News + Updates
Teens Talk It Up: Student Poems on Social Justice and Cultural Awareness
During Teens Talk It Up 2017, CPN in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Charleston, brought students together to discuss the topics of Social Justice and Cultural Awareness. On this specific day of the program, students were introduced to Marcus Amaker,...
In the News: The Post and Courier’s Commentary: As South Carolina Recovers, Lets Make Equity a Priority
"As Gov. Henry McMaster, accelerateSC and leaders across our beloved state continue to tackle the daunting task of reopening and rebuilding our economy, we and the Together SC network of nonprofit leaders and their allies urge that they make equity a top priority. A...
CPN’s Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis to Support Residents and Families in our Neighborhood
Charleston Promise Neighborhood continues to be a Community Connector While we are all working remotely, we: Continue to support the needs of our community as we face longer timelines for sheltering in place. Are in touch with many of our community partners to better...
Upcoming Event: CPN’s 7th Annual Social Studies Bowl
Join us for our 7th Annual Social Studies Bowl on Thursday, March 12 at 5:00 p.m. Our students spend a lot of time preparing for this event every year and are excited to show off everything that they have learned!
School Based Health Awareness Month
February: School Based Health Awareness Month Early one Monday morning, a student returned to school with her father, updated immunization records in hand as well as information regarding her weekend visit to urgent care for the school nurse to keep on file. The...
Family Science Night: Bright Stars, Brighter Futures
As autumn came around and the ever blistering heat went down a few degrees in Charleston, it was officially time for another round of Family Science Nights. Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) hosts Family Science Nights in order to give the community that they...
What Our Staff Says About National Non-profit Day
What is your favorite thing about working at a nonprofit? At Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN), we are a mission-focused organization which strives every day to increase access to opportunities for the students and families in our community through various...
Community Forum on Gentrification Identifies Key Issues
One definition of gentrification is “the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste.” While renovation and improvement both sound like positive things, the effects of gentrification are not positive for all....
DIGSOUTH and Charleston Promise Announce Partnership
DIG SOUTH Tech Summit Partners with Charleston Promise Neighborhood Program funded by a grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to change the face of business startups Charleston, SC – February 25 – DIG SOUTH Tech Summit...
Seeking the Wisdom of Residents: The New Community Engagement Council
Charleston Promise Neighborhood works in The Neck in a collaborative relationship with members of the communities it serves. CPN staff know that they cannot serve the Neighborhood without the wisdom and insights of its neighbors. From its inception, CPN has empaneled...
