Fundraisers – Tidelines

Reminder: Roll With Heart Charity Bocce Ball Tournament September 17

The Lake House Bocce Ball Tournament has always been about more than bocce. It is about neighbors coming together to make a meaningful difference.

This year, we invite you to join us in supporting the families who stand behind those who serve our country. Together, we can provide hope, stability, and support when it matters most while strengthening the community we proudly call home.

Whether you register a team or donate, your generosity provides hope, stability, and practical support when it is needed most. Click here for more information and to register. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 15.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association

Backpack Buddies Needs Your Help!

Because hunger does not end on Fridays

The Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) Fundraiser is off to a strong start! As you may know, Backpack Buddies directly supports children in the surrounding area who experience food insecurity by providing them with nutritious food to take home for the weekends.

Our goal this year, with your help, is an aggressive $100,000. During the school year, BPBSI will provide more than 13,000 bags of food to help children have nutritious meals over the weekend. School started on August 11, and after students are identified and parental permission is obtained, the first food delivery will take place in September. Three weeks into our fundraising campaign, with generous donations, we have achieved 64% of our total goal. We have three weeks to go, and with your help, we can get to the finish line for the upcoming school year.

We can’t do it without you—Backpack Buddies needs your help!

The Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island Annual Fundraising Campaign runs until September 11, 2026. Donating is easy by using the Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island website. Donations can be made online via PayPal, credit card, or Venmo. You can also send a check to 130 Gardners Circle PMB K, Johns Island, SC 29455.

Any amount is greatly appreciated, and just $306 will cover the costs for one child for the entire school year. You can also join many fellow Seabrookers in supporting Backpack Buddies by becoming a “Friend of Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island” with a donation of $1,000 or more.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Click here for more information

-Submitted by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island.

Support Angel Oak Kids!

Support Angel Oak Kids!

Let’s help all Angel Oak Primary students (formerly Mt. Zion) get off to a great start! This past school year, our generous and warm-hearted community donated funds to provide students and teachers with supplies they need for success. All purchases are based on teacher requests.

Your donations help with:

Classroom supplies: Scissors, rulers, folders, pencils, crayons, paper, and glue sticks.
Clothing: Extra shirts, pants, socks, and underwear in every size for the school nurse’s office. Every day, someone needs something!
Calming Boxes: Calming tools for each classroom. Just like adults, students get stressed and frustrated! A stress ball, a swatch of textured fabric, a soft stuffed animal, or other small manipulatives help children feel calmer.
Family Game Night: A variety of board games focused on building math, reading, and communication skills for parents and children to enjoy together.
Water Wise Swimming Lessons Program -Swimsuits for first graders in May. Students also received towels if they needed them.

All remaining funds provide teachers with specific school supplies that they request.

Thank you for helping our Angel Oak Primary students!

Please send your checks to: Support Mt. Zion Kids!
4314 Hope Plantation Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455

Or donate through Zelle: mtzionkids1@gmail.com. Please include your email address in the memo.

-Submitted by Support Mt Zion Kids!

(Image credits: Microsoft stock image)

Roll With Heart Charity Bocce Ball Tournament September 17

The Lake House Bocce Ball Tournament has always been about more than bocce. It is about neighbors coming together to make a meaningful difference.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association

Backpack Buddies Seabrook Starts Its Fundraiser

In Charleston County, South Carolina, Feed America reports that 11.1% of children are food insecure. That is more than one out of ten children who don’t have enough food to eat, meaning their physical, educational, and mental growth is compromised.

These numbers are daunting in a county that we are fortunate to call
“The Land of Plenty.”

School programs provide free breakfast and lunch, and in some cases, dinner as well, during the week. But what about the weekends, holidays, and school breaks? That is where Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) comes in.

BPBSI is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food for the weekend for qualified children in 3 elementary schools during the school year and several local summer programs. We provide a weekend bag of food to about 375 children.

We can’t do it without you—Backpack Buddies needs your help!

The Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island Annual Fundraising Campaign will run from August 3 to September 11, 2026. Once again, we are counting on the generosity and kindness of Seabrook Island residents, visitors, and guests to help raise $100,000. Donating is easy by using the Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island website. Donations can be made online via PayPal, credit card, or Venmo. You can also send a check to 130 Gardners Circle PMB K, Johns Island, SC 29455.

