Babysitting Classes - 843-884-2523 Classes held at regular intervals at the Jones Center in Mt. Pleasant. Other times at local area hospitals.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters - 843-266-5230 Carolina Youth Development Center; matches children (6-15) with volunteers according to interests and skills. Make-a-Wish-Foundation - 843-853-7880 701 E. Bay St. Charleston. Grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Gift of Life - 843-792-3179 Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Supports four sick children a year from overseas who are flown in to Charleston. Live with a host family who provided transportation to MUSC. A set fee is paid to the hospital and physicians by the Rotary Club for all services. Call Robin Ohlinger at above number for assistance (pager #12130) or Cathy Rubinstein (pager 11288).
Shannon's Hope - 843-529-3100 Weekend camp held twice a year, usually March and October, to help children come together, share experiences, and begin to understand the grief process. Sponsored by Hospice of Charleston. |