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Local nonprofits ask for your help on Giving Tuesday [Video]

Local nonprofit leaders say your donations are critical to helping them meet needs in the community.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A day of generosity across the world, Giving Tuesday is a day to donate to nonprofits, including right here in the Midlands.

Local nonprofit organizations are hoping people will find it in their hearts to donate.

One of those is Galatians 6:2, a nonprofit in Elgin, which provides 6 programs to help those experiencing hunger and/or homelessness. The organization offers a food pantry and thrift store. 

April Frazier with Galatians 6:2  says Giving Tuesday is instrumental to their assistance to the community.

“Last year was our first time. Last year, we didn’t know what were doing and how important it is,” Frazier said. “For most nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is your end-of- year fundraiser. That’s your catalyst and provides you with the first quarter of the year.”

With the donations from Giving Tuesday, Frazier says she hopes to …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen