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Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. 

Our League in Action - 2023 in review
  • Supported the Beaufort County Beaufort County School District Ballot Referendum with an open presentation by Dr. Frank Rodriguez. The referendum passed by a 72% majority.
  • Women’s Healthcare in South Carolina Public Forum
  • Fifteen events in recognition of National Voter Registration in September with over 1200 contacts.  
  • Hosted a public forum opposing book bans 
  • Partnered with WOVEN and MLK Committee for Social Justice on a voting event at the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club
  • Gender and Sexual Identity Information Forum - Watch video here
  • Two presentations by Derek W. Black on public education law
  • Participation in MLK events.

 

Black Maternal Health Week SQ
News

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country with

Volunteers Needed

Action Alerts

You can make a difference in just a few hours. This is a particularly important election cycle, and our LWV chapter needs volunteers for all our projects and programs.

Photo Gullah Kinfolk
Event Date: 
Apr 14 2024 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Christ Lutheran Church

Experience A Circle Unbroken: A Gullah Journey from Africa to America is the true story of newly freed Gullahs, a people determined to persevere out of the bondage of slavery.

$24 in 24 Campaign

Action Alerts

This year, more than ever, our League is looking for extra support to educate and register voters, offer candidate forums, engage under-served communities, and partner with like-minded organizations to help protect our democracy in today’s challen

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Public Statement

SC is one of only 10 states that has refused to expand health insurance coverage for working-age adults although Federal funds would cover more than 90% of the cost.

Lighthouse e-newsletter of LWV of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Read about the League's current initiatives and upcoming events in the newsletter. You can also view this page for a full archive of our recent Lighthouse newsletters.