What should WE be known for

Charleston has a deep and rich history of taking care of its children:

The Charleston Orphan House was established in 1790 by Charleston's city council as the first public orphanage in the United States. The council rented a house on Market Street from 1790 until construction on the orphan house building was complete in 1794. The orphanage was within Calhoun (Boundary), King, Vanderhorst, and St. Phillips Streets.

The Jenkins Orphanage (now officially known as the Jenkins Institute For Children) was established in 1891 by Rev. Daniel Joseph Jenkins in Charleston, South Carolina. Jenkins was a businessman and Baptist minister who encountered street children and decided to organize an orphanage for young African Americans. The Jenkins Orphanage Band became nationally known and performed all over the country in the early 1900s.

After I knew I wouldn't be staying in the Navy, I really had to think about what I wanted to do next in life. At then, 30 years old, I knew it was time I seek to be a positive contributor to my community. At the time I didn't know what that would be, but it later morphed into combining my desire to help people and fishing. 

So, I set out to obtain my captain's license and donate my time and skills to those who don't have the means to do it themselves, particularly children. I didn't fish much growing up. The times that I did, I vividly remember to this day with a smile on my face. Not only is being on the water a fun activity, it is also a healing one. It takes you out of your current situation in life and demands your attention be on the sun, salty smells and wind on your skin. Your eyes are constantly at work enjoying the beautiful scenery of marsh grass, majestic live oaks and marine life amongst the creeks and waterways of our beautiful Lowcountry.

It is because of all this, Pluffcountry Fishing Co. will be teaming up with Camp Rise Above (www.campriseabove.org), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry  (www.bbbslowcountry.org) and local orphanages (www.jenkinsinstitute.org) to help.

If you know of a disadvantaged child or one with medical issues who could benefit from a day on the water, please reach out to the organizations above or to me directly. 

Lets make sure we look out for ALL OUR children and help guide them to the bright futures they are ALL capable of.

We, are the Lowcountry.