During the school year, BPBSI will provide more than 13,000 bags of food to help children have nutritious meals over the weekend. School starts on August 11, and after students are identified and parental permission is obtained, the first food delivery will take place in September.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

-Submitted by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island.

(Image credit: Johns Island Elementary School Recipient)

Habitat Pickleball Registration Opens

Ready to dink, drive, and make a massive difference?

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the gorgeous Kiawah River! Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for gold or just trying to keep the ball in bounds, we want you there.

Here is how you can join the fun and support Sea Island Habitat for Humanity:

Register a Doubles Team ($250): Grab your favorite partner, dust off your paddles, and get ready for some friendly competition. Space fills up fast, so secure your bracket spot early.
The “Pay What You Wish” Spectator Ticket (NEW this year!): Not a player? No problem! Come for the vibes, stay for the impact. Name your own ticket price to get exclusive access to delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a front-row seat to the action.
NEW “Cheer On Your Team” Sponsorship ($300): Want to root for your favorite duo or showcase your business? This sponsorship gets you a personalized, custom yard sign placed right by the courts for all players and community members to see.

Want to Do Even More? We have several other fantastic sponsorship tiers available to help your business stand out while building homes, community, and hope.

Click here for more information and to register for our annual Pickleball Tournament. Spaces fill up fast!

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization whose vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Since 1978, we have been working to provide affordable housing solutions for families in need across James, Johns, and Wadmalaw Islands, as well as the surrounding areas. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, we empower families to achieve the dream of homeownership, creating a lasting impact in our community by providing a hand-up, not a handout.

-Submitted by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity

(Image credit: Sea Island Habitat for Humanity)

Get Ready: Our Fundraiser Is Just Around the Corner!

Because hunger doesn’t stop after the school day, Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) will be rolling out its Annual Fundraiser on August 3 to raise funds to purchase nutritious food for food-insecure children.

BPBSI provides food to about 375 children every week during the school year, so they will not go hungry over the weekend. The programs we served this year are Angel Oak Primary School, Johns Island Elementary School, Lambs Elementary School, and Our Lady of Mercy Outreach After School Program.

To serve food-insecure children during the summer, BPBSI is expanding its services.

We will be supporting Our Lady of Mercy Outreach this summer by supplying nutritious food for children at their food pantry. Johns Island Elementary is hosting a Summer Learning Program and has asked us to provide weekend food bags for its program. Also, Angel Oak Primary School has requested our help to staff their Summer Pantry, which distributes food provided by the Lowcountry Food Bank.

As we prepare to launch the Annual Fundraiser, we’d like to share the process BPBSI uses to provide nutritious bags of food to children.

Every week, volunteers shop for food, set up packing stations, assemble food bags, and deliver them to schools. The process of deciding on the food, shopping for it, setting up assembly line tables, packing the food, loading the food into cars, and delivering it to the schools is so efficient that a Fortune 500 company would be envious – all this from a pantry at Oyster Catcher Community Center.

Bootleggers Bash a Roaring Success

Thanks to our Seabrook community, the Bootleggers Bash was a huge success! The Bash raised $60,000 for the Seabrook Island Employee Assistance Fund.

The Atlantic Ballroom was transformed into a roaring 1920s speakeasy on Thursday evening, May 14, 2026, as supporters gathered for the inaugural Bootleggers Bash, a high-energy fundraiser benefiting the Seabrook Island Employee Assistance Fund (EAF).

Fleming Open Scheduled for October 6

The Fleming Open returns to Seabrook Island October 6–11, 2026, following major recognition from the International Tennis Federation, which honored the tournament with its 2025 Tournament Recognition Award for outstanding player experience and satisfaction. In addition, the Fleming Open singles and doubles events have been elevated to a United States Tennis Association sanctioned Level 2 tournament for 2026. Now in its 42nd year, the nationally recognized event welcomes more than 300 players from across the United States and around the world to compete in men’s and women’s age divisions ranging from 30 to 80, along with Level 1/ITF mixed doubles competition.

