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.

Bright and early on Saturday, March 6, the Teaching Friends Sunday School class of First Baptist Church in Charleston and Lowcountry Orphan Relief made a lot of people happy.  The children of migrant workers at Rural Missions on John’s Island received a new bright and cheery library, with books donated by LOR and handmade shelving, made by LOR volunteer, Mr. Bill Dorrity. The books were arranged and labeled by grade level and the room was decorated with fun and colorful posters and cut-outs for the children to enjoy and to help them appreciate reading.    This class turned a room into a place of fun and learning for these children and Lowcountry Orphan Relief wants to thank them for all of their love and support and for this great project. From L-R: Jerry Young, Lynn Young, Tom Gill, Shirley Gill, Tessa Pierce, Ed Pierce, Don Jones (back), and Steve Mauldin. Thanks, Class!!!!!!