Healthy Learners announces new Director of Operations
April 12, 2019
Joanne Bamberg-Jackson takes on exciting new role Healthy Learners, a ministry of Sisters of Charity Health System, is proud to announce that Joanne Bamberg-Jackson has been named Director of Operations.…
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NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Raises $300,000 for Charleston-Based OneWorld Health
April 12, 2019
Proceeds to fund medical clinics in some of the world’s poorest regions This year’s annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic raised more than $300,000 for OneWorld Health – far surpassing the $200,000 the…
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Five Points Foundation donates $43,450 to local non-profits and charities
April 11, 2019On Thursday, April 11, 2019, the Five Points Foundation awarded $43,450 to 28 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from revenue generated from the 37th Annual St. Pat’s in Five…
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Army funds development of health-sensing wearable through MTEC
April 11, 2019
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that LifeLens Technologies, LLC (LLT) has been awarded funding to develop…
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Goodwill Means Hand Up, Not Handout
April 11, 2019
Goodwill Industries in South Carolina’s upstate and midlands is successful in putting people to work, true to the organization’s 1902 founding philosophy that it gives a “hand up” instead of…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina announces two new staff members
April 11, 2019The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina is pleased to welcome Bryson Young, Director of Major Gifts, and Ruthie Harman, Client Service and Office Manager, as the…
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Non Profit Minute – Lisa Lane, Project HOPE Foundation
April 11, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands cancels 10th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event
April 10, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) received on our 24-hour hotline several calls threatening harm to our staff and organization. We have faith in our…
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United Way of the Midlands
April 10, 2019
United Way of the Midlands is the most organized, efficient and accountable system for investing in the community. With nearly 70 Community Impact Partners, United Way works to identify and…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation award grant to support United Way’s WellPartners Adult Eye Clinic
April 9, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced today it has received a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield…
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TCCC releases fifth annual Regional Education Report
April 9, 2019
“Disruption” report identifies actions needed to support success Tri-County Cradle to CareerCollaborative (TCCC) released its fifth annual Regional Education Report during the organization’s Community Leadership Council breakfast at Charleston Southern University.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Giving Tree ceremony recognizes top 2018 Donors
April 8, 2019The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a Giving Tree Ceremony yesterday to honor its most generous donors from 2018. The ceremony took place at the LCFB Paul Hulsey Community Food…
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United Way hires Deborah McKetty
April 8, 2019
Deborah McKetty, former president and CEO of CommunityWorks, has been hired as United Way of Greenville County’s new Vice President for Community Impact. McKetty, a Greenville native and long-time United…
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United Way of Greenville County welcomes new board members
April 8, 2019United Way of Greenville County has welcomed nine community leaders to serve new three-year terms on its volunteer board of directors. They join a 38-member board that serves as the…
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Jersey Mike’s raises $28,732 for Palmetto Children’s Hospital
April 8, 2019
In the Columbia area, $28,732 was raised for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the 9th Annual…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands plans to raise $10,000 in 24 hours for 10th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
April 8, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is hosting “Day of Healing,” a 24-hour fundraising effort for the tenth annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes (WAM)…
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YWCA Greater Charleston
April 7, 2019
For 111 years, YWCA Greater Charleston has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. A historic local association of YWCA USA, one of the…
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Huge success for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K benefitting the Brain Injury Association of SC
April 5, 2019Photo credit Bart Boatwright The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) raised nearly $25,000 at the Upstate Run & Roll 5K and 1 mile walk on…
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Peace of Triune Art Auction on April 11 benefits Triune Mercy Center and Greenville’s homeless
April 5, 2019
What began as an unassuming art sale in the church dining hall has grown into a much-anticipated Upstate fundraising auction benefitting Triune Mercy Center and its programs that minister to…
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Capital Rotarian earns CART award
April 3, 2019
Capital Rotary Club member Tony Thompson (right in photo) is congratulated by president Philip Flynn after receiving a District 7770 Leadership Award for fundraising to support the CART (Coins for…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces second annual What Women Bring event, honorees
April 3, 2019
Last May, YWCA Greater Charleston put on its inaugural What Women Bring event celebrating women leaders in business, community, and culture across South Carolina. The power lunch featured an Oprah-style…
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Public Education Partners
April 3, 2019
As one of hundreds of grassroots initiatives across the nation working to improve public education, Public Education Partners has a simple mission: to lead our community in acting collectively to…
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South Carolina Aquarium to visit The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
April 3, 2019
The Mary Black Foundation announced funding that has made a partnership possible between the South Carolina Aquarium and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg. On April 10th and…
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For second consecutive year, Ingevity sponsors full year of Lowcountry Food Bank Fresh for All events
April 2, 2019
Farmers’ market-style, mobile produce distribution provides each participating family with 40 pounds of fresh, healthy food The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Ingevity will sponsor 12 monthly LCFB Fresh…
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Join the Lowcountry Food Bank 2019 Giving Tree celebration – April 4
April 2, 2019Recognizing the food bank’s most generous donors What: Join the Lowcountry Food Bank 2019 Giving Tree Ceremony Where: The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) 2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405 When:…
