Please direct all media inquiries to:

Lili Coleman
Executive Director
Bluffton Self Help
(843) 706-8000

email: lili@blufftonselfhelp.org

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2420
Bluffton SC 29910

Street Address:
39 Sheridan Park Circle
Bluffton, Sc 29910

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• STAMP OUT HUNGER Postal Workers Annual Food Drive Far Exceeds Expectations

  Posted at May 15, 2013, By CSL, Categories Food Drives,FRONT PAGE,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                                                      Lili Coleman, Executive Director
                                                                                      (work) 843-757-8000
                                                                                      (mobile) 843-714-4304
  May 13, 2013, Bluffton, SC—Bluffton Self Help, this past Saturday, received the largest amount of food donations from the Bluffton community in the history …

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• RED APRON CHILI COOKOFF CALL FOR COOKS AND RESTAURANT PARTICIPANTS!!

  Posted at January 25, 2013, By CSL, Categories All,Cookoff,FRONT PAGE,News Releases, Comment 0

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  CONTACT:  Lili Coleman, Executive Director
  843-757-8000 Office
  843-714-4304 Mobile
  lili@blufftonselfhelp.org

  January 20, 2013 Bluffton,SC—Calling all cooks and local restaurants….Helping Never Tasted so Good.  The Second Annual Red Apron Chili Cook off to benefit Bluffton Self Help will light red …

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• Peter Bromley passes the reins to Tray Hunter

  Posted at January 4, 2013, By CSL, Categories All,FRONT PAGE,News Releases,Operations,Volunteers, Comment 0

  The last three years, thanks to our many wonderful supporters, provided me  the rewarding …

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• Palmetto Bluff Style Home
  Wraps with a $38,396 donation tally

  Posted at November 9, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Community Partnerships,FRONT PAGE,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  The Palmetto Bluff Style Home collaboration between Palmetto Bluff, Coastal Living magazine, J Banks Design Group, and Shoreline Construction and Development wrapped on Sunday night.

  Over the course of the nine week project, …

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• Holidays Kick Off at Bluffton Self Help With Thanksgiving Dinners

  Posted at November 1, 2012, By CSL, Categories Holiday,News Releases,Thanksgiving, Comment 0

  Contact:          Lili Coleman

  843-757-8000 (work)

  843-757-6600

  Thursday, November 1, 2012, Bluffton, SC—Holidays are just around the corner with Thanksgiving only weeks away.  This is the season when Bluffton Self Help volunteers and staff roll up their sleeves and make sure those in …

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• Tiger Bass Series Set For Hampton Lake Sept 29

  Posted at September 7, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  Tiger Bass Series Set For Hampton Lake September 29;
  Proceeds Again to Support Bluffton Self Help

  The Tiger Bass Series, which includes the 5th Annual Running Event and 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament, will be action packed nearly all day Saturday, September 29th at Bluffton’s …

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• Inspired Local Artist Captures BSH Founder Story on Canvas

  Posted at August 7, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,News Releases, Comment 0

  BSH showcases work of art at Bluffton Self Help on Monday, August 13

  Bluffton, SC -On Monday, August 13 at 11 am, Bluffton Self Help’s board of directors hosted a special ceremony. A local artist unveiled his …

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• WSAV Spreads Word About Critical Food Shortage at BSH

  Posted at May 7, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,All Drives,Community Partnerships,Food Drives,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  Peter Bromley, BSH Board President, was interviewed Sunday by WSAV Brittany Shane about the critical shortage that currently leaves the food shelves at BSH practically …

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• May 12th is 20th Annual Postal WorkersLetter Carriers Food Drive

  Posted at May 5, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,All Drives,Community Partnerships,Food Drives,News Releases, Comment 0

  Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 20th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday May 12th. Postal Workers across the country will be asking local residents to help “Stamp out Hunger” by filling grocery …

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• Chatterton Charity Classic Luncheon Underway Today

  Posted at April 26, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Community Partnerships,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases,Plantations, Comment 0

  The Sun City Women’s group is hosting their 15th annual Sun City Chatterton Charity Classic luncheon today to celebrate their fundraising efforts for local charities, including Bluffton Self Help. According to BSH founder Ida Martin, …

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• Ida Martin added to Bluffton’s Wall of Honor

  Posted at April 9, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Ida Martin has received many honors through the years, including the Presidential Citizens Medal and her unforgettable hug from Barack Obama.

