Gentlemen of St. Mark

12/24/2025

🎄🧥 Spreading Warmth in Aiken County 💙

This past weekend in New Ellenton, during the community Christmas Parade, Mr. Odom alongside Coach-O, a nonprofit organization made up of Aiken County community members dedicated to helping others, stepped up in a powerful way.

Together, they distributed coats to families in need in support of the Warming the Carolinas Initiative, ensuring children and families could stay warm while celebrating the holiday season.

This is a beautiful example of what happens when local leaders and community organizations come together with a shared purpose, meeting real needs and strengthening communities from the inside out.

🧥 We are still collecting new and gently worn coats, because the need continues well beyond the holidays.

Thank you to Mr. Odom for helping us Warm the Carolinas, one county, one community, and one coat at a time.💙

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12/23/2025

🎄🧥 Community, Unity & Warmth in Action 💙

FREEMAN HILL LODGE #628 recently hosted their 3rd Annual Christmas Unity for the Community in Cayce, bringing joy to children and families through a festive program that included a warm meal, holiday activities, and gifts for the kids.

This year, the impact went even further as coats and winter wear were distributed in support of the Warming the Carolinas Initiative, helping ensure families in Lexington County, one of our key areas of expansion, are prepared for the colder months ahead.

Moments like this show the power of collaboration, service, and community care, especially when organizations come together to meet real needs with love and intention.

🧥 We are still collecting new and gently worn coats and winter wear as the need continues across our communities.

Thank you to Freeman Hill Lodge for their continued commitment to uplifting our youth and families. Together, we are truly Warming the Carolinas one community, one county, and one coat at a time.💙

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12/18/2025

💙🧥 What a Way to End a Great Week! 💛

We closed out the week by delivering coats to Burton-Pack Elementary School in Richland County, the home of our Warming the Carolinas Initiative.

This delivery marks an exciting milestone as Burton-Pack Elementary becomes the fifth school we’ve supported this season, helping ensure students have the warmth, dignity, and care they deserve.

Serving Richland County is especially meaningful, as this is where Warming the Carolinas began, and we’re proud to see the mission continuing to grow and make an impact.

🧥 We are still collecting new and gently worn coats, because the need continues across our communities.

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Together, we’re closing the gap one coat, one child, and one county at a time. 💙

12/17/2025

💙🧥 Warming the Carolinas Reaches Greenville County! 💛

Another county impacted as the Warming the Carolinas Initiative continues to grow! Coats were delivered directly to the community in Greenville County thanks to the incredible efforts of Whitehill Lodge #565, Star of the South #6, Genesis Chapter #105 and Naomi Chapter #727.

This hands-on outreach ensured that families received warmth where it was needed most, reinforcing our mission to close the gap on clothing insecurity one coat, one family, and one county at a time.

We are grateful for partners like Whitehill Lodge #565, Star of the South #6, Genesis Chapter #105 and Naomi Chapter #727, who step up and put service into action. Their commitment reflects the true spirit of community collaboration and compassion.

🧥 We are always collecting new and gently worn coats, because the need never stops. Every donation helps us reach another family in need.

Together, through unity and service, we are truly Warming the Carolinas. 💙

12/16/2025

💙🧥 Warming the Carolinas — Greenwood County Continues to Lead 💛

As part of the Warming the Carolinas Initiative, Reggie Williams continued our mission in Greenwood County by delivering coats to Community Initiatives, Inc., further expanding our reach and impact.

Community Initiatives, Inc. plays a vital role in strengthening families and uplifting individuals through youth development, family support, and community empowerment programs making this partnership especially meaningful as we work together to close the gap on clothing insecurity.

This effort reflects what Warming the Carolinas is all about: meeting communities where they are and ensuring families have the essentials they need one coat, one family, and one county at a time.

🧥 We are always collecting new and gently worn coats, because the need never stops. Every donation helps us reach the next child, family, or community in need.

Thank you to everyone in Greenwood County who continues to support and stand behind this mission. Together, we are truly Warming the Carolinas. 💙

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

💙🧥 Warming the Carolinas Reaches Greenwood County! 💛

Another county impacted and another community warmed! Today, Mr. Williams proudly delivered coats to students at Brewer Middle School in Greenwood County as part of our ongoing Warming the Carolinas Initiative.

Each coat represents more than warmth, it’s a reminder that our children are seen, supported, and valued. This is how we continue to close the gap on clothing insecurity across South Carolina one school, one family, and one county at a time.

🧥 We are still collecting gently worn coats, and the need remains great. Every donation helps us reach the next child waiting for warmth. Contact us TODAY!

Thank you to every partner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this mission possible. Together, we are truly Warming the Carolinas. 💙

12/06/2025

Our beloved consultant, mentor, and friend has gained her wings. She was more than just a part of our journey, she was a guiding light.

She believed in our mission even when the vision was still forming. She challenged us, stretched us, and helped us grow our giving in ways we never imagined possible. Because of her wisdom, strategy, and heart for service, countless lives have been touched and changed forever.

Her fingerprints will remain on every life we serve, every coat we give away, every child we uplift, and every community we impact. Her legacy lives on through the work she poured into us and the purpose she helped refine.

While our hearts are broken, we are forever grateful for the gift of her life, her leadership, and her love. Please keep her family in your prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.

Rest well, our angel. Your work here is complete, but your impact will never fade. 💙🙏🏽

11/22/2025

💙🧥 Community Champions in Action! 💛

A huge thank-you to LAKEVIEW LODGE #638, MW Palmetto Grand Lodge, Islam Shrine Temple #1 SC for supporting our Warming the Carolinas Initiative and helping us close the gap on clothing insecurity across South Carolina! Your coat drop-off today at Cayce West Columbia Primary Care will make a real difference, bringing warmth, comfort, and hope to families who need it most.

This movement is powered by partners like YOU. Together, we are warming hearts and communities one coat, one family, and one county at a time.

🧥 We are still collecting gently worn coats!
Want to help? Message us today to donate or host a mini-coat drive of your own.

11/21/2025

💙🧥 Warming the Carolinas — Supporting Our Youth Year-Round 💛

Today, we continue our mission of service by supporting their food drive and delivering more coats to Lonnie B. Nelson.

As part of our Warming the Carolinas Initiative, we are committed to supporting our youth not just with warmth, but with nourishment, confidence, and care. Because when our children are supported, our communities are stronger. 🌟

Our work doesn’t stop and neither does the need.
🧥🥫 We are STILL collecting gently worn coats and canned goods to continue filling gaps for families facing hardship. Every donation helps us reach one more child in need.

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Message us to schedule a pickup or learn how to host a mini-drive today!

Together, we are warming hearts and homes one coat, one meal, and one school at a time. 💙

Gentlemenofstmark.org

11/19/2025

Proud to serve!

We are so thankful for our generous partners, the Gentlemen of St. Mark, for providing Thanksgiving dinners for our families, as well as 50 coats to help keep our students warm this winter season. Their kindness and commitment to Hyatt Park mean so much to us. It’s because of partners like them that our children feel supported, cared for, and truly loved.

Thank you for all you do for our school!