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Hilton Head Reef Foundation

Fish with Friends is a program operating out of The Hilton Head Reef Foundation, a subsidiary of the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club is dedicated to the enhancement and protection of marine fisheries that are significant to the recreational and charter fishing communities. The Foundation is a supporter of cooperative fisheries research by both state and private entities which improves the ability of our fisheries managers and fishermen to effectively and rationally make decisions about the most sustainable use of our marine natural resources.

Nominated by Jill – EIN 57-0948801

Website http://www.hiltonheadreeffoundation.org

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Hilton Head Hydroponics

H3 was created as an offshoot of the successfull effort to harness the power of volunteers to grow healthy produce for those struggling with food insecurity.  Sometimes it is thought that any food is preferable to none but often we see that ultraprocessed foods and sugary foods and drinks actually make our patients overweight Hypertensive and struggle with diabetes.  This is when helping can actually hurt.  Changing the food supply to offer fresh produce is making a difference and H3 can hopefully continue to harness the power of volunteers to help provide healthy options for our neighbors.  

Nominated by Daryl Morgan EIN#33-1817857

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SCORE

SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & business professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business owners start & grow businesses. We offer free confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.

Nominated by Keith Keller EIN 52-1067290

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Hopeful Horizons

“We will provide safety, hope and healing to survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault through evidence-based practices and lead in ending abuse through primary prevention and education.“

Nominated by Ken Van Dongen

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Safe Harbour

Bryce Elkins volunteers and nominated Safe Harbour providing services to allow the elderly to remain in their homes as long as possible. “Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour volunteers provide transportation and services to island residents to enable them to safely remain in their homes.” 

Awarded July 2022

Nominated by Emily Newman

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Full Spectrum Studio Selected

Quarterly Donation raised $30,500

With every meeting, we learn about new opportunities to be involved, hear from an organization we helped and have an opportunity to impact a different group doing the heavy lifting for others in our community.

Every time we meet, it results in a tough decision to make and a close vote to finalize the decision. We are directing the collective pool of funds to Full Spectrum Studio (FSS). Several families matched significant funds to the other two groups as well.

Meeting each three months, we collect funds for distribution during the entire period. The majority of the donations are made prior to the meeting with the $100 pledge. Several donations are made during the quarter of different amounts to all three charities. This resulted in over $30,500 being raised for the local groups.

We will schedule a visit to FSS to present our check and capture a photo in the next couple of months. It will be an opportunity to meet artist, see their work and visualize how they help others.