by epatankar | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Partner Spotlight, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, The Apron, The Market
When neighbors walk through the doors of The Market at Bluffton Self Help, they are greeted with more than groceries. They are met with dignity, opportunity, and the support of a community that believes in the power of lending a helping hand. Thanks to the generous...
by epatankar | Aug 19, 2025 | Blog, Education, In the News, Pave the Path, The Thread, Volunteer Spotlight
When Alicia moved from Indianapolis to Bluffton, South Carolina, she had two priorities at the top of her list: finding a unique, welcoming community and discovering meaningful ways to give back. Her family ultimately chose Daufuskie Island as their home—a choice that...
by epatankar | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Education, In the News, Pave the Path, Stories of Hope
When Miquel arrived in Bluffton, he brought with him a dream, a deep sense of purpose, and a powerful determination to succeed. Encouraged by a friend, he turned to Bluffton Self Help (BSH) to begin writing the next chapter of his life. With clear goals and an...
by epatankar | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Education, In the News, Pave the Path, Stories of Hope
There are numerous reasons why an adult learner comes to Bluffton Self Help ready to pave a path forward, but the common thread is always a brighter future. Like Katrina, who came to us in pursuit of securing her dream as a florist. The work ethic and...
by epatankar | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Red Apron Alliance, The Market, Uncategorized
As of June 2025, we are outpacing our budgeted spending for food by 123%. Why? More families than ever before are walking through our doors. Right now, we’re serving over 600 families each month, more than double what we were serving just a few years ago. When you add...
by epatankar | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog, In the News
As temperatures soar into the 90s and beyond while combining with brutally intense humidity, it’s important not to forget our neighbors living in sub-optimal housing, lacking basic protection against the sweltering summer sun. These homes are often without properly...
