Just Say Something celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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Bank of America names Senior Resources as a Neighborhood Champion and awards $50,000 in grant support
November 25, 2020Bank of America has named Senior Resources a Neighborhood Champion, in recognition of our work to advance economic mobility in Columbia. This recognition includes $50,000 in grant funding and virtual…
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United Way of the Piedmont wins InnoVision award for COVID-19 response
November 24, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be the recipient of the InnoVision COVID-19 Community Service Award for its COVID-19 response. InnoVision is a statewide awards organization recognizing innovation…
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SeamonWhiteside Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich joins Charleston Moves Board
November 24, 2020
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, announced its Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich as the newest board member of the local nonprofit Charleston Moves. Mary’s 10…
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March of Dimes and local partners come together for NICU Thanksgiving Project
November 24, 2020
Local Partners Supporting Moms and Babies During Thanksgiving MARCH OF DIMES AND LOCAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON A LEADING ISSUE LEADING TO INFANT LOSS WHAT: As…
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Church provides Thanksgiving dinners for 80 seniors
November 24, 2020Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Northeast Columbia provided 80 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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Charleston Animal Society 20th Annual Chili Cook-off is a smashing success
November 23, 2020
Hank and Laurel Greer, Coastal Pain Care Announce Surprise Gifts Emmy® winning Lucky Dog host Brandon McMillan, Veterinary Specialty Care, Crews Subaru of Charleston and remarkable fundraising teams joined forces…
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Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County during the holiday season
November 23, 2020
As we approach the busy holiday season, Senior Resources is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects more land in the ACE Basin
November 23, 2020
The Lowcountry Land Trust has announced the permanent protection of 14 acres of critical land in the ACE Basin. A conservation easement was donated to the Land Trust by owners…
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 23, 2020
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new Nutrition Policy
November 23, 2020
Nutrition policy guides LCFB food procurement and distribution for those who struggle with hunger in the Lowcountry The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against…
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COVID Conquerors: The Blood Connection and Hubbell Lighting to host community-wide convalescent plasma and blood donation drive – Friday December 4
November 22, 2020
Hubbell Lighting and The Blood Connection are stepping up to unite the Greenville community in the fight against COVID-19. On December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hubbell will…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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CDS announces new Board Members for 2021
November 20, 2020
The Center for Developmental Services announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Thomas Kuckhoff, Tish Lanier and Ryan Tiller. “We are excited to have these…
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Greenville Women Giving grant application deadline Nov. 27
November 20, 2020
Non-profit organizations serving Greenville County have until November 27 to apply for a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving. Recognizing the immense challenges of non-profits during the pandemic, GWG has…
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Urban Wren serves meals to families at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas
November 20, 2020
Urban Wren Winery, a restaurant and winery concept located in Markley Station, recently partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC) of the Carolinas in Greenville to serve meals…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night – Nov 21
November 19, 2020Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on November 21, 2020, at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign brings comfort, joy, hope and love this holiday season
November 19, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign will bring comfort, joy, hope and love to Prisma Health—Midlands patients and families this holiday season. GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, will take…
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Thornwell Foster Care Program – South Carolina Expansion
November 18, 2020
The power of your giving is beyond measure. That’s because it’s hard to measure the lifegiving impact of providing a loving home to a child in need. For over 145…
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United Way of the Piedmont launches new Financial Opportunity Center
November 18, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, is excited to announce the opening of its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC). The FOC is a one-stop-shop for…
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Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services
November 18, 2020
Palmetto Place provides a safe and nurturing environment to children and youth who have faced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and/or homelessness.
