The Charleston Clemente Project
Located at the Palmer Campus of Trident Technical College, The Charleston Clemente Project offers 2 free college-level humanities courses to the homeless and disadvantaged.The hope of the project is that the study of the humanities will help to generate the critical thinking skills needed to escape multi-generational poverty.
The courses -- HSS 102 (art and American history offered in the fall) and HSS 101 (philosophy, literature, and writing offered in the spring) -- are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 7:20 pm. Students are provided with free tuition, books, meals each class, bus passes, one on one mentorship, and refurbished computers. They also go on various field trips to museums, art galleries, plays, symphonies, etc. I
nterested students should contact the director of the project, Dr. Mary Ann Kohli, at 720-5713 or 795-2247. They will need to take a placement test, which is administered free of charge, and make a high enough score to be admitted into the class.
Volunteer mentors are always needed, and interested mentors should also contact Dr. Kohli.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Komen Announces Grants up to $5K Available for Lowcountry Nonprofit Organizations
The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announced today that small grant funding will be offered for qualified nonprofit organizations throughout 2008. Small grants are available up to $5,000 and are budgeted from the remaining grant balance that is not given to larger grant recipients. Grants presented by the organization are to be used for innovative projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening and treatment support targeting services not otherwise available to medically underserved populations of the Lowcountry. These populations include Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper and Orangeburg counties.
Only funding requests that meet the following criteria will be considered for a small grant:
The grant funds are provided largely from community donations to the 2007 Komen Race for the Cure, as well as other fund-raising events such as the Rally for the Cure and Bowl for the Cure. For additional information about the guidelines and instructions for small grant applicants, visit www.komenlowcountry.org.
Only funding requests that meet the following criteria will be considered for a small grant:
- Specific to breast health/breast cancer
- Relevant to Komen for the Cure's promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures
- Funding request does not exceed $5,000
- Willingness to acknowledge support of Komen Affiliate
- Report financial and progress to Affiliate
- Allow participation of Affiliate representative where appropriate
- Not used to finance a fund raising activity
- Applicants must be a U.S. nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) organization.
The grant funds are provided largely from community donations to the 2007 Komen Race for the Cure, as well as other fund-raising events such as the Rally for the Cure and Bowl for the Cure. For additional information about the guidelines and instructions for small grant applicants, visit www.komenlowcountry.org.
Nonprofit Spotlight
Fact: One in five adults in the tri-county area is functionally illiterate.
Founded in 1972, Trident Literacy strives to increase literacy in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. They accomplish this through instruction and an individualized, self paced curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language, Ged preparation and computer skills. Trident Literacy helps over 2000 students annually by not only assisting them in performing those everday skills that are hindered by illiteracy such as getting a driver's license and using a telephone but they also increase their chances of gaining employment and advancing professionally.
To learn more about Trident Literacy Association, visit their website at http://www.tridentlit.org/.
Peer Reviewers Needed To Evaluate Grant Applications
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is currently recruiting experts in the criminal justice and mental health fields to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate the 2008 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHC) and Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program: National Initiatives(Byrne Competitive Program) grant applications.
The Byrne Competitive Program helps local communities improve the capacityof local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program seeks to increase public safety through innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illness who come into contact with the criminal or juvenile justice systems.
Experts in crime and drug abuse prevention, law enforcement, courts,corrections, reentry, justice information sharing and mental health are needed to review applications. Interested individuals can submit their resumes to AskBJA@usdoj.gov (for JMHC) or Byrne.Discretionary@usdoj.gov(for Byrne Competitive Program).
Reviewing grants is a good way to learn more about the grant process.
The Byrne Competitive Program helps local communities improve the capacityof local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program seeks to increase public safety through innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illness who come into contact with the criminal or juvenile justice systems.
Experts in crime and drug abuse prevention, law enforcement, courts,corrections, reentry, justice information sharing and mental health are needed to review applications. Interested individuals can submit their resumes to AskBJA@usdoj.gov (for JMHC) or Byrne.Discretionary@usdoj.gov(for Byrne Competitive Program).
Reviewing grants is a good way to learn more about the grant process.
