To celebrate the spirit of generosity and collective community impact, members of the TUW Tocqueville Society gathered downtown at the home of Bob and Christina Brinkman on March 12, 2026. During the event, we were proud to honor Scott and Valerie Howell with the Spirit of de Tocqueville Award, recognizing their advocacy, leadership, generosity and deep personal commitment to our community. Thank you, Scott and Valerie, for your extraordinary spirit of service and for helping shape a stronger, more vibrant, and more compassionate Tri‑County community. Thank you to local historian Brian Maloney for sharing a piece of our city’s history with guests during the evening. We are deeply grateful to the Brinkmans for graciously opening their home, and to Christina Brinkman for generously gifting one of her beautiful sculptures for the Spirit of de Tocqueville Award.
Past met present as members of TUW's Tocqueville Society toured the Navy Yard in North Charleston on March 18, 2025. Ned Miller, Head of Development at Navy Yard Charleston, shared project insights with attendees and provided a guided tour as the group traveled by trolley. Attendees then had the chance to connect over chilli and cornbread while enjoying live music (with a guest appearance!). A huge thank you to Navy Yard Charleston for providing the opportunity to gather and learn more about this exciting restoration project, and thank you to all who attended for your continued generous support of Trident United Way!
It was a beautiful evening for connections and community as members of the Trident United Way Tocqueville Society gathered on May 21, 2024, at the rooftop of the Charleston Gateway Center. Tocqueville Society Chair Giff Daughtridge gave opening remarks to begin the evening program. Mayor Cogswell shared with attendees some of his plans for the City of Charleston, including a preview of his regional affordable housing effort, which was announced publicly the next day, and TUW President & CEO DJ Hampton provided insights into TUW's current efforts and future opportunities. We are so grateful to everyone who attended for your continued generous support of Trident United Way and our Tri-County community, and a special thank you to John Rivers for graciously hosting us!
On August 1, 2023 members of the Trident United Way African American Leadership Council and Tocqueville Society gathered for a private tour and reception at the International African American Museum led by IAAM President & CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews and other team members. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from AALC Chair Jennifer Brown, Tocqueville Society Chair Giff Daughtridge and TUW President & CEO DJ Hampton.
On May 10, 2022, members of Tocqueville Society gathered for their spring event at The Jasper. Members heard about Trident United Way's efforts in the community and enjoyed views of Charleston and the Ashley River.
On December 9, 2021 the Trident United Way Tocqueville Society hosted a members meet and greet. Guests heard remarks from Trident United Way Tocqueville Society co-chairs Anita Zucker and Bill Finn, President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney and AVP of Community Impact Cathy Easley, and enjoyed music provided by the Coastal Chamber Musicians.
Trident United Way supporters enjoyed a warm spring evening meeting Trident United Way's new CEO, hearing updates on TUW's work and enjoying a beautiful view of Marion Square from Hotel Bennett.
Trident United Way Tocqueville members were treated to an evening at a beautiful historic Charleston home on the Battery for its fall event. Gracious hosts Stephan and Mary Hammond opened their home to current Tocqueville members and Renee Linyard-Gary updated members on Healthy Tri-County's release of the Tri-County Health Improvement Plan.
Past member benefit events:
- 2017, golf at prestigious Golf Club At Briar's Creek and dinner at the club house