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Palmetto Place designated National Safe Place for the Midlands during Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November 18, 2020
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services is raising awareness during November’s National Homeless Youth Awareness Month by launching their partnership with National Safe Place. National Safe Place is a community…
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Greenville Technical College and YMCA of Greenville establish partnership to impact health and wellness of students, staff, and stakeholders
November 18, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the YMCA of Greenville have established a collaborative relationship. The goal is to promote health and well-being of the college’s students, staff, and stakeholders through…
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Community Churches Come Together to Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meal
November 18, 2020
To say it’s been a different kind of year would be an understatement. So many in our community are struggling and could use some help. Sometimes just a meal and…
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COR unveils brand refresh to mark 15th anniversary
November 17, 2020
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) launches its new branding this week in celebration of the nonprofit organization’s 15th anniversary. COR’s current leadership shared the group’s new mission and vision statements and…
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The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville to receive $1.5 million scholarship gift from the Jolley Foundation
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and The Jolley Foundation are partnering together to provide scholarships to dedicated students in need through the James E. Jolley Scholarship…
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Lewis Babcock Firm Supports Central SC Habitat for Humanity “Home for the Holidays” Fundraiser with Matching Donations
November 17, 2020
Non-profit organizations in the Midlands have been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. While many have continued to provide services, the pandemic has negatively affected the ability to fundraise during…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the fourth time in seven years
November 17, 2020
ReFrame Association, the national association for volunteer-based home repair organizations in the United States, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its fourth Best Practices Award in the past seven years. The…
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Holiday Lights on the River opens November 24 at Saluda Shoals Park
November 17, 2020The Midlands largest drive-through light show is a magical experience you won’t want to miss! Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland…
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UPDATE: Richland Library announces new service hours following 11/16 expansion
November 16, 2020
Richland Library announces an update to our hours of operation following the expansion of services inside several of our locations on Monday, November 16. Limited indoor computer use is now…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
November 16, 2020Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that it has appointed Ben Walker, vice president of southeast commercial division of Gregory Pest Solutions/Terminix Global Holdings, Debbie Tucker, vice president of talent and organizational…
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Non Profit Minute – Ashley Cady, Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR)
November 16, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Senior Resources wins Outstanding Philanthropic & Fundraising Executive awards
November 16, 2020The Association of Fundraising Professional Central South Carolina Chapter has awarded Senior Resources, Inc. Outstanding Philanthropic Large Nonprofit and Outstanding Fundraising Executive Large Nonprofit for the 2020 AFP Honors National…
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City Center Partnership announces the relocation of HOPE in the Main Street District
November 16, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced today the inspirational art project called HOPE for Columbia has been relocated to 1441 Main Street. “When we heard that CCP needed a new home…
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Raising Awareness for what is Threatening Moms and Babies: PAM
November 16, 2020
Prematurity Awareness Month in Greenville, SC March of Dimes and Local Partners Come Together to Shine a Light on a Leading Issue Leading to Infant Loss WHAT: As part of…
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Local Child’s Puppy Wish Is Granted
November 12, 2020
A special delivery arrived for 3-year-old Wyatt from Greer on Wednesday. Gathered with his family at Fairway Subaru in Greenville, Wyatt received a bernedoodle puppy from Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. Wyatt…
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Greenville Women Giving shines the spotlight on affordable housing
November 12, 2020
Last month, a study revealed that throughout Greenville County there are 50,000 cost-burdened households paying more than 30 percent of their income toward housing, some of which are substandard. This…
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Connect for Good GVL receives $500,000 grant from Greenville County CARES to expand program
November 12, 2020
Connect for Good GVL, a program that provides free meals to those impacted by COVID-19, has surpassed a 20,000 meals milestone and received a substantial grant from Greenville County CARES,…
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Local CEO honored with international management award
November 12, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith has been honored with the 2020 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence, the most prestigious leadership award presented by Goodwill Industries…
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Non Profit Minute – KP Papadimitriou, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
November 11, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation campaign underway to fund new $425,000 critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 11, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has recently launched a campaign to raise $425,000 to fund a new, specialized ambulance to transport critically ill children. More than $263,000 has been raised to…
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Sans Souci pocket park receives $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation
November 11, 2020
The Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance (SSNA) has received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help fund the development of a pocket park along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.…
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Get Your “First Look” at the New Laurens County Museum
November 11, 2020
The Laurens County Museum Board of Directors along with Laura Clifford Cook, the project manager for the museum are hosting a “First Look” at the renovations completed to the…
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Executive Director
November 10, 2020
EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CLINTON YMCA The CEO of the Clinton YMCA is responsible for establishing and implementing the mission, vision, goals, and values of the YMCA within the organization and…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas announces Lights of Love Campaign
November 10, 2020
Be a Light of Hope for Families This Holiday Season Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its first annual Lights of Love campaign presented…
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Organizational Changes to Improve Clinical and Therapeutic Support for Children and Families
November 10, 2020
Expanded clinical oversight and dedicated program directors will allow for compliance with Families First Act and upgraded care experience. Thornwell, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and families in…
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Non Profit Minute – Stuart White, Congaree Land Trust
November 10, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Volunteer team seeks and serves local veteran through Rebuild Upstate Build Day
November 10, 2020
On Saturday, November 14, Rebuild Upstate will host a unique volunteer opportunity. Local veteran Tameka Simmons will lead a team of Upstate volunteers through a Rebuild Upstate build day. They…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards MIRCI $50,000
November 10, 2020
The Leon Levine Foundation granted MIRCI—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., $50,000 to assist with general support of MIRCI’s Adult and Youth Services Programs. MIRCI, is a full service Behavioral Healthcare…
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