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 HULSEY LAW GROUP PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR FOOD, SHELTER, HOPE Hulsey Law Group demonstrated its continuing support for the Interfaith Crisis Ministries by serving as a presenting sponsor for the annual Food, Shelter, Hope fundraiser held at the Charleston Maritime Center on Thursday, April 24, 2008. “Crisis Ministries holds a special place in my heart,” said Hulsey Law Group principal Paul Hulsey. “I have supported the work of this important charity for more than a decade now. There is nothing more critical to one’s independence than having a roof of your own over your head. Last year alone, Crisis Ministries placed over 320 homeless people in permanent housing. The financial support we contribute annually to Crisis Ministries is a small price to pay for giving hope to homeless people in the Lowcountry.” The mission of Crisis Ministries is to provide food, shelter and hope to end homelessness and hunger one person at a time, one family at a time. Crisis Ministries provides social services, primary and mental healthcare and counseling in addition to the basic needs of food and shelter to over 150 homeless men, women and children every night. The ultimate goal is helping individuals to live self-sufficiently, with dignity. Last year, they helped over 320 people get back on their feet and served over 190,000 meals to those in need. Please click here to visit the Crisis Ministries website
 HULSEY LAW GROUP SPONSORS YO ART EXHIBITION On Sunday, April 6, 2008, Hulsey Law Group sponsored an exhibition by school children participating in the Yo Art after-school project for minority students. The Yo Art Project was founded by Gene Furchgott in order to teach kids computer and writing skills to better enable them to handle both their academic studies and life’s challenges. The emphasis is on one-to-one mentoring that helps the boys and girls to see and understand the unlimited opportunities that are available beyond the bounds of their local neighborhoods and establish goals that they can strive to achieve. [More...] Please click here for the full story and event photos
 PAUL HULSEY DELIVERS WELCOMING ADDRESS FOR 2008 CHEFS’ FEAST On February 24, 2008, Paul Hulsey, Honorary Chairman of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Annual Chefs’ Feast, delivered the welcoming remarks for the 2008 fundraiser which was attended by over 900 people. This year, Hulsey Law Group has agreed to underwrite the Kids Cafe Program which provides nutritious food for children who would otherwise go to school hungry. In presenting his opening remarks, Paul Hulsey pledged that he and partner Cherie Durand will sponsor that program for the next ten years. [More...] Please click here for the full story and event photos.
HLG DONATES CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO LOWCOUNTRY CHILDREN For the fourth consecutive year, Hulsey Law Group provided Christmas presents to all of the children in the Good News Christian School after-school program. The program provides after-school care and tutoring for Spanish-speaking children including help with their homework and other assistance for the children of non-English speaking parents. 
- The above thank you card shows several of the very appreciative children from the after-school program. Everyone at Hulsey Law Group very much enjoys participating in the annual Christmas gift giving to the children and they look forward to continuing this practice in the coming years. The following photographs show some of the bicycles and gifts that were received by the children.   (Click on a thumbnail above to view the larger version)
 HULSEY LAW GROUP INCREASES PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS Support of the Special Olympics has been a priority of Hulsey Law Group’s charitable giving program for many years now. Recently, the firm increased its level of contribution and support of this worthy cause by individually sponsoring 100 athletes for 2008 as well as assuming the entire sponsorship for the Special Olympics Golf Team. Hulsey Law Group founding partner Paul H. Hulsey said, “The Special Olympians have a special place in our hearts and, through our increased participation and support, we give thanks for the blessings of our health and success.” Please click here for the full story and event photos.
 LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK INTERVIEWS PAUL HULSEY AND CHERIE DURAND Shortly after Paul Hulsey spoke at the Food Bank's ceremony honoring National Hunger Awareness Week, the Lowcountry Food Bank interviewed Paul Hulsey and Cherie Durand to explore their philosophy about charitable giving and their commitment to conquering hunger in the Lowcountry. The following is an excerpt from, "Fresh Eggs," the Annual Report of the Lowcountry Food Bank. Click here to read the article (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
 HULSEY LAW GROUP MATCHES DONATION FOR KIDS CAFÉ On February 25, 2007, the Eighth Annual Chefs’ Feast fundraiser was held in support of the Kids Café Program of the Lowcountry Food Bank. The funds raised at this event help fight childhood hunger in the Lowcountry. The Kids Café program is an innovative after-school program that provides hot, nutritious meals and academic assistance to nearly 1,000 low-income children each week. Hulsey Law Group again served as an Event Sponsor for the Chefs’ Feast fundraiser. At the end of the evening, the final proceeds were tallied at $110,000. Paul Hulsey then surprised Lowcountry Food Bank Executive Director D. Jermaine Husser with his announcement that he would match the original $110,000, bringing the total raised to $220,000, the most amount ever raised at the event. "Hunger and malnutrition strike one in four children in the Lowcountry and I am proud to make this contribution toward bringing food and nourishment to the underprivileged children of our community. I believe that success carries with it the obligation to help others less fortunate. I am proud to have this opportunity to help feed the needy children in the Lowcountry," Paul Hulsey stated. The mission of the Lowcountry Food Bank is to feed the poor and hungry of the ten coastal counties of South Carolina by soliciting and distributing healthy food and grocery products to nonprofit agencies serving the poor, and to educate the public about the problems of and solutions to domestic hunger. The Lowcountry Food Bank was founded in 1983 as a clearinghouse for donated food items through the generosity of both Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and Trident United Way. For more information, go to www.lowcountryfoodbank.org.
 HULSEY SPEAKS AT HUNGER AWARENESS DAY Hunger Awareness Day was recognized in the Lowcountry on June 5, 2007. Paul Hulsey was asked to speak to members of the public, business community and media at a press conference held at the Lowcountry Food Bank, 1635 Cosgrove Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405. The theme of Mr. Hulsey’s address was “The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.” "With all the wealth and abundance in this nation, I am amazed that we cannot feed the people of our country. With all the blessings of the Lowcountry, I am amazed that one in four children still suffer from malnourishment and go hungry. It is incumbent upon our business community to recognize that hunger exists and to take steps to make defeating hunger in the Lowcountry part of our business plans," Paul Hulsey declared. Hulsey Law Group supports the Lowcountry Food Bank in their mission to provide food and nourishment to the needy in South Carolina as well as defeat hunger in our lifetime.
 HULSEY PARTICIPATES IN MIRACLE HOUSE RIBBON CUTTING On May 30, 2007, Paul Hulsey participated in the ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the Miracle House constructed by Integrity Homes to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. Construction of the house was underwritten by Hulsey Law Group principal Paul Hulsey and local businessman, Tommy Baker. Integrity Homes, LLC (the builders) are contributing their profit from the sale of the home and many of the suppliers and subcontractors donated labor and supplies toward the successful completion of the project. “The completion of this house is truly a dream come true for Mr. Baker and myself. It is one thing to solicit contributions from the community, but to see the cooperation of the builders, suppliers, subcontractors and laborers all focused on completing this beautiful home and donating so much of their time and labor to the Children’s Hospital is truly gratifying,” Paul Hulsey noted. Mr. Hulsey is a member of the MUSC Children’s Hospital Advisory Board and Mr. Tommy Baker is Chairman of the Board. For more information on the Marvel House, please go to www.musckids.com. 
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 HULSEY Law GROUP HOSTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BENEFIT On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, Hulsey Law Group principal, Paul Hulsey, hosted Music, Fun & Friends - "A special night for special friends" - at his home in Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Music was provided by Darius Rucker and Edwin McCain. Darius and Edwin agreed to play under circumstances that allowed Paul Hulsey to donate their professional fees for playing that evening to the Children’s Hospital. Mr. Hulsey is a member of the MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund Advisory Board and is a frequent contributor to Lowcountry charities. "Darius and Edwin have been very active and generous in their charitable contributions to the community. This is especially true when it comes to causes involving children in the Lowcountry," Paul Hulsey said. The highlight of the evening came when Darius and Edwin sang several of their hits together as the sun set behind the stage. 
