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Mission Statement
The Noisette Foundation supports education, sustainability, and civic responsibility through initiatives in environmental leadership, social justice/economic opportunity, arts and culture.
Vision
The Noisette Foundation's vision is to create a blueprint for healthy, restorative, and 21st century career pathways that heal the social fabric of the community and create a sustainable culture long-term. These pathways will focus on:
  • restoring the relationship between humans and the natural environment;
  • increasing quality economic opportunities;
  • expanding local participation in community problem solving to address social justice issues;
  • improving public education and human health services; and
  • promoting an appreciation and celebration of arts and culture
Our History:
The Noisette Foundation supports education, sustainability, and civic responsibility through initiatives in environmental leadership, social justice/economic opportunity, arts and culture. Founded in 2004, the purpose of the Noisette Foundation is to achieve long-term social, environmental, and economic equity in the neighborhoods surrounding the Navy Yard in North Charleston, SC. A tax-exempt, nonprofit organization funded through charitable donations and grants, as well as real estate transfer fees, our goals are to:
  • inspire life-long education;
  • empower residents to define and solve community problems, including under-education, chronic poverty, incarceration; and
  • cultivate an awareness and celebration of local arts and culture
How We Work:
The Noisette Foundation believes in community restoration from the inside out. We believe in "assets based" community development that builds on the community’s strengths. We help community leaders achieve their long term goals. We research best practices and seek new resources for the community. We help the community advocate solutions and celebrate our lives together.
Board of Directors
John L. Knott Jr. John L. Knott Jr. - Chair of Board; President/ Cofounder of the Noisette Company, CEO/ Managing Director of Dewees Island Project
Matthew Bauer Matthew Bauer; President of Better World Telecom
Arnie Blumeyer Arnie Blumeyer; Retired Sr. Executive Sears, Roebuck, and Co.
Rick DeVoe Rick DeVoe; Executive Director S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
Coakley Hilton Coakley Hilton; Owner of Hilton Mortuary Inc., Liberty Hill Community Association President
Dr. Jack Martin Dr. Jack Martin; Retired dental practitioner and educator
Lee H. Moultrie Lee H. Moultrie; Executive Director of Health Outreach Projects
Rev. Paul Pridgen Rev. Paul Pridgen; Retired pastor North Charleston First Baptist (30+ years)
Dr. Lisa D. Robinson Dr. Lisa D. Robinson; Founder of Imani (Faith) Healing Holistic Health Program, Professor/Business consultant
Ida S. Taylor Ida S. Taylor; Director of Gethsemani Community Center in Union Heights
John Porretto John Porretto; Founder of Sustainable Building Solutions
D. Ashley Pennington D. Ashley Pennington; Director of Charleston County Public Defenders Office
Staff
David Snyder David Snyder - Director for Economic & Social Justice/Education
Rev. George S. Jenkins Sr. Rev. George S. Jenkins Sr. - Lowcountry Civic Justice Corps, Team Leader
Larry Bratton Larry Bratton - Director of Development for Economic & Social Justice/Education
Chuck McCoy Chuck McCoy - Site Assistant
VISTA Volunteers
Krenston Price Krenston Price
Shaniqua Cooper Shaniqua Cooper
Nick Colaricci Nick Colaricci
Noisette Foundation Alumni
D. Ashley Pennington D. Ashley Pennington - President of Noisette Foundation
Wesley P. Fletcher Wesley P. Fletcher - VISTA
Anita Meyers Anita Meyers - VISTA
Joanna Dees Joanna Dees - VISTA
Jenny Frazier Jenny Frazier - VISTA
Becca Harrison Becca Harrison - VISTA