Kiawah Cares has partnered with Clemson University's Community Build Architecture Studio V and donor couple Sig and Ana Weiler, to design, build, and fund an outdoor learning pavilion at Frierson Elementary School. The new outdoor classroom will allow a hands-on learning experience for students in math and science. This structure is part of the school’s learning garden, a hands-on way for students to learn
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As a community where most property owners are part-time residents, many of our generous members weren’t able to spend the time in our neighboring communities to know who was doing the important work and making the real differences.
It was clear that a different kind of infrastructure was needed to help our members, and we made it a priority to put structures in place that support that foundational work.
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To ensure that we’re responsive to the real needs of the islands, foundation staff and board members maintain close relationships with the public schools and nonprofits serving these island communities.
This allows us both to participate in early planning for longer term area projects and also to react quickly to short term or emergency needs. We use our close relationships with partner organizations to direct funds to the areas where they are most needed.
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