Greater Chapin Community Foundation

The Greater Chapin Community Foundation held its Annual Grant Awards reception celebrating the recent Grant Recipients. With great pride and immense joy, this special night included presentations from 17 organizations with grants totaling in excess of $21,000.

To begin the event, there was a greet and welcome with a reception followed by a check ceremony. Throughout the presentation of the awards, recipients were allotted an opportunity to explain more about their organization and the impact upon the community.

Groundhog Ball 2024 was a success! Great night for the Chapin community!

The 2024 Groundhog Ball was an amazing night. Thank you all of our sponsors, attendees, and the board of advisors pictured here.

We are so thankful for the support of our Sponsors for the 2024 Groundhog Ball!

Platinum Sponsors...
Scott Hanners - State Farm Insurance Agent
Pat Lewandowski
Chapin Pediatrics - Luke Bonnett
Remax at The Lake
United Glass
Total Mortgage
Pia Group/Northbridge Wealth
Edcon Construction

Gold Sponsors...
Town of Chapin, South Carolina
Rile Enterprises
JJ Rez - Jason Resnick

Silver Sponsors...
Chapin Neighbors Magazine
Abraham Land Surveying
Law Office of Laura H. Huggins, LLC
JB Brown
Terri Bauerlin - Keller Williams Realty
Harry Cromer - Edward Jones of Chapin
Summers, Ashley and Vern
Herb Harrison - Cornerstone Insurance Consulting
John and Mandy Dewalt
Springhill Construction

Friend of Groundhog Ball...
Porter Gas Service Inc.
Harrell Martin & Peace
Lake Murray Tire and Automotive
Westmore Land of Gifts and Apparel
Gerald and Jennifer Perritt
Luzianna Purchase

We are so thankful for the support of our Sponsors for the 2024 Groundhog Ball!

Platinum Sponsors...
Scott Hanners - State Farm Insurance Agent
Pat Lewandowski
Chapin Pediatrics - Luke Bonnett
Remax at The Lake
United Glass
Total Mortgage
Pia Group/Northbridge Wealth
Edcon Construction

Gold Sponsors...
Town of Chapin, South Carolina
Rile Enterprises
JJ Rez - Jason Resnick

Silver Sponsors...
Chapin Neighbors Magazine
Abraham Land Surveying
Law Office of Laura H. Huggins, LLC
JB Brown
Terri Bauerlin - Keller Williams Realty
Harry Cromer - Edward Jones of Chapin
Summers, Ashley and Vern
Herb Harrison - Cornerstone Insurance Consulting
John and Mandy DaWalt
Springhill Construction

Friend of Groundhog Ball...
Porter Gas Service Inc.
Harrell Martin & Peace
Lake Murray Tire and Automotive
Westmore Land of Gifts and Apparel
Gerald and Jennifer Perritt
Luzianna Purchase

Only a few tickets remain!

We are so thankful for the support of our Sponsors for the 2024 Groundhog Ball!

Platinum Sponsors...
Scott Hanners - State Farm Insurance Agent
Pat Lewandowski
Chapin Pediatrics - Luke Bonnett
Remax at The Lake
United Glass
Total Mortgage
Pia Group/Northbridge Wealth
Edcon Construction

Gold Sponsors...
Town of Chapin
Rile Enterprises
JJ Rez - Jason Resnick

Silver Sponsors...
Chapin Neighbors Magazine
Abraham Land Surveying
Law Office of Laura H. Huggins, LLC
JB Brown
Terri Bauerlin - Keller Williams Realty
Harry Cromer - Edward Jones of Chapin
Summers, Ashley and Vern
Herb Harrison - Cornerstone Insurance Consulting
John and Mandy Dewalt
Springhill Construction

Friend of Groundhog Ball...
Porter Gas Service Inc.
Harrell Martin & Peace
Lake Murray Tire and Automotive
Westmore Land of Gifts and Apparel
Gerald and Jennifer Perritt
Luzianna Purchase

We are excited to welcome Daniel Rendelman to the GCCF Board!

Daniel connects with people through inspirational writing, business coaching, speaking engagements, online content, and community leadership. He is a certified John Maxwell Team speaker, coach, and leadership trainer. His experience as an entrepreneur has included time as a successful restaurant franchisee and operator of a large wireless company. Currently, Daniel is the publisher of three community magazines - Chapin Neighbors, Newberry Living, and Skidaway Island Neighbors in Georgia. He is also a division manager with Best Version Media, responsible for a team of 40+ magazine publishers in Georgia.

Daniel is currently on the board of directors for the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Chapin Sunrise Rotary, as well as “Education Coordinator” for a local BNI club.

Daniel is an ordained minister and the author of several books, including two children's books. His 2019 work, “An Appreciation Awakening,” was a featured finalist in the American BookFest. His next book, titled “Marketing Matters,” will be released in December.

