Empower Charleston

Empower Charleston Founded in 2010, Empower Charleston operates as a fund of the Coastal Community Foundation.

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Alexis Carreiro, "The Pitch Prof," as our official Pitch Coach for the 2026 Empower Char...
08/07/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Alexis Carreiro, "The Pitch Prof," as our official Pitch Coach for the 2026 Empower Charleston Showcase of Nonprofits!

Later this month, Dr. Carreiro will kick off our coaching program by working with 12 incredible Empower volunteer pitch coaches and our six nonprofit Executive Directors, helping them develop powerful, inspiring presentations for the Showcase on October 22.

We're so excited to partner with someone who is passionate about helping leaders tell their stories with confidence and impact. Our finalists are in for an amazing experience!

Thank you, Dr. Carreiro, for sharing your expertise with Empower Charleston. We can't wait to get started! 👏

👉 Learn more about "The Pitch Prof" at https://thepitchprof.com/

Lowcountry Literacy Project
Doors to Dream
The Green Heart Project
Heart Math Tutoring
Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Lowcountry Local First

📍 Location Update!Our New Partner Coffee & Meet & Greet has a new location!Please join us on Thursday, September 3 at:Co...
08/06/2026

📍 Location Update!

Our New Partner Coffee & Meet & Greet has a new location!

Please join us on Thursday, September 3 at:

Coastal Community Foundation
1691 Turnbull Avenue
N. Charleston, SC 29405

We can't wait to welcome current and prospective partners for coffee, conversation, and a chance to learn more about Empower Charleston. If you know someone who would make a great Empower Partner, we'd love for you to invite them!

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/UysgXwgFBbEH9JaV6

🎉 Tickets are now on sale!Join us on October 22 for the Empower Charleston Showcase of Nonprofits, an inspiring evening ...
08/06/2026

🎉 Tickets are now on sale!

Join us on October 22 for the Empower Charleston Showcase of Nonprofits, an inspiring evening where six outstanding local nonprofits will share their vision for creating lasting impact in our community.

Whether you're passionate about supporting local nonprofits, connecting with community leaders, or learning about organizations making a difference, this is an event you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today before they sell out! https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=9217

Our 6 finalists:

Lowcountry Literacy Project
Doors to Dream
The Green Heart Project
Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Heart Math Tutoring
Lowcountry Local First

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!Don't miss Empower Charleston's 2026 Showcase of Nonprofits on Thursday, October 22 at The Ce...
07/21/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

Don't miss Empower Charleston's 2026 Showcase of Nonprofits on Thursday, October 22 at The Cedar Room.

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring six incredible local nonprofits, powerful stories, live pitches, and a community committed to making a lasting impact.

This year's finalists are:

Lowcountry Literacy Project
Doors to Dream
The Green Heart Project
Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Heart Math Tutoring
Lowcountry Local First

Get your tickets today: https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=9217

Coastal Community Foundation

📣 Please join us for our next Empower Charleston Partner Recruiting Event on June 25th at the Coastal Community Foundati...
06/12/2026

📣 Please join us for our next Empower Charleston Partner Recruiting Event on June 25th at the Coastal Community Foundation!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/FJdjrkME3LBzLQPCA

We wrapped up our site visits with a rainy but memorable morning at the Urban Farm at Enston Home, where we met with The...
05/13/2026

We wrapped up our site visits with a rainy but memorable morning at the Urban Farm at Enston Home, where we met with The Green Heart Project’s Executive Director Jesse Blom, Program Director Erin Snow, Director of Development Alexandra Booker, Operations Director Kimberly Perrineau-Jackson, and Board President Lucy Davis — and had the opportunity to see sixth graders from James Simons Montessori School in action tending the farm and picking fresh strawberries. 🍓🌱

We learned more about Green Heart’s work using gardens and urban farming as tools for education, youth development, and community connection. Through hands-on learning experiences, Green Heart is helping students build healthy habits, environmental awareness, and meaningful connections to food and community.

Thank you to the entire Green Heart team for welcoming us to the farm and for the inspiring work you are doing to grow connection, opportunity, and community through food and education.💚

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting with Executive Director Lindsey Ballenger, Director of Training Catherine Hagb...
05/11/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting with Executive Director Lindsey Ballenger, Director of Training Catherine Hagberg, and Board Chair Tony Tripeny to learn more about the Lowcountry Literacy Project’s work advancing literacy outcomes through evidence-based teacher training and coaching. 📚✨

We heard how LLP is equipping educators with the tools, training, and ongoing support needed to deliver effective literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading. By investing in teachers, LLP is helping create long-term, system-wide change that strengthens outcomes for students across the Lowcountry.

Thank you to the LLP team for the inspiring conversation and for the incredible impact you are making for both educators and students throughout our community. 👏💙

We kicked off our site visits in April with a fantastic morning at Morningside Middle School in North Charleston, where ...
05/08/2026

We kicked off our site visits in April with a fantastic morning at Morningside Middle School in North Charleston, where we met with Executive Director Sam Clements, Director of Programming Conner Aker, Founder and Board Treasurer Carey Dunn, and Board Chair Brittany Westbrook — and had the opportunity to spend time with some of the eighth graders participating in Doors to Dream’s Pathways to Leadership program. ⭐

We learned more about Doors to Dream’s work empowering students through leadership development, mentorship, and college and career readiness programming. Their relationship-centered model supports students from middle school through high school graduation, helping young people build confidence, explore career pathways, and develop the skills needed to pursue meaningful futures.

Thank you to the Doors to Dream team for the inspiring visit and for the incredible investment you are making in students across our community.🚀✨

Last week, we had the opportunity to meet with Executive Director Madison Anderson and Board Member Dr. Shakitha Barner ...
05/06/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to meet with Executive Director Madison Anderson and Board Member Dr. Shakitha Barner at Charleston Progressive Academy, where we enjoyed seeing Heart Math Tutoring's volunteers and students in action. We learned more about their work providing individualized math intervention and mentorship for elementary students across Charleston County.

They shared how Heart’s one-on-one tutoring model is helping students build foundational math skills, confidence, and long-term academic success through the support of trained volunteer tutors. With plans to expand a virtual tutoring model, Heart is working to increase access for students in higher-need schools while engaging a broader network of community volunteers and corporate partners.

Thank you to the Heart team and volunteers for the meaningful impact you are making in the lives of Charleston students each and every week. 💙

On Monday, we had the pleasure of meeting with CEO Sherrie Snipes and the Charleston Promise Neighborhood team during a ...
04/30/2026

On Monday, we had the pleasure of meeting with CEO Sherrie Snipes and the Charleston Promise Neighborhood team during a site visit at the Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center.

We heard from Principal Loretta Hart, Katie Hyslop, Director of Development and Marketing, Kady Preston, Director of Programs, and Board Member Mindy Sturm, who shared how CPN’s coordinated, place-based model delivers integrated support across education, health and wellness, parent engagement and workforce development. With more than 15 years as a committed neighborhood partner, their work continues to strengthen outcomes for students and families in Charleston’s Neck.📚💪

Thank you to the entire team for your time and for the engaging discussion!

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