For nearly fifteen years, Holy City Sinner has shared Charleston’s stories — the events worth circling on your calendar, the food worth daydreaming about, the news that keeps our community connected, and the quirky bits of local life that make this city feel like home. The site has always been an independent, one-person operation, and its growth has been possible only because readers continue to show up, share, and support the work.
If you enjoy the coverage and want to help keep Holy City Sinner (HCS) thriving, here are a few meaningful ways to support the site:
1. Become a Patreon Supporter
Joining Patreon is one of the easiest ways to back the site’s ongoing work. Supporters help cover essential costs and fuel new projects, while getting access to bonus content, sneak peeks, and early announcements. Every membership — big or small — strengthens the foundation that keeps HCS running. Click here to join!
2. Advertise Your Business or Event
Local businesses and organizations can support the site while reaching a highly engaged Charleston audience. Whether you're promoting an event, launching a new venture, or boosting your brand’s visibility, advertising on Holy City Sinner helps you connect directly with locals who care about what’s happening in the Holy City. Click here for advertising info.
3. Donate Directly to the Website
For readers who simply want to show appreciation or pitch in when they can, direct donations are always welcome. These contributions help cover hosting, website security, the events calendar, and continued upgrades to the site — all the behind-the-scenes necessities that keep everything running smoothly.
You can donate through:
- PayPal/Venmo
- Have another way you'd like to donate money? Email christian@holycitysinner.com to let me know how you'd like to help!
4. Shop Through the Holy City Sinner Amazon Link
Another easy way to support the site is by making your Amazon purchases through the Holy City Sinner affiliate link. I obviously prefer you make purchases directly from locally-owned businesses, but if that's not possible, at least you're still helping a local business this way. It doesn’t change your price, but Amazon sends a small commission to HCS. If you’re already shopping there, use the HCS link to give the site a little boost.
5. Free Ways to Help!
There are also plenty of free ways to support Holy City Sinner. Simple actions like visiting the website regularly, liking, reposting or commenting on social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X) and sharing HCS stories on your social platforms, with friends and family, or on places like Reddit all help get more eyes on the site.
If you visit a restaurant or business you learned about through HCS, letting them know helps as well.
These small, free actions make a big difference and are greatly appreciated.
No matter how you choose to support the site, thank you for helping make Holy City Sinner a trusted local resource. Your readership, encouragement, and generosity continue to give the Holy City one more reason to shine.