Charity of the Quarter
Charity is a core secular value—an expression of empathy, shared responsibility, and our commitment to making the world better through human effort. Through SHL’s Charity of the Quarter program, we put that value into action. Each calendar quarter, we select a nonprofit organization whose mission aligns with our values, with a focus on local groups making a real difference in the Lowcountry. Our members contribute donations throughout the quarter, which we pool and present as a collective gift, amplifying our impact and giving back to the community we call home.
Current Charity of the Quarter:
Last updated 2026-01-12
Q1 2026: Transformation Table
At a time of deep polarization—marked by rising antisemitism, anti-Asian hate, attacks on LGBTQ rights, and pervasive systemic racism—Transformation Tableoffers a deceptively simple and profoundly human response: bring people together around food. The mission of...
Past Charities:
Q4 2025: The Sustainability Institute
We raised $900 for The Sustainability Institute, our Q4 2025 Charity of the Quarter. We believe this was a particularly fitting choice for the fall and holiday season, as their work helps low-income families improve their housing, strengthen energy security, and enter...
Q3 2025: Just Bee
We raised $695 for our Q3 2025 Charity of the Quarter, Just Bee, a South Carolina-based nonprofit advocating for the Autistic and Neurodivergent community.
Founded by Layla Luna, a passionate mother and advocate inspired by her nonverbal Autistic son, Just Bee is building a world where neurodivergent individuals are not only seen—but understood, supported, and celebrated. From pushing landmark legislation like Rio’s Law—which created the first license plate in the country alerting first responders to an autistic passenger—to launching educational outreach programs like Just Bee My Friend, Layla and her team are creating tangible change in our communities.
Q2 2025: AFFA-SC
We raised $962 for our Q2 2025 Charity of the Quarter, the Alliance for Full Acceptance, South Carolina (AFFA-SC). Their mission is to achieve, nurture, and defend equality and full acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. They...
Q1 2025: Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.
We raised $1,685 for our Q1 2025 Charity of the Quarter, Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. Sexual Assault Center (TCS, formerly People Against Rape). TCS is a sexual assault advocacy program offering free support and services for adult survivors of sexual assault in Charleston,...
Q4 2024: Park Circle Cares
We have raised $960 for Park Circle Cares, our Q4 2024 Charity of the Quarter. Park Circle Cares is a non-faith based, non-profit organization created in 2016 to assist people in the lowcountry who struggle with food insecurity. Park Circle Cares is a member agency...
Q3 2024: Be The Ones
We raised $755 for our Q3 2024 Charity of the Quarter, Be The Ones! Be The Ones is a nonpartisan grassroots organization working to promote greater political participation throughout the southeast. At the beginning of the quarter Cate Mayer from Be The...
Q2 2024: The Navigation Center
We raised $650 for our Q2 2024 Charity of the Quarter, The Navigation Center. Marie Elana Roland from the Navigation Center came and spoke to us at our March Member gathering to tell us about their work. The Navigation Center takes a multi-faceted approach to helping...
Q1 2024: Fresh Future Farms
We raised $665 for our Q1 2024 Charity of the Quarter, Fresh Future Farm. Fresh Future Farm was established in 2014 to bring fresh food to the Chicora-Cherokee community—a neighborhood in North Charleston located between Spruill and Rivers Avenue, extending from...
Q4 2023: Defense of Democracy
We raised $1,116 for our Q4 2023 Charity of the Quarter, Defense of Democracy. Defense of Democracy was established just one year ago to fight back against Christian Nationalists at the grassroots level. They advocate for parents, teachers, students, librarians and...