SAFE GROUP ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN, TEENS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AFTER A DEATH THROUGH CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY RITUALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.