  The founder of Bluffton Self Help received another accolade Tuesday, when she was added to the Wall of Honor at Bluffton Town Hall.

  “I am excited, …

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• Ida Martin receives coveted award at COC Banquet

  Posted at April 2, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,business,Community Partnerships,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  Ida Martin, along with her long time friend Betsy Daughtie of Deep Well, received the Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship award by the Chamber of Commerce at their annual ball in February.

  From the beginning of …

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• Low Country Boil to entertain at Red Apron Chili Cookoff

  Posted at February 23, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Cookoff,News Releases, Comment 0

  Blue Grass and chili add up to a perfect recipe for a foot stomping good time at THE RED APRON CHILI COOKOFF to be held at Tanger II Outlet Center Hilton Head on …

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• Chef Judge for Red Apron Chili Cookoff is an expert on Chili

  Posted at February 23, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Cookoff,News Releases, Comment 0

  What makes a great chili cookoff? Well, you need a group of very competitive chili heads and most importantly, a chief judge that makes sure rules are followed to select …

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• For Immediate Release: Call for Chili Cooks Underway

  Posted at January 9, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Cookoff,News Releases, Comment 0

  REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FIRST AREA INTERNATIONAL CHILI SOCIETY COOKOFF IN BLUFFTON, SC
  Bluffton, SC, January 24, 2012–Mark your calendar and register TODAY to participate in the First Annual RED APRON CHILI COOKOFF, the first sanctioned chili cookoff to be held in Hilton Head/Bluffton SC …

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• Posted at January 9, 2012, By CSL, Categories All,Cookoff,News Releases, Comment 2

  It’s time to whip out that world famous chili recipe you’ve been keeping under wraps. The Red Apron Chili Cookoff is coming to town on February 25th, and you still have time to …

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• Bluffton Self Help caps year of changes by helping more people than ever

  Posted at November 27, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  From the Island Packet:
  By ALLISON STICE
  astice@islandpacket.com
  843-706-8138
  Wednesday, November 23, 2011
  It’s been a year of exciting firsts at Bluffton Self Help.

  The group bought a new building soon after hiring executive director Lili Coleman.

  Founder Ida Martin, …

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• WSAV holds FALL Identity Safe Recycling Event Saturday, November 12, 2011

  Posted at November 9, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Community Partnerships,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  Protecting your identity… by partnering with companies like Shredex and Savannah Shredding to destroy, literally, tons of your confidential documents … so they don’t fall into the wrong hands…

  ERASING your personal information from HUNDREDS OF …

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• Martin gets medal — and hug — from commander-in-chief

  Posted at October 21, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  By ARIANA STONE
  Scripps Howard Foundation Wire
  Published Thursday, October 20, 2011
  5 Comments
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• Ida Martin Gets Her Hug from President Obama

  Posted at October 21, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

   

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• BSH Founder says she is ready for the White House

  Posted at October 19, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  From: The Island Packet

  By RACHEL HEATON
  rheaton@beaufortgazette.com
  843-706-8177
  Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011
  Ida Martin has been practicing her strut.

  She demonstrated the walk Tuesday in her home in Bluffton. She’s going to stand up straight and walk …

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• From the White House…Announcing the Recipients of the 2011 Citizens Medal

  Posted at October 17, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  As someone who submitted a nomination for the 2011 Citizens Medal, we wanted you to be among the first to know that President Obama has selected 13 recipients for this year’s award. The Citizens Medal …

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• Bluffton Woman Being Honored by President

  Posted at October 14, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  The Associated Press
  Published Thursday, October 13, 2011
  BLUFFTON, S.C. —
  An 84-year-old Bluffton woman who founded an agency that helps those in need is receiving one of the nation’s highest civilian honors.The Beaufort Gazette (http://bit.ly/q54uJp) reports that Ida Martin heads to the White House next …

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• Bluffton woman wins Presidential Citizens Medal

  Posted at October 14, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Posted: Oct 14, 2011 3:54 PM EDT Updated: Oct 14, 2011 6:18 PM EDT

  By Jaime Dailey – bio | email

  BLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) -Lending a …

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• Bluffton Self Help founder wins Presidential Citizens Medal

  Posted at October 13, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Ida Martin has a very important question.

