Needs From: REV Cares

At REV Crafters, our mission is to use our crafting talents to #UPTHEGOOD in our local communities. Through crochet, sewing, and assembly, we create handmade items that bring comfort, care, and hope to those in need. Our projects support a range of organizations, including Project Linus, Roper Cancer Center, MUSC and Roper NICU, the Ryan White Center, and Lowcountry Veterans to name a few. Each item we make is crafted with love and delivered locally to make a difference where it matters most.

Using our crafting talents to UP THE GOOD in our community—one handmade item at a time.

 2026 Goals

Project Linus

Blankets

100

Project Linus Snowball

Blankets

60

Ryan White Center

Blankets

40

Lowcountry Veterans

Blankets

40

MUSC Children’s Hospital

Blankets

30

Keys to Change – Lighthouse (F)

Blankets

30

Keys to Change – Anchor House (M)

Blankets

30

MUSC NICU

Bonding Hearts

50

Blankets

25

Hats

15

Nic Octopi

20

Roper St. Francis NICU

Bonding Hearts

50

Blankets

25

Hats

15

Nic Octopi

20

Roper Cancer Center

Knockers

60

Blankets

60

Adult Hats

60

Port Pillows

60

Animal Shelters

Rope Toys & Catnip toys

300

Beds/crochet blankets

50

Lowcountry Home Again

REV Washcloth

50

REV Scrubby

50

Welcome Home Kits

50

Lowcountry Veterans, In His Name & Wilmington NC Shelters

Hygiene Kits

100

Washcloths

100

Scarves

30

Hats

30

Meeting Location: 201 Sigma Drive, 3rd Floor, Summerville

Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of every month 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

NO meeting in December

General volunteer hours related to the needs of My Sister's House.

2025 Event Information

Soldiers’ Angels provides an easy, no-cost way for Charleston veterans in-need to receive food assistance. Volunteers pack bags of groceries and load them into cars, pushcarts, or backpacks of registered veterans. This monthly event provides food support to over 200 veterans and their families.

This event occurs the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30 am – 12:00 am ET.

2025 Dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 12, December 9

Location: Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

Join Soldiers’ Angels as a volunteer and help us give back to those who have given so much for our freedoms. This volunteer opportunity requires standing, lifting and bending. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. This event is held outside, regardless of weather.

Please register on the Soldiers' Angels site as well by clicking the Volunteer at a Food Ditribution button halfway down the page. 

You may count an hour of volunteer time if you collect needed supplies and stock the Blessing Box in Riegelwood. Located near Riegelwood Ballpark at the stop sign on Waccamaw Dr. (across from the Piggly Wiggly). 

Needed supplies include:

Canned fruits and vegetables

Canned or pouch soups

Canned or pouch chicken, tuna, or salmon

Peanut Butter

Plastic Jam/ Jelly containers

Instant Rice / Oatmeal

Boxes of Cereal

Small bottles of laundry detergent, shampoo, soap, etc. 

If you have a team member that wants to periodically check the box to see what is most needed that is great! You can also reach out to Mariah McDonald who organized and installed the box. 

The Smart Start of New Hanover County Family Festival is an annual tradition that brings together partner agencies from healthcare to Girl Scouts to REV! Families are treated to live music, story times, art activities, and tables of vendors offering helpful information to families while engaging kids in meaningful and fun activities.

As a REV volunteer you will be at the REV tent engaging families in a financial literacy activity and sharing information about REV. 

Wear your gold #UpTheGood shirts and bring your smile for this fun day!

Join Joe and Team REV to walk and fuel funding and research aimed to cure Type 1 Diabetes! 

The Wilmington / Cape Fear Chapter will be hosting their walk at Long Leaf Park.  Parking is available throughout the park and then look for the event set up typcially near the bathrooms by the main playground and Ninja park. 

Click here to sign up to walk in person, virtually, or donate! - Click to Sign Up to Walk!

Virtual walk option is available if you cannot attend in person the day of the walk.

Step into the shoes of a young adult and embark on an eye-opening journey through the Reality of Money simulation. Hosted by REV, this free financial educational event is designed to empower area students with essential life skills in managing their finances. As students enter the simulation, they are transformed into wage-earning, bill-paying individuals with responsibilities ranging from housing and transportation to monthly expenses. Participants will make financial decisions that directly impact their budget and lifestyle as they visit each interactive station. Throughout the event, students witness firsthand the consequences of their choices, gaining valuable insights into real-life scenarios they'll soon encounter. Afterwards, participants are equipped with a deeper understanding of financial management and a newfound confidence in navigating their financial future.

