Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas strengthens its board team
May 14, 2019
Seasoned Leaders Recently Added to the Board Will Support Expanding Organization Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors.…
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CDS hosts Outshine Summer Reading Program
May 13, 2019The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is hosting the Outshine Summer Reading Program every Wednesday from 12:30-2:00pm this summer for rising 1st – 6th graders. This free community service offers to keep…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America launch “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to combat hunger in the Lowcountry
May 13, 2019
One in eight Americans in communities across the U.S. struggle with hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In coastal South Carolina, about 50% of the people served by…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $146,520 to 25 local nonprofits during spring grant cycles
May 13, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF), the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded 25 local nonprofits grants during the spring grant cycles. The grants awarded are the Milford Wessinger Building…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands opens search for next Executive Director
May 10, 2019
The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the search for its next Executive Director. “We are grateful for the leadership that Mary Dell Hayes…
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AAF of the Midlands announces call for public service applications
May 9, 2019
Local Advertising Organization Seeks Nonprofit Client for 2019-2020 Public Service Campaign The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands recently announced they are accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to become…
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Midlands Gives breaks record with $2,028,966 via 14,272 gifts
May 9, 2019
Breaking its all-time record, Midlands Gives has raised an estimated total of $2,028,966 million dollars via 14,272 individual gifts. (A final total will be released in the coming weeks after…
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Non Profit Minute – Patsy Whitney, SC Free Clinic Association
May 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our…
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Outshine Summer Reading Program
May 8, 2019
Join us this summer for Summer Reading at CDS! Beginning Wednesday June 12th through Wednesday August 7th, all rising 1st through 6th graders in the Upstate are welcome to come…
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Thornwell Home Builds Better Families
May 8, 2019
Building loving and supportive environments for families and young people is the role undertaken by Thornwell Home for Children since its founding as a Presbyterian ministry in 1875, according to…
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Housing For All-Mount Pleasant Raises $20,000 with Donate2it
May 8, 2019
Crowdfunding Platform Accelerated Fundraising Goal With $5,000 Match Housing For All- Mount Pleasant (HFA) teamed with local crowdfunding platform Donate2it to achieve a major fundraising milestone of $20,000. All told,…
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Flurry of initiatives announced as Palmetto Goodwill celebrates Goodwill Industries Week
May 8, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill is celebrating Goodwill Industries Week with a number of announcements that highlight its mission impact throughout the eighteen counties it serves. First, Palmetto Goodwill officially announced the opening…
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American Heart Association celebrates Charleston Go Red For Women Luncheon
May 8, 2019
The American Heart Association will welcome more than 200 women at the 7th Annual Charleston Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 23rd at Hotel Bennett in downtown Charleston.…
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Sistercare honors two survivors of domestic violence at annual Woman of the Year Celebration
May 8, 2019
Reverend Dr. Sonya Lewis and Stella TLV were the honorees at Sistercare’s annual Woman of the Year Celebration on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. The Women of the Year event recognizes…
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The Charleston Forum welcomes four new faces to Board of Directors
May 8, 2019
The Charleston Forum warmly welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members are local powerhouses; all engaged Lowcountry residents with the leadership skills to facilitate…
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Food Lion, the Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers kick off the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive
May 7, 2019
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food in mailboxes on Saturday, May 11, for distribution to those who struggle with hunger The 27th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out…
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Greenville Chamber, CommunityWorks celebrate Small Business Week with awards ceremony
May 7, 2019
Greenville Chamber and CommunityWorks partnered to recognize local entrepreneurs at the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 as part of National Small Business Week. Presenting…
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Food Lion, the Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers kick off the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive
May 7, 2019
Food Lion, the Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers Kick Off the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food in mailboxes…
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Greenville Housing Fund hires new Chief Executive Officer
May 6, 2019
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) announced the hire of their CEO, Bryan Brown. In this role, Brown will oversee all planning, directing and management of affordable housing and strategic revenue…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Non-profit names new President of Board of Directors
May 6, 2019
LawyerLisa Marketing Director Named President of the Board of Directors for The Therapy Place LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Marketing Director, Heather McDonald, has been appointed as the new President of…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds annual 52 Windows fundraiser
May 3, 2019
To Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, 52 Windows, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 9 at 6…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to Honor 28 Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 3, 2019
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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CEO/President of the International African American Museum to be honored at 3rd Annual Celebrating Change Gala in November
