by epatankar | May 8, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market
Self Help officially unveiled its new refrigerated Mobile Market this week during a ribbon cutting celebration with community leaders, supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff. The new Mobile Market has been more than a year in the making and represents a major...
by epatankar | May 7, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market
At Self Help, we often talk about meeting immediate needs. But the truth is, our work reaches far beyond food assistance or emergency aid. Stability functions much like infrastructure, quietly supporting everything else in a person’s life. When families have access to...
by epatankar | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market
Nearly ten years ago, Austin Marshall began his journey in Scouting at just six years old. Like many young Scouts, he learned the basics—teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance. But what sets Scouting apart is how those early lessons grow into something much...
by epatankar | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Partner Spotlight, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market, The Thread
Sheila Livingston has spent her life building. Building her skills, her career, her family, and now, her own business. Raised by her grandmother in Jamaica, Sheila stepped into responsibility early. When her grandmother suffered a stroke during Sheila’s teenage years,...
by epatankar | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Partner Spotlight, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market
Bluffton Self Help is honored to be named the 2025 Non-Profit of the Year and recipient of the 2025 Pearl Award by the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. These awards recognize organizations that deliver measurable impact, effective leadership, and strategic...
by epatankar | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Pave the Path, Stories of Hope, The Apron, The Market
Isabelle, a full-time working mother, balances the demands of her job while caring for her daughter. Her friends describe her as a rainbow in human form, with a smile that lights up a room and a laugh that’s undeniably contagious. So, when a couple close friends...