In the End, It's About Community

….What kind of community do we want Folly to be?

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." -M. Wheatley

"Skip is used to working tirelessly to address the needs of all people"

As a 20-year member of our church, I can say unequivocally that Skip Fink is deeply committed to the fabric of Folly’s community and family.

I have seen Skip roll up his sleeves on countless occasions to ensure that Folly Beach remains a community of people who care for "the Edge", not just live here. His work to balance the needs of our small growing island church within the constraints of our nonprofit budget is always thoughtful, thorough, and transparent. Working alongside Skip as we built homes with families in rural western Honduras showed me first-hand that he is used to working tirelessly to address the needs of all people - by connecting with them personally, and by ensuring resources are available to enhance communities of all shapes and sizes.

What sets Skip apart and will make him an indispensable member of City Council are his hands-on commitment, his genuine and active engagement with Folly's residents, and his practical approach to finding solutions. 

I am grateful to have Skip as a friend, honored to work with and learn from him in leadership, and hopeful that the community will soon have that same opportunity. 

-Melissa L.

Board of Directors, Palmetto International Missions (& Former Youth Chair)

Skip has committed his life in the support of others

In 2015, my wife and I bought our home on W. Beach Court, Folly Beach. We were both elated to own the home of our dreams, but more so from the comforting welcome from our new neighbors. Skip and Sam Fink welcomed us to the neighborhood as if we were friends or even family. They were welcoming and genuine. Coming from a large family, Skip was like meeting a brother. We instantly became friends.

We came to Folly to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, the beach and retirement. I am a civil engineer and spent my work life managing very large infrastructure projects both domestically and internationally. In my fifty years of work life, I have met some incredibly capable, organized, caring, and intelligent people. I would put Skip at the top of the list.

He is the most giving person I have ever met. He spends his time helping others and giving to the community. Skip believes in supporting family, friends, church, and community. You ask for help, he is the first one there.

I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip with Skip two years ago, to build houses for the poor in Honduras with Palmetto International. It was one of the most humbling, but rewarding experiences I have ever had. The people lived in mud houses, with old outhouses- they had nothing in the way of amenities. As a volunteer group, we bought our own tools and materials. We worked long hard days to build concrete block houses for these needy people.

Skip and I were teamed up to layout and install the walls. Although the work was hard, we could only smile due to the happiness we were giving to the family whose home we were building. It was an incredible experience for both of us. Skip had been on multiple missions before this and continues to participate.

Skip has committed his life in the support of others, starting with his military and government service, his church leadership, volunteerism, Folly Beach design board, and friendship. I count my blessings for having met him. I am proud to call him a friend.

-Steve L