We are not a traditional non-profit organization; we are truly a grassroots effort. One easy way to support our efforts is to pass the Portlight name, website, and message along to family, friends, and coworkers. We are also looking for coordinator, volunteers, and walkers for our multi-city Relief Walks
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, Portlight Strategies delivered over five
truck loads of supplies to the disabilities community and the more rural/isolated areas (which
might fall under the radar screen of the institutional relief
organizations). Our concentration was on filling specific needs that were not otherwise being met.
Specifically, we delivered water, personal hygiene supplies, non-perishable, non-cook able foodstuff, baby supplies, new clothing, and toys to the rural areas that were devastated by Hurricane Ike. We also delivered durable medical equipment for the disabilities communities in and around Houston. We also provided pizza for the hard hit residents of Bolivar Peninsula and we helped facilitate a Christmas party for the Bridge City community. Our work was coordinated with several Houston area agencies so as to have the greatest direct impact. We also connected with churches, charities, and local municipalities in the outlying areas in order to supplement their work.
Portlight Strategies, Inc., is a tax exempt 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1997 with the primary purpose of serving people with disabilities. Over the years we have also developed a track record delivering post-disaster aid. We are an ENTIRELY volunteer organization. Over the past seven years (as documented at the SC Secretary of State website) our percentage of revenue dedicated to direct program services has hovered around 95%. Some administrative expenses are unavoidable.
If any are interested in donating or raising money to support these efforts, I can assure you they won't find a more worthwhile project. Or more careful stewards of the funds.
Please feel free to forward this to whomever you feel appropriate. Our e-mail and phone number are below.
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Portlight Strategies, Inc. 2043 Maybank Hwy. Charleston, SC 29412
...offers a unique way for you to help people in need help themselves...since 1997, we have provided medical equipment (such as wheel chairs, walkers, and crutches), ramp construction and minor home modifications, and post disaster relief free of charge to people with disabilities and others in need.
...these efforts - which all too often are not covered by private insurance, government assistance programs, and large, bureaucratic organizations - can open the door to new, independent lives for people critically in need of a little help.
...most of the equipment we distribute is donated by institutions, individuals, and families. We never charge recipients, and our budget is raised entirely from individuals and small businesses.
Portlight Stratgies, Inc. - a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization created by people with disabilities for the purpose of building personal and community empowerment.
for questions regarding this website send requests to webmaster@portlight.org 2043 Maybank Highway Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 817-2651
