The By Name Project

08/15/2026

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08/01/2026

Phew! Today was a H O T, hot one! But we had our misting fan going and the Bingo wheel spinning. Tunes playing and lots of laughter! When I say we have friends and family, this is it!

The volunteers that show up in 94* heat with smiles and hugs when they could be anywhere else (especially in AC) tells you what we have. We have family. We have friends. And we have community.

In a world that is trying to divide us, we are sticking together like superglue. (Actually today felt more like rubber cement if I’m being honest! 😂)

But we laugh, we hug, we eat, we talk and we love. I left with a touch of heat exhaustion I’m sure but my heart was full knowing I may have helped just one person.

If you want to experience this unique community of love and respect with no commitments or expectations, we are out in the community EVERY First and Third Saturday from 10am-noon in the parking lot across the street from family court. Just look for our blue tents and trailer. We would love to share the joy of community with you! Because frankly, I feel selfish keeping it all to myself.

PS-thank you to our friends from Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, & Impact that came out when they could have been enjoying their summer break anywhere else! I’m telling you, the love is contagious (in a good way! 😂)

08/01/2026

07/19/2026

What a wonderful hot sweaty day💦at the park(ing)lot!
As I finally cool off, hydrate and rest, my thoughts just fill my heart🩵 I have a smile I can’t wipe off my face😊 to continue to see our friends that we have been serving want to serve along with us is so wonderful and not only serving, but teaching the new people who come on how to help too.  They must feel the love we have for them because we really feel the love and appreciation they have for us. No judgments, just love, a smile, kind words, and open hands. After all we are ALL worth the price he paid. 🙏🏻🙌🏻
I can’t leave out a huge thank you to ’s (Amber) for a wonderful meal!
And also a big thank you for all the volunteers who have been blessed with serving hearts!
We couldn’t do what we do without them. They bring so much joy to all. 🥰

05/19/2026

We had a fantastic day out in the community on Saturday, May 16 (our 3rd Saturday event). We meet and serve every 1st and 3rd Saturday each month. We were joined by a Girl Scout troop 2243 from Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, & Impact. They furnished the meal and as part of a badge requirement they handed out high visibility vests along with laminated cards with Bicycle and Walking Safety Tips.
We also were able to hand out bags of leftover pizza and hot dogs from an event held for the Joy Prom. We collab with lots of other nonprofits when we can and this was one of those times.
We use and distribute what we get all the time. And right now as hot weather approaches, we need travel sized deodorants, new men’s and women’s underwear. Small things of sunscreen also would not be amiss. We love our friends and want them to be comfortable and safe.
Since May has 5 Saturdays, we will not see our friends for three weeks. But we always keep them in our prayers and we check on them from time to time during the week. Have a great holiday weekend coming up! Stay safe and come join us the first Saturday of June.

05/02/2026

This is what makes us the best!! Look at these vols in the pouring cold rain and they could be home and dry but instead they came to help our friends!!

04/21/2026

We are so honored to be voted Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce! They gave us a beautiful glass trophy and it’s so heavy! (Now if we only had an office we could show it off in! 😂)
Cheryl and Renee will share custody of it for now.
It was a great reception and we got to meet some wonderful community leaders.
We had our Hype Man there introducing us around. Trevor T. Ivey thanks for being such a great supporter and friend. We love our Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, & Impact friends who are now family!
As we start our 10 year anniversary, we can’t wait to see what this next year brings!
We couldn’t do what we do without support and volunteers (and we love our volunteers! They are The Best!)

04/08/2026

There’s just something about some bunny ears that make everybody happy! (Or hoppy!)lol
We had a wonderful day celebrating Easter with our friends. We had some tunes, some pizza and a whole lot of fun.
Renee brought her Facepainting kit and painted the ‘big kids’ because no littles joined us this time. Cheryl brought paper Easter tablecloths for coloring and crayons that were also enjoyed by the big kids!
We have such a good time with our friends in the community. If you would like to come join the fun, we will be back out to the parking lot on Magnolia Street next to the DHEC building which is across the street from the Lafayette Street Piggly Wiggly. Just look for our trailer and a bunch of blue shirts! We will be there from 10-12, April 18!