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.

 

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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.

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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.

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Summerville Exchange Club supports advocacy center with $15,500 donation

The Summerville Exchange Club recently presented a $15,500 check to the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, funds raised through the 2024 Azalea Classic Golf Tournament. The Club has served the Summerville community for more than 80 years and has contributed more than $180,000 to the advocacy center since 2006.

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Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center opens in Berkeley County

Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center (formerly Children in Crisis dba Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center and Berkeley Children’s Advocacy Center) hosted a ribbon-cutting Friday, Sept. 27, for its new Moncks Corner location at 120 Executive Parkway.

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