Lowcountry Orphan Relief, represented by Lynn Young (third from left), along with Wynwood Farms, Dee Norton Children’s Center and Parents Anonymous received both praises and a check from the Isle of Palms Exchange Club.  They raised money by putting on the IOP Run/Walk for the Child. The people of the Exchange Club were delightful and we had wonderful entertainment and good home cookin’.  Many thanks to the Isle of Palms Exchange Club for all it does for children and child abuse!

While the Blue Angels roared overhead, angels of another sort swarmed in and around the Lowcountry Orphan Relief facility in North Charleston on Saturday, April 17, refurbishing our facility – the Valerie Vincent Children’s Closet.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Charleston 1st Ward, sought a community resource in need of substantial refurbishing- one especially impacted by the enduring recession. Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Inc. fit the bill.

Ninety volunteers from the LDS Church, including 18 children, stepped in to meet these needs. They scrapped peeling paint, wielded paint brushes, replaced rotted roofing, removed concrete-embedded cloth line posts, raked leaves and debris, pruned trees and bushes , surrounded the building and trees with ground cover and planted flowers . A 120×35 foot parking area was constructed from 42 tons of gravel and railroad ties. They also completed an extensive clothing drive, and the young women filled orders for delivery Monday morning. The effort was part of a Day of Service program conducted by the LDS Church in the Southeastern States that involves thousands of volunteers in a variety of community service projects.

Founder, Lynn Young, expressed amazement at the scope and impact of the volunteer effort. “I am overwhelmed by the effort and goodness of these volunteers. They have made a lasting contribution to the welfare of the many children in need in our community.”

Volunteers from the LDS Church

Parking lot installed out front of building

On March 19, 2010, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Inc. (LOR) dedicated its building in memory of Valerie Vincent,  sister of volunteer Elise Furer. Through Valerie’s foundation, a large donation was made so that LOR could purchase their building from the Noisette Company. The building will now be known as the Valerie Vincent Children’s Closet. The above picture shows the unveiling of the plaque with Valerie’s children Ted, Ann and Bill Vincent, Shelley Furer, niece, Elise and Bob Furer, and LOR Founder, Lynn Young.