A small but mighty group of volunteers have been making a name for themselves as the “go to” group for helping non-profits in the Lowcountry.

   Founded by the YMCA five years ago, the Togetherhood initiative is the national organization’s signature program for social responsibility. Here in Beaufort County, the group has been busy growing and getting things done.

 “I’m tickled to death we’re up to 24 members,” said the program’s chair, Gale Swann.

A new director and new location sees the nonprofit through tough times

By Mindy Lucas

Lori Opozda has been busy lately. Very busy.

   Despite businesses closing and events cancelling due to the coronavirus outbreak, HELP of Beaufort’s spring fundraiser – an Easter ham sale – was in full swing recently.

   In fact, Opozda, who is the non-profit’s relatively new director, said the ham sale had received such a response from the community, the organization ended up ordering double the amount of ham.

LowcoSports is partnering with local charities and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for the “LowcoStrong” campaign that launched Friday.