Your role as a Station Leader: You’ll provide guidance and support, ensuring students grasp the fundamental principles being taught. With a detailed rundown of the program provided beforehand, you’ll be fully equipped to engage with students, answer questions, and facilitate meaningful discussions that reinforce our key learning points.

Join us at the Reality of Money simulation and shine a light on the transformative power of financial literacy for young adults. Together, let's empower the next generation to make informed financial decisions and build a brighter financial future!

Please register on the Coastal Conservation League website as well to reserve your spot. https://coastalconservationleague.org/events/volunteer-manufactured-wire-reef-fabrication-with-scdnr-6/

Join us for an opportunity with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ oyster team (SCORE) to construct Manufactured Wire Reefs which will be used in future SCDNR oyster reef restoration projects! 

Using power tools (experience not necessary), we will shape the wire into oyster cages and add recycled oyster shell inside. These wire oyster reefs will be used in future SCDNR oyster restoration projects in South Carolina, supporting our wild oyster populations and protecting shorelines.

What to wear/bring:
– Closed-toe shoes
– Appropriate clothes for that day’s weather
– Hat
– Reusable water bottle (there will be a water cooler to refill)

Restaurants and the public recycle their oyster shell through SCDNR’s oyster shell recycling drop off sites. After the shell is quarantined and cleaned, it is added to wire cages and placed in the waterways. Spat, which are baby oysters, are attracted to and settle on the shell in these wire cages creating new oyster growth and eventually new oyster reefs.

Volunteer event appropriate for adults and kids over 13 years old. Should we need to cancel due to weather, you will be notified prior to the event via email.

Please register on the Coastal Conservation League website as well to reserve your spot. https://coastalconservationleague.org/events/volunteer-manufactured-wire-reef-fabrication-with-scdnr-5/

Join us for an opportunity with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ oyster team (SCORE) to construct Manufactured Wire Reefs which will be used in future SCDNR oyster reef restoration projects! 

Using power tools (experience not necessary), we will shape the wire into oyster cages and add recycled oyster shell inside. These wire oyster reefs will be used in future SCDNR oyster restoration projects in South Carolina, supporting our wild oyster populations and protecting shorelines.

What to wear/bring:
– Closed-toe shoes
– Appropriate clothes for that day’s weather
– Hat
– Reusable water bottle (there will be a water cooler to refill)

Restaurants and the public recycle their oyster shell through SCDNR’s oyster shell recycling drop off sites. After the shell is quarantined and cleaned, it is added to wire cages and placed in the waterways. Spat, which are baby oysters, are attracted to and settle on the shell in these wire cages creating new oyster growth and eventually new oyster reefs.

Volunteer event appropriate for adults and kids over 13 years old. Should we need to cancel due to weather, you will be notified prior to the event via email.

Volunteers are needed at this food pantry to help families in need. Please bring your warm smiles and helpful hands! 

Opportunities to serve:

Set up and Break Down Food Distribution (in the line)

Pulling Wagons/ Loading Cars 

Pick Up Produce Order from Piggly Wiggly

Food Sorting (The Monday before Distribution)

On the third Thursday of each month, Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace. While the square is closed to through traffic, vendors, food trucks, and music fill the streets. Come represent REV at our #UpTheGood tent. You'll join 3-4 other REV employees as you mix and mingle with locals and sell Summerville REV Cities t-shirts for a $15 donation to #UpTheGood. Register below to join the fun! 

No photography experience needed! 

Our photographer volunteers need help navigating the NICU and making sure they collect all necessary paperwork. If this sounds like something you can help us with, please join us at our next photo session!

Volunteering has never been so fun!

As the concert series sponsor for Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, REV has the opportunity to set up before concerts to greet concert goers and share the mission of REV, the #UpTheGood Foundation, and a different nonprofit on select concert dates. 

What is involved? 

This is a great opportunity to build on networking, public speaking, and relationship building while earning volunteer hours. 

Select an area Blessing Box to donate to and #UPTHEGOOD. This is a fantastic team building activity for branches and departments. Simply select your chosen Blessing Box from the following list and grab a few non-perishable food items, basic toiletries, or baby supplies while on your normal grocery run. From there, you can coordinate dropping off the items at the location selected with your team. 

Don't forget to snap a few photos! 

The first Saturday of each month ECCO opens its doors from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to accept donations to their Wellness Pantry. Volunteers assist ECCO staff with stocking shelves, accepting donations, and help complete special projects on campus. This is a great opportunity for families to come together to volunteer at ECCO!

