February 2017
Kiawah Cares Foundation Receives Record Donations to Fund Literacy Programs , Community Efforts
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This holiday season , the spirit of giving was in full force as the Kiawah Cares Foundation ( KCF ) received donations from Kiawah homeowners totaling over $ 80,000 . These generous contributions will help KCF continue its goal of improving the overall quality of life on the Sea Islands ( Johns and Wadmalaw islands ).
The donations came from a mix of individuals , groups and foundations , and ranged from small contributions to large grants . These funds are being used to support a variety of efforts and programs , including :
• Literacy programs on the Sea Islands such as the Reading Partners Program , Communities In Schools , Begin With Books and the Barden Angel Literacy Initiative at Angel Oak Elementary .
On Monday , Feb . 13 from 6 to 8 p . m ., enjoy a beautiful evening with your valentine at the Book of Love - Chapter 1 : Music for the Mind fundraiser at the Sandcastle . Music will fill the air , set to the sound of ocean waves .
The event , hosted by Kiawah Cares , Communities In Schools ( CIS ) and the Companion Foundation , will feature live musical performances by several groups of Haut Gap Middle School students who participate in Music for Life - a privately-funded music program . These students will be joined by the Haut Gap Steel Drum Band and various local musicians . During interludes , a student will narrate a journey through musical history spanning nearly 50 years .
• Repairs to the Wadmalaw Island Boy Scout camp that sustained substantial damage during Hurricane Matthew .
• Support to Back Pack Buddies , a program of the Kiawah Women ’ s Group , which will fund the program for a month , providing over 1,000 packs to Sea Island students .
• Significant structural repairs to sub-standard homes , including some damaged by floods and storms , most of which are home to the elderly .
“ We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors ,” said KCF Chair Jimmy Bailey . “ Without these gifts , many of these programs and efforts would simply not have been possible .”
For more information on KCF , the programs it supports , and how to make to a gift to the foundation , visit kiawahcares . org or contact KCF at 843-768-9194 / kiawahcares @ kica . us .
Experience an Inspirational Night of Music and Celebration at Book of Love
Our World Lecture Series
Thursdays at 3 p . m . Our World is a complimentary educational lecture series produced by KICA that provides members with presentations by local experts on a wide variety of subjects . A light selection of wine and cheese will be provided and members are encouraged to interact with speakers following their discussions .
• Feb . 9 - Brian Hicks ( Post and Courier ), A Charleston Perspective
• Feb . 23 - Roger Warren , Kiawah Island Golf Resort
• March 9 - Wayne McFee , Microplastics
• March 23 - Guy Caruso , Energy Update
Guests will dine on delicious catered cuisine and cocktails . You can even participate in a raffle to win a Darius Rucker autographed guitar for your special someone !
The Book of Love supports programs that aide students in achieving academic success through the gift of music .
Tickets are $ 100 a person ( limit 100 ) and may be purchased online at cischarleston . org ( located under the Events tab ). Requested attire for the event is Lowcountry casual .
Don ' t miss this celebration of music- get your tickets today !
Learn a New Skill or Expand Your Cultural Horizons at The Sandcastle This Winter
Sweetgrass Basket Making Class Friday , Feb . 17 and Saturday , Feb . 18 , 9:30 a . m . - 1:30 p . m . Come explore the art of weaving your own Charleston Sweetgrass Basket , one of the oldest art forms of African origin in the United States . These beautiful coiled baskets will be made with fragrant sweetgrass , pine needles for accent and palmetto strips to secure the basket . Instructor Sarah Edwards- Hammond has many years of experience and supplies all materials . All levels are welcome . Patience is a plus ! Cost for a class is $ 45 and the deadline to register is Feb . 13 . RSVP to the
Sandcastle at sandcastle @ kica . us or 843-768-3875 .