South Carolina Entrepreneurs Seek Support in Helping Charities Succeed
November 12, 2013US Embassy Association honors South Carolina group; AidJoy launches fundraiser to sustain support for charities COLUMBIA, SC – November 12, 2013 – South Carolina-based AidJoy, which provides technology and technical…
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Young Leaders Society Hosts 'Learning with Leaders' Oct 29th
October 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 25, 2013)- As part of their calendar of events this fall, the United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society will host Learning with Leaders on…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful, TD Bank and ACTrees plants 75 Trees in Columbia.
October 28, 2013KMB receives Grant-Martin Luther King Jr. Park is one of only 18 locations selected for this nationwide event. Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Partners with Alliance for Community Trees and…
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SC HELP Reports Funding Results
October 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2013 – SC HELP, a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through Sept. 30, 2013.…
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More Than 85 Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. and Canada Receive Free Marketing Services During National Pro Bono Week
October 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2013 – Fifteen marketing organizations in the U.S. and Canada provided free marketing services to more than 75 nonprofit organizations through CreateAthon, one of the…
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Jukebox Memories for Alzheimer's Event
October 24, 2013Friday, October 25th @ Seawell’s (1125 Rosewood Drive) 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $20 single or $35 couple. All ticket monies are dedicated/donated to the Alzheimer’s Association – Columbia chapter. Tickets can…
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Cromer's Goes Pink with Alala Cancer Society
October 24, 2013COLUMBIA SC – October 24, 2013 – Cromer’s Peanuts will be donating 10 percent of profits from THE CAFE’ on sales made from 7-9 a.m. on October 24-October 31 to…
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Senator Sheheen spoke to the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
October 16, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 16, 2013 – The guest speaker at the October 16, 2013 meeting of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting was Senator Vincent Sheheen. Senator Sheheen…
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Congaree Vista Guild Welcomes Larry Hembree as President
October 15, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners…
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“AHA! Arts and Humanities Awards” Celebration Oct 17
October 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 9, 2013 – The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and The Humanities Council SC are joining together to celebrate excellence in the arts and…
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CommunityWorks Receives $600,000 from CDFI Fund
October 9, 2013Local nonprofit is one of three organizations in South Carolina awarded funding by U.S. Dept. of Treasury GREENVILLE, SC – October 9, 2013 – CommunityWorks Carolina (CWC) announced that it…
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Join The Palladium Society and HCF for Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ on Oct. 17!
October 8, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2013 – Bid on local and regional vacations, concert tickets, paintings by local artists and more next week at Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ at the…
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Family Shelter Hosts Fifth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Benefit, November 7
October 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2013 – Family Shelter of Columbia will host its Fifth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ benefit on Thursday, November 7 to support food, shelter and…
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7th Annual Oysterfest to Benefit St. Lawrence Place October 10th
October 1, 2013The 7th Annual Oyster Fest to benefit St. Lawrence Place will be held Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM. We will be enjoying an evening of bluegrass, oysters, chili,…
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Cherisse Eatmon Named Manager of Ambassador Program
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2013 – The New Morning Foundation announce the promotion of Cherisse Eatmon to the position of Manager of the Tell Them Ambassador Program. In her…
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Eme Crawford Named Manager of Social Media and Online Mobilization
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2013 – The New Morning Foundation announce the promotion of Eme Crawford to the position of Manager of Social Media and Online Mobilization. In her…
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Stacie Thompson Named Manager of Grassroots Mobilization
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2013 – The New Morning Foundation announced the promotion of Stacie Thompson to the position of Manager of Grassroots Mobilization. In her new position, Stacie…
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Emma Davidson Named to Associate Director of Strategic Mobilization
September 25, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2013 – The New Morning Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Emma C. Davidson to the position of Associate Director of Strategic Mobilization.…
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Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation to Sell Historic Senn Blacksmith Shop and Grist Mill
September 25, 2013SUMMERTON, SC – September 25, 2013 – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation announces that it will sell the historic Senn Blacksmith Shop and Grist Mill in Summerton, S.C.The sale…
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Glenforest School 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off And Fall Festival In Partnership With West Metro Rotary
September 25, 2013Glenforest School 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off And FallFestival In Partnership With West Metro Rotary Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 11am until 3pmCOLUMBIA, SC – October 26, 2013 – Glenforest School hosts…
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SC Foundation That Helps Children With Autism Receives $10,000
September 22, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 23, 2013 – Winston’s Wish Foundation, a nonprofit foundation of Love for Children with Autism, announced a $10,000 donation from Pink Sorbet, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature…
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7th Annual Oysterfest to Benefit St. Lawrence Place
September 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – The 7th Annual Oyster Fest to benefit St. Lawrence Place will be held Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM. We will be enjoying an evening of…
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City Year Columbia Deploys 24 Corps Members to High-Need Local Schools for Year of Service
September 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2013 – This school year, one million students across the country will drop out—one every 26 seconds. In Columbia, students at greatest risk of dropping…
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Youth Culture 2014: What Every Adult N2K!
