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In SC, 1 in 3 children don’t have access to mental health care. We’re committed to changing that.

We partner with Title 1 schools in the tri-county area to provide:

➡️ school-based 1-1 therapy
➡️ afterschool, mental health infused girls programs Charleston Hope increases access to mental and behavioral health programs in Title I schools to enhance student well-being.

10/08/2026

Would It Be Crazy To Raise $50,000?

Today is DAF Day, and I want to ask you something honestly: would it be crazy to believe we could raise $50,000 today?

That number has faces behind it. $50,000 gives 25 students a full year of therapy with a Licensed Clinician, right inside their own school.

You've probably seen a few DAF Day emails already this morning, and you might be wondering what makes this one different. That's a reasonable question, so I'll keep this simple. In Charleston County, a single school counselor is often responsible for 567 students, when the recommended ratio is 1 to 250. Through our THRIVE Therapy Program, Licensed Clinicians work inside lower resourced schools during the school day, so students can get care where they already are, at no cost to their families.

If you've set money aside in a donor-advised fund, it seems like you've already decided you want your generosity to matter. Here's where it fits inside today's goal:

Here's what a grant from your DAF makes possible:

$2,000 funds one student's full year of care, one of the 25 we're reaching for today
$5,000 funds two students' full year of care and a head start for a third
$10,000 funds five students' full year of care, one fifth of today's goal

The easiest way to give is the DAFpay button on our donation page, which lets you recommend a grant from your DAF in just a few clicks.
Give Through Your DAF

If you'd rather go through your DAF sponsor's website directly, you'll need:

Charleston Hope
EIN: 90-0903530
P.O Box 21315, Charleston, SC 29413

*If you recommend a grant through your sponsor's site, would you let us know? Those grants can take a few weeks to reach us, and I'd love to count your gift toward today's 25 students and thank you properly.

09/30/2026

For some children, play is the first language of healing. 💙

This year, Charleston Hope expanded our Thrive program to serve 3- and 4-year-olds for the first time—bringing child-centered, play-therapy-informed support into the school day.

Our model places licensed therapists inside Title I elementary schools, where children can receive care down the hall at no cost to their families. We also connect therapy with family care coordination and school collaboration, so children are supported not in isolation, but by the adults around them.

Early signs of anxiety, trauma, and depression can appear in the classroom long before a family can navigate waitlists, transportation, insurance, and missed work. By meeting children where they are, we help them feel heard, safe, connected, and ready to participate more fully in school and childhood.

We’re grateful to partner with Memminger, Pepperhill, and Hunley Park as we bring this critical care to more young learners.

What could change when support arrives early?

Charleston County School District

09/24/2026

Our Step-In girls program launches next week at Chicora Elementary and Memminger Elementary, and we need your help to start strong!

Please purchase an item from our wishlist by Monday, September 28. Every item helps us get ready to welcome girls at both schools.

Shop the wishlist: https://a.co/07VaoBz2

Thank you for showing up for Charleston’s girls and helping make this launch possible. 💙

09/18/2026

Last night, we gathered our Board of Directors and key donors to share a glimpse of where Charleston Hope is headed next.

For fourteen years, this community has helped us care for children in a variety of ways. Over the past five years, that work has focused more specifically on bringing accessible mental health care into Title I elementary schools, where children can receive support during the school day and families do not have to carry the burden alone.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us, listened, asked thoughtful questions, and continues to believe that every individual matters. We were also honored to hear from our new Board Chair, Dr. Perkins, for the first time in this role.

There is more to share about this next chapter, and we look forward to sharing it with you soon. 💙

Thank you for showing up for the children and families we serve.

09/16/2026

For children, play can be a way to communicate what words cannot yet express.

Puppets, stories, art, and sensory materials can give children a safe, age-appropriate way to explore feelings and experiences with a trusted therapist.

Play therapy-informed support does not ask children to explain everything perfectly. It meets them where they are and helps them feel heard.

Help keep this care accessible to children and families. Donate today or give monthly: https://www.charlestonhope.org

09/15/2026

We’re hiring a Part-Time Step-In Coordinator to help lead Charleston Hope’s after-school girls empowerment program.

This role is a chance to create a safe, inclusive space where girls can build confidence, practice leadership, set goals, and feel supported as they grow.

🕒 6 hours per week
💙 $25 per hour
📍 Assigned school, with limited local travel

We’re looking for someone with experience in education, nonprofit programming, mental or behavioral health, or community development, plus strong leadership, communication, and classroom management skills. This would also be a perfect opportunity for a college student studying education, an MSW student, or a clinical intern looking to gain hands-on experience.

Review the position details and application instructions here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c3cedc6e4efc360712fd11/t/6aac33221f1e900e25c42bc8/1789670178374/26-27+Step-In+PT+Coordinator+Description.pdf

Help girls feel empowered, supported, and ready to thrive. Share this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit.

09/14/2026

Mental health support should fit into a child’s real day.

Charleston Hope places licensed therapists inside Title I elementary schools, so children can receive care during the school day, in a familiar setting, without families having to overcome the added barriers of travel, clinic hours, or cost.

When support is close by, asking for help can feel more possible.

Your gift can help fund a child’s year of therapy. Donate today or learn how to give monthly: https://www.charlestonhope.org

09/11/2026

What could change for a girl if we reach her before the crisis?

This year, we’re raising $5,000 to bring Step-In to Memminger Elementary and give a new group of girls a safe place to grow, build healthy relationships, and learn how to navigate hard things.

Last year, Step-In grew from 13 girls at one school to 45 girls across three schools. And the impact is showing: girls who said they feel like they belong in Step-In increased from 83% to 100%.

But above all the numbers, there are stories that remind us why this matters.

One girl used her journal to share something she couldn’t say out loud. Because she had a trusted space to share, we were able to connect her with the support she needed.

We believe in meeting girls before the crisis.

Help us bring Step-In to Memminger Elementary.

Give today. https://ddock.co/ZKWFHZMUIH

08/15/2026

Welcome to the Board!! 🎉

Charleston Hope is thrilled to welcome two incredible new members to our Board of Directors!

Olga Biedova joins us as an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at the College of Charleston, with a Ph.D. in Business focused on Business Analytics and a background spanning AI, data strategy, and cybersecurity. Olga will be joining our Data Committee, helping us dig deeper into program outcomes and build the kind of evidence-based thinking that keeps our mission moving forward.

Kim Sayers joins us as a Marriage and Family Therapist bringing relational leadership, strategic vision, and a genuine gift for community connection. Kim will serve as our Board Secretary, and we cannot wait to see the energy and heart she brings to this work.

We are so grateful for the perspective, expertise, and passion these two women bring to Charleston Hope as we continue equipping students and communities with the mental and behavioral health support they deserve.

And a heartfelt thank you to Southern First Bank and our Board Member, Tim, for so generously hosting us! Your partnership means so much to our mission and our community. 💙

Welcome, Olga and Kim! We are so glad you’re here.

08/11/2026

Welcome back to school!

Our program team has been celebrating the start of a new school year by joining Meet the Teacher events across our partner schools!

As students return today, we’re feeling excited and expectant for all that this year will hold. Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection, confidence, and new possibilities. 💙

Wishing every student a joyful first day and an incredible year ahead!

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Charleston, SC
29403

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Friday	9am - 5pm

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