Lowcountry Forever

Lowcountry Forever: Charleston Animal Society & Big Brothers Big Sisters – Nov. 17, 2024

In this Nov. 17, 2024 episode, we talk with Kay Hyman of the Charleton Animal Society and Grace Hamilton of Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country/Saga Communications

Lowcountry Forever: Charleston Animal Society & Big Brothers Big Sisters – Nov. 17, 2024

SEGMENT #1: Charleston Animal Society
GUEST: Kay Hyman, Senior Director of Community Development
ISSUE: Pets
This year, the Charleston Animal Society celebrates its 150th anniversary. The oldest animal agency in South Carolina, and one of the oldest in our nation, will celebrate with its largest fundraising event of the year. Their annual “Paws in the Park” is on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kay Hyman, the Senior Director of Community Development of the Animal Society, discussed the importance of their anniversary. She also shared specific information about what would be taking place at the celebration, and how people could purchase tickets. Hyman laid out the needs the organization has and how the funds from the event would be used.

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SEGMENT #2: Big Brothers, Big Sisters
GUEST: Grace Hamilton, Development Director
ISSUE: Youth Services/Mentoring
There are “bigs” and “littles.” Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is doing what they can to assist young men and women grow through mentors. “Bigs” are adults who mentor the “littles,” the young boys and girls who benefit from the mentorship provided. Grace Hamilton, the organization’s Development Director discussed their major fundraiser, the “Big Lowcountry Boil” on Dec. 7. Hamilton shared information about the event, and the many ways it is a key event, both in fundraising and marketing. To give context, Hamilton explained how Big Brothers, Big Sisters works, their needs, and the way the individuals can get involved.

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