The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation, Inc. (GGIF) is a non-profit organization established in 2019 exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to undeserved communities within the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor – more specifically, GGIF creates, incubates, organizes, and facilitate programs and initiatives that promote cultural enrichment, academic excellence, health & wellness, economic empowerment, and community recreation to families living primarily on the Island of St. Helena.
There will be safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family. Enjoy FREE candy, prizes, music, photo booth, movie night, trunk costume, costume contests and more!
Stop by early to register for the costume contests at Penn Center! Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume or pick a theme for the whole family. Win and take home a goodie bag and several prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions!
Baby and toddlers 0- 5
Big Kids 6-13
Family Costume Contest!
We can’t wait to see you!
When: Sunday, October 29
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Where: 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
(If you RSVP, you are consenting to have your pictures possibly taken at the event and to be published in all of our media platforms)
Please reserve 1 ticket per child so we know how many trick-or-treaters to expect, thanks!
Are you a Local Business? Consider Decorating a trunk or setting up a booth! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRnoRWruKVBpIEZMQ5lsg6SkmVTBQNeiFJFlicFsXV4/edit?usp=sharing
Does your organization want to be a SPONSOR of the event? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRnoRWruKVBpIEZMQ5lsg6SkmVTBQNeiFJFlicFsXV4/edit?usp=sharing
GGIF will follow DOH and SC DHEC guidelines regarding community health.
Contact love@GullahGeecheeIF.org for any questions or concerns.
The Community We Serve
According to a New York Times article, “St. Helena Island, is regarded by anthropologists and sociologists as one of the richest repositories of Gullah culture in the United States”. As a center of the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, St, Helena Island is historically significant in the preservation of the Gullah culture, traditions, customs, and language. Therefore, the purpose of The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation, Inc. is to provide opportunities for our youth to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the legacy instituted by their African ancestors.
Program Impact
In 2019, its inception year, GGIF in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry, provided a weekly after-school program at St. Helena Elementary School to 50-60 students in grades first-fifth. St. Helena Elementary School, the only school on St. Helena Island, is a Title 1 school receiving federal funds due to the large concentration of low-income students.
Let’s build together.
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