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 MUSC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MIRACLE HOME On December 13, 2006, Paul Hulsey participated in the groundbreaking for MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund Miracle Home. The home, underwritten by Children’s Hospital Advisory Board Vice Chairman Tommy Baker and Paul Hulsey, will be constructed at no cost by Integrity Homes, LLC with contributions of funds and materials by 84 Lumber and the donation of time and materials by dozens of local area building and construction subcontractors. Upon completion, the home will be placed on the market with all proceeds going to support the Children’s Hospital. Our firm strongly supports the mission of the MUSC Children’s Hospital as it delivers state-of-the-art healthcare, teaching and research to the Lowcountry and the Southeast. It has become nationally recognized. Child Magazine recently ranked it as the number one Children’s Hospital in the Southeast and the eleventh best hospital in the country. “Miracles really do happen at the Children’s Hospital and I am pleased to not only sit on the Advisory Board but to become actively involved in all fund-raising activities,” Paul Hulsey said. For more information on the MUSC Children’s Hospital please visit www.musckids.com and for further information on the Miracle Home please visit www.musckids.com/news/miracle_home.htm 
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 HULSEY LAW GROUP SPONSORS SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hulsey Law Group served as a gold sponsor for the annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics of South Carolina on October 21, 2006. The event included a silent auction, live auction and dinner reception to raise funds for the operation of Special Olympics South Carolina for the coming year. In addition to sponsoring the event, partners Paul Hulsey and Cherie Durand made a cash donation at the live auction sufficient to sponsor 50 Special Olympians for next year. “The auctioneer began by asking for someone to sponsor five, but we figured why just five,” Cherie Durand explained. “Let’s do it in a big way, so we jumped in and made it 50. They said it was a new record and we were proud to do it.” Hulsey Law Group was also successful in making the winning bid in the silent auction for the featured oil painting by Special Olympian Eddie Gregory. “When I first saw Eddie’s painting, I knew it belonged in a special place in our office. It is a beautiful example of the talent of Special Olympians in South Carolina,” Paul Hulsey said. Eddie Gregory made a special trip to Hulsey Law Group to visit the employees and help hang his picture. Eddie said, “I am a spokesperson for South Carolina Special Olympics and want to thank Paul and Cherie and all the firm for their support. I am proud to have my picture hanging in your office.” Special Olympics’ Director Paula Byers accompanied Eddie to the office and also expressed her thanks to the firm for its continued support for Charleston charities. Managing partner Cherie Durand said, “It is important for the local business community to support causes such as the Special Olympics. We are proud to have been a primary sponsor of this event and will continue as we have in the past to help others not so fortunate.” Special Olympics changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 15,500 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Carolina, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people’s diverse gifts. For more information on the Special Olympics, please see their website at www.so-sc.org.
 HULSEY LAW GROUP'S CHRISTMAS KIDS For the third year, Hulsey Law Group will provide Christmas presents to all of the children in the Good News Christian School after-school program. The program provides after-school care and tutoring for Spanish-speaking children including help with their homework and other assistance for the children of non-English speaking parents. During the school year, Hulsey Law Group sponsors their after-school soccer team as well as providing other assistance as needed. “We feel particularly close to these wonderful children because of the role the Spanish language plays in our national practice. It is such a joy to provide a Christmas for these children who would not otherwise have what they wanted,” Paul Hulsey said. Cherie Durand, who served as a translator for Diane Sawyer and who taught school in Latin America, noted, “These children remind me so much of the children I taught in Ecuador. They are so bright and eager to learn.”  
 HLG SPONSORS “PHILANTHROPY” In its continuing commitment to the Charleston area’s needy and underprivileged, Hulsey Law Group has joined with Blackbaud and Electronic Merchant Systems to sponsor the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s edition of “Philanthropy.” “Philanthropy” services the Charleston Regional business community by providing a comprehensive listing of area charities and philanthropic organizations. The journal provides information concerning the mission statement and needs of these organizations along with contact information, percentage of donations dedicated to program services and other helpful cross-reference material. Paul Hulsey commented upon the importance of “Philanthropy.” “Philanthropy provides Charleston businesses with quick and easy access to information concerning the local organizations that provide important services and assistance to the arts, education, community development and human needs of the Charleston community. The mission of every attorney at Hulsey Law Group begins with community service and support.” Managing partner Cherie Durand added, “We believe that actions speak louder than words and it is important to us as citizens of the business community to support as many of our local charities as possible.” For more information about nonprofit organizations featured in “Philanthropy,” check out the Philanthropy Directory online at www.charlestonbusiness.com.
 HULSEY NAMED TO SOCIETY OF 1824 Paul Hulsey was recently welcomed as a member of the Society of 1824, Medical University of South Carolina. This association - named after the year of the university’s founding - is comprised of those benefactors who have demonstrated an extraordinary financial commitment to the Medical University. The support of the Society of 1824 enables MUSC to achieve the highest levels of excellence in health-related education, research and clinical care. “We are fortunate to have the excellent physicians and staff of the Medical University of South Carolina here in Charleston to serve the expanding needs of our community. I am pleased to lend my support to this worthy cause.”