Afternoon Tea during Spoleto
The Outreach Learning Center at St Matthews, 403 King St, will be serving tea and other beverages, finger sandwich plates and homemade desserts from 1-5 pm May 23 through June 1. All proceeds will support the Outreach Learning Center. www.connectinghands.org
Friday, May 16, 2008
Why should nonprofits compete when they can do more through collaboration?
Introducing The Collaboration Prize, a $250,000 prize that recognizes collaborations among two or more nonprofit organizations that each would otherwise provide the same or similar programs or services and compete for clients, financial resources and staff.If you know about a prize-worthy collaboration, forward this message to the nonprofits involved. Nominations are accepted starting June 1, 2008. Visit www.thecollaborationprize.org for details.
“Developing Your Program's Measurable Objectives”- Workshop
The Charleston Association of Grant Professionals (CAGP)
will hold a WORKSHOP
“Developing Your Program's Measurable Objectives”
Tuesday, May 20th, at 5:45 p.m.in the auditorium of the Charleston County Public Library
Workshop Presenter: Mary Carmichael,
Director of Finance and Grants Management,
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Inc.
In this workshop you will:
· Learn the difference between goals, objectives, and strategies.
· Explore the writing process of goals and objectives for grants. Bring examples with you that you have written in the past or are currently working on.
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn from a true professional. Ms. Carmichael has 15 years of grant writing and grants management experience in human services, education, community development, and the environment.
Reservations are requested for this program. Please email carolynlackey@comcast.net or call 843 452-4492.
will hold a WORKSHOP
“Developing Your Program's Measurable Objectives”
Tuesday, May 20th, at 5:45 p.m.in the auditorium of the Charleston County Public Library
Workshop Presenter: Mary Carmichael,
Director of Finance and Grants Management,
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Inc.
In this workshop you will:
· Learn the difference between goals, objectives, and strategies.
· Explore the writing process of goals and objectives for grants. Bring examples with you that you have written in the past or are currently working on.
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn from a true professional. Ms. Carmichael has 15 years of grant writing and grants management experience in human services, education, community development, and the environment.
Reservations are requested for this program. Please email carolynlackey@comcast.net or call 843 452-4492.
Foundation Spotlight
The Summer Foundation
Sponsored by SCANA, this Columbia based foundation gives primarily in South Carolina with an emphasis on health and education, with a special interest in early childhood education. The types of support they offer range from building and renovations and operational support to capital campaigns and sponsorships. In the past they have funded organizations such as Florence Crittenton and Girls Scouts of America. They have no formal application but do require a proposal including an IRS Determination Letter as well as a detailed description of the project and the amount requested.
For more information on this and other foundations that support education, come check out the Foundation Directory Online at the Main Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Sponsored by SCANA, this Columbia based foundation gives primarily in South Carolina with an emphasis on health and education, with a special interest in early childhood education. The types of support they offer range from building and renovations and operational support to capital campaigns and sponsorships. In the past they have funded organizations such as Florence Crittenton and Girls Scouts of America. They have no formal application but do require a proposal including an IRS Determination Letter as well as a detailed description of the project and the amount requested.
For more information on this and other foundations that support education, come check out the Foundation Directory Online at the Main Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Grants with June Deadlines
Deadline: 6/2/08
Program: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Agency: USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
Description: Funding to land-grant institutions to address the health and access needs of rural Americans, with a focus on issues related to aging.
Award Amount: Up to $350,000
Website: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rural_health.html
Eligibility: Colleges
Deadline: 6/2/08
Program: Help America Vote Act Training and Technical Assistance to Assist Protection and Advocacy Systems to Establish or Improve Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities
Agency: US Dept. of Health & Human Service, Administration for Children and Families
Description: Funds to help promote full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities.
Award Amount: $91,980-$367,920
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DH-0034.html
Eligibility: Colleges, Non-profits
Deadline: 6/4/08
Program: Arts Education – Rural Initiative
Agency: The Dana Foundation
Description: Funds professional development programs for arts educators in rural areas.
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Website: http://www.dana.org/grants/rural/
Eligibility: Non-profits
Deadline: 6/5/08
Program: National Security Language Initiative – Youth Program
Agency: US Dept. of State
Description: Supports participation of high school students in intensive, substantive foreign language study overseas.
