Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2017

36 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestofMP.com feature A s the holiday season approaches, people are once again preparing for the traditions and festivities that abound at breakneck speed this time of year. There’s always so much to look forward to – visiting family and friends, trimming the tree, traditional holiday feasts and, of course, a hopeful visit from the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. It’s a special time of year for most people, but for some it’s quite the opposite. One local charity tries to make Christmas Day unforgettable for those who need a little extra help. Without Walls Ministry, a nonprofit established in 2011, partners with local churches, humanitarian groups, businesses and civic organizations to meet the needs of impoverished families. Although they help Lowcountry families throughout the year, Pastor Gordon Cashwell, founder and director, said Christmas is a particularly tough day for many people in Charleston, Mount Pleasant and surrounding communities. His main goal was to bring the focus back to what Christmas was intended to be about, and hopefully help bring some happiness to local families in need. BY DIANE PAULDINE Bringing Cheer to ThoseWho Need It Without Walls Ministry