Giving back is an essential part of the Motley Rice Causes, Not Just Cases® culture. Our mission is to go beyond the office and courtroom walls to better our community. We sustain local and national efforts by sharing our heads, hands and hearts in working for a better tomorrow. We are proud to be active participants in community service organizations, not-for-profit groups, professional associations, volunteer projects and other charities.
ProjectGO! is our community outreach program that allows employees to donate a workday volunteering for organizations and non-profit groups in need throughout the Lowcountry. Since 2011, ProjectGO! has become an annual event, encouraging year-round volunteer efforts and fostering new relationships within our communities.
ProjectGO! 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ProjectGO! was back for our tenth year with both a Spring and Fall ProjectGO! volunteer day. We were thrilled to work with the following organizations:
- Beach Sweep at Isle of Palms County Park
- Berkeley County Animal Center
- Coastal Conservancy League
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- The Green Heart Project
- Operation Home
- Shem Creek Kayak Clean Up
ProjectGO! 2019
More than 60 attorneys and staff participated in the ninth annual ProjectGO! We were pleased to work with the following organizations in the Charleston, S.C. area:
- Blissful Dreams
- Charleston Parks Conservancy
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Lowcountry Food Bank
- Operation Home
- Ronald McDonald House
- Shem Creek Kayak Clean Up
Additionally, our Washington, D.C. office assisted at Martha’s Table and our Providence, RI office volunteered at the Amos House.
ProjectGO! 2018
For the eighth annual ProjectGO!, we were pleased to work with the following organizations in the Charleston, S.C. area on May 3 and May 8
- Ronald McDonald House
- Charleston Parks Conservancy
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Blissful Dreams Horse Show
- Shem Creek Kayak Clean Up
- Lowcountry Orphan Relief
- Lowcountry Food Bank
- Sandpiper Nursing Home
- Pattison’s Academy
- Martha’s Table (Washington, D.C)
- Amos House (Providence, RI)
ProjectGO! 2017
For the seventh annual ProjectGO!, we were pleased to work with the following organizations in the Charleston, S.C. area on April 20 and April 27:
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Charleston Parks Conservancy
- Town of Mt. Pleasant, Shem Creek Kayak Clean Up
- Ronald McDonald House
- Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Charleston
- Operation Home
ProjectGO! 2016
This year’s sixth annual ProjectGO!, took place on April 21 and April 28. We were pleased to work with the following organizations in the Charleston, S.C. area:
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Charleston Parks Conservancy
- Wando High School Sandpiper Rehab & Nursing
- Lambs Elementary
- One80 Place
- Pet Helpers
ProjectGO! 2015
Our fifth annual ProjectGO! took place on May 7 and May 14. We were pleased to work with the following Charleston, S.C.- area organizations:
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Ronald McDonald House
- Charleston Parks Conservancy
- Wando High School – Site Visit
- MUSC Children’s Hospital & Hope Lodge
- Carolina Youth Development Center
- Charleston Parks Conservancy (Magnolia Community Garden)
- Sandpiper Rehab & Nursing
- Windwood Farm Home & Family Services
- Green Heart Project
We greatly enjoyed our time with these incredible and deserving nonprofits, and we left each day feeling that we made a positive impact with each. With another successful year under wraps, we’re looking forward to another great ProjectGO! in 2016.
ProjectGO! 2014
This year's ProjectGO! was held on Thursday, May 1 and Thursday, May 8. We were pleased to be working with the following Charleston, S.C.-area organizations:
- Charleston Animal Society
- Charleston County School District Work-Based Learning Program
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Lowcountry Food Bank
- Charleston Parks Conservancy: Elliotborough/ Simonton Park/ Marion Square
- Feline Freedom Coalition
- Magdalene House of Charleston
- North Charleston United Methodist Learning Center
- South Santee Senior and Community Centers – Awendaw Senior Center
In addition to the above, Motley Rice offices in other parts of the country are also participated in ProjectGO! by teaming up with a nonprofit in their area:
- New York: Friends of the Firefighters
- West Virginia: Rosenbaum Family House
- Rhode Island: Mount Hope Childcare Center of the YMCA of Greater Providence
Thanks to all non-profits for their participation! We look forward to another great ProjectGO! in 2015. In the meantime, view this recap of the 2014 projects:
ProjectGO! 2013
The 3rd annual ProjectGO! was on Thursday, April 25 and Thursday, May 2, 2013, and Motley Rice staff and attorneys helped the following organizations:
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels
- Charleston Parks Conservancy (Elliotborough Park and Community Garden)
- Lowcountry Food Bank
- Pet Helpers
- Shaw Community Center
- Charleston Parks Conservancy (Simonton Park)
- Trident Habitat for HumanityRead more about ProjectGO! 2013 on the Trial Lawyers Care website.
ProjectGO! 2012
Our second annual ProjectGO! event took place last year on April 18 and April 25, 2012. Participants from our Mt. Pleasant, S.C., office volunteered at the following organizations:
- Charleston Animal Society (CAS)
- Charleston Parks Conservancy (Elliotborough Park and Community Garden)
- Sandpiper Rehabilitation and Nursing Center