Peninsula Society
The Peninsula Society is a dedicated membership social club and editorial hub serving as a bridge between community spaces and impactful philanthropy. Our mission is centered on supporting nonprofits and artistic programs across Charleston, DC, NYC, South Florida, and Los Angeles. We believe that great publishing is an investment in the community it covers; philanthropy is the 'why' behind everything we do at Peninsula Magazine. Our society provides a refined space for causes to find a voice, bringing awareness to those reshaping our culture. Beyond connection, the Society directly supports art through the college grant program for art students, ensuring that our collective growth funds the next generation of visionaries. Â
Our Legacy, Our Social Club
Our legacy begins at my parents’ Sunday dinner table, a tradition shared between my mother Lolo, my father, and their dear friends, a practice that continues to thrive in Washington, D.C. twenty years later. Each week, our two families would alternate hosting, and the table was never the same twice. It evolved constantly welcoming friends, relatives, and new faces generations apart. Titles were left at the door. What mattered was connection: meaningful conversations, spirited debates, art, wine, politics, travel, banter, disagreements, and always leaving with a new perspective. This is the heart of how Peninsula Society will gather. The club is intentionally intimate and exclusive not for status, but to bring together a diverse group of individuals united by curiosity and a shared commitment to giving back. Every occasion will unfold around a unique theme, curated by a guest chef and an artist who together weave the evening’s narrative. Phones will be set aside, guests will not be seated next to the person they arrive with, and each evening will center around a chef’s tasting experience designed to spark conversation and connection. Every gathering will serve a purpose beyond the table. The funds raised at these dinners will be structured as tax deductible donations, creating grants and resources to support the community  the next generation of artists and cultural visionaries.Â
Nurturing the Next Generation of Artists
From Sunday family dinners to a modern social club, Peninsula Society carries that same spirit of connection.
Our first Peninsula Society dinner will be held in Charleston in December 2026. With formal applications for membership opening in October 2026, a dedicated board will help steward this mission, ensuring that what began at a family table continues as a living, evolving tradition of connection, culture, and philanthropy. While we support the community through our magazine’s platform, the Society is where we gather with purpose. Access is currently by introduction only
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.Editor & Publisher, Christina Coscia
Corporate Sponsorships
Align your brand with impactful philanthropy and cultural preservation across our regional hubs.
Chefs & Artists
Submit your portfolio or menu concept to be considered for representation or guest residency at our society dinners.
Galleries & Event Spaces
We are constantly seeking unique, refined spaces to host our intimate gatherings and spark local connection.
COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Cultivating the Experience
The heart of the Peninsula Society lies in the collective vision of our partners. We invite sponsorship inquiries from businesses aligned with our philanthropic values, applications from guest chefs and artists seeking representation, and proposals from restaurants, galleries, or event spaces interested in hosting our gatherings. We also welcome charitable donations from wine and spirits companies, and creative collaborations with floral designers to bring each evening’s unique narrative to life.
Wine & Spirits Donations
Support our mission through tax-deductible contributions that elevate the culinary experience of our guests.
Floral Designers
Collaborate with our curatorial team to weave floral narratives that define the atmosphere of each gathering.
City by City Charitable Galas
We spotlight the charitable galas that support and define our local hubs. Follow our coverage as we bring awareness to the events reshaping our communities across the country.
Charleston
Washinton, D.C.
NYC
South Florida
Los Angeles
Nonprofit Submissions
We invite nonprofits to share their upcoming events with us. Peninsula Magazine is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to your causes. Submit your event details for a chance to have our team attend or feature your gala in our regional coverage.
Charity Galas
Peninsula Society reserves this space for future recaps of the extraordinary charitable galas and artistic gatherings we attend across our city footprints. Stay tuned for recaps and the journeys that inspire us.
Reserve for Future Event Recaps
The Gibbes Museum of Art Society 1858 Winter Party & Gala, captured here by attendee Christina Coscia.
We Heart Charleston
Philanthropy
Fashion with Heart
 Charleston Swim & Resort Week
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Charleston Swim & Resort Week debuts at The Waverly on July 30, bringing together designers, models, and Charleston’s fashion community for a full day dedicated to swim and resort wear, runway programming, and creative collaboration.
The event is produced by Katherine Nash, founder of Charleston Modeling Agency and We Heart Charleston. Through both platforms, she has built a structure that connects fashion production with nonprofit work, pairing industry development with local philanthropic initiatives.
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On Thursday, July 30, The Waverly hosts two distinct runway presentations. The evening programming featuring VIP and general admission runway shows showcasing swimwear, resort collections, and luxury fashion.
Proceeds from Charleston Swim & Resort Week will benefit Charleston families through We Heart Charleston, supporting pediatric heart health initiatives and providing direct assistance to local households in need. Additional funding supports hands on programs in sewing and cooking, expanding access to creative and practical education opportunities for children in the community.
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Across both her agency and nonprofit work,
Katherine Nash has built a model that integrates fashion production, talent development, and community engagement under one framework.
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Peninsula Magazine will be on site throughout the event, capturing runway coverage, behind the scenes moments, and designer highlights, with full editorial coverage continuing in the August issue. That feature will include a conversation with Katherine on the development of Charleston Modeling Agency, the structure of her nonprofit work, and the growth of Charleston
Swim & Resort Week.
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Event Details
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Charleston Swim & Resort Week
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Thursday, July 30
The Waverly
* VIP Admission: 6:00 p.m.
* General Admission: 6:30 p.m.
* Runway Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Peninsula Magazine will be at this event to show our support to We Heart Charleston and the community.
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