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Lowcountry Local First partners on Charleston Together Initiative Fund

Lowcountry Local First (LLF) has joined the Charleston Together Initiative started by State Senator Marlon Kimpson and State Representative Marvin Pendarvis on May 31, 2020 alongside the Coastal Community Foundation. To date, the fund has raised 72% of the $100,000 total goal. A significant portion of funds will be available to nonprofit organizations to enhance community and race

Source: The Charleston Chronicle

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