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Rebuild Upstate granted GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency
April 2, 2019
Rebuild Upstate was awarded GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency for the second year in a row. This award is the highest level of recognition that GuideStar gives to nonprofit…
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SCCADVASA launches healthy relationships campaign to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2019Digital campaign aimed at teens and young adults demonstrates qualities of healthy relationships The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault…
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Senior Resources’ Executive Director announces retirement
April 1, 2019
Pam Dukes, who has been executive director of Senior Resources since 2013, has announced her retirement. In the interest of fostering a smooth transition, she plans to retire once her…
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CommunityWorks announces new President & CEO
April 1, 2019
CommunityWorks, a non-profit financial organization, announced Tammie Hoy-Hawkins as the new President & CEO, beginning in January 2020. Hoy-Hawkins is replacing Deborah McKetty, former founding President & CEO of CommunityWorks,…
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Columbia World Affairs Council announces Tia Williams Nelson as Director of Communications and Development
March 31, 2019
The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announced Tia Williams Nelson as its director of communications and development. Nelson joins the CWAC in an earnest effort to showcase South Carolina while…
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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
March 28, 2019Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help make sure Habitat families are not starting a new year without enough to…
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Life-saving equipment to be accessible at all Richland Library locations
March 28, 2019In an effort to save lives, Richland Library is receiving a more than $16,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories…
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Together SC Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit
March 27, 2019
Engage Every Board Member From the Start! South Carolina nonprofit board leaders and CEOs will join June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM, a nonprofit consultancy headquartered in Charleston, SC,…
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Adult Memory Care Day Center now open & accepting Members
March 27, 2019Public Grand Opening Saturday, March 30 Alice’s Clubhouse, a private, membership-based memory care day facility, is now open on Bowman Road. Open to adults with mild to moderate memory loss,…
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Alaina Coates Basketball Camp proceeds benefit The Salvation Army
March 27, 2019WNBA Star Alaina Coates will be hosting her second annual Basketball Camp on March 30, 2019 at the Brookland Health and Wellness Center. The camp costs $30.00 per camper…
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Junior Achievement and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire students about Careers in STEM
March 27, 2019
On March 28th (8:30am until 3:00pm), Junior Achievement (JA) and Lexington One Technology Center(LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One High School to show them what career…
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Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders
March 27, 2019
Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…
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Non Profit Minute – Darrin Goss, Coastal Community Foundation
March 27, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Non Profit Minute – Brennon Graham, Growing Home Southeast
March 26, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art awarded SC Humanities grant
March 25, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, has been awarded a South Carolina Humanities grant, the second major grant awarded to the museum this fiscal year. The museum…
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Sistercare receiving USC’s Community Partner Award
March 22, 2019
10th Annual Stand Up Carolina Hero Awards Banquet on March 26th The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office at the University of South Carolina unanimously chose Sistercare…
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Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D., joins SC Asphalt Pavement Association as Technical Director
March 22, 2019
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) announced that Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D. has joined SCAPA as the Technical Director. Prior to joining SCAPA, Dr. Lyons served as Geotechnical Project…
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TransformSC announces Anderson Mill Elementary School and Sumter Career and Technology Center as newest network schools
March 21, 2019
Explores the Benefits of Project-based Learning at 2019 Annual Conference TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), has announced Anderson Mill Elementary School from Spartanburg…
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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull moves to Lady Street
March 21, 2019
Saturday, April 6 at 1200 Lady St. Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department are teaming up with Mayor Steve Benjamin for the sixth annual Fire Truck Pull. The…
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Non Profit Minute – Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center
March 21, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Ronald McDonald House Comforts Families
March 20, 2019
Capital Rotary Club members on March 20 heard how Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House works to comfort families that have to be away from home while dealing with a child’s medical…
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Second USC Student Eyes Global Grant Scholarship
March 20, 2019
The Class of 2020’s Grace Cooney is the second University of South Carolina student asking Capital Rotary Club to endorse her application for a Global Grant Scholarship. Cooney (shown in…
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Phillis Wheatley Association selects Jackson as executive director
March 19, 2019
The board of directors of the Phillis Wheatley Association (PWA) has selected Randy Jackson as the organization’s new executive director. Jackson will assume strategic and operational responsibility for PWA’s staff,…
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Meals on Wheels Greenville, Disconnect to Connect event
March 19, 2019
Meals on Wheels provides more than daily nourishment to its homebound clients. They offer a visit and friendly interaction to individuals who may not otherwise have a chance to speak…
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United Way’s Young Leaders Society calls community to Be a Book Bunny and fill literary totes for students
March 18, 2019
The United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society is calling for the community to gear up for the second year of Be a Book Bunny, a literary program sponsored…
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