Exciting News: The Launch of Transformation Table Lowcountry!

Transformation Table is thrilled to announce that we have selected YWCA Greater Charleston – a historic nonprofit organization committed to eliminating racism and empowering women across the region – as the inaugural Community Partner for our pioneering program. This model is designed to replicate the success of Transformation Table’s home-based and community dinners, hosted in the Lowcountry since 2016. We love the idea of partnering with existing organizations to create a sustainable model for our work.

 This is Transformation Table Lowcountry!

The Charleston, S.C. Lowcountry region is the first to launch this new model, under the banner of Transformation Table Lowcountry. Steered by a shared vision of a just, inclusive, and equitable society, our two organizations are setting the stage for a dynamic partnership.

Dismantling more barriers

This new Community Partner model will allow Transformation Table to expand into new communities and reach more people as we continue to dismantle barriers that separate humanity. 

Transformation Table Lowcountry will be housed within YWCA Greater Charleston’s Racial Equity & Inclusion program, adding a new cross-cultural understanding component, and offering the opportunity for people to engage in meaningful dialogue in new ways and settings where community members listen with open hearts and minds.

 “A shared humanity is very much part of our vision,” said LaVanda Brown, M. Ed, executive director of YWCA Greater Charleston. “Transformation Table has been recognized for breaking new ground in diversity and inclusion, and as part of our own pioneering efforts in racial equity, we are excited to become the first to imprint its innovative model on our own region.”

 Expanding the conversation

 In addition to the home-based dinners with cuisine prepared by our fantastic global chefs that is the signature of Transformation Table, Transformation Table Lowcountry will partner with community organizations in the tri-county region to host larger community-based dinners that are also designed to foster conversation and dialogue. 

 Planned partnerships include the International African American Museum, Charleston Black Pride, Summerville’s Public Works Art Center, and Charleston Jazz.

 Stay tuned for more news about this exciting initiative! We have another big announcement coming up in December.