Award Amount: Up to $7.4 million (one award)
Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/junho5rfgp.htm
Eligibility: Non-profits
Deadline: 6/6/09 & 10/15/08
Program: Learning & Leadership Grants
Agency: NEA Foundation
Description: Professional development (individuals) and college study (groups) to improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement.
Award Amount: $2,000 (individuals) and $5,000 (groups)
Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Eligibility: K-12, Colleges
Deadline: 6/6/08
Program: Student Achievement Grants
Agency: NEA Foundation
Description: For work engaging students in critical thinking, problem solving, etc., to deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Proposals to address low-income and minority student success in challenging coursework encouraged.
Award Amount: $5,000
Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Eligibility: K-12, Colleges
Deadline: 6/9/08
Program: Southeast Diesel Collaborative Program
Agency: US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4
Description: For diesel emissions reduction projects.
Award Amount: $250,000-$750,000
Website: http://www.southeastdiesel.org/
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/mobile/SEDC-RFP%20FY0809.pdf
Eligibility: K-12, Non-profits, Local governments
Deadline: 6/10/08
Program: Demonstration Projects to Establish and Implement Older Driver Safety Plans
Agency: National Center on Senior Transportation
Description: To develop and implement statewide plans on older driver safety.
Award Amount: $5,000-$11,000 (plus travel costs)
Website: http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_about_projects Eligibility: Local governments
Deadline: 6/30/08
Program: Shelter Grants
Agency: Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation
Description: Funding for organizations/shelters that aid victims of domestic violence.
Award Amount: $20,000
Website: http://www.mkacf.org/BreakTheSilence.aspx
Website: http://www.mkacf.org/Violence/ShelterGrantWinners.aspx
Eligibility: Businesses
Deadline: 6/30/08
Program: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program
Agency: US Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description: Funds to purchase renewable energy systems and make improvements for agriculture producers and rural small business.
Award Amount: $1,500-$500,000
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill/index.html
Eligibility: Businesses
Program: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Agency: USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
Description: Funding to land-grant institutions to address the health and access needs of rural Americans, with a focus on issues related to aging.
Award Amount: Up to $350,000
Website: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rural_health.html
Eligibility: Colleges
Deadline: 6/2/08
Program: Help America Vote Act Training and Technical Assistance to Assist Protection and Advocacy Systems to Establish or Improve Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities
Agency: US Dept. of Health & Human Service, Administration for Children and Families
Description: Funds to help promote full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities.
Award Amount: $91,980-$367,920
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DH-0034.html
Eligibility: Colleges, Non-profits
Deadline: 6/4/08
Program: Arts Education – Rural Initiative
Agency: The Dana Foundation
Description: Funds professional development programs for arts educators in rural areas.
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Website: http://www.dana.org/grants/rural/
Eligibility: Non-profits
Deadline: 6/5/08
Program: National Security Language Initiative – Youth Program
Agency: US Dept. of State
Description: Supports participation of high school students in intensive, substantive foreign language study overseas.
Award Amount: Up to $7.4 million (one award)
Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/junho5rfgp.htm
Eligibility: Non-profits
Deadline: 6/6/09 & 10/15/08
Program: Learning & Leadership Grants
Agency: NEA Foundation
Description: Professional development (individuals) and college study (groups) to improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement.
Award Amount: $2,000 (individuals) and $5,000 (groups)
Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Eligibility: K-12, Colleges
Deadline: 6/6/08
Program: Student Achievement Grants
Agency: NEA Foundation
Description: For work engaging students in critical thinking, problem solving, etc., to deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Proposals to address low-income and minority student success in challenging coursework encouraged.
Award Amount: $5,000
Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Eligibility: K-12, Colleges
Deadline: 6/9/08
Program: Southeast Diesel Collaborative Program
Agency: US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4
Description: For diesel emissions reduction projects.
Award Amount: $250,000-$750,000
Website: http://www.southeastdiesel.org/
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/mobile/SEDC-RFP%20FY0809.pdf
Eligibility: K-12, Non-profits, Local governments
Deadline: 6/10/08
Program: Demonstration Projects to Establish and Implement Older Driver Safety Plans
Agency: National Center on Senior Transportation
Description: To develop and implement statewide plans on older driver safety.