REV Adopted a Route at Meals on Wheels of Summerville!

It takes a village to feed the hungry. No that’s not the original quote but it sure seems appropriate when you visit us around 11 am and see the volume of people lined up to deliver meals. If you know what a LeMans start is to an old race… It seems like we should have an announcer in the background “And THEY’RE OFF!”

Truth be told, there’s no better day than one where you deliver to the homebound. You see the smile and are certain of the difference you make just by bringing a meal.

What does it take to be a volunteer? Besides the obvious compassion and love of community – you only need to be present to lend a hand. Our volunteers carry many jobs in helping to end hunger in Summerville. We’re sure we can find one to fit your time and talent which you’ll enjoy!

Hey REV Crafters! Please sign up here for general REV Crafter Activities that don't fall into other nonprofit areas already in the system (ex: Project Linus)!  This way we count every amazing hour you contribute into the REV Crafters total hours!  Please adjust your hours as needed. 

You can #UPTHEGOOD by collecting pop tabs – they help keep the lights on and doors open for Rondal McDonald House families!

Check with your department or branch to see where to drop them off to be donated!

"The price of aluminum fluctuates on the stock market (typically from 35-85 cents/pound), and that is the amount of money that we get from recycling the pop tabs. The money we get from this is used to cover our electric bill every month, so the pop tabs make a huge difference to the RMHC Charleston House! The families here at RMHC Charleston are so thankful for your ongoing support."

Work with our team to put together small gifts for our local NICU nurses. Some months it will be attaching candies to cards and other months it may be stuffing bags with various goodies.

REV Day 2023 introduced our Helping Hands soap and dish scrubbies in-kind donations. Grab your needles and join the REV Crafters in their efforts to REV Up a local habitat home. 

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them.

Connect with Jennifer Koon and the REV Crafters Club to learn more!

We're teaming up with Project Linus to share new, handmade, washable blankets for seriously ill or traumatized children. Become a "Blanketeer" to help comfort children in need. This easy, no-sew activity can be done on your own time, and is a terrific opportunity to work as a team or with family and friends at home. All needed materials are available to you through the Employee and Community Engagement Team. 

The hearts are called “Bonding Hearts.” Baby keeps one and Mama keeps one for 24 hours effectively transferring their scent to it. Then they switch. This way, Mama has baby’s scent (encouraging breast milk production during their separation) and baby gets Mama’s scent (teaching baby what Mama smells like). The Gtube covers are typically used by babies who have “Graduated” the NICU. Sometimes, the only way they can go home is with a small “port” in their stomach where they can get nutrition.

For the heart pattern, here is what you do:

Volunteers are an important and integral part of Richmond County Hospice, Inc. We invite you to enjoy the personal satisfaction and rewards of helping others. Hold the hand of a patient, provide emotional support to a family member, or provide a break for a caregiver. You may help with reading, letter writing, or just become a companion. As a Hospice volunteer, you are an essential part of our organization, helping us to serve our patients with peace, comfort, and dignity.

REV coordinates occasional volunteer events in support of Richmond County Hospice.  

If you would like to organize your own volunteer activity please reach out to Lisa Luckey, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for Richmond County Hospice, Inc. at 910-997-4464.

The success of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is made possible through the hard work and dedication of a large corps of community volunteers. Nearly 100 volunteer committees plan and organize events such as the Parade, the Waterfront Street Fair, the Spring Soiree and the community clean-up called Azalea Sweep, as well as critical operations such as communications, transportation, sponsor relations and event hospitality.

Volunteer opportunities may be available for a single day or involve a year-round commitment. The level of involvement you choose depends on your interests and availability. We will work to get you involved in a way that you find both meaningful and enjoyable. Communication with potential new volunteers generally occurs in the beginning of the Fall, and periodically throughout Festival season (Oct-April).

Every year following the Festival we host a special party for all of the Volunteers that helped with the Festival events as a thank you. There are also social events for the Committee Chairs of each of our Committees.

Your volunteer time will be spent helping the food insecure in our community by organizing, packing and distributing food to individuals and families in need. 

Volunteer days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30am - 12pm. 

We can also pack kits at the branch as supplies and time permits.  This includes food kits and hygiene kits. 

When you log your hours please note if your time was spent at Our Daily Bread onsite or at the branch creating kits. Your travel time to drop off the kits can be included in your volunteer time. 

Participation in CCUL Chapter events that help aid in the advancement of credit unions' purpose through local and regional means.