Indivisible Beaufort meeting Saturday
Indivisible Beaufort’s September meeting is set for 11 a.m., Saturday Sept. 24 at the St. Helena Public Library at 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road.
This month’s featured speaker will be Barbara Nash, the Democratic candidate for S.C. House District 124. Nash spent her career as an advanced practice registered nurse, as nursing faculty at various universities, including USC Beaufort, and as a college health services director for a small university.
She has also led a 10,00- member state nurses’ association, where she worked to initiate and impact legislation related to healthcare and nursing.
The public is welcome.
Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers
Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers to help operate our Gift Shops at Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital. The Hospital Auxiliary is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from our Gift Shops provide help with meds and durable medical goods to those in need.
Hospital Auxiliary also assists patients of Volunteers In Medicine. If you enjoy meeting people, learning new skills, sharing your creative talents and being part of an organization that helps others, Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shops are just the place for you.
No experience necessary. For information call 843-689-8247. The Hospital Auxiliary is a 501(c3) organization and deeply appreciates any help.
United Way of the Lowcountry now accepts cryptocurrency
United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) is now accepting gifts of cryptocurrency, entering a sector of philanthropy that is swiftly gaining traction as the crypto market grows.
Through the online platform The Giving Block, United Way can now accept more than 75 forms of virtual currency, including many of the current most popular coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and more.
“We are thrilled to expand our fundraising efforts to include cryptocurrency,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a release. “This move allows us to engage with donors who want to make a difference in their community but operate in a more digital capacity than previous generations of supporters.”
The Giving Block makes the experience simple, quick and efficient while providing all of the safety protocols for giving a gift online. Once a donation is made, the cryptocurrency is immediately exchanged for cash to eliminate risk due to volatility in the crypto market.
Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning donors do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it from their taxes. This makes cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support United Way. Please consult with your tax, legal and CPA advisors before engaging in any transaction. UWLC does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. For more information on making a gift of cryptocurrency to UWLC, visit www.uwlowcountry.org/crypto.