The event, hosted by the Seabrook Island Racquet Club, is coordinated by Director of Racquet Sports Laura Ferreira alongside tournament chair Mary Anne Rayfield and a dedicated team of volunteers. The Fleming Open has become known not only for exceptional tennis, but also for its strong sense of community and hospitality. Tournament organizers are currently seeking sponsors. Sponsorhip applications are due August 1 with details available at flemingopen.net. Tournament registration opens July 1.

Continuing its tradition of community support, this year’s tournament beneficiary is Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, which has served the local community for more than 45 years through affordable housing construction and critical home repair programs.

-Submitted by Susan Courtney for the Fleming Open Committee

Thank You, BPBSI Volunteers

Recently, the Backpack Buddies of Seabrook Island (BPBSI) held a Thank You Party for the many volunteers who make the organization run smoothly.

The event was held at the Oyster Catcher Community Center, where Shirley Salvo of Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF) was the guest speaker. She regaled everyone with her story about her years with SIHAF, where she has worked tirelessly to address the hunger issue on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. Volunteers were also treated to an interesting PowerPoint presentation, where many of them were featured on the slides.

Shirley’s message was interesting to all the volunteers, as BPBSI’s mission is to provide weekend food and snacks to needy school children in the Charleston area who attend local schools and live below the poverty line. Thanks to a generous donation of $20,000 from SIHAF, Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island can continue to support local children in need.

With more than 160 volunteers who rotate through roles that include organizing, buying, packing, and delivering the food to each of the locations, BPBSI is a well-tuned operation. Every Thursday during the school year, you can see the assembly line at Oyster Catcher – it would rival a Fortune 500 company!

The volunteers enjoyed good food and drinks provided by the BPBSI Board, as well as the company of fellow volunteers. A special award was given to Gabe Sutton, who helps on Thursdays, cutting up used boxes, stapling and packing bags, and helping the drivers load their cars. His efforts make the process run more smoothly.

Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn how you can donate to help provide nutritious weekend meals to children living below the poverty line, click here.

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Launches Mid-Year Appeal

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is officially kicking off its Mid-Year Annual Appeal, inviting the Lowcountry community to help transform “Blueprints to Bricks”. This year’s campaign focuses on starting the development of Sweetgrass Preserve, a brand-new affordable housing neighborhood designed to ensure that those who serve the island can afford to live here. It is located on Johns Island, about a half mile from Main Road on Black Pen Road, across from the Berkeley Electric Building. Click here for more information on Sweetgrass Preserve.

Among the first homeowners moving into the neighborhood this year is Maria, a local early childhood education teacher. For years, Maria has laid the foundations for the community’s youngest dreamers, but she has struggled to secure a foundation of her own.

Her new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at Sweetgrass Preserve is more than just four walls – it is a promise of a safe, permanent sanctuary for Maria and her elderly grandmother. Maria’s story reflects the mission of this mid-year appeal of ensuring that dedicated community members can finally plant permanent roots in the soil that raised them.

Bootleggers Bash to Benefit Seabrook Employee Assistance Fund

Join us at the Bootleggers Bash
Thursday, May 14

Step back in time for an unforgettable evening at the Bootleggers Bash benefiting the Seabrook Island Employee Assistance Fund on Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the Atlantic Ballroom.

Enjoy speakeasy-style fun featuring:

Chef Dan Doyle’s signature and bountiful food stations – to include raw bar, fish station, chicken supper club station, steakhouse carving station, classic hotel sides and vegetables, speakeasy canapé table, dessert parlor
Live entertainment
Complimentary spirits tastings
Live auction, raffle, and surprises throughout the night
1920s attire is encouraged (but not required).

Thanks to your generosity, 50 employees have already been assisted, totaling $137,000 in support. We are proud to share that SIPOA employees are now eligible for funding, and we have established the Nancy Beaudway Memorial Scholarship Fund to further invest in our community’s future.

Help us continue to grow this impact by attending the Bootleggers Bash – all proceeds support the dedicated employees who make Seabrook Island so special.

Tickets are selling quickly! Purchase tickets and learn more about sponsorships at The Fund at SI.

Come for the bash. Stay for the heart behind it.

-Submitted by The Seabrook Island Employee Assistance Fund