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This picture shows the Jenkins Institute's administration building, located in North Charleston.
The Jenkins Institute is non-profit haven for children in need. Most of its residents are sent from South Carolina's Department of Social Services.
In addition to state funds, the institute is sustained through private donations and grants.
Jenkins hopes to bring in additional funding by becoming a stop for historical tours in the area. When we visited the campus and met with administrators, they shared their plans to build a museum which showcases the impact of the Jenkins Orphanage Band on the history of American Jazz. They are also considering growing sweet grass on their many acres of wetlands, planting locally-renowned Noisette roses, and designing a hedge labyrinth, which would provide a nice atmosphere for picnics.
Read our article: Orphanage Band Instrumental in Jenkins' Past and Future.
See more pictures of the Jenkins Institute for Children.
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