Read the most recent news and stories from our neighbors thanks for the help of our Bluffton Self Help staff and volunteers.
Self Help Launches New Mobile Market to Expand Food Access Across the Lowcountry
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...
When Stability Isn’t Optional. It’s Infrastructure.
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...
From Idea to 1,500 Donations: Local Eagle Scout Tackles Food Insecurity
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...
From Executive Chef to Bluffton Entrepreneur: Sheila’s Journey with Bluffton Self Help
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...
Bluffton Self Help Named 2025 Non-Profit of the Year and Pearl Award Recipient
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,...
A Mother’s Courage: Finding Hope and Safety Through Community Support
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...
From Homelessness to Hope: Carson’s Journey to Stability with Bluffton Self Help
When Carson first walked through the doors of Bluffton Self Help, he was carrying more than just the weight of daily challenges—he was facing profound uncertainty about his future. A series of unexpected setbacks had unraveled...
