Thanks to Community Support through the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, The Beehive Bilingual School Is Growing Continue Reading
J. Pink Studio, a youth dance program helping young people build confidence, discipline and creativity through the performing arts, has successfully raised $15,000 through our Invest Local Initiative to build a permanent studio space in North Charleston. Meet the Story Behind the... Continue Reading
We're excited to announce another inspiring success story from our Invest Local Initiative: Addielee’s Kitchen & Catering LLC , a women-owned food business, raised $15,000 on Kiva! Meet the Story Behind the Business Annie Whitlock’s lifelong passion for cooking is rooted in her... Continue Reading
We’re proud to spotlight another inspiring success story from our Invest Local Initiative: Sea Soap Co., a local soap-making business built on inclusion, sustainability, and heart. Meet the Mission Behind the Business For Brian, this business started with a promise. After his daughter was... Continue Reading
If you don’t already know Gina Cordoba, consider this your introduction to an incredible Charleston entrepreneur with a bold vision. A shining member of the Lowcountry Local First community, Gina has been building something special and we’re excited to share that her coffee shop,... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from our Invest Local Intiative! Fatima Seabrook, a Community Business Academy Graduate (Spring 2023), former LLF staff member, and passionate founder of Alchemy Aerial Arts, has successfully reached her goal — her Kiva loan of $15,000 has... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to celebrate Adriana Zabala, founder of Alta Vibra LLC, for successfully raising $15,000 on Kiva.org to grow her Spanish-language communications company! Based out of Latin Groove Studios — the only Spanish-language recording studio in the Lowcountry — Alta Vibra... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share that Julia Crumblin, the heart and hands behind Picking Up the Pieces Enrichment Center, has received full funding for her $6,000 loan on Kiva.org! Julia’s project is a vibrant, culturally responsive childcare and homeschool support center rooted in the James... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share that Courtney Waters, the creative force behind Wax Hand Creations, has received full funding for her $7,500 loan on Kiva.org! Courtney’s business brings people together through one-of-a-kind, interactive wax hand art experiences—offering a fun, tactile... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to congratulate Summit Grounds, founded by Gina Cordoba—a proud U.S. Army veteran and first-generation Colombian-American—on securing her funding goal of $11,500 through Kiva.org! Gina’s passion for coffee and sustainability shines through every cup. By sourcing... Continue Reading
Big congratulations to Tremaine “Abenaa” Moore – a 2024 Pitch finalist – and founder of Naturally Geechee, for securing $4,500 on Kiva.org! Tremaine plans to utilize these funds and meet growing demand head-on by investing in manufacturing equipment, purchasing raw... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to congratulate Andrea Serrano with Glossy Jewellery – our 2023 Pitch competition winner – on securing $10,500 through Kiva.org! This incredible achievement will help Andrea—a talented immigrant entrepreneur—invest in much-needed equipment to craft custom,... Continue Reading
