Who We Are

The Charleston Mediation and Meeting Center (MMCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Lowcountry by providing affordable, high quality mediation services to resolve disputes. MMCC matches qualified mediators with qualified parties seeking quality low-cost mediation services using a volunteer service model. MMCC serves low-income families, the court system, neighborhoods and communities.

All our mediators serve on a volunteer basis. MMCC mediators offer their time and expertise to grow the understanding and use of mediation and mediative approaches in resolving conflict in our community, both inside and outside the court system.

Our History

MMCC was founded in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) offering the Lowcountry pro bono and low bono mediation services.

From 2008 to 2019, MMCC provided mediation services using a membership services model where mediators provided services directly to clients. The current President, Jill E.M. HaLevi, is one of the two original founders. The founders were inspired to find a way for low-income families to meet the state-wide family mediation mandate.

In late 2020, Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston (MMCC) embarked on an exciting transformation project to be of greater service to the Charleston area and broader regional community. For 2021/22 and BEYOND: MMCC redefined its mission to focus on directly providing pro bono and low bono services while engaging more mediators from the Charleston area to participate in the organization’s activities.

To provide the best possible combination of service to the public and to mediators in the community, the new structure reflects the following sets of values for both the community at large and professional mediation community:

Value to the Community:

Access to affordable, quality mediation services for qualifying litigants
A way to meet mandatory mediation requirements for litigants in need of pro bono or low bono services
A place to go to resolve disputes outside the court system
Access to trained volunteer mediators who meet a high level of professional standards
Community education and exposure to the benefits of mediation

Value to Professional Mediators:

Promoting the mediation profession to all sectors of the community
Networking with other mediators to improve services to the community
Mentoring opportunities for both new and experienced mediators

To position itself for the future, the new MMCC vision and mission enables a Unique Value Proposition: Offering affordable mediation services to resolve conflict while growing an experienced pool of mediators to serve the community.

The Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston (MMCC) is a non-profit serving low-income families, the court system, neighborhoods and communities in the Lowcountry.

Vision

A community which embraces conflict resolution (and prevention) through mediation

Mission

Offering affordable mediation services to resolve conflict while growing an experienced pool of mediators to serve the community.

Goals

Affordability

Provide pro bono and low-cost mediation services directly to the public based on income

Availability

Pursue program areas which meet demand for court and community mediation services

Expand available pool of trained, experienced mediators

Provide mentoring and learning opportunities for mediators

Accessibility

Enable virtual and physical environments for pro bono and low-cost mediation services

Build partnerships with local community members and organizations to address community conflict

Contribute to public education regarding mediation and conflict resolution