Award Amount: $5,000-$11,000 (plus travel costs)
Website: http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_about_projects Eligibility: Local governments
Deadline: 6/30/08
Program: Shelter Grants
Agency: Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation
Description: Funding for organizations/shelters that aid victims of domestic violence.
Award Amount: $20,000
Website: http://www.mkacf.org/BreakTheSilence.aspx
Website: http://www.mkacf.org/Violence/ShelterGrantWinners.aspx
Eligibility: Businesses
Deadline: 6/30/08
Program: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program
Agency: US Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description: Funds to purchase renewable energy systems and make improvements for agriculture producers and rural small business.
Award Amount: $1,500-$500,000
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill/index.html
Eligibility: Businesses
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Upcoming Workshops
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is currently accepting applications for the following workshops:
Evaluation 101
Tuesday, June 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This basics of evaluation workshop will provide the tools and resources to develop a basic program evaluation.
Strategic Planning
Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This interactive workshop will give participants practical techniques to begin developing effective, user-friendly strategic plans that have a long-term impact. Participants will get a framework in which organizational information can be gathered, disseminated and analyzed to promote change, innovation and improvements and increase the ability of their organization to remain mission-focused and to reach desirable outcomes.
For application and more information, visit their Web site at www.sistersofcharitysc.com. Applications are due by May 23, 2008.
Evaluation 101
Tuesday, June 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This basics of evaluation workshop will provide the tools and resources to develop a basic program evaluation.
Strategic Planning
Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This interactive workshop will give participants practical techniques to begin developing effective, user-friendly strategic plans that have a long-term impact. Participants will get a framework in which organizational information can be gathered, disseminated and analyzed to promote change, innovation and improvements and increase the ability of their organization to remain mission-focused and to reach desirable outcomes.
For application and more information, visit their Web site at www.sistersofcharitysc.com. Applications are due by May 23, 2008.
Nonprofit Spotlight
Modeled after similar programs in Charlotte, NC and Dayton, OH Teacher's Supply Closet recently opened their doors with the mission of providing free school supplies to teachers of low income students in Charleston County. Teachers in South Carolina receive a stipend of $200 per year to buy supplies for their classroom resulting in them spending an average of $1000 of their own money to buy additional supplies. Teachers Supply Closet provides free supplies to teachers that work in schools where at least 95% of students are on a free or reduced meal plan. Their goal is to provide supplies in schools at 70% or higher.
To learn more, visit their website at www.teacherssupplycloset.org.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
National Grants Management Association: ANNUAL TRAINING SERIES
The Team Approach to Faith Based Grants
Thursday – May 15th
RSVP by COB May 13th to leonard@ngma.org
Luncheon & Delayed Video Webcast Registration Form @ www.ngma.org
Speakers
Cheryl Hill, Faith Based Outreach Coordinator, Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, Annapolis, MD
Jocelyn Whitfield, Senior Public Health Advisor on Community and Faith Based Initiatives, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), US Department of Health & Human Services, Rockville, MD
Program Description
What To Expect – Discover the challenges and rewards of faith based grants administration. Learn how to appropriately and effectively
Manage grants in a faith-oriented environment. Discussion will include common pitfalls and how to maximize results. Best practices for
Grants management and outreach will be shared.
Registration Choices
Choice A: On-Site – May 15th
Choice B: Delayed Video Webcast – Available anytime after May 15th
On-Site Information
Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Friendship Heights Metro Stop – Red Line, Jennifer Street Exit
Parking available in Pavilion Mall adjacent to Maggiano’s
On-Site Program Schedule
11:30am Family Style Luncheon Begins
12:20pm Program Begins
Video Webcast* Information
Video Webcasts are available to view anywhere at anytime from a computer with Internet access beginning at 12:00pm, the day after the training program. Upon receipt of Webcast form/payment, an email is generated with viewing instructions.
* A separate Webcast registration form and fee are required for each viewer.
