Raise the Roof: Community orgs combine to deliver essential home repairs

At least one Mount Pleasant family was resting a bit easier heading into Thanksgiving, as East Cooper Faith Network’s (ECFN) Fix-It program spearheaded a Nov. 23 roof replacement on Eagle Street. Worshippers from the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (MPPC) — an ECFN member — rounded up three roofing companies to chip on the day-long project […]

Wrapped With Care Philanthropy: The Best Present of All

Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to benefit good causes. Although we should be mindful that people need help year-round, the holiday season is one of the busiest times for giving, whether that be via donations or gifts to nonprofits. In Mount Pleasant, […]

Spotlight on East Cooper Faith Network

East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) Coordinator Sarah Wendell (second from left) visited with the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant at the charity organization’s Aug. 28 meeting at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Before she was presented with a $1,000 check on behalf of Rotary, Wendell filled in attendees on ECFN’s two signature programs: Fix-It (a […]

‘Fix’ is in for Greenhill homeowner

Members of the East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) nd Harper General Contractors recently came to the rescue of a Mount Pleasant homeowner saddled with a laundry list of costly residential repairs. The May 31 collaboration was part of ECFN’s “Fix-It!” program that supports local residents requiring extensive renovations in the 29464 and 29466 area codes. […]