 PAUL HULSEY OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD PRESENTED AT ANNUAL BANQUET On Thursday, May 11, Paul Hulsey presented the Paul Hulsey Outstanding Student Award at the YESCarolina Annual Awards Banquet, “Bridges to Financial Freedom.” The award, a laptop computer, was given to Madeline Marion, an eleventh grade student at James Island Charter, in recognition of her entrepreneurial project, “Doggy Snack Shack.”  YESCarolina, Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina, a program partner of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a nonprofit organization created to offer South Carolina educators the opportunity to utilize proven business curriculum to teach young people from communities statewide how to build skills and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity. Founding director Paul Hulsey stated, "When I was approached with the opportunity to help fund the establishment of YESCarolina and sit on its founding Board of Directors, I agreed immediately. The children of South Carolina are our future and through YESCarolina I intend to see that children of all income levels have the opportunity to learn Entrepreneurship. In doing so, they will become empowered to chart the course of their own economic future." The link to the YESCarolina website is: www.YESCarolina.com.
 HLG JOINS FIGHT TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER The Hulsey Law Group served recently as a corporate sponsor of the seventh annual Chefs’ Feast, the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Annual Gala on February 26, 2006. The evening raised over $100,000 for the Kids Café network, with 95% of the proceeds going directly to the program. The Lowcountry Food Bank’s Kids Café is an innovative after-school program that provides nutritious meals and academic assistance to children who are at-risk or already suffering from hunger and malnutrition. “We have a duty to ensure that children in the Lowcountry don’t go hungry,” Hulsey Law Group founder Paul Hulsey explained. “We were thrilled to be a part of the Chefs’ Feast this year and look forward to helping the Lowcountry Food Bank put its plans in action. Reducing childhood hunger is one of the smartest investments we can make.” The Lowcountry Food Bank provides food for an estimated 160,000 different people annually and more than 31,000 different people receive assistance in any given week. More than 22% of the members of households served by the Lowcountry Food Bank are children under 18 years old, 5% of the members of households are children up to 5 years, and 22% of household members are elderly.
 HLG DONATES VAN TO RUAL MISSION In response to calls for help, Hulsey Law Group donated recently a new minivan and $10,000 to Rural Mission, Inc. Rural Mission is an ecumenical, nonprofit organization that has served economically disadvantaged families on Johns, Wadmalaw, Yonge’s, and Edisto Islands, as well as the Hollywood area. Rural Mission also provides a federally funded Head Start program from children of migrant workers, as well as crisis assistance and intervention, home repair, and construction, advocacy and counseling. Executive Director Linda Gadson noted that without the donation, Rural Mission faced closure. “We didn’t know how we were going to make it,” she said. The law firm decided to donate the van after learning that Rural Mission’s van was out of commission. “I believe that with success comes the responsibility of helping others not so fortunate,” law firm founder Paul Hulsey explained. “Rural Mission does so much for the Charleston community and it’s important for other law firms and businesses to step up to the plate. I hope that our gift will lead others to do the same.”
FAMILY RECOVERY COURT Responding to The Charleston County Family Recovery Court’s need for funding in order to continue its day to day operations, HLG continues to uphold its commitment to community service by donating $10,000 to the Court. Tied to the local Family Court, and supervised by Charleston County Family Court Judge Paul W. Garfinkle, the Family Recovery Court seeks to change the process by which families are reunited. In a traditional family court system, months pass between hearings, and cases can drag on for years, while parents try to get clean and turn their lives around in order to regain custody of their children. These displaced children spend long years in foster care or group homes. The Family Recovery Court tries to rehabilitate parents and reunite families torn apart by alcohol and drug abuse by settling cases quickly, usually within 12 months. Participants are required to show up for court once a week, attending counseling and AA, and are subjected to random drug testing every day. Failure to follow the rules leads to serious consequences, including expulsion from the program and jail time. Successful participants are reunited with their children. Partners Paul Hulsey and Cherie Durand want to encourage the local legal community to continue to support this innovative program, and have agreed to match dollar for dollar any donations made by attorneys, up to an additional $10,000. Please help this program hold parents accountable, and provide their children with loving, permanent homes.
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