Hilton Head Island Area
A list of all the nonprofits and charities that 100MWC has presented in a meeting, being considered for a donation or even being selected for a donation.
There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don’t just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America’s young people.
Nominated by Brian Burke, Presented May 2024
Awarded July 2021
To help all individuals in the community achieve the “American Dream” – economic independence, and personal fulfillment. To establish a level playing field for all members of our community, so all may enjoy a better quality of life.
The Children’s Center, Inc. is a unique not-for-profit organization that provides working families affordable and accessible early childhood education and childcare services. The Children’s Centers’ multicultural, bilingual early childhood education program is provided five days a week, year-round, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our goal is to provide a learning environment that enhances the multi-dimensional development of each child.
http://www.thechildrenscentersc.org
Nominated by Pat Murphy EIN#57-0485356
Second Helpings is a nonprofit food rescue and distribution network striving to eliminate hunger and food waste in the South Carolina Lowcountry. We collect and distribute food which would have otherwise ended up in landfills, and provide it, free of charge, to more than 50 food pantries, soup kitchens and family and senior programs in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. In 2022, we rescued and distributed 3.2 million pounds of food. Since 1992, we have distributed more than 47 million pounds of food for our neighbors who need it.
Nominated by Pat Murphy
The Early Grade Reading program focuses on bringing tutors to the schools of Beaufort and Jasper Counties. We learn to read from 1st to 4th Grade and read to learn from then on. This program provides books and supplies to the volunteer tutors to aid in developing a reading culture in the young of our community.
Nominated by Marc Stuckart
Selected for Award April 6th, 2023
A predominantly volunteer-based non-profit, with a minimum of paid staff, The Deep Well Project has been helping neighbors in need since 1973. The organization was founded by Charlotte Heinrichs as a service to the local community that suffered illness as a result of drinking contaminated water from shallow wells. Over the decades, other needs evolved and so did “Deep Well” (as it’s known on the island). We help people in emergency situations by giving them an immediate hand up so that they can continue to help themselves. EIN# 57-0566098
Nominated by Dan Clare
The Children’s Relief Fund (CRF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by Rose and Frank Fotia. Their son Gregory had multiple disabilities and was the inspiration behind CRF. Our group consists of volunteers who raise money to help fund therapy, equipment, summer programs and other group activities for disabled children in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area.
Nominated by David Ruckno
As a result of our previous award to Pockets Full of Sunshine, Carol Bartholomew attended our January meeting to share the organization’s appreciation. She recalled the downpour of rain that day and surprise as a dozen members showed up for the check presentation as well as to learn more about PFS. I think everyone attending were interested, surprised at the accomplishments and impressed with the individuals in the group.
About a dozen members visited Pockets Full of Sunshine to get a photo of our big check. More importantly, we learned about what PFS is doing in our community. Leaders shared and explained what they were doing to coach others to learn how to contribute in the our local area.
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For the members, it was rewarding to see what was being done by PFS for the “Rays” and overwhelming to be greeted with such gratitude.
Helps individuals dealing with mental illness and substance abuse find resources and services in Beaufort County and Jasper County, SC. Mental Health America of Beaufort-Jasper (MHABJ) and the Island House promotes education and awareness of mental health issues in the community.
Nominated by Steve Caywood