6 | KIAWAH ISLAND DIGEST
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
Kiawah Cares Launches
Updated Website
Kiawah Cares launched its new website in late
February. The updated website features a cleaner look
and easier navigation. Visit KiawahCares.org to see
the new look for yourself.
While you’re there, check out the latest news, events,
as well as volunteer opportunities from partners across
the Sea Islands.
COMMUNITY
INFORMATION
Chili Cook Off to Benefit
Backpack Buddies
The fifth annual chili cook off benefiting the Kiawah
Women’s Foundation’s Backpack Buddies program will
take place on Saturday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m. at
Bohicket Marina.
Oak
Elementary,
Frierson Elementary,
Haut Gap Middle
School and St. John’s
High School.
Stroll through the marina tasting samples of chili made
by local businesses and pick your favorite.
Making a donation
is easy. Just call or
The Backpack Buddies program supplies food to 450 text Mike Gorski at
at-risk children, who receive weekly packs of healthy, 864-316-3894 and
shelf-stable food that children can prepare on their own. tell him your donation
The program is offered at Mt. Zion Elementary, Angel amount.
Digest Contributors
Virginia Chapel - Member Volunteer
Bill Hindman - Member Volunteer
Shauneen Hutchinson - Member Volunteer
Sue Schaffer - Feature reporter
Deb Stewart - Member Volunteer
Staff Production Team
Emily Jenkins - Communications/editor
Leah Burris - Communications
accurately and effectively communicate information to the
membership in a balanced and constructive manner.
Statement of Editorial Policy
KICA will endeavor to report significant island news as well
as informational topics, programs and events of interest to its
members. KICA may from time to time publish editorials in support
Digest Mission Statement
Kiawah Island Digest is an official communications tool of of its strategic objectives. Member suggestions on content should
be submitted by email to [email protected]
the Kiawah Island Community Association. Its mission is to