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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SC Campaign Selects Rep. James Smith as Legislator of the Year
May 22, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2013 – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has selected the Honorable James Smith as its 2013 Legislator of the Year. …
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The Animal Mission Names New Executive Board of Directors
May 21, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2013 – The Animal Mission, the non-profit that promotes pet adoptions, enhances conditions for shelter pets, and positively impacts the shelter population through distribution of…
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'Eat, Drink and Give Local' Invites Young Professionals to Learn about Philanthropy
May 9, 2013Central Carolina Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of our community, will wrap up its 2013…
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The Lexington Medical Center Foundation Welcomes Elizabeth Wyatt
May 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 10, 2013 – The Lexington Medical Center Foundation welcomes Elizabeth Wyatt, Annual Gift Officer. Elizabeth will work on growing the annual gifts program at Lexington Medical…
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Lexington Medical Center Employees Support The Community Through UEF
May 7, 2013LEXINGTON, SC – May 7, 2013 – The Lexington Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the most successful Universal Employee Fund Campaign to date. Lexington Medical Center employees pledged…
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Midlands Residents to take Strides for Autism
April 19, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2013 May 4 Event Will Benefit SC Families Affected By Autism Midlands residents will walk in support of South Carolina families affected by autism on…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host April 23 Wine Dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard
April 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 23, 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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Tree of Life Congregation to Host Columbia's Fourth Annual Jewish Cultural and Food Festival
April 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 12, 2013 – The Tree of Life Congregation, celebrating one-hundred-and-seventeen years in the Midlands, is pleased to invite the entire community to attend The BIG NOSH™:…
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Red Cross Board Chairwoman Becomes a Member of the National Council of the Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders
April 11, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2013 – Local American Red Cross Board Chairwoman and former First Lady of South Carolina (1999-2003), Rachel Hodges, has been named a member of the…
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Governor Proclaims April as Financial Literacy Month
April 8, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 8, 2013 – In recognition of the need for all South Carolina citizens to be financially literate, Governor Nikki Haley has signed a proclamation establishing that…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces Food & Wine Series Events
March 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 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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AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina Hosts “Fabulously Hot” Dining With Friends Dessert Finale March 23
March 8, 2013AIDS Benefit Foundation of SC will host its annual Dining with Friends Dessert Finale March 23rd at Palmetto GBA, 17 Technology Circle in Columbia. The fabulous festivities start at 7pm. …
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WNBA Champion to Open Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference in Columbia
March 6, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2013 – Yolanda Moore, a two-time WNBA National Champion, will deliver the opening keynote address at the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s (SC…
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Charlotte Henderson joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Director of Information Management
March 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2013 – Charlotte Henderson has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation in the newly created position of Director of Information Management. Henderson supports the development, stewardship,…
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Humane Society’s Animal Cruelty Investigator Named Horseperson of the Year
March 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which works to end animal overpopulation and investigates and addresses animal cruelty complaints, announces…
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March is Red Cross Month and the Community is Encouraged to Join the Movement
March 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2013 – March is American Red Cross Month and is a time for community members and businesses to join the Red Cross movement and help…
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Midlands Green Congregations Initiative 2013 Kickoff Event
February 20, 2013Caring for Creation 2013:Building your Green Team and The Power of Inter-faith Community Partnerships. Monday, March 11, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM Historic 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC The…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $39,000 in Grants to Arts Organizations
February 7, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – February 7, 2013 – Central Carolina Community Foundation recently awarded grants to four nonprofit organizations that serve the arts community in the Midlands. The grants are provided through…
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Cooperative Ministry Provides Free Tax Return Preparation
January 26, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 27, 2013 – The Cooperative Ministry’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to families with a household income of less than $50,000.…
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Red Cross Launches New Legacy Society
January 22, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 22, 2013 – On January 14, 2013, the American Red Cross of the Columbia Region held its Inaugural Legacy Society event at MoMo’s Bistro on Devine Street…
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Family Connection hosts ‘Hopes & Dreams’ conference for parents and professionals who care for children with special needs
January 21, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 21, 2013 – Family Connection of South Carolina will host its 19th annual ‘Hopes & Dreams’ conference for parents of children with special needs and professionals…
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Goodwill Industries to Honor Two Columbia Organizations
January 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 17, 2013 – Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina announced today it will honor three Columbia organizations for their support of the Goodwill mission at the…
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South Carolina Business Leaders Join SC Economics Board of Directors; Organization Designates Chair-Elect
January 14, 2013COLUMBIA SC – January 14, 2013 – SC Economics welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Brian Barker, Robert Fletcher, Steve Hall, and Doreen Sullivan. The non-profit organization,…
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Family Connection receives grant to expand Hispanic outreach program
January 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC), a nonprofit organization that provides support to families with children with special healthcare needs, announced today that…
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SC Teen Birth Rates Hit All-Time Low
January 8, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – For the fourth consecutive year, teen birth rates in South Carolina have declined, once again reaching an all-time low. Information released by the…
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Nominations now open for Liberty Fellowship’s 10th Class
January 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2013 – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2015. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South…
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The Humane Society Offers $25 Spay Surgeries for Cats in January
January 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 2, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will begin…
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Family Connection hires Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
December 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina, a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families who have children with special healthcare needs, announced that Adriana Shacklock…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Historic Columbia Foundation’s Candlelight Tours
December 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 14, 2012 – Join Historic Columbia Foundation to celebrate the holiday season with Candlelight Tours and Carriage Rides on Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21…
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Family Connection distributes hats to newborns in NICU
December 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 10, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that supports families who have children with special healthcare needs, has received 61 hand-knitted hats…
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USC Students Selected for Internship with National Nonprofit Internship
December 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 5, 2012 – Souper Bowl of Caring announces that USC Students Anitra Hall and Sakeinah Perry have been selected as interns in the Columbia office for…
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Children's Trust of South Carolina Announces New Hires
November 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – As the Development Director, Ellen Shuler Hinrichs will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic and sustainable annual fundraising program for the…
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March of Dimes awards $25,100 grant to Family Connection
November 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC), a nonprofit organization that provides support to families with children with special health care needs, announced that…
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