Capital Senior Center Announces Renaming
November 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – On Thursday, Capital Senior Center Board of Directors Chair Hayes Mizell announced that after nearly two decades of serving Columbia’s senior residents, the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $65,000 in Grants
November 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 24 Caritas grants, totaling $65,000, to nonprofit and faith-based organizations meeting the basic…
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New Jersey Based Company, ERA Offers Hurricane Sandy Updates and Relief Efforts
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Charlie Young, President and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems, reaches out after deadly storm comes ashore, offering prayers, support and encouragement. “Our thoughts…
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Gala for a Greener Midlands
November 2, 2012Keep the Midlands Beautiful hosts Gala for a Greener Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – December 1, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be hosting the Gala for a Greener Midlands…
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David Laird joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Director of Community Impact
October 30, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 31, 2012 – David Laird has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation as Director of Community Impact. In this position, Laird will oversee all grant operations for…
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TEDxColumbiaSC – January 21st, 2013 – Apply Now to Attend
October 26, 2012TEDxColumbiaSC Announces Speakers and Attendee Applications COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – More than a dozen high-profile speakers from across the Midlands will present at the second TEDxColumbiaSC on…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces 2012 Best of Philanthropy Awards Recipients
October 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 23, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2012 Best of Philanthropy Awards at an awards gala on…
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Red Cross Honors Clara Barton Society Members at Annual Recognition Event
October 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC, October 16, 2012 – The American Red Cross, Columbia Region hosted its annual recognition event to honor members of the Clara Barton Society on Thursday, October 4, 2012…
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Red Cross Encourages Fire Safety during National Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – This October 7-13 the American Red Cross encourages families and businesses to learn how to protect themselves and others from fires in observance…
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Home Works Adds New Advisory Board Members
October 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 5, 2012 – Home Works of America, which offers home repair to the elderly and disabled at no cost, has named Pinkney Beal, Garret McNerney, Sam…
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Two Attorneys Join SC Bar Foundation Board
September 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation announces attorneys J. Boone Aiken III and Robin A. Braithwaite will be joining its board of directors. The…
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Humane Society Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
September 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 21, 2012 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to end animal overpopulation and investigates and…
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Family Shelter Hosts 4th Annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ Benefit, Oct. 18, 2012
September 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2012 – Family Shelter of Columbia will host its 4th Annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit on Thursday, October 18, 2012 to support food, shelter…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programs associated…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundationof South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative(CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programsassociated with women religious…
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Cultural Council Names Recipients of Arts Awards
September 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 18, 2012 – The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties has announced the organization recipients of its annual arts awards. Each year, the Cultural Council…
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Cultural Council Names Executive Director
September 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 18, 2012 – The board of directors of the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties, at its August board meeting, has named Norree Boyd-Wicks executive…
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Family Connection announces five new board members
September 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 10, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina announced today five new members to the board of directors. The new members are Dr. Greg Barabell, medical…
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Heather Sherwin Joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Vice President for Development
September 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 7, 2012 – Heather Sherwin has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation as Vice President for Development. Sherwin will play a pivotal role in the overall sustainability…
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Family Shelter Welcomes Rebecca Jacobson as New Executive Director
September 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 5, 2013 – The Family Shelter of Columbia welcomes Rebecca Jacobson, MPH as their new Executive Director. Rebecca has worked in nonprofit programming and business administration…
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Maker's Mark Cocktail Party to Support Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has announced the first event in the 19th annual Central Carolina Food and Wine Festival. Maker’s Mark Chairman Emeritus…
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Red Cross Urges Everyone to Plan for Emergencies during National Preparedness Month
September 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – The aftermath of Hurricane Isaac continues to affect thousands of people along the Gulf Coast as September, National Preparedness Month begins. During National…
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Rehoboth United Methodist Church to Participate in National ‘Back to Church Sunday’ Sept. 16
August 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 23, 2012 – “Back to Church Sunday,” part of a national movement of churches across America, will be held at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Columbia…
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City of Columbia Helping to Stop Diabetes – Gettin' Cocky Football Benefit
August 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – The City of Columbia Police Department is asking the community to be part of the Stop Diabetes® movement by taking part in the…
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Nonprofit Leadership Development Program Class of 2012
August 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces the 2012 class of the Carolina Academy for Nonprofits’ Leadership Development Program. The Nonprofit…
