On April 17, we had our first food and clothing drive as a club in North Charleston. The project was a great success, serving as a wonderful start to our initiative. 

Volunteers: Shahyad Khamnei, Carter Pena, Ronan Kotz, Robin Adams, Radhika Pandey, Courtney Sykes, Kai Blackwell

On April 24, we hosted another clothing drive in Downtown Charleston. We were able to give out several boxes full of shirts, socks, and pants to dozens of individuals. It was great to see the donations we collected being enjoyed! 

Volunteers: Oliver Biddle, Shahyad Khamnei, Peyton Matheson, Emily Pilla, Jack Quinn

In May, we continued our mission from April, holding an additional food and clothing drive.  We also held Donation Drive and a number of volunteers were able to attain clothing donations from family and friends. In doing so, we built up a large enough inventory to supply drives for weeks and months to come.

 Volunteers: Asher Wallen, Ronan Kotz, Noa Wallen, Peter Philips, David Konikov, Radhika Pandey

The James Island High School branch volunteered for Swim Across America, helping set up the venue and assist swimmers. While volunteering, members were able to share CUP with other volunteers, gaining more support for the project. 

Volunteers: Oliver Biddle, Carter Pena, Courtney Sykes, Cody Chanthabane, Maisy Whitworth, Sam Day, John Ryan Ottaviano, Nick Cook

Musicians from the Academic Magnet branch performed on King Street during Second Sunday. Their performance sparked conversations with passerby about CUP, allowing them to discuss the issues we seek to combat. In addition to spreading the message, they also raised over $100 to go towards future initiatives. 

Volunteers: Miles Garrigan, Catie Gill, Caleb Anderson, Vishwa Veerswamy, Will Brown, Shahyad Khamnei

In August, we hosted a dodgeball tournament to raise money for future iniatives. Attracting members of CUP from all branches in addition to other students, we had a great turnout with over 50 attendees.  Through ticket and concession sales, we raised over $300. The tournament was a lot of fun and a great way to raise awareness for the issues CUP seeks to combat!

In September, we hosted another clothing drive with the donations we had been collecting. In addition to our regular items, we also had long pants and winter wear so that people could stay warm during the fall and winter seasons. 

Volunteers: Carter Pena, Ronan Kotz, Peyton Matheson, Kamran Herric, and Shahyad Khamnei 

On October 15th, we partnered with the West Ashley Rotary Club to construct staircases for Water Missions. It was great to be able to share our initative with other groups that are similarly dedicated to serving our comunity through good works!

Volunteers: Kayla Herman, Evelyn Buschgen

CUP volunteers worked together to organize clothing in conjunction with Uplift Charleston for a big clothing drive at Change Church. At the event, we also helped mentor students from The Impact Program. It was great to work with other students on such an important cause. 

Volunteers: Ronan Kotz,  Shahyad Khamnei, The Impact Program

During the last weekend of October, CUP volunteers worked together with Uplift Charleston and their partners for a big drive at Change Church which included food, clothing, hygenie products, and school supplies. At the drive, we assisted in setting up the tables and tents and helping people find the clothes that they needed. It was a great success and a privilege to be able to help out with!

Volunteers: Shahyad Khamnei, Neo James, Emma Morrison, Peyton Matheson, Emily Pilla, Robin Adams, Kai Blackwell, Ella Madison, Vanessa Nguyen

During the first weekend of December, CUP volunteers worked together with Uplift Charleston for a drive in downtown Charleston. We were able to give out warm clothes and bags of men's and women's hygiene products to over a dozen individuals in need. It was great to see the smiles on everyone's faces!

Volunteers: Shahyad Khamnei, Peyton Matheson, and Luke Barrett

On Christmas Day, CUP partnered with Slums to Slumber and traveled around Charleston to pass out presents and gifts to disadvantaged kids around the North Charleston area. Thank you to all the donators who helped us raise over $350 and 100 toys for the cause! It was an amazing experience and the start to a new yearly tradition!

Volunteers: Shahyad Khamnei, Slums to Slumber

In early February, we partnered with Uplift Charleston to host another clothing drive in North Charleston. The weather was chilly, so we gave out warm jackets, long pants, blankets, and scarves. We also gave out hygeine kits. We ended up getting cut a bit short by the rain, but almost all the clothes were taken, so it was a success! It was wonderful to get a chance to kick off the new year by helping out the community. 

Volunteers: Peyton Matheson, Sophia Bardford, Truman Drolet