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 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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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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LRADAC Opens New Richland County Facility
February 24, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2010 – LRADAC held a grand opening ceremony on February 23 for its new 60,000 square-foot facility on Colonial Drive that combines the services and staff…
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Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Announces New President
February 9, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 9, 2010 – Stephanie Stuckey has been named president of Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina. Prior to being named president, Stuckey served as interim president and…
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Community Foundation Invests $108,000 in the Midlands
January 22, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 22, 2010 – Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the investment of $108,000 through 11 impact grants awarded to nonprofit organizations in the Midlands. These are the first…
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Advertising organization seeks nonprofit for 2010 public service campaign
January 22, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 21, 2010 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands has extended its application deadline to Feb. 5 from nonprofit organizations that wish to become the…
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New Board Members Elected to Historic Columbia
January 14, 2010Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board Members COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2010 – Historic Columbia Foundation recently elected several new board members to its organization for 2009 -2010. Susan Brill was…
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Volunteers Needed for World Beer Festival, Saturday, Jan. 16 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
January 9, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2010 – Ranked one of the nation’s top 10 festivals by USA Today, the World Beer Festival is returning to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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New Employee: National Kidney Foundation
January 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2010 – David Sloan has joined the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas as the Director of Development and Marketing. The National Kidney Foundation, Inc…
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Greater Chapin Community Endowment Receives Check for over $216,000 from Generous Chapin Man’s Estate
January 5, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 5, 2010 – The Greater Chapin Community Endowment (GCCE) announces it has received $216,594 from the estate of John C. Buck Smith. Smith’s decision to leave a…
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Cromer's to Kick Off 75th Anniversary with Charity Magic Shows
January 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2010 – Cromer’s, the South Carolina institution for flavored popcorn and the South Carolina state snack, peanuts, will kickoff its 75th anniversary celebration with a…
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Foundation Announces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr, chair; Mike McCabe, vice chair; Dee Dee Chewning, secretary and Thomas Otis, treasurer.…
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Foundation Announces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 30, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr (Charleston), chair; Mike McCabe (Columbia), vice…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board Members
December 16, 2009Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees Members COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2009 – Historic Columbia Foundation recently elected several new board members to its organization for 2009…
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United Way of the Midlands Convenes Faith-Based and Community Leaders to Discuss Collaborative Efforts
November 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 2, 2009 – Dr. Fred Smith of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. will be in town on Tuesday, November 17 for United Way of the Midlands…
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Columbia JCPenny Customers Round-Up for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
October 27, 2009100 Percent of Donations from Recent “Round-Up” Program Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, the JCPenney Store’s Afterschool Fund Partner Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and…
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Midlands Area Companies Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs
October 27, 2009American Heart Association publishes list in Fortune magazine COLUMBIA, SC – October 27, 2009 – The American Heart Association recognized 15 Midlands-area businesses as Start! Fit-Friendly Companies for promoting physical activity…
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