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See how Homeless Hope began and where we are today.
Winter 2016
4TH GRADE
Grace creates the idea of Homeless Hope.
Early Spring 2017
4TH GRADE
Grace meets with her school administrators and proposes the idea.
April 10, 2017
4TH GRADE
Grace presents the idea of Homeless Hope to her school at the Charleston Day School assembly.
Spring 2017-2019
4TH GRADE - 6TH GRADE
Grace presents to the school assembly annually and runs the drive annually. Averages 800 toiletries each drive.
Spring 2020
7TH GRADE
Grace runs the drive through Tara Griffin DDS due to COVID and no in-person school. Most successful drive yet as the need for sanitary items for people experiencing homelessness was at an all-time need with COVID.
Spring 2021
8TH GRADE
Grace graduation speech from Charleston Day School regarding the Homeless Hope Drive. Annual Spring Drive at Charleston Day School.
2021-2023
9TH GRADE
Grace serves on the Mount Pleasant Youth Council. She presents Homeless Hope to the Council in 2021. Through the Council, the Homeless Hope Drive was promoted across Charleston County in Academic Magnet High School, Wando High School, Lucy Beckham High School, Porter-Gaud School, and, Bishop England High School.
April 21, 2022
10TH GRADE
Homeless Hope INC was incorporated as a 501(c)(3). EIN-88-1915621
August 2022
10TH GRADE
Grace created the Homeless Hope INC first national chapter in Academic Magnet High School.
October 1, 2023
11TH GRADE
Homeless Hope INC expands into several states including South Carolina, Virginia and Delaware. Please contact us if you are interested in opening a chapter in your high school.
May 2024
11TH GRADE
New Partner: Collaborated with ECCO Clinic (East Cooper Outreach Clinic) stocking their Wellness Pantry with hygiene items. The Wellness Pantry allows neighbors seeking food assistance to choose what products they receive.
June 2024
11TH GRADE
Collaborated with Palmetto Women's Collective and the Hot Dog Ministry to feed the Charleston homeless and dispense hygiene items. Looking forward to working with this group in the future!
August 2024
12TH GRADE
New Homeless Hope Chapter started in North Carolina. Welcome-we are excited to see you grow!
August 2024
12TH GRADE
Our AMHS chapter (our inaugural chapter) had another successful membership drive with 46 new members! Welcome!
September 2024
12TH GRADE
Exciting collaboration with Chick-fil-a in the Fall 2024 for fundraising for our veteran homeless. More details to follow with dates and locations.
November 2024
12TH GRADE
Grace Griffin featured on Charleston’s NBC News 2 Everyday Heroes talking about her “Sweets for Veterans” Charitable Campaign with Tunnel to Towers.
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November 2024
