by epatankar | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Partner Spotlight, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, The Apron, The Market, The Thread, Uncategorized, Volunteer Spotlight
Sometimes the reasons we give begin long before we have anything to give. For Brenda and Graz Graziano, the story of their support for Self Help begins decades before they ever heard of Bluffton – in two hardworking families where money was often tight,...
by epatankar | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the News, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Partner Spotlight, Pave the Path, Red Apron Alliance, The Apron, The Market, The Thread, Uncategorized, Volunteer Spotlight
Sometimes the best way to make a bigger impact is to work together. On Friday, October 2, Self Help officially celebrated the grand opening of our new collaborative space with The Deep Well Project on Hilton Head Island, marking an exciting new chapter in a...
by epatankar | Aug 19, 2025 | Blog, Education, In the News, Pave the Path, The Thread, Volunteer Spotlight
When Alicia moved from Indianapolis to Bluffton, South Carolina, she had two priorities at the top of her list: finding a unique, welcoming community and discovering meaningful ways to give back. Her family ultimately chose Daufuskie Island as their home—a choice that...
by epatankar | May 29, 2025 | Education, In the News, Volunteer Spotlight
During the annual Volunteer Appreciation event in May, Bluffton Self Help announced the 2024 Volunteers of the Year – Joy Nelson, Tutor of the Year, and Kimberly Bart, Basic Needs Volunteer of the Year. Joy Nelson brings warmth, empathy, and a quiet strength to...
by Bluffton Self Help | Mar 16, 2025 | Volunteer Spotlight
After retiring to Bluffton in 2021, Mike Slovak joined Bluffton Self Help as an ESL tutor in 2023 and recently added BSH Board Member to his title last month. His wife, Denise, joined the team as a Red Apron last fall, first as a greeter for The Resource Hub’s welcome...
by Bluffton Self Help | Mar 16, 2025 | Volunteer Spotlight
When we reflect upon the definition of dedication, Bob Ferrick and Jan Trabb are two volunteers who immediately spring to mind thanks to their combination of thirty years {15 years each} of service. The two have no doubt witnessed numerous chapters of the Bluffton...