Fee Information
On-Site: NGMA Members $35 / Non-Members $39
Video Webcast: NGMA Members $15 / Non-Members $25
Purpose of NGMA Training
1. To help grants management professionals understand the overall concepts of government-wide policies and procedures that affect grants management.
2. To expand the knowledge and skills for grants mgmt personnel and give them a broad overview of government-wide reporting issues.
3. To assist grants management professionals and stakeholders to better address issues concerning government-wide policies and procedures, collection of information and data regarding rants, and to better understand how to advocate or interject specific stakeholder concerns into the process.
Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
The National Grants Management Association designates this training for credit on an hour-per-hour basis. Grant professionals should claim only those hours of credit he or she actually spent in the educational activity.
Purpose of NGMA
NGMA’s core purpose is to strength the relationship between grant-making agencies and grant recipients. NGMA membership is $95 annually (2008).
NGMA Business Office
11654 Plaza America Drive, #609
Reston, VA 20190-4700 USA
Tel: 703.648.9023
Fax: 703.648.9024
Email: info@ngma.org
URL: www.ngma.org
Thursday – May 15th
RSVP by COB May 13th to leonard@ngma.org
Luncheon & Delayed Video Webcast Registration Form @ www.ngma.org
Speakers
Cheryl Hill, Faith Based Outreach Coordinator, Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, Annapolis, MD
Jocelyn Whitfield, Senior Public Health Advisor on Community and Faith Based Initiatives, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), US Department of Health & Human Services, Rockville, MD
Program Description
What To Expect – Discover the challenges and rewards of faith based grants administration. Learn how to appropriately and effectively
Manage grants in a faith-oriented environment. Discussion will include common pitfalls and how to maximize results. Best practices for
Grants management and outreach will be shared.
Registration Choices
Choice A: On-Site – May 15th
Choice B: Delayed Video Webcast – Available anytime after May 15th
On-Site Information
Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Friendship Heights Metro Stop – Red Line, Jennifer Street Exit
Parking available in Pavilion Mall adjacent to Maggiano’s
On-Site Program Schedule
11:30am Family Style Luncheon Begins
12:20pm Program Begins
Video Webcast* Information
Video Webcasts are available to view anywhere at anytime from a computer with Internet access beginning at 12:00pm, the day after the training program. Upon receipt of Webcast form/payment, an email is generated with viewing instructions.
* A separate Webcast registration form and fee are required for each viewer.
Fee Information
On-Site: NGMA Members $35 / Non-Members $39
Video Webcast: NGMA Members $15 / Non-Members $25
Purpose of NGMA Training
1. To help grants management professionals understand the overall concepts of government-wide policies and procedures that affect grants management.
2. To expand the knowledge and skills for grants mgmt personnel and give them a broad overview of government-wide reporting issues.
3. To assist grants management professionals and stakeholders to better address issues concerning government-wide policies and procedures, collection of information and data regarding rants, and to better understand how to advocate or interject specific stakeholder concerns into the process.
Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
The National Grants Management Association designates this training for credit on an hour-per-hour basis. Grant professionals should claim only those hours of credit he or she actually spent in the educational activity.
Purpose of NGMA
NGMA’s core purpose is to strength the relationship between grant-making agencies and grant recipients. NGMA membership is $95 annually (2008).
NGMA Business Office
11654 Plaza America Drive, #609
Reston, VA 20190-4700 USA
Tel: 703.648.9023
Fax: 703.648.9024
Email: info@ngma.org
URL: www.ngma.org
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Foundation Spotlight
Sottile Foundation
This local foundation is sponsored by The Pastime Amusement Company which is also located here in Charleston. They are a smaller foundation with a focus primarily on Charleston in the areas of education, art and culture and Catholicism. Their grants are typically small (under $5000) but they have funded several local schools and educational programs.
To learn more about this and other foundations, come into the Main Library and take a look at the Foundation Directory Online.
This local foundation is sponsored by The Pastime Amusement Company which is also located here in Charleston. They are a smaller foundation with a focus primarily on Charleston in the areas of education, art and culture and Catholicism. Their grants are typically small (under $5000) but they have funded several local schools and educational programs.
