Poverty, Showers of Dignity, ALICE, and more

Chrystie Turner, Executive Director - ALICE and Community Impact

Angela Boswell, Community Impact Manager -  Poverty Simulation

Elizabeth Palmer, Showers of Dignity Coordinator-Speak about Showers of Dignity and Backpacks

Sherry Halphen, Volunteer/VITA Program Coordinator-Rotary Readers, VITA, Women United, Corporate and Community Champions

ALICE stands for Asset limited, Income Constrained, Employed. They make up the growing number of individuals and families struggling to make ends meet in the Lowcountry. They are your childcare worker, the cashier, your waitress, home health aide or even police officer. Interested in experiencing the challenges our ALICE neighbors face firsthand? You can join one of our free poverty simulations. The simulation is a powerful eye-opening journey that puts you in the shoes of someone struggling to make ends meet. Once you participate in one you can then volunteer to help at another simulation.

The Showers of Dignity is a vital resource that uplifts individuals experiencing homelessness or recovering from a disaster by providing essential hygiene services and connecting them to resources for rebuilding their lives. It’s small act with a big impact. For people experiencing homelessness we also provide seasonal backpacks.

Volunteers make up a huge part of our success. Whether you become a Rotary Reader volunteer, VITA volunteer, Corporate or Community Champion there is always a way to get involved and help empower individuals and families to reach their full potential. Together, we can create a Lowcountry where everyone thrives.

You can help!
Immediate Needs – Wish List for August 20th
 

• NEW Men’s Underwear (all sizes, any brand)

• NEW Men’s Sports Shorts with drawstrings (all sizes)

• NEW Women’s Sports Bras (sizes M, L, XL, XXL)

• Bug Spray (full-size can or spray bottle)