Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is proud to celebrate another Dorchester County family achieving the American Dream of homeownership. On Friday, October 30, Alexis Gilstrap officially celebrated the dedication of her new home, marking an exciting new chapter for her...
For Alexis, Wilson Drive holds more than childhood memories. It’s a place filled with familiarity, belonging and a dream she once wasn’t sure would become a reality. Growing up near Wilson Drive, Alexis always hoped that one day she could return to the...
What if our community could come together to raise enough money to cover nearly the entire construction cost of a Habitat home? Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Bob and Mrs. Sammye Blackard, we have an opportunity to do just that. The Blackards have challenged...
ReStore Shopping · Summerville, SC Is it safe to buy used furniture? It can be, if you check it first. Open every drawer, check seams and joints for bed bugs, skip anything moldy or smelly, search for recalls, and anchor every dresser: the federal tip-over standard...
ReStore Shopping Guide — Summerville, SC Yes — building materials are what separate a ReStore from a thrift store. The Dorchester Habitat ReStore at 101 Greyback Road stocks cabinets and countertops, doors and windows, plumbing, electrical and lighting, new carpet and...
Sandy O’Keefe has called Summerville home for the past 20 years and is deeply committed to serving and investing in the community she loves. She is a Business Banker with First Citizens Bank, where she works with local businesses and community leaders to help...
