Palmetto Project

Palmetto Project www.PalmettoProject.org Our job is to study these ideas, learn what makes them work, and adapt them to the needs of our communities.

It is our view that somewhere in the world, some community is using an innovative approach to solve the very same problems we face in South Carolina. At the Palmetto Project, we believe that South Carolinians have within themselves the imagination and determination to realize the full potential of our state.

Today, we honor the life and memory of our long‑time friend and Families Helping Families volunteer, Mary Willis Hellams...
06/08/2026

Today, we honor the life and memory of our long‑time friend and Families Helping Families volunteer, Mary Willis Hellams.

Mary poured her heart into our FHF program for 25 years. Her dedication touched every family she served and every volunteer who had the joy of working alongside her. Her laughter and her love for the Midlands community made Families Helping Families stronger.

This year will not be the same without her. But her legacy of generosity will continue to shine through the work we do and the families we serve.

We are grateful for her life, her service, and the example she leaves with us.

Did you know one of the earliest and largest Memorial Day ceremonies documented by historians took place in South Caroli...
05/25/2026

Did you know one of the earliest and largest Memorial Day ceremonies documented by historians took place in South Carolina?

On May 1, 1865, newly freed African Americans in Charleston gathered to honor fallen Union soldiers by singing hymns, placing flowers on their graves, and paying tribute to their lives.

As we observe Memorial Day today, we honor and remember the lives of our military personnel who served and sacrificed all for freedom.

! Palmetto Project distributed millions of our iconic “I Voted” stickers from the 1990s until just a few years ago! Sta...
05/07/2026

! Palmetto Project distributed millions of our iconic “I Voted” stickers from the 1990s until just a few years ago! Statewide primary elections are coming up next month - and you can only get one of your county’s voter stickers if your are registered AND cast your ballot. You can register in person until tomorrow (5/8) at 5pm, online or by email/fax by Sunday (5/10), or by mail by Monday (postmarked by 5/11). Visit to learn more!

THANK YOU, Midlands community, and friends from near & far. Your generosity for will help give the gift of storytime t...
05/06/2026

THANK YOU, Midlands community, and friends from near & far. Your generosity for will help give the gift of storytime to 3,000+ local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We are so grateful! 💜📚💙

📚 Give the gift of story time to young children! 📚This Midlands Gives Day, Leigh & Ray Shrout will MATCH your gift up to...
05/05/2026

📚 Give the gift of story time to young children! 📚

This Midlands Gives Day, Leigh & Ray Shrout will MATCH your gift up to $5K . . . And after that milestone, your donation will have DOUBLE THE IMPACT thanks to a match from our friends at The Dollywood Foundation!

So 🎶 lend a helping hand🎶 and help us reach our goal of $65K to put a free monthly book in the hands of 3,000+ Midlands kiddos!

05/01/2026

May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week at ! Since our founding more than 40 years ago, Palmetto Project has been committed to strengthening schools, and our program in the Lowcountry is doing just that. We provide students experiencing with summer enrichment, school supplies, and holiday joy . . . But we know that the educators who fuel their future show up every day and give so much of themselves to local children’s success. So we want to say thank you to the amazing CCSD personnel next week by “filling their tanks!” Can you help? ⛽️

And don’t forget — you can give year-round to Palmetto Project to help support their classroom needs and make the season brighter for unhoused students at the holidays!

This we are thrilled to feature the “shiny happy people” from Palmetto Project who serve as “lunch buddies” once a mon...
04/23/2026

This we are thrilled to feature the “shiny happy people” from Palmetto Project who serve as “lunch buddies” once a month at our partner school!

Last month, our team helped serve lunch and treat our kiddos like royalty during “Kings and Queens Day” at the school.
Special shout out to the lunch leaders from CCSD, Tabitha, Felicia, Aletha, and Soila who keep bellies full and the cafeteria in order!

During May 4-8, 2026, CCSD is hosting Teacher Appreciation week and has invited us to partner with them on saying *thank you* to the teams that fuel our local children’s future. If you’d like to help us deliver 110 gift cards for gas during Teacher Appreciation Week, check out the link in our bio!
(Please note: donations for gift cards are mot tax-deductible)

As we honor Dr. King today, let us remember his words and dreams tomorrow . . . and every day. At Palmetto Project, we s...
01/19/2026

As we honor Dr. King today, let us remember his words and dreams tomorrow . . . and every day.

At Palmetto Project, we strive to propel his hopes forward through our work to improve health, social, and economic outcomes for all in the Palmetto State. Throughout our 41-year history, we have worked to identify and implement initiatives for thriving families, healthy communities, and a stronger South Carolina because we understand how connected we all are. We will return to the offices tomorrow ready to continue our work!

As 2025 winds down today, all of us at Palmetto Project remain grateful for every gift and every partnership that has he...
12/31/2025

As 2025 winds down today, all of us at Palmetto Project remain grateful for every gift and every partnership that has helped us strengthen South Carolina, together, this year.

There is still time to turn generosity into impact!

Your end-of-year gift will help support healthier communities, and thriving families across South Carolina. Make it count before midnight. 💚

🔗 https://palmettoproject.org/donate/

There is still time to make an end-of-year gift . . . and a lasting impact! 💚

In this cozy week between Xmas and New Year’s Eve, time feels a little slower and a little softer, but there is still ce...
12/29/2025

In this cozy week between Xmas and New Year’s Eve, time feels a little slower and a little softer, but there is still celebrating left to do! Today, we are wishing Anna, Henrietta, and Kristina the happiest of December birthdays.

They each bring heart, thoughtfulness, and dedication to our work across our programs and communities to help families thrive, make healthcare accessible, and strengthen South Carolina every day. We are incredibly grateful for the care and collaboration on our programs like Insure SC, FHF of the Lowcountry, and Begin With Books.

Join us in spreading a little extra seasonal cheer for these three and celebrating their trips around the sun in 2025! 🎂

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6296 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC
29406

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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