September 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – How familiar are you with youth culture today? Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 in Columbia, SC for this dynamic, interactive, hands-on training, lead by Eric Rowles,…
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Call for Volunteers: Historic Columbia Foundation’s New Volunteer Training Starts Sept. 9
September 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2013 – Historic Columbia Foundation is looking for volunteers willing to donate six or more hours a month to nurturing, supporting and protecting the historical…
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Riggs Partners Chooses Organizations to Receive CreateAthon Services
September 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 3, 2013 – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners in its 16th annual CreateAthon®.…
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Call for Entries: Make a Scarecrow for Historic Columbia’s Annual Scarecrows in the Garden Contest
August 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 30, 2013 – Enter your historical, ghoulish or traditional handcrafted scarecrows in Historic Columbia Foundation’s annual Scarecrows in the Garden Contest by Sept. 27 to compete…
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Brandi Ellison Named Director of Policy and Advocacy
August 29, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 30, 2013 – The New Morning Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandi P. Ellison to Director of Policy and Advocacy. In her new…
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Family Connection to host 14th annual Buddy Walk to promote acceptance and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome
August 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 28, 2013 – Family Connection of South Carolina, a statewide nonprofit organization that provides support, resources and information to families of children with special healthcare needs,…
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Cool Aid Warms Hearts Helps Unsung Columbia War Hero
August 27, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 27, 2013 – When James White picked up the phone in his Columbia home the voice on the other end said,“Is this the James White who…
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Chambers joins IMPH as Manager of Legislative Services
August 23, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 23, 2013 – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is pleased to announce that Virgie Chambers has joined the staff as manager…
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Rachel DeFoe: The New Development & Operations Coordinator at City Year Columbia
August 16, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 18, 2013 – Over the past twenty years, City Year Columbia has been making a positive impact in the Columbia community. As this long-standing organization celebrates…
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Youth Corps announces class of 2013-2014
August 16, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth graders from Midlands schools, announced the class members for 2013-2014. This group of students will take part…
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Riggs Partners' Cathy Monetti Joins Trinity Housing Corporation Board of Directors
August 13, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2013 – Trinity Housing Corporation, whose primary program is St. Lawrence Place in Columbia, SC, has elected Cathy Monetti as a new member of the…
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Catch Him If You Can: SCVAN to Host Benefit Luncheon with Frank Abagnale, Jr. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
August 7, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 6, 2013 – Frank Abagnale, Jr., the former con man played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the hit Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can, will speak…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces New Board of Trustee Officers and Members
August 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 5, 2013 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has elected new officers to serve as key leaders on its Board of Trustees. Judith M. Davis, Executive VP…
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District Governor Visits Rotary Club of Lake Murray – Irmo
July 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 17, 2013 – The guest speaker at the July 17, 2013 meeting of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting was Lou Mello, the 2013-2014 District…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Recognized in Creative Placemaking and Receives $350,000 Grant from Ford Foundation
July 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2013 – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, was recently featured at the Ford Foundation’s New York City headquarters as…
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The Walker Foundation Board of Trustees Announces New Board Members and Officers
July 9, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – July 9, 2013 – The Walker Foundation’s Board of Trustees announces the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Stephen L. Davis, Principal…
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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Moonlight Cemetery Tours Return July 11
July 8, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 8, 2013 – One hundred and sixty years of history will come to life during Historic Columbia Foundation’s annual Cemetery Tours offered on the second Thursday…
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Family Connection of SC announces two new board members
July 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2013 – Family Connection of South Carolina, a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families who have children with special health care needs, has announced two…
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Folks Named President of Five Points Rotary Club
June 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2013 – Andrew Folks is the 2013-2014 President of the Rotary Club of Five Points. He has been a member of the club since April…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Calls for Best of Philanthropy Nominations
June 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2013 – Central Carolina Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of…
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DNA Creative Communications Brings Non-Profits and Funders Together
June 18, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 18, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Greenville, Hollingsworth Funds, Inc, and United Way of Greenville County, kicked off…
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Historic Columbia Foundation Receives 2013 Preservation Service Award from Gov. Haley
June 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 12, 2013 – Governor Nikki Haley presented Historic Columbia Foundation with the 2013 Preservation Service Award during the 2013 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony at the South Carolina Statehouse…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $377,650 to Benefit Literacy Improvement Throughout the Midlands
June 6, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 6, 2013 – Central Carolina Community Foundation recently awarded Community Impact Grants totaling $377,650 to seven nonprofit organizations serving the Midlands. The grants reach out to…
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YMCA of Columbia Announces New Board President
June 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2013 – The YMCA of Columbia has selected Vance J. Bettis, Senior Litigation Partner at Gignilliat Savitz & Bettis LLP, as the new President of…
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Call for Volunteers: Historic Columbia Foundation's New Volunteer Training Starts June 10
May 30, 2013Become a docent. Volunteer for special events. Help with admin duties. Work in the gardens. Assist our education department. Join the HCF family! COLUMBIA, SC – May 30, 2013 –…
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Author Visit with Mary Alice Monroe
May 28, 2013National Book Release Celebration at Lexington Main Library The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe First of a new trilogy featuring the Bottlenose Dolphin New York Times bestselling author Mary…
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Red Trucks Take in 1,655 lbs. Pet Food and Donations for City Animal Shelter and The Animal Mission
May 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 23, 2013 – Neighbors from Shandon, surrounding Columbia neighborhoods and the greater Midlands donated 1,655 lbs. of pet food and cat litter to the City of…
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