Our story
Built by neighbors, for neighbors
Coosaw Point Volunteers was born from a simple belief: that the people who live in a community are its greatest resource. Since 2022, we have turned that belief into action.
Who we are
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Coosaw Point Volunteers (CPV) is an independent, resident-led organization dedicated to preserving, improving, and enriching life at Coosaw Point through organized volunteer service. We are not just a committee of the POA — we are neighbors who choose to show up.
What started as a small group of residents looking for ways to reduce POA costs and strengthen community bonds has grown into a thriving network of 150 enrolled volunteers. Through its programs and initiatives, CPV also supports more than 20 volunteer groups throughout the community, helping connect people, resources, and opportunities for service. Together, these efforts have delivered an estimated $145,000 or more in savings to the Coosaw Point POA, while building something even more valuable: a community that knows, supports, and cares for one another.
How we got here
A brief history of CPV
The idea takes root
A group of Coosaw Point residents recognized that organized volunteer effort could meaningfully reduce POA costs and deepen community connection. CPV was founded on that premise — neighbors helping neighbors in a structured, sustainable way.
Building the foundation
CPV established its first volunteer groups, developed the community Emergency Response Plan, launched First Aid and CPR training, and created a Hurricane Preparedness Guide tailored to Coosaw Point. The organization grew quickly as residents saw real results.
Expanding our reach
New groups formed to address heritage preservation, environmental stewardship, and community partnerships. The Laurel Hill Cemetery Preservation Committee established and CPV deepened ties with Second Helpings, Dragon Boat, Beaufort and St. Francis Thrift Shop.
Growth and the Revival Plan
CPV continued to grow its volunteer base and project portfolio, introducing the CPV Methods and Revival Plan — a framework for sustaining and expanding volunteer impact across all 20+ groups. By 2026, cumulative POA savings exceeded an estimated $145,000.
How we work
The CPV Methods & Revival Plan
The CPV Methods and Revival Plan is our framework for building a volunteer organization that lasts. It is built on four core principles that guide everything we do.
Organize around strengths
Every volunteer group is built around the skills and passions of the residents who lead it. We match people to work they care about — which is why our volunteers keep showing up.
Measure and share impact
We track the value of every project — in dollars saved, hours donated, and outcomes achieved — and share that data with the community. Visible impact drives continued participation.
Keep it accessible
No dues. No minimum commitment. No barriers. CPV is designed so that any Coosaw Point resident can participate at whatever level fits their life.
Build for continuity
Leadership transitions, new group formation, and volunteer onboarding are all part of the plan. CPV is built to outlast any individual leader and grow with the community.
Leadership team
The neighbors who lead CPV
CPV is led by a dedicated group of Coosaw Point residents who give their time to coordinate, inspire, and grow our volunteer community.
Marc Gustafson
Founder & Co-Leader
Marc contributes to CPV's strategic direction and community outreach, helping connect residents with the volunteer groups and projects that match their interests.
Bill Howe
Co-Leader
Bill has been a driving force behind CPV since its founding, helping shape the organization's structure, volunteer groups, and long-term vision for community impact.
Jim Roberts
Co-Leader
Jim brings deep community knowledge and organizational experience to CPV, helping coordinate volunteer groups and sustain the organization's growth year over year.
Tom Stallworth
Co-Leader
Tom plays a key role in CPV's project planning and volunteer coordination, ensuring that the right people and resources come together for every initiative.
Beth Weaver
Co-Leader
A newer Coosaw Point resident, Beth brings fresh energy and perspective to CPV's leadership team, assisting with project oversight and helping guide volunteers as the organization continues to grow.
Dave Beckner
Co-Leader
Dave joined the Coosaw Point community recently and stepped up quickly to support CPV's mission, helping oversee projects and mentor volunteers as part of the expanding leadership team.
2022 → 2026
Brand renewal
Original
RenewedWhen CPV launched in 2022, our logo was a bright lime green badge — energetic and grassroots, perfectly suited to a scrappy new organization finding its footing. Five years later, with 150+ volunteers, 20+ groups, and an estimated $145,000 in community impact, it was time for our identity to grow up alongside us.
The 2026 brand renewal kept everything that mattered — the circular badge, the joined hands, the 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' tagline — and refined it. The new mark moves from lime green to a deep navy and teal palette, with a more detailed illustration that reflects the full range of our volunteer community: multigenerational, skilled and unskilled, and always ready to show up.
Three words guided the renewal: Extend Reach, Multigenerational, Skilled & Unskilled. The new identity is designed to speak to every Coosaw Point resident — not just those who already know us.
Extend reach
The refreshed identity is designed to attract new volunteers and make CPV visible and welcoming to residents who have not yet connected with us
Multigenerational
The new mark reflects a community of volunteers of all ages — from longtime residents to newcomers, retirees to working families
Skilled & unskilled
CPV has always had a place for every neighbor regardless of background. The renewed brand makes that message explicit and visible
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The tagline is unchanged — because it was right from the start, and it still says everything that needs to be said
Looking ahead
Our vision for Coosaw Point
"We believe Coosaw Point can be a model for what neighbor-led community service looks like at its best — organized, impactful, and deeply rooted in the relationships between the people who live here. Our vision is a community where every resident who wants to contribute has a clear path to do so, where volunteer effort is recognized and sustained, and where the work of CPV continues to grow in scope and impact for years to come."
Be part of the story
CPV is only as strong as the neighbors who show up. If you are ready to get involved, we would love to hear from you.
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