MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON REDISTRICTING
The South Carolina Senate Committee responsible for the redistricting process began their public hearings process, and we want to make sure that, as Democrats, we make our voices heard to push for fairly drawn districts instead of Republican gerrymanders. Therefore, making your voice heard during this time is the best way to help South Carolina draw fair, equitable districts. Learn more about this process here: https://t.co/m0ONgYD3fX?amp=1
There are a number of ways to make your voice heard: You can email redistricting@scsenate.gov, call (803) 212-6634, or sign-up in person at your local hearing. The Charleston hearing will take place on Tuesday, August 10th, at 6:30 PM at Trident Technical College, College Center – Building 920 Salon F & G, 7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. The redistricting committee has also set up social media accounts to communicate with the public: SC Senate Redistricting on Twitter and SC Senate Redistricting on Facebook. We must ensure that we do everything possible to push for fair districts because, if we do not make our voices heard now, gerrymandering will mute our voices for the next decade.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Once again, your Charleston County Democratic Party is partnering with Black Lives Matter Charleston and other local organizations to provide much-needed backpacks and school supplies to students in the Lowcountry! We are collecting at the drop-off locations listed below through August 13th. This year, the giveaways will be on Saturday, August 14th, and Sunday, August 15th.
We hope to be able to help 1000 students at multiple locations across the county. Please help us reach that goal by donating supplies at one of our drop-off sites or donate online through the button below.
Drop Off Locations:
North Charleston:
Change Up Cuts – 5900 Rivers Ave
Condon Family Law – 4840 Chateau Ave
West Ashley:
CCDP Office – 1379 Ashley River Rd
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 11 AM-3 PM; Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM
Shrimp and Grits Cafe (Citadel Mall Food Court)- 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Downtown:
Sightsee Shop – 125½ Line St
Eastside Soul Food – 46 America St
Mount Pleasant:
Law Offices of Richard A Hricik PA – 941 Houston Northcutt Blvd #204
Needed Supplies:
Glue Sticks
#2 Pencils
Black/Blue Pens
Colored Pencils
Crayons
Washable Markers
Erasers
Scissors
Tissues
Disinfecting Wipes
3 Ring Binders
Loose Leaf Paper
Pocket Folders
Composition Books
Backpacks
SEEKING STAMPS
We are busy reaching out to Democrats across the county by door knocking, calling, and by mail. Want to help out but don’t have time to volunteer? Donate stamps! Right now, we need postcard stamps to continue our Postcards to Voters campaign. The office is open each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11-3, and Saturday from 10-4.
If these times do not work, please email madelyne@charlestondemocrats.com to make other arrangements to drop off the stamps.
Message from the Chair
“Do what is easy and your life will be hard. Do what is hard and your life will become easy.”
— Les Brown
It’s easy to just sit and do nothing about the issues that we’re experiencing in South Carolina. But we’re Democrats and we will do what is hard to make certain that we defend the welfare and interest of everyone in our state.
We need your time, treasure and talent. We need you donating and knocking on doors. With your help, we will turn this state blue. You can use the button below to donate and help support CCDP and elect Democrats!
Democratically yours,
Greg Perry
Chair of Charleston County Democratic Party
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Upcoming Events
All meetings until further notice will be conducted “virtually” using Zoom. You can connect by computer or telephone. We will continue to use MobilizeAmerica to RSVP.
| THU JUL29 8:30AM | Coffee with Democrats Join fellow Democrats for a cup of coffee, some of the best baking in Charleston, and great conversation. No specific topics. Come for the whole time or just a little while. We’re back indoors at Wildflour Pastry, but if it’s too far for you to come, or if working from home won’t really allow working from Wildflour, there’s still a Zoom link that you can access below. Give us till 9 please to get it working, and then try the link. Wildflour PastryClick here access the Zoom > |
| SAT JUL31 6:15PM | Volunteers for Community Movie Night We need volunteers for the Community Movie Night at the Felix Pinckney Community Center in North Charleston. Volunteers will help set up, greet people, help with the cotton candy and popcorn stands, and discuss voter registration with community members attending the event. Volunteering would begin at 6:15, with the event going from 7-10. Volunteers will be asked to help with clean-up as well. To be clear, this is a sign-up for VOLUNTEERS for the event. Felix Pinckney Community CenterClick here to RSVP > |
| MON AUG02 6 PM | West Ashley Democrats Summer Social Join the West Ashley Dems on the porch (weather permitting), on Monday, August 2, from 6:00-8:00 PM for a social get-together. It has been too long since we’ve been face-to-face! Please bring a donation for the CCDP school supply drive if you can. For great ideas for donations, please see the list in the School Supply Donation Drive story toward the top of the newsletter. Looking forward to seeing you there! Frothy Beard Brewing CompanyClick here to RSVP > |
| TUE AUG03 6:30PM | Lowcountry Young Democrats August Meeting Join the Lowcountry Dems August, 3 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for our monthly meeting. We are committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. If you are eager to get involved but aren’t sure where to start, hop on the meeting. All are welcomed and encouraged! Virtual Meeting. Click here to RSVP > |
| TUE AUG10 6:30PM | South Carolina Senate Committee on Redistricting Hearing- Charleston The South Carolina Senate Committee responsible for redistricting will hold a public hearing on August 10th at Trident Technical College, College Center – Building 920 Salon F & G, 7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. This is our opportunity to make our voices heard on the redistricting process in South Carolina. Trident Technical College (7000 Rivers Avenue) |
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CCDP OFFICE VOLUNTEERING
Our office is open! We are in need of volunteers to work during office hours. Volunteers will prepare mailings, phone and or text Bank, fill the blessing box and do other tasks as needed. But most importantly, we need office volunteers to be in the office during office hours to receive items that are dropped off for our various outreach events. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please plan to be at the office 5 minutes ahead of your shift to get a briefing from the shift before yours.
SIGN UP FOR CCDP OFFICE SHIFTS (thru 7/31)
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BLESSING BOX UPDATE
Please consider donating to our CCDP Blessing Box. You can #StockTheBox at any time, or drop off items to the office during office hours or by appointment. Our community members appreciate and depend on our kindness!
A few things to remember when donating food items:
- Please DO donate non-perishable items that will hold up in the heat
- Please DO donate small personal care items that will fit in the blessing box
- Please DO NOT donate any open or expired food items.
Thanks again for your generosity!
READY TO RUN FOR OFFICE?
If you are interested in making a difference in your community, please take time to consider running for office. The South Carolina Democratic Party has put out a form for individuals to express interest in running. You may think that it is too early to start thinking about this, but electoral success will require carefully laid out plans, which in turn require time. In addition to the SCDP information that you can access through the button below, here are more resources for women considering a run for office:
Emerge South Carolina
Vote Run Lead
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