  Is it appropriate to hug the president of the United States?

  She hopes it is.

  The longtime …

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• Letter to the Editor

  Posted at October 13, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  To the Greater Bluffton/Hilton Head Community

  Ida Martin’s recognition, to receive the President’s Citizens Medal in Washington DC on August 20, is a tribute not only to her, but to this generous community.

  In the beginning, it was the support of the town people of Bluffton, the …

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• IDA MARTIN TO RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL CITIZEN MEDAL

  Posted at October 12, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 1

  Martin is one of the recipients to be honored at the
  White House on Thursday, October 20
  Bluffton, SC, October 10, 2011—Long-time Bluffton resident and founder of Bluffton Self …

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• Tiger Bass Weekend at Hampton Lake to Support Bluffton Self Help

  Posted at September 5, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  The 4th Annual Tiger Bass Weekend, October 1-2, will be action packed at Bluffton’s Hampton Lake all in support of Bluffton Self Help — a local charitable organization which serves families throughout the area who encounter unexpected financial emergencies.

  “We are very pleased to be supporting …

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• Ida Martin Scholarship Offered to Bluffton Residents Returning/Attending College

  Posted at August 13, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

  August 2, 2011, Bluffton, SC—Bluffton Self Help, a United Way of the Lowcountry non profit agency that offers food, clothing and limited emergency financial assistance to working families and residents of Bluffton, announces the launch of a new pilot program to assist eligible …

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• BSH Making Right Moves in Relocating

  Posted at July 30, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  From the Island Packet July 27th:Opportunity may be the best word to describe what Bluffton Self Help’s move to much larger headquarters will mean to the 24-year-old private social services agency.

  The move will bring the opportunity to help more people, expand services, stockpile more food …

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• Sevens for HOPE Golf Challenge Wins Big for BSH

  Posted at July 21, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  The idea began in January, after Extreme Makeover came to town, when a handful of women from Belfair got together and decided to create a fundraiser for Bluffton Self Help that would be unique, would …

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• There’s No Hope Like Building Hope

  Posted at July 19, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  FROM BLUFFTON TODAY:

  Sometimes hope is all about numbers. How much do we need? How much will it cost? How much can we save? How many people can we help?

  Bluffton Self Help began with a decision by one little lady to extend some help and hope …

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• Room to Grow: Ren­o­va­tions on Bluffton Self Help’s new Sheri­dan Park build­ing are set to begin Wednesday

  Posted at July 19, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  FROM BLUFFTON TODAY:

  Bluffton Self Help will stretch its nonprofit legs come November when it moves its operations from Old Town into a 6,700-square-foot facility in Sheridan Park. Renovation and transformation of the former tile and granite showroom at 39 Sheridan Circle will begin Wednesday.

  Monday’s sneak …

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• Local NonProfit to Renovate New Headquarters by Thanksgiving

  Posted at July 19, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  FROM THE ISLAND PACKET:

  Cramped in its current space and pinched by cost overruns that prevented its first plans to relocate, Bluffton Self Help now has a home that fits its growing mission and its budget.

