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Giving Back in Charleston: Holiday Volunteering and Local Charities
Giving back matters year-round, especially around the holidays. Local residents may struggle to pay bills, provide meals, buy presents for their children, or face other challenges. Our real estate agents - many of whom donate a percentage of closing costs to our Carolina One Cares initiative or help deliver food to needy families for Thanksgiving dinner - encourage you to volunteer at the following local charities.
Giving Back in Charleston: Holiday Volunteering and Local Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
Address: 81 Gadsden St., Charleston, SC 29401
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston - which you'll find close to Charleston homes for sale - is well known for providing support, lodging, and meals to the families of pediatric patients who are receiving treatment in the area. You can support their mission in the following ways
- Donating money to pay for one or more nights of lodging
- Making a meal
- Purchasing household items from their wish list.
- Make a donation to honor a loved one through Lights of Love
Lowcountry Food Bank
Address: 2864 Azalea Dr., Charleston, SC 29405
Since 1983, the Lowcountry Food Bank has provided food to people in need throughout 10 of South Carolina's coastal counties. Volunteering at the Charleston Regional Food Center lets individuals and families get involved by packing and sorting food or assisting with distributions. Children as young as 12 are welcome to participate. You can also donate food by hosting a virtual drive with your friends and coworkers to provide your community with much-needed food items.
HALOS
Address: North Charleston, 49415
The mission of HALOS, located near North Charleston homes for sale, is to provide loved ones - such as grandparents, aunts, and family friends - with resources and support when they take a child into their home. The organization's Holiday Drive is one of its main holiday missions, helping these families afford holiday gifts for their children. Volunteers are encouraged to sponsor a child by purchasing two gifts from their wishlist and/or helping distribute gifts.
The Salvation Army of Charleston
Address: 2135 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Few charities are as well known as The Salvation Army, which carries out its mission across different geographic areas through branches such as The Salvation Army of Charleston. The organization does everything from operating shelters to providing food to those in need, and the holidays are a wonderful time to volunteer in the following ways.
- Assist at a shelter
- Organize a food drive at your school or workplace
- Ring a bell and raise money at a local Red Kettle
- Buy holiday gifts for a child by selecting an angel from one of the charity's angel trees
Landmarks for Families
Address: 5055 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29405
Tracing its lineage back to the Charleston Orphan House that was established in 1790, Landmarks for Families has become more than simply a haven for children. It supports the entire family through family education, preservation, residential, and reunification services. You can help in many ways, including:
- Volunteering at the Store House, where toys, games, clothes, and hygiene products are stored, by sorting donations, organizing, or tidying up
- Assisting with campus maintenance, cleanup, or beautification
- Helping with after-school programs
- Hosting hands-on workshops on Saturdays
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