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PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy opportunities are abundant at East Cooper Newcomers for those women who enjoy volunteering and helping non-profits achieve their mission goals (ECNC is not a 501c3 and does not fundraise). There are informational tours of local organizations, volunteer opportunities ranging from donating supplies/food to office assistance to regularly scheduled shifts and volunteer leadership roles including board positions. At ECNC Philanthropy is just one of many ways members can be involved and meet other women in the community. There are no time commitments, and every hour is tremendously helpful to the organizations we support.

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JOIN US AT A SCHEDULED ACTIVITY! Calendar

Click on our Calendar button to see all of our events and notice Philanthropy activities appear in green.

ECNC members can sign up for these upcoming activities in the calendar.

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ECNC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTNERS

For 2025-2026 the Philanthropy Committee vetted and ultimately decided to include the following non-profits in our list of organizations that align with our mission, giving our members a wide variety of organizations to support with their time and talent.

Amor Healing Kitchen

amorhealingkitchen.org

Their mission is to provide nutritious, plant-based meals prepared with love by adult and teen volunteer chefs and delivered to people facing health challenges

East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO)

eccocharleston.org

All programs and services strive to help neighbors find a path toward opportunity. ECCO's ministry of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" aims to improve quality of life in our community in a compassionate way that respects the dignity and worth of every person.

The Fisher House of Charleston

www.va.gov/charleston-health-care/programs/fisher-house

The Fisher House is a resident home where military & veteran families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.

Hoofprints in the Sand

hoofprintsinthesand.org

Hoofprints in the Sand empowers veterans through equine-facilitated therapy, outdoor activities and healing programs to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Windwood Farm

windwardfarm.org

Windwood Farm is a residential facility in Awendaw for boys 6-16 that have experienced abuse or neglect and are in the custody of the State of SC Social Services or have behavioral issues while in their parents' care.

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MEMBER POSTINGS - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We know our members are volunteering for a wide variety of non-profits in our community and we'd like to give our membership an opportunity to help. These opportunities are coordinated by an ECNC member outside of the ECNC Philanthropy Committee.

So, if you are passionate about another organization and want to request volunteers for a charity walk/run, food/clothing drive, volunteer at office/camp/shelter etc. please email Lisa Honig at lisa@lhonig.com with the following information and she will post here within 5 days.

Required Information

Member Name:

Member Phone:

Member Email:

Brief description of opportunity including name of organization, date(s), work/activity to be performed, who to contact (can be member or organization contact)

Current/Active Opportunities Needing Volunteers

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Amor Healing Kitchen

Prepares and delivers plant based meals to clients with health issues.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers needed for kitchen work and meal delivery (Fridays). For more information go to www.amorhealingkitchen.org and go to volunteers.

Date of Activity

Currently active as of 2/20/26. Background check required.

Contact Name/Website

For more information contact Lisa Honig at lisa@lhonig.com

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL)

Visiting musician home stays

Volunteer Opportunity

Provide lodging in your home for a visiting musician performing with the symphony. No commitment required, very flexible with dates and length of stay. CSOL contact is Tom Joyce, personnel@charlestonsymphony.org. For more information about providing housing for visiting guest musicians go to:

https://charlestonsymphony.org/musicianhosts/

Date of Activity

April to September annually

Contact Name/Website

For more information contact Beth Woods at bethwoods0819@yahoo.com.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

God's Goods - Thrift Store

All proceeds go back to local charities.

Mt. Pleasant (old Ace Hardware),

3008 N. Hwy 17

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist customers, stock merchandise and/or work the register. Shifts are either from 9AM-1PM or 1PM-5PM.

Date of Activity

Ongoing.

Contact Name/Website

For more information and to inquire about volunteering go to godsgoods@godsgoods.org.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Heart Math Tutoring

Mission is to utilize tutors who work with elementary school students to improve math skills for long term success.

Several Charleston elementary school locations are available.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to work 1:1 with elementary students to build foundational math skills and confidence. The volunteer tutor will work with the same student for the entire school year to build a relationship with them. Time commitment is 1 hour per week.

Date of Activity

October to April.

Background check required.

Contact Name/Website

For more information and to inquire about volunteering go to heartmathtutoring.org and click on the 'volunteer' tab for more information. Sign up now for the 2026/27 school year - there are several schools participating in the program.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Charleston Friends of the Library

Provides support to all Charleston County Libraries by empowering literacy and learning.

Volunteer Opportunity

Do you want to support programs at the Charleston County Library? Looking to make new friends? Consider volunteering with FRIENDS! We have volunteer opportunities available in our book sorting rooms, book sales and events.

Date of Activity

Ongoing.

Contact Name/Website

For more information and to inquire about volunteering go to charlestonlibraryfriends.org and select 'support us/volunteer'.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Carolina Coonhound Rescue

Rescue organization that does not have brick/morter building instead using fosters to care for the animals until they are adopted.

Volunteer Opportunity

Foster parent(s) needed to care for abandoned animals until they can be adopted.

Date of Activity

Ongoing.

Contact Name/Website

For more information and to inquire about fostering go to carolinacoonhoundrescue.com and select 'foster'.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

Fields to Families

Serves those experiencing food insecurity by providing access to fresh produce collected from local farms, farmers markets, and their Moncks Corner Garden.

Our partner Amor Healing Kitchen also works with Fields to Families to secure vegetables for their plant based meals!

Farm locations vary.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are mobilized to come out and harvest left behind crop veggies that would otherwise be plowed under. Opportunities are published weekly and you can come for as long as your schedule permits.

Date of Activity

Ongoing.

Contact Name/Website

For more information and to inquire about volunteer opportunities, sign up for the newsletter at fieldstofamilies.org.

Organization Name/Location/Mission

American Cancer Society

Mission is to 'end cancer as we know it, for everyone'

Volunteer Opportunity

Relay For Life - walk supporting all cancers, also event board opportunities

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - walk supporting breast cancer, also event board opportunities

Hope Lodge Charleston - bring/prepare meals for residents currently in cancer treatment at Hollins

Road to Recovery - drivers needed to transport patients to appointments

Date of Activity

Ongoing.

Contact Name/Website

For more information contact Lisa Honig at lisa@lhonig.com.

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to our Philanthropy Committee without whom none of this would be possible.

If you would like to hear more about our committee or volunteer to join us, please contact Lisa Honig at lisa@lhonig.com.

Lisa Honig, Chair

Joan Adley

Laurie Boevin

Kathy Chanda

Sharon Cooper

Joyce DeLeo, Past Chair

Beti Derbyshire

Joan Flynn

Renate Golden

Carol Lynn Kabacoff

Patty Kaye

Patrice Lehmann

Maria Lein

Deb Manke

Bev Murphy

Kathy Murphy

Melanie Murray

Marcella Schuber

Susan Seery

Diane Swain

Dede Vicarisi

Carol Woodman

Beth Woods

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