Daniel is married to Sara and loves being a father of nine children who fill his life with joy. Daniel’s desire is to add value to the world by encouraging others to live their best life

The Greater Chapin Community Foundation grant is open now! Last year, the Greater Chapin Community Foundation awarded 15 grants to nonprofits in the area.

The application deadline is rapidly approaching. You must submit your application by September 30, 2023.

Your nonprofit can apply with the link below…

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cccfoundation

Attention Greater Chapin area non-profit organizations!

Click the link below for information about our grants process. The deadline to apply for a grant is September 30, 2023.

https://www.yourfoundation.org/greater-chapin-community-foundation/

We are excited to welcome Joe Perritt to the GCCF Board!

Joe Perritt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Blackbridge Financial. He was inspired by his mother, Jennifer, a retired financial advisor, to pursue a career as a wealth advisor. He saw the way she helped her clients and realized that he wanted to follow in her footsteps.

Joe specializes in serving professionals and small business owners. He is passionate about helping people and building relationships beyond clients’ financial endeavors. Joe does this through learning more about their stories and keeping up with their lives.

Joe grew up in Chapin, SC where he attended Chapin Elementary, Middle and High School, graduating in the spring of 2017. Joe graduated with honors in 2021 from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in finance. Joe married his wife, Katie, in 2022 and the two of them enjoy traveling and spending time with their family and friends.

We are excited to welcome Harry Cromer to the GCCF Board!

Harry and his wife, Whitney, have two children, Julia Collins (12) and Harrison (9). Originally from Newberry, Harry has lived in the Chapin community since 2012. He finished The Citadel in 2004 and then served as an infantry officer in the United States Army until starting his career with Edward Jones in 2008. Harry is an active member of the Chapin Community, serving as a member of the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Chapin Methodist, F3 Chapin and other organizations as well as coaching youth athletics. When he is not working, he enjoys playing the guitar, working on his '65 Mustang, and being outdoors.

We are excited to welcome Christy Todd to the GCCF Board!

Christy has been married to Rusty for 28 years, and they have three children - Maggie (25), Banks (22), and Molly (18). She serves as the Minister of Children at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, where she has been on staff since 1994. Christy taught school for six years before beginning a career at Riverland Hills. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Winthrop University and a Master of Education from Columbia College. She and Rusty own Richardson’s Heating and Air in Chapin, and Christy loves being active in the Chapin community.

Meet one of our board members on the latest edition of the Chamber Neighbors Podcast.

https://www.chapinchamber.com/podcast/

Our board of directors met today for strategic planning of future events and how the GCCF can have impact upon the community. Be watching for more updates from us!

As members of this community, we have the power to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. By giving to local non profit organizations, we can ensure that our donations directly benefit those in need right here in our own backyard. Whether it’s supporting education, veterans, or social services, every dollar counts and can have a significant impact. So let’s come together and give generously to these organizations that do so much good for our community. Together, we can make a real difference!

Below is a list of organizations that are participating in Midlands Gives. If you feel led to, please support one of these organizations that are working to make Chapin a better place to live!

Chapin Beautification Foundation
Chapin Community Theatre
Chapin Historical Society
Chapin We Care Center
Crooked Creek Art League
Fidelis Family Retreat
GOoD Works
The Justin Pepper Foundation
Justin Pepper House
Limitless Purpose
SASS Go
Troop Appreciation Foundation..and many more

To make a donation please visit HERE and type in 29036 to see the full list of Chapin area non profits.

We loved working with Lee Goble! Wishing you all the best. You will be missed.

It's a sad today, as we are saying goodbye to our Marketing & Communications Specialist, Lee Goble.

Lee has been CCCF's Marketing & Communications Specialist since 2019. This means Lee spearheads all of the Foundation's daily communication through various channels, such as social media platforms, the website and blog, our weekly/quarterly newsletters, and more. Lee is from Gaffney, SC and graduated with both his B.A. in English and Master of Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. Lee is also a member of the Board of Directors.

When he's not hard at work, Lee is most likely exploring the outdoors with his adorable dog, Toby! 🐶

As Lee takes on a new chapter in his life, we are reflecting on the amazing work he's accomplished while at the Foundation, we are so thankful for his dedication to CCCF. Thank you for serving with us, you will be greatly missed. 💙

Shouting congratulations from the rooftops to our very favorite teacher and board member Billie Jean Williams! A tireless leader in our community Billie gives her heart and soul to Chapin. We are grateful to have her time, talents and resources moving our organization forward and so proud of that she has accomplished!

News19 Teacher of the Week is Billie Williams We know our local teachers wear many hats. In fact, this week’s top educator spends most days and nights at school.