May 2, 2019
Save the Date! Father to Father, Inc. and the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families will honor CEO/President of the International African Museum Michael B. Moore at the nonprofit’s…
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State employees raise more than $218,000 for United Ways across South Carolina
May 2, 2019
The South Carolina State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign has concluded with more than $218,000 raised for United Ways across the state, and almost $150,000 of that will go to improve…
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Gabi Santos joins Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
May 2, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Gabi Santos has joined the Public Relations/Events team as events manager for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. Prior to joining the Foundation, Santos was Fund Development…
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Plus-Eight Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
May 1, 2019
Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Lifestyle Changes Improve Heart Health
May 1, 2019
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in a person’s heart health, according to Stephanie Portnall and Cierra Ketchel of the American Heart Association, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s…
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North Charleston Police Department sets goal to send all officers through Racial Equity Institute
May 1, 2019
Today, with help from community partners, the North Charleston Police Department is announcing a bold goal to send all of its officers to a two-day racial equity training hosted by…
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Capital Rotary honored as Two-Star Club
May 1, 2019
Eric Davis (right in photo), an assistant governor for Rotary District 7770 in eastern South Carolina, congratulates Columbia Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn for the club’s achieving Two-STAR status. This…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019
It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019
It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks
April 30, 2019
The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit organization serving central South Carolina since 1998 specializing in conflict resolution, mediation and development of communication skills, announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks, a…
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Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club of Columbia at Sesquicentennial State Park
April 30, 2019The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…
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$5,000 Caritas grant recipient
April 30, 2019
The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art
April 30, 2019
Home to the Carolina Art Association, established in 1858, the Gibbes Museum of Art is recognized among the oldest arts organizations in the United States. Housing one of the foremost…
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Sisters of Charity awards $5,000 for keys to independence: driver’s education for low-income & foster youth
April 30, 2019The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…
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May 7 will be the biggest Midlands Gives Day ever, with 415 non profits
April 29, 2019
On Tuesday, May 7, Central Carolina Community Foundation will connect “everyday philanthropists” with 415 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives — the 18-hour local online giving challenge. Midlands Gives is hosted…
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Non Profit Minute – Jerry Blassingame, Soteria Community Development Corporation
April 29, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities.…
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The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina announces 2019 Food for Thought panelists
April 29, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announces the 2019 panelists for its inaugural Food for Thought fundraising event. This event is the BIASC’s primary fundraising event in the…
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Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club
April 29, 2019
The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…
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2019 Charleston Jazz Series at Piccolo Spoleto has been announced
April 29, 2019
Sponsored by Dockery’s MAY 27-28, 2019 | 7:30PM + 9:00PM | DOCKERY’S CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Jazz will present four diverse jazz ensembles as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival on…
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Lecture at museum to tell story of young boy’s account of the Civil War
April 29, 2019
When LeRoy Wiley Gresham was 8 years old, he and some friends were playing where they shouldn’t have been – in a burned-out building in his hometown of Macon, Ga.…
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International African American Museum
April 29, 2019
Nearly half of all enslaved Africans forced to America through the Transatlantic Slave Trade arrived in Charleston, and the vast majority disembarked at Gadsden’s Wharf, the future home of the…
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IT-oLogy
April 29, 2019
IT-oLogy’s mission is to attract, educate, grow and retain future IT talent to address the IT skills crisis that South Carolina is facing. We do this through offering innovative, interactive,…
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TCCC’s Math Pathways Project Team announces new convener
April 26, 2019
John M. Cooper, Ed.D, who served in several positions at Harvard University and has extensive experience in education and government, has agreed to serve as the new convener of Tri-County…
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GCM seeks Executive Director
April 26, 2019
The executive board at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has announced the search for a new executive director. Qualified candidates should apply through the ministry’s website, gcminc.org. Responsibilities include leading the…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center
April 26, 2019
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families. Primary services include forensic interviews, medical examinations and mental health assessments…
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“Make-A-Wish South Carolina Day” to celebrate the chapter’s 35th Anniversary
April 25, 2019
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
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City Aims to Make Progress, Keep Quality
April 24, 2019
Columbia is planning for a future that is innovative and progressive, but also aims to maintain quality of life. That’s the message guest speaker Krista Hampton brought to Capital Rotary…
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