Leadership Berkeley Completes Community Class Project 2023

(Berkeley County, SC) – Each year, The Berkeley Chamber’s Leadership Berkeley graduates select a class project.  The project is directly related to circumstances or wishes of the community that the class has recognized through the participation in the Leadership Program.



This year’s Leadership Berkeley Project highlighted the needs for displaced and underprivileged children in the Berkeley County area by partnering with Jean’s Angels in packing 500 backpacks with essentials, such as food and hygiene kits for children and donating toys for their Annual Toy Giveaway for Sunday, December 17th in Moncks Corner, SC.  During the Healthcare and Social Issues session, the class realized the trauma these young children experience, and the class wished to express their support to the program and services the organization provides. 

Founded in 2015, Jean’s Angels is a non-profit organization that works with the homeless, domestic violence victims, gun violence victims, children with terminal illnesses, and any other individual experiencing or have recently experienced a traumatic event.  For more information on Jean’s Angels contact 843-499-0084 or www.jeansangels.org.

About Leadership Berkeley

Leadership Berkeley is an educational program offered through the Berkeley Chamber.  The 10-month program provides emerging and existing leaders in the Greater Berkeley County area with an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network.  For over 25 years, Leadership Berkeley has helped participants better understand the local community, while building relationships with current and future leaders.  For more information on Leadership Berkeley, visit www.berkeleysc.org or contact Simone Thornton at 843.761.8238.
 
About Berkeley Chamber of Commerce

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in the greater Berkeley County area.   The Chamber seeks to accomplish this vision by advocating for initiatives that enable businesses to grow, thrive and remain relevant and forward-thinking in an ever-changing world.  The chamber exists to create a positive impact on our community.  The Berkeley Chamber strives to be the unifying force that brings together and leads those who work to improve the quality of life in the Berkeley County region through business growth.