Kathy ‘kp’ Papadimitriou appointed new CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
June 8, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Kathy ‘kp’ Papadimitriou as Chief Executive Officer effective May 30, 2017. ‘kp’…
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Spartanburg’s Norman F. Pulliam, Sr. earns Leadership Award
June 7, 2017Norman F. Pulliam, Sr. (left) received the Leadership Award given by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners. The award was presented by Scott Brawley…
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Fluor Golf for Greenville receives Charitable Giving Award
June 7, 2017James Brown,vice president and general manager of Fluor’s Greenville operations; Cheryl Wiggins, senior manager, community and public affairs for Fluor; Heather Ellis, project manager and 2016 Fluor Golf for Greenville…
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Junior League of Greenville names 2017-2018 Board of Directors
June 6, 2017The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) named the 2017-2018 Board of Directors during its January General Membership Meeting. The group is led by incoming president Courtney Atkinson and she will…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 6, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 5, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Historic Charleston trivia hunt cenefits children battling cancer
June 5, 2017Local Charleston businesses, Traveling Ink, GievBee Texting System and Palmetto Carriage Work have partnered together to start an exciting, ongoing fundraiser for South Carolina non-profit, Camp Happy Days. Charleston Trivia…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
June 5, 2017Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
June 5, 2017Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…
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Family Promise of the Midlands names case manager
June 2, 2017Olivia Williams-Turner, a retired military officer with a master’s degree in social work, has been hired as the new case manager of Family Promise of the Midlands. Williams-Turner received her…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon ® event
June 2, 2017Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Upstate and Midlands-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon event
June 2, 2017Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit…
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Terminix and EdVenture present Terminix Day on June 9th
June 2, 2017Terminix Service, Inc. announced Terminix Day in conjunction with EdVenture on Friday, June 9. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EdVenture, Terminix Day will feature half-price admission…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston announces incoming board
June 2, 2017The YWCA of Greater Charleston has welcomed its incoming board of directors. Elonda Fair O’Neill, Esquire (pictured), a board member since 2010, has been elected board chair of the YWCA of…
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Terminix and EdVenture present Terminix Day on June 9th
June 2, 2017Terminix Service, Inc. announced Terminix Day in conjunction with EdVenture on Friday, June 9. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EdVenture, Terminix Day will feature half-price admission…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston announces incoming board
June 2, 2017The YWCA of Greater Charleston has welcomed its incoming board of directors. Elonda Fair O’Neill, Esquire (pictured), a board member since 2010, has been elected board chair of the YWCA of…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon event
June 2, 2017Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit…
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Registration Open for 18th Annual Race for The ARK
May 31, 2017Registration is open for the 18th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on Aug. 26 in downtown Summerville. This 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run raises funds for The…
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Casey Pash, President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
May 30, 2017The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Casey Pash, President…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina volunteer honored at National Volunteer Summit
May 30, 2017Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina announced that David Pankau, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, was chosen from more than 237,000 U.S. volunteers as one of 11…
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Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer nationally recognized by Bayer Animal Health
May 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – A Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer was recognized by Bayer Animal Health during National Volunteer Week via social media. Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks to thousands of everyday philanthropists who gave a total…
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Sisters of Charity grant supports Meals on Wheels
May 24, 2017Senior Resources recently received a $3,750 Caritas Grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. This funding will support two Meals on Wheels clients for one year. This…
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Junior League of Greenville to hold Grant Application Open House June 8
May 24, 2017Greenville non-profit groups and agencies are invited to attend the Drop-In to learn more about the Junior League of Greenville and apply for 2017-2018 grant funds The Junior League of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Big Brother Dusty Conine named Community Impact Award winner
May 24, 2017Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is proud to announce Dusty Conine as the Community Impact Award winner. United Way of the Midlands presents this award annually to a…
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North Charleston Elementary School will learn the importance of Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship during JA in a Day
May 24, 2017North Charleston Elementary School in Charleston County will complete an entire Junior Achievement program tomorrow (May 25th) for all students in K-5th grade; a feat that ordinarily would require five…
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Tony Williams: Keynote speaker at Generations annual luncheon
May 24, 2017May 17th, 2017, at the TD Convention Center, over 600 community members gathered with one common purpose – to celebrate the incredible work and mission of Generations Group Home. Infinity’s…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017More than $1.67 million in donations raised via 13,765 individual gifts Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Carolina chapter announces local 2017 Midlands Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 24, 2017A midlands woman and man have been named the winners of this year’s Midlands Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) South Carolina chapter.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Carolina chapter announces local 2017 Midlands Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 24, 2017A midlands woman and man have been named the winners of this year’s Midlands Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) South Carolina chapter.…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017More than $1.67 million in donations raised via 13,765 individual gifts Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks…
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GCM raises $143,000 with golf tournament
May 22, 2017The 20th Annual Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational golf tournament raised $143,000 for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). “We are thrilled with the results of this year’s golf tournament,”…
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27 Students participate in Leveraging Literacy Afterschool Reading Program year-end ceremony at Salvation Army
May 22, 2017The Leveraging Literacy Free Afterschool Reading Program recently wrapped up for the school-year with an exciting Year-End Ceremony at The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Center for Worship and Service.…
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27 Students participate in Leveraging Literacy Afterschool Reading Program year-end ceremony at Salvation Army
May 22, 2017The Leveraging Literacy Free Afterschool Reading Program recently wrapped up for the school-year with an exciting Year-End Ceremony at The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Center for Worship and Service.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upstate SC Chapter announces another record breaking year for the local 2017 Man & Woman of the Year
May 17, 2017A Greenville woman and a Greer man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Upstate SC…
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The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament
May 17, 2017The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament will be held June 2, 2017 at 11:00am at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. This event is a major fundraiser benefiting the Miss SC Scholarship…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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Kozberg named Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
May 16, 2017The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, names Alison Kozberg Director of the theater. Andy Smith will continue to lead the organization as CEO of the Columbia…
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Charleston Animal Society wins Pets for Life community in the U.S.
May 16, 2017Charleston Animal Society won the Pets for Life Champions Award on May 11th at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Expo in Florida. Charleston Animal Society’s…
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Kozberg named Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
May 16, 2017The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, names Alison Kozberg Director of the theater. Andy Smith will continue to lead the organization as CEO of the Columbia…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Michael Thompson appointed as SCSBA Region 14 Director
May 10, 2017Michael Thompson, a member of the District Five Schools of Spartanburg County Board of Trustees, was appointed to the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Board of Directors as the…
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Greenville Women Giving Awards $70,000 to Urban League of the Upstate for Right Steps Juvenile Diversion Program
May 10, 2017Greenville Women Giving has awarded a $70,000 grant to expand Right Steps, a signature program addressing juvenile diversion in Greenville County. The gift will allow the Urban League of the…
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Good Done Great acquires Tacoma-Based WPG Solutions
May 10, 2017Good Done Great, a leading Corporate Social Responsibility technology and services provider, announced today the acquisition of Tacoma, Washington based WPG Solutions. WPG Solutions is a workplace giving software and…
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