The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (CHPP) proudly marks 20 years of service, dedication, and impact in protecting heirs' property and helping families build generational wealth. In celebration of this milestone, CHPP will host its 20th Anniversary Gala: Rooted in Legacy on June 20, 2025, at The Charleston Gaillard Center, bringing together supporters, partners, and community members to honor two decades of progress and transformation.
Early Bird Tickets with special pricing for individuals and couples are currently on-sale until April 21, 2025. Tickets may be purchased online at www.heirsproperty.org/chpp20/ or by calling 843.745.7055.
Since 2005, CHPP has been dedicated to empowering families to protect their legacies through legal education and services, sustainable forestry initiatives, and landownership advocacy. CHPP has expanded its impact beyond the Lowcountry in SC, including launching the East Texas Heirs' Property Initiative. To date, CHPP has provided 5,626 persons with free, one-hour "Advice and Counsel" (A&C) with 1,633 clients receiving direct legal services to clear title. A total of 2,015 simple wills have been drafted at free, community Wills Clinics, and 412 titles have been cleared on family land with a total tax-assessed value of $29.7 million. On the forestry side, more than 650 families (owning in excess of 40,000 acres) have benefited from education and technical assistance.
The evening will feature a reception/networking hour with a silent auction, dinner, live entertainment by Charleton Singleton and friends, special guest speakers, and a tribute to the families and advocates who have played a vital role in CHPP's success. Funds from the gala will support CHPP's ongoing programs and initiatives, ensuring that more families have access to the resources needed to secure their land and build generational wealth.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this remarkable milestone with our community,” said Dr. Jennie L. Stephens, CEO of CHPP™. "For 20 years, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that families can protect and preserve their land for future generations. This gala is not just a celebration of our past—it’s a call to continue the work ahead.”
