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Berkeley County event highlights opioid crisis, grants for recovery, child advocacy
The assembly room at the Berkeley County Administration building was transformed into a space to recognize National Opioid Awareness Day and to feature those directly confronting the crisis. The event on Friday, Sept. 21, in Moncks Corner was attended by those receiving grant money and took center stage to continue efforts to combat addiction.
Berkeley County Council allocates $707K in opioid settlement funds to local agencies
At its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, the Berkeley County Council approved $707,968.64 in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies assisting in the fight against the opioid epidemic. In 2024, the amount distributed was $1.2 million.
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Exchange Club donates $35K to advocacy center
Members of the Summerville Exchange Club recently presented a $35,000 check to the Kay Phillips Children’s Advocacy Center. The money was raised through the club’s Azalea Classic Golf Tournament and After Dark Party earlier this year. Since 2006, the Summerville Exchange Club has donated more than $215,000 to the center. Pictured, from left, are Summerville Exchange Club members Scott Runyon and Mark Watson, Kay Phillips, and club members Sean Harrington, Justin Goethe and Ce Buddin.
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County awards $1M in block grants to community projects
A range of local nonprofits, fire departments and community organizations across Berkeley County will soon receive more than $1 million in federal funding following approval by the Berkeley County Council on Monday, June 23.
Rotary Club awards $45K to nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Summerville recently awarded Community Service Grants totaling $45,000 to 16 local nonprofit organizations. Those organizations receiving grants were Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, Beacon’s Mentoring, Hunter’s Helping Hands, Timrod Library, Keys to Change, Beyond Basic Life Skills, Dorchester County Habitat for Humanity, ARK of South Carolina, The Boon Project, Expanding the Table, HELP of Summerville, Meals on Wheels of Summerville, Dorchester Heritage Center, Home Again of the Lowcountry, Katie’s Krops and Shelter Box USA, a Rotary International supported nonprofit.
Moncks Corner declares April 2025 ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’
During its April 8 meeting, the Moncks Corner Town Council officially proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, reinforcing the town’s commitment to protecting children and supporting victims of abuse.
KPCAC kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month with community breakfast
Founder highlights center’s mission to protect children from trauma, outlines vital services
On Tuesday, April 1, the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center (KPCAC) hosted its annual Child Abuse Prevention Month kickoff breakfast. The event included a presentation by Dr. Kay Phillips outlining the organization’s mission and work.
A child advocacy center (CAC) is an organization designed to protect children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) from further hardship as they navigate intervention systems.