Charleston Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization serving the greater Charleston area, including Summerville and surrounding Lowcountry communities. Dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership, the organization partners with local families to construct safe, quality homes while creating long-term pathways to financial independence. Through its affordable homeownership program, qualified families…
The Summerville YMCA is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to strengthening families and promoting healthy living throughout Summerville and Dorchester County, South Carolina. Guided by the YMCA’s national mission, the organization focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors, the Summerville YMCA offers youth sports leagues, swim lessons,…
Dorchester Paws is the only open-admission animal shelter serving Dorchester County, South Carolina. Located in Summerville, the nonprofit organization provides safe shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats throughout the community. Dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing pet homelessness, Dorchester Paws offers animal adoptions, lost and…
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving older adults throughout Dorchester County, South Carolina. Committed to promoting independence, wellness, and quality of life, the organization provides nutrition programs, social engagement opportunities, and supportive services that help seniors remain active, healthy, and connected within their community. Through senior centers and outreach programs in Summerville and…
Palmetto Goodwill is a nonprofit organization serving coastal South Carolina, dedicated to empowering individuals through job training, career services, and education programs. By transforming donated goods into opportunities, the organization funds workforce development initiatives that help individuals build skills, secure employment, and achieve long-term financial stability. Through a network of retail thrift stores and donation…
Neighbors Together is a nonprofit organization based in North Charleston, South Carolina, dedicated to ending hunger and preventing homelessness for individuals and families in need. Through compassionate, client-centered services, the organization provides immediate food assistance while creating pathways toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Serving residents across the greater Charleston area, Neighbors Together operates a community…
Lowcountry Food Bank is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger across coastal South Carolina. Serving a 10-county region, the organization provides nutritious food to children, seniors, veterans, and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Lowcountry. Through an extensive network of partner agencies, food pantries, shelters, schools, and mobile distribution programs, Lowcountry Food Bank…
The GEM Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle school girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and grow as strong leaders in their schools and communities. Through a structured, supportive curriculum focused on self-worth, life skills, emotional wellness, and community engagement, The GEM Club provides a…
Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization serving Dorchester County, South Carolina, dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma. Through a child-friendly, coordinated approach, the center provides forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and therapeutic support in a safe, compassionate environment designed to reduce additional trauma. Working in partnership with…
LOCAL VENDORS & MAKERS
Explore local farmers, bakers, makers, artisans, food vendors, and small businesses regularly featured at the Summerville Farmers Market.