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Family Connection’s Buddy Walk encourages community to take strides toward acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome
August 20, 2012Family Connection’s Buddy Walk encourages community to take strides toward acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Family Connection will host the 13th annual…
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New Hurricane App Brings American Red Cross
August 1, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 1, 2012 – The American Red Cross has launched its official Hurricane App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or…
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Clothed in Hope hosts first annual golf tournament to support widows in Zambia
July 24, 2012Clothed in Hope hosts first annual golf tournament to support widows in Zambia COLUMBIA, SC – August 9, 2012 – Fairway of Hope Golf Tournament benefiting Clothed in Hope will…
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Special Olympics Area Rugs Benefit Athletes in SC & GA
July 24, 2012Midlands-area flooring professional partners with Shaw Industries to benefit Special Olympics athletes in SC & GA, with hopes for a national launch! COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2012 – Beautiful,…
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SC Bar Foundation awards $1.89 million in grants
July 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 10, 2012 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded $1.89 million in grant funds to support civil legal aid, law related education and other legal…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to Award $580,000 in Grants
May 30, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 30, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces eight Strategic grants, totaling $580,000, to nonprofit organizations addressing the root causes of poverty…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $77,500 in Grants
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of SouthCarolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants, totaling $77,500, to nonprofitand faith-based organizations meeting the basic needs of…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Elects 2012 Officers
January 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2012 board of trustees’ officers: Mike McCabe, chair; Dee Dee Chewning, vice chair;…
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Leadership in Diversity Award Call for Nominations
January 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is looking for individuals whose work and commitment towards diversity has made an impact in…
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Foundation Awards $47,500 in Grants
December 12, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundationof South Carolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants, totaling $47,500 tononprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina. Caritas grants…
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Campaign to Benefit Families in Need across the Carolinas
November 18, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2011 – Time Warner Cable has launched “Holiday Hopes & Happenings,” a month-long drive to help families in need this holiday season across North Carolina…
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Pamela Lackey named 2011 Business Leader of the Year
September 29, 2011September 29, 2011 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerceis pleased to announce its 2011 Business Leader of the Year is PamelaLackey, state president of AT&T South Carolina. Lackey will…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $93,000 to Sister-led Ministries
September 8, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded eight Collaboration for Ministry Initiative grants totaling $93,000 to programs associated with women…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $467,937 in Grants
June 16, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 16, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 10 Responsive Grants totaling $467,937 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina.…
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Senior Action Names Dezen, Ratterree as Board Officers
March 28, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 28, 2011 – Senior Action, the non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Greenville County’s maturing population and their families by providing access to resources needed for physical,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $50,000 to Welvista
March 15, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 15, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded $50,000 to Welvista to support the restructuring and revitalizing of its Healthy Smiles…
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Lt. Governor Check to Rec District to Benefit Greenville Seniors
December 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 13, 2010 – Lt. Governor Andre Bauer presented a $350,000 check to the Greenville County Recreation District (GCRD) today to help fund renovation and expansion of…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $260,000 in Grants
December 3, 2010December 3, 2010 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded three grants totaling $260,000 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina. Healthy Learners, a nonprofit organization meeting…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces New Class, Prepares Leaders for Future
October 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program, would like to welcome our newest members living in the Upstate: Janelle Beamer of Southern…
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Eight Nonprofit Leaders Receive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Training
August 11, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2010 – Eight students graduated from the Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program, a collaborative effort between the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and…
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Foundation Hosts Free Workshops for Nonprofits
July 20, 2010Through its Learning Academy, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has six more nonprofit workshops scheduled this year. Workshops are free and open to staff, board and volunteers…
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Verizon Wireless Encourages Everyone to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2010 – Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April brings an annual opportunity to focus on awareness on sexual violence and its effect on…
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Epworth Children's Home Cook Out for Kids BBQ event April 17th
March 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2010 – Epworth’s Alumni Association is having its second annual fundraiser for Epworth Children’s Home by having its second annual Cook Out for Kids BBQ…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families Elects 2010 Board Officers
February 25, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2010 – The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families has elected Chrissy Brogdon Dingeldine as president of the board of trustees, effective March 2010. Dingeldine, who…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families Announces Communications Manager
February 25, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2010 – The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is pleased to announce Allison Cowherd as communications manager, effective January 1, 2010. Cowherd joined…
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