Spiritual support network and resources for families who have loved ones that are absent.
Some voids can’t be filled.
But together, we can ease the burden.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanza, and New Year’s Day can be challenging holidays for families who are dealing with the absence of a loved one.
In His Absence is committed to helping ease the burden of families who have loved ones who are absent due to incarceration, death, divorce, or broken relationships.
How We Help
In His Absence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the state of South Carolina. We strive to make a positive impact on communities. Through our community service initiatives, we actively engage in projects that address various social issues, fostering a sense of unity and support. We host prayer groups, providing a space for spiritual reflection and emotional well-being. Our signature program is a Holiday Gift Drive that ensures local children in need experience the season's joy. Our multifaceted approach reflects a deep dedication to uplifting communities, making "In His Absence" a beacon of compassion and positive change.
How You Can Help This Holiday Season
Adopt A Family
Purchase gifts for 2-3 children along with gift cards for the custodial parent.
Adopt a Child
Purchase gifts for a child in need from their provided wish list.
Contribute to the Gift Card Box
Donate store and/or restaurant gift cards for families to shop for themselves
Past Holiday Sponsors
Ebenezer Mt Zion A.M.E. Church
Greater Goodwill A.M.E. Church
St. Paul Baptist Church
And a host of Private Donors
Meet Our Executive Director, Shawnda Asby
Meet Ms. Asby, Small Business Owner, Community Leader, and Advocate
Ms. Asby, a Lowcountry native, lived in Mount Pleasant, SC, for most of her life before settling in Greenville, SC, where she felt called to expand her community footprint. With a passion for helping others achieve their goals, she wears many hats: mom, Realtor, and small business owner of Asby Business Center LLC.
Aside from her business pursuits, Ms. Asby is actively involved in various community outreach programs. She served as a youth director at East Cooper Church of Christ, led the prison ministry at Greater Goodwill AME Church, and serves on the Advisory Council for the SC Lowcountry Chapter of Kairos Outside Prison Ministry. She has also volunteered with Harvest Pointe Church in North Charleston and the nonprofit Charleston Community Impact Corp., which empowers under-resourced and at-risk communities.
Ms. Asby founded In His Absence after experiencing the loss of someone close to her and realizing the importance of having a supportive community in times of need. Her mission is to provide a place for individuals to connect with God and others meaningfully.
Contact Us
(843) 303-1237
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” - Hebrews 13:1-3