  The nonprofit group has completed the purchase of its new headquarters …

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• Bluffton Self Help Acquires New Building Agency Will Move to New Location in Early November

  Posted at July 19, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Bluffton, SC, July 18, 2011—The calls come in daily. Some people have recently suffered from a health emergency or accident. There are clients who have recently lost their jobs and their utility bill …

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• Bluffton Self Help Hosts “Bare Bones Preview” Event for Media and Donors

  Posted at July 18, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  Today was a very special day indeed at Bluffton Self Help. We opened the doors of 39 Sheridan Circle, the location of our new and unfinished building, for the media and key donors to preview. …

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• Birdies for Charity Chirps for Bluffton Self Help

  Posted at June 30, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,News Releases, Comment 0

  Our friends at Birdies for Charity, which is the non-profit arm of the Heritage Classic Foundation located in Hilton Head, have just sent us a check for $2553.29 for pledges specifically designated for Bluffton Self …

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• Bluffton Self Help Offers Afternoon Help

  Posted at June 30, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  FROM BLUFFTON TODAY:
  Bluffton Self Help, in cooperation with Second Helpings, distributed food from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in an effort to help clients who work during the day.

  It was the first time an evening …

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• Special Afternoon Distribution Stated for June 29th

  Posted at June 24, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Bluffton, SC, June 20, 2011—Bluffton Self Help, in cooperation with Second Helpings, will sponsor an special afternoon food distribution on Wednesday, June 29 from 4 to 6 pm at Bluffton Self Help on May River Drive in Bluffton. This is the first time BSH …

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• From Bluffton Today: Bluffton Self Help to buy building, hires executive director

  Posted at April 27, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Posted: April 26, 2011 – 9:33pm
  By Frank Morris
  BLUFFTON TODAY

  Bluffton Self Help’s leadership is excited about reaching two milestones – contracting to buy a new headquarters and hiring a new executive director, board President Peter Bromley said Tuesday.

  The nonprofit charity, which provides food, clothing and other …

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• Change of Address for Bluffton Self Help

  Posted at April 25, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  As reported  today on WSAV TV…
   

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• Bluffton Self Help Signs Contract For Sheridan Park Building

  Posted at April 25, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Results in significant savings in costs and time versus previous plan to build on town donated land
  Bluffton Self Help has signed a contract to purchase a 6500 square foot building at 39 Sheridan Park Drive across from the Red Cross in Bluffton. The charity plans …

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• Diaper Alert! We’ve Bottomed Out!

  Posted at April 24, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,News Releases, Comment 0

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  [c460_last]This is an alert that our diaper supplies have bottomed out, and our local mothers are asking for more. Every day we have clients requesting diapers, an understandable request when you consider that babies go …

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• Food Supply at Critical Low Point

  Posted at April 13, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases,SOS, Comment 0

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• BSH Third Annual BASH Taps Cinco de Mayo Theme

  Posted at April 9, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  BASH at the Lake, Bluffton Self Help’s third annual fundraiser, is open to the entire community, and will be held on May 5th at Hampton Lake. This year’s event has added importance since it will serve as the kickoff event for the charity’s …

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• BSH receives Major Grant from Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

  Posted at April 7, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,News Releases, Comment 0

  Bluffton Self Help has received a major Challenge Grant for its “Building and Sustaining Hope” capital campaign from the Hilton Head Island Foundation Endowment Fund, which is part of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The fund has awarded more than $35 million since …

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• St. Andrew by the Sea Awards Grant to BSH

  Posted at April 6, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,News Releases, Comment 0

  Jim Sims(left). Chairman of the St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church
  Endowment Fund presents a check from the Endowment Fund for $8,000 to Peter
  Bromley(right), Board President of …

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• The 3rd Annual BASH at the Lake Fundraiser is almost here!

  Posted at March 16, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,BSH Thank You,Fundraisers & Events,News Releases, Comment 0

  May 5th is the date for Bluffton Self Help’s third annual fundraiser. All proceeds will support the operating budget for Bluffton’s largest charity serving the working poor. …

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• Executive Director Application Deadline Ends

  Posted at March 15, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

  Bluffton Self Help’s Search Committee has been quite busy receiving applications for the Executive Director position, which was posted between March 1st and March 15. The application period closed today, and for the next 30 days or so, the applications will be …

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• Executive Director Search to Begin

  Posted at February 26, 2011, By CSL, Categories All,News Releases, Comment 0

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