Gullah Cemetery Cleanup

Gullah Cemetery Clean-up

Saturday, February 4th
8 AM - 1 PM
Meet Outside of Haig Point Mansion


Join us for  a group clean-up of island cemeteries with theDaufuskie Island Gullah Heritage Society,Hilton Head Gullah Cemetery Preservation, Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice, and Haig Point Foundation,

If possible, please bring work gloves and protective eyewear. Thanks to the generous donation from Chris Massa gloves and eye protection are available for volunteers that don’t have their own. Leaf rakes, tree pruners, loppers, brooms, pitchforks, and chainsaws will also come in handy if you happen to have them.

Email hiltonheadmlk@gmail.com or call 843.290.2984 to sign up or ask questions.

December 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Haig Point Foundation is proud to announce the island residents receiving December, 2022 scholarship awards. 

Katelyn Cason will be returning to Lincoln Memorial University for the second semester of her Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Health Sciences. 

Katelyn Cason

Katherine Crosby will be returning for a second semester at Winthrop University continuing her studies in Fine Arts. 

Lucia Henriquez will be attending Clemson University studying Political Science & Diplomacy. 

Lucia Henriquez

Alison Salters will be studying Teaching English as a Second Language and plans to help non English speaking persons working on Daufuskie Island communicate with residents. 

Ali Salters

Giving Tuesday

On this #GivingTuesday, the Haig Point Foundation wants to express its thanks to everyone who has donated to us throughout the year and to those that have participated in our fundraising events. We are grateful for both the generosity of all of the auction bidders as well as the auction item donors who contributed to the success of our recent Fall Fundraiser, helping us attain 92% of our fundraising goal to date. This also includes those that made donations to our General Fund and our Scholarship Fund during and since that time which added to its success.

For anyone who has yet to participate, we encourage you to consider making a gift in support of our nonprofit Haig Point Foundation, supporting Daufuskie Island through the preservation of green space, community enhancements, and other special needs, including our Scholarship Fund and Emergency Relief Fund.

Haig Point Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

2nd Annual Fundraising Auction - Four Ways to Get Involved

2nd Annual Fundraiser

During last year’s inaugural auction event, the Foundation raised over $25,000 to support its mission of serving Daufuskie Island. Our immense impact over the past year has funded over $12k in scholarships to island residents and/or staff, as well as, ten different grant requests from Daufuskie Island nonprofits and several island projects that came to our attention.

All of this would not be possible without your financial support, particularly during our annual Virtual Silent Auction. Our 2nd Annual event promises to be even bigger and better. From November 13 – 19, 2022 we’ll make items and experiences available for auction online. And for those of you who’ll be on-island, you’ll have an opportunity to attend a special kickoff event on November 13th.

Here are four ways you can get involved:

  1. Donate an Auction Item

Categories include Art, Sports, Holiday Shopping, Experiences, and Wine. We continue to add items to the collection for bidders. So please reach out to info@haigpointfoundation.org if you have something you’d like to donate. Receipts for your tax-deductible donation will be issued.

  1. Volunteer - Help Us Solicit Items

Don’t have anything to donate? Don’t let that stop you from volunteering some time on our auction Fundraising Committee and asking your most frequented establishments to donate an item or gift certificate. Email info@haigpointfoundation.org for a brochure, and donor packet for interested businesses or individuals.

  1. Participate In-Person and/or Online

The Auction will run from November 13th – 19th, with a kickoff event on Daufuskie Island taking place on the evening of the 13th. More Details to follow!

  1. Make a Tax-Deductible Donation Now

Why wait? Donate today!

  1. CLICK HERE to donate online, or send a check to HAIG POINT FOUNDATION, 10 HAIG POINT CT, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928 Attn: Shelle Spence

  2. Consider a corporate match. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity organization.

  3. Donate stock. The Foundation can be a recipient of your stocks or bonds through its investment account. Email info@haigpointfoundation.org for instructions.

June 2022 Haig Point Foundation Awards Scholarships

Haig Point Foundation is pleased to announce and congratulate the June, 2022 Haig Point Foundation Scholarship recipients.  Katelyn Cason, Christiana Kinard and Ed Null will be working on their Bachelor's degrees.  Dr. Carole Rizzo Baum is taking Life Saving instructor courses.  The Haig Point Foundation Board of Directors gives careful consideration to all applicants. The Foundation offers financial support to Daufuskie Island residents and Haig Point employees in support of their quest to further their education.

Join our Fall Fundraising Committee

Please join our Fall Fundraising Committee

We are looking for volunteers to assist with our 2022 Fall Auction Fundraiser for the Haig Point Foundation. Some of the key functions include soliciting items for listing in the auction, classifying them, and assisting in distributing the items post-auction (during the week of November 20th).

If you are interested in volunteering your time to give back to the island, please let us know. The foundation also graciously welcomes donations for the auction. If you have an item to donate or wish to volunteer on the committee, please email us at info@haigpointfoundation.org.


Thank you!

Fall Fundraising