The holiday season evokes thoughts of fun, family and joy for most. For some, the season brings stress, anxiety and a never-ending question of how to stretch the budget to the limit. From worrying about putting food on the table and how to buy gifts when the budget is already extended to coping with grief and loneliness, it is easy to see why this can be a difficult season for … [Read more...]
Kid-friendly Volunteer Opportunities: Help Your Kids Find Their Volunteering Passion
Volunteering as a family can be a great way to instill a spirit of giving at a young age and make a difference together. Use these steps to generate volunteer ideas for kids and help them learn how to help others. Discover Their Interests Animals, birds, buildings, cooking: Kids have wide-ranging and often diverse interests, and that's the best way to capture and nurture … [Read more...]
East Cooper Community Outreach: Neighbors That Do Good
For over 30 years, East Cooper Community Outreach has proven itself the ultimate purveyor of getting folks in the community the assistance they need. Whether it’s a one-time boost of financial assistance, a week’s worth of groceries or an ongoing support system, ECCO has been there to lend a helping hand. In fact, the organization was recently voted the best nonprofit by … [Read more...]
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity: Building Dream Homes
When you’re a well-connected person like Bob Hervey, it’s no surprise when you stumble across an interesting opportunity at the barber shop. “I learned about the Mount Pleasant Lifestyle Expo at Causey’s Barber Shop, where Bill Macchio and I were getting haircuts,” he said. “As usual, Bill was enthusiastic, and that tends to be infectious.” Hervey, the executive director … [Read more...]
East Cooper Community Outreach: Greater Quality of Life
2018 has been a banner year for East Cooper Community Outreach. The spring golf tournament and gala were the most successful in the organization’s history, according to Alana Morrall, director of development and marketing, and the 2017-18 fiscal year, completed on June 30, was fruitful. “It has truly been a great year so far,” she emphasized. “This was possible thanks to … [Read more...]
East Cooper Meals on Wheels: Breaking Bread
The importance of good nutrition and sharing a meal with others is not lost on George Roberts, president and CEO of East Cooper Meals on Wheels. Roberts and his team are looking forward to November’s Mount Pleasant Lifestyle Expo to promote their mission to various community members. “The Expo sounds like a great way to bring the community together while helping to spread … [Read more...]
The Mount Pleasant Lifestyle Expo: Having Fun and Raising Funds
If you read Mount Pleasant Magazine, you know we are all about this community. We enjoy paying it forward and giving back to the town we serve. This is what the Mount Pleasant Lifestyle Expo is all about. This is a community event that’s about raising money for East Cooper Meals On Wheels, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, East Cooper Community Outreach and My Sister’s … [Read more...]
My Sister’s House: An Open Door
The code of sisterhood is one that Tonya Pilkenton takes very seriously. As the director of development and marketing at My Sister’s House, she works diligently to make sure women who need assistance receive a helping hand from the community. “My Sister’s House is appreciative and grateful for the support of the Mount Pleasant and greater East Cooper communities,” she … [Read more...]