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Make Positive Changes for
Island Neighbors
Just minutes away from Kiawah, nearly 4,000 children, adults
and seniors are living below the poverty level on the Sea
Islands. Around 30 percent of residents on Wadmalaw Island
and 15 percent on Johns Island are unable to meet their basic
needs. Kiawah Cares is determined to provide aid to and
increase opportunity for our neighbors on the Sea Islands.
To address these humanitarian needs, Kiawah Cares has
selected four program partners that are making a dent in the
effects of poverty on the Sea Islands. You can support these
important organizations when you support Kiawah Cares’
end of year giving campaign.
These meaningful and effective programs include, but are not
limited to:
• reducing hunger and supporting seniors (Meals on
Wheels),
• providing home repair to those in need (Community
Home Improvement Project),
• bringing comfort to veterans and seniors (Made with
Love), and
• promoting recreational opportunities for youth
(Barrier Island Little League and Going Places).
Together, these worthy programs establish a strong
foundation of support to the Sea Island community,
addressing hunger, housing and wellness for the young and
old.
If you’d like to make a guaranteed positive impact on the
lives of your neighbors, choose to fund this set of core
programs with our trusted partners.
The goal for the end of year giving campaign is $60,000.
Kiawah Cares will be accepting donations through
KiawahCares.org. Email [email protected] for more
information.
Long-Running Program Opera Lite
Ends on a High Note
On Monday, Nov. 12, Dr. John Benzel hosted the final
session of the much-loved Opera Lite program. This
program entertained members and island visitors since
2004. Along with seasoned opera enthusiasts, many were
able to experience opera for the first time at one of the
weekly sessions.
COO Jimmy Bailey expressed the feelings of many around
the island when he wrote, “Your passion and enthusiasm
expressed in your presentation of the operas inspired
your audience with renewed appreciation for the musical
interpretations you provided.
KICA joins with our members in saying thank you for
Opera Lite was one of the first programs offered at The your unselfish contribution of time and talent to the
Sandcastle and became a much-anticipated event in the community’s cultural life. You leave a void that will be
spring and fall.
difficult to fill. We are sad to see you go, but your legacy
will leave a lasting impression on the life of the Kiawah
community.”
Learn About Our World - Past and Present
Make learning a part of your New Year with two Our
World seminar courses. Join College of Charleston
educators for an in-depth look at two interesting topics,
one a part of our past and one a look at the present.
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
This course will be taught by
Dr. Bryan Ganaway from the
College of Charleston. This three-
seminar series will focus on the
social and political background
of the war, combat elements of
the conflict, and a social history
of the Revolution. It will be held on 3 consecutive
Wednesdays: Jan. 9, 16 and 23.
MAPPING MILLENNIALS
This course will be taught by Dr. Ryan Milner from the
College of Charleston. Also a three-part series, it will be
segmented into (a) The Personal Lives of Millennials:
how relationships are being recast
by 21st Century technologies;
(b) The Professional Lives of
Millennials: how shifts in the
economy and shifts in aspiration
are shaping their work lives; and
(c) The Civic Lives of Millennials:
how a mix of new methods and old struggles are
energizing the American youth electorate. This course
will be held on 3 consecutive Wednesdays: Jan. 30, Feb.
6, and Feb. 13,
Each seminar series will be held from 4-5:30pm in
Bobcat Hall at Beachwalker Center (23 Beachwalker
Drive).
To enroll in either or both seminars, email sandcastle@
kica.us. The fee for each course is $70. Checks
should be made out to the Kiawah Island Community
Association and dropped off at the Sandcastle.