To learn more about this and other foundations, come into the Main Library and take a look at the Foundation Directory Online.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Upcoming Events
Think Safe: A Program for Women
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Officer Michael Meiner of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department offers a free safety program for women that focuses on identifying potentially dangerous situations to reduce the likelihood of becoming a target.
Lady Bird Jazz and The Word
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM Dorchester Road Regional Library
Oakland, CA piano trio, the Tangria Jazz Group, will perform straight-ahead jazz and author/drummer Sheryl Mebane will read from her debut Jazz novel. This is a North Charleston Arts Festival event.
LEEP Boat Cruise
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30-10:30pm
Mellow Mushroom hosts a boat cruise to benefit LEEP. Boarding at 6:45 p.m. at S.C. Aquarium Dock.
Rotary Wheels for Charity
Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. Omar Shrine Temple
This year, some 500 guests are expected to take their turn at Rotary Wheels. Over $100,000 will be raised at Rotary Wheels for a variety of mostly local charities. A live and silent auction will be held before the grand door prize drawing.
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Officer Michael Meiner of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department offers a free safety program for women that focuses on identifying potentially dangerous situations to reduce the likelihood of becoming a target.
Lady Bird Jazz and The Word
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM Dorchester Road Regional Library
Oakland, CA piano trio, the Tangria Jazz Group, will perform straight-ahead jazz and author/drummer Sheryl Mebane will read from her debut Jazz novel. This is a North Charleston Arts Festival event.
LEEP Boat Cruise
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30-10:30pm
Mellow Mushroom hosts a boat cruise to benefit LEEP. Boarding at 6:45 p.m. at S.C. Aquarium Dock.
Rotary Wheels for Charity
Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. Omar Shrine Temple
This year, some 500 guests are expected to take their turn at Rotary Wheels. Over $100,000 will be raised at Rotary Wheels for a variety of mostly local charities. A live and silent auction will be held before the grand door prize drawing.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Education Month
The focus this month is Education. The blog will be profiling organizations and foundations with a focus in this area so if your organizations fits and you'd like to see it profiled please email me.
Documentary on Robert Smalls Makes Charleston Premiere
The African American Historical Alliance will present the Charleston premiere of “Congressman Robert Smalls: A Patriot’s Journey from Slavery to Capitol Hill,” a documentary focusing on the life and accomplishments of Robert Smalls, a true South Carolina hero. The documentary produced by Adrena Ifill with DoubleBack Productions was the winner of the “Best Documentary” at the 2007 Arizona Black Film Showcase.The screening will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the American Theater at 446 King Street. A panel discussion with the producer and several South Carolina historians will be held immediately following the screening.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (843) 216-0442. Students are free with ID.
All proceeds from the screening will go to purchase DVDs of this documentary for South Carolina schools. For more information about the screening, call (843) 216-0442.
DoubleBack Productions LLC manages cultural projects utilizing the benefits of technology to restore and preserve less widely known events and stories in the history of the African Diaspora that have been heard around the dinner table but not seen by the world. Their mission is to inform and provoke discourse across the globe. For more information on DoubleBack Productions LLC, visit www.doublebackproductions.com.
The African American Historical Alliance, a 501c3, was established to increase awareness about the role of African-Americans in South Carolina history during the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Their mission is to be a leading resource for education and the celebration of African American Civil War and Reconstruction history in South Carolina. The organization focuses on three areas: preservation, commemoration and education. For additional information about the Alliance visit www.aahasc.org.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (843) 216-0442. Students are free with ID.
All proceeds from the screening will go to purchase DVDs of this documentary for South Carolina schools. For more information about the screening, call (843) 216-0442.
DoubleBack Productions LLC manages cultural projects utilizing the benefits of technology to restore and preserve less widely known events and stories in the history of the African Diaspora that have been heard around the dinner table but not seen by the world. Their mission is to inform and provoke discourse across the globe. For more information on DoubleBack Productions LLC, visit www.doublebackproductions.com.
The African American Historical Alliance, a 501c3, was established to increase awareness about the role of African-Americans in South Carolina history during the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Their mission is to be a leading resource for education and the celebration of African American Civil War and Reconstruction history in South Carolina. The organization focuses on three areas: preservation, commemoration and education. For additional information about the Alliance visit www.aahasc.org.
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