Overwhelmed by love & support, D. Michael & Pam Wilson increase 211 challenge to $150K overall
December 2, 2021
The D. Michael Wilson and Pam Wilson Trident United Way 211 $100K Challenge is off to such an amazing start it’s now being renamed! Generous donors topped the initial goal…
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Non Profit Minute – Tonya Camunas and Emily Harper, A Child’s Haven
December 2, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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County making grants available to preserve history, support conservation
December 1, 2021
Nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places will soon be able to apply for grants worth thousands. On Wednesday, Dec. 1,…
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Suzanne Brooks stepping down as President and CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
December 1, 2021
The Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is celebrating the leadership of President and CEO, Suzanne Brooks who joined the organization in March 2016. Suzanne will be stepping down from her…
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Countybank launches debit card donation swipe campaign
December 1, 2021
Countybank is excited to announce the launch of its second annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly…
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D. Michael & Pam Wilson join Trident United Way’s special GivingTuesday phonebank
December 1, 2021
Today, D. Michael Wilson and Pam Wilson joined with Trident United Way staff at its North Charleston office for a phonebank celebration to thank current donors and encourage generous gifts…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2022 MLK Summit and Ecumenical Service speakers
December 1, 2021
Beginning on January 13, 2022, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 50th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on annually by YWCA Greater Charleston, the…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong effort to fight hunger with nearly $150,000 in ‘surcee’ grants to South Carolina community agencies
November 30, 2021
Duke Energy has closed out a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina with nearly $150,000 in surprise microgrants to community organizations across…
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Non Profit Minute – Josh Bell, Director, Meeting Street Scholarship Fund
November 30, 2021
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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South Carolina Charities, Inc. announces 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am host courses; welcomes new Board Members
November 30, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, announced today that 2022 tournament play will return to Thornblade Club and expand to…
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Festive Window Scenes Adorn Laurens County Museum Storefront
November 30, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Square in downtown Laurens. There are lots of decorations and they include the beautiful holiday window displays at the Laurens…
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Free First Thursday to feature exhibition opening and soulful coloring party
November 29, 2021
Meet the artists of 22 South Carolinians and Sip & Scribble with FAAAC On opening day of Guignard Gallery exhibition 22 South Carolinians, a companion show to the major exhibition…
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Relic Room to commemorate 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
November 29, 2021
This year, we will “Remember Pearl Harbor” three days earlier than usual. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will mark the 80th anniversary…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center launches “Any Given Tuesday” campaign for GivingTuesday
November 29, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is participating in GivingTuesday with its “Any Given Tuesday” campaign. GivingTuesday is a…
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The Green Heart Project completes $2 million dollar funding campaign for urban farm in downtown Charleston
November 29, 2021The Green Heart Project, a nonprofit focused on education, healthy food and community, has completed its campaign of raising $2.4 million to build and support the Urban Farm at Enston…
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CDS named 2021 Angel by SC Secretary of State
November 23, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been named an “Angel” by the South Carolina Secretary of State in 2021. The Angel designation is given to selected charities that were…
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The D. Michael Wilson and Pam Wilson Foundation and Trident United Way team up to benefit 211 Helpline
November 23, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC –Trident United Way is proud to announce the D. Michael Wilson and Pam Wilson Trident United Way 211 $100K Challenge, thanks to a generous gift from the…
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The Unumb Center is hosting a Giving Tuesday celebration at Moltó Vino, Devine Street’s new self-pour wine bar.
November 23, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment Board of Directors and team invites the community to join them at Moltó Vino, Devine Street’s new self-pour wine bar, for their Giving Tuesday celebration…
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving
November 22, 2021
Give a Gift with Purpose this Christmas. Do you have someone on your shopping list that has everything? Give them a gift that will keep on giving. Hospice of Laurens…
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Financial Stability Associate
November 22, 2021
United Way of Pickens County is seeking a Financial Stability Associate. This position primarily provides day-to-day management of the United Way of Pickens County (UWPC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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Senior Resources receives immediate needs grant award from Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
November 20, 2021
Senior Resources received a $7,500 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to support the continuation of nutritional services, wellness programs, and other programming that enable seniors…
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Kathy Schwarting named South Carolina’s Community Star as part of 11th annual National Rural Health Day celebration
November 20, 2021
Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections in Bamberg, SC, and a champion for rural healthcare and broadband access, has been named South Carolina’s 2021 Community Star. The Community Star…
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Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 donation to Greenwood Area Habitat
November 20, 2021The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Executive Director
November 20, 2021
The Board of Directors of Pendleton Place has named Anne Marie (“Annie”) Maertens as Executive Director (ED), effective November 2021. Maertens assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June…
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Gullah Geechee meals delivered from SkyMarket prepared by Chef BJ Dennis
November 20, 2021
Portion of proceeds benefit Lowcountry Food Bank Lowcountry Food Bank announced that SkyMarket partnered with Chef BJ Dennis on Wednesday to prepare authentic Gullah Geechee meals that were delivered to…
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FUEL continues grant program in 2022
November 19, 2021
Currently Accepting Applications for First Quarter Continuing its commitment to community service, FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services…
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South Carolina ETV announces new position in Chief Content Officer
November 17, 2021
Tabitha Safdi fills role after serving with agency for 16 years South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced Tabitha Safdi, who has served the agency for 16 years, has been promoted…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives over $30,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
November 17, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $31,580 to Upstate non-profits in October…
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Just Say Something hosts FUNraiser of the year
November 17, 2021
Everyone is invited to attend Just Say Something’s FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
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Lindsay Taylor joins Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center as Director of Development and Communications
November 17, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, welcomes Lindsay Taylor in her new role as Director of Development and Communications.…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Anne Spencer Alexander as Membership and Events Manager
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has hired Anne Spencer Alexander as the Membership and Events Manager. “We are excited to welcome Anne Spencer to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard,…
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Church and Project H.O.P.E. provide Thanksgiving dinners for Midlands seniors
November 17, 2021Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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New critical care ambulance rolls in at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 16, 2021A new, highly specialized critical care ambulance rolled in to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands today, thanks to more than $430,000 in funding from 96 donors through Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund application now open for class of 2022
November 16, 2021
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a local resource developed to help high-achieving Charleston County School District graduates pay for college, is opening the next round of scholarship applications today, November…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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Just say Something Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future
November 16, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online fundraiser, Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future starting now until Friday, December 31, 2021 at midnight. This fundraiser is a delicious way…
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SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits
November 15, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits. The Community Foundation works to help build sustainability for…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities Grant
November 15, 2021
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided…
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City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…
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United Way of Pickens County honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive virtually and in-person
November 15, 2021
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park
November 10, 2021
Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to visit Greer Relief for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 10, 2021
South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette, is to visit Greer Relief on Tuesday, November 16th. During Lt. Governor Evette’s visit, she will receive a tour of Greer Relief, learn about…
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National home repair nonprofit rebrands as the Coalition for Home Repair
November 10, 2021
Leaders in the world of nonprofit home repair announced the rebranding of the ReFrame Association as the Coalition for Home Repair at its annual conference today. This marks a new…
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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students
November 10, 2021
On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…
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