Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees
January 25, 2019
Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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2020 census participation key for SC
January 23, 2019In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week
January 23, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…
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2020 census participation key for SC
January 23, 2019
In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week
January 23, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…
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30th Annual Disability Advocacy Day “We are Because I Am”
January 21, 2019
Presented by the SC Partnership of Disability Organizations The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) has reached a monumental milestone – celebrating the 30th Annual Disability Advocacy Day this March…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank announces food distributions for federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown
January 21, 2019The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to fight hunger in coastal South Carolina, announced today that it will conduct food distributions for federal employees who are furloughed or who…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank announces food distributions for federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown
January 21, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to fight hunger in coastal South Carolina, announced today that it will conduct food distributions for federal employees who are furloughed or who…
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Non Profit Minute – Robert Welch, Vital Aging of Williamsburg County, Inc.
January 20, 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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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant announces executive hires
January 17, 2019Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to fostering attainable housing efforts in South Carolina’s fourth-largest municipality, is pleased to announce two executive hires to meet…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Non Profit Minute – Bob Morris, Community Foundation of Greenville
January 17, 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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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant announces executive hires
January 17, 2019
Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to fostering attainable housing efforts in South Carolina’s fourth-largest municipality, is pleased to announce two executive hires to meet…
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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery
January 17, 2019
Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…
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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery
January 16, 2019Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
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2019 MLK celebration award recipients announced
January 16, 2019The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief executive officer of a community development fund, and an organization made up of South Carolina nonprofits will be honored…
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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1
January 16, 2019Week focused on economic competitiveness includes diverse roster of community events EngenuitySC, a Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the schedule for its second…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 20th annual Chefs’ Feast gala to fight childhood hunger
January 16, 2019The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its 20th annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North Charleston…
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The Junior League of Charleston helps fight childhood hunger during the school year
January 16, 2019The Junior League of Charleston is volunteering over the course of the 2018-19 school year at the Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger. The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 20th annual Chefs’ Feast gala to fight childhood hunger
January 16, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its 20th annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North Charleston…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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The Junior League of Charleston helps fight childhood hunger during the school year
January 16, 2019
The Junior League of Charleston is volunteering over the course of the 2018-19 school year at the Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger. The…
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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1
January 16, 2019
Week focused on economic competitiveness includes diverse roster of community events EngenuitySC, a Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the schedule for its second…
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2019 MLK celebration award recipients announced
January 16, 2019
The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief executive officer of a community development fund, and an organization made up of South Carolina nonprofits will be honored…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 10, 2019
Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 10, 2019
Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 9, 2019Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Hutzell, Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands
January 9, 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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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 9, 2019Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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Hispanic Alliance unveils community needs assessment evaluating the current state of the Hispanic/Latino Community of Greenville County
January 9, 2019
The Hispanic Alliance, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville and Furman University, is hosting a special event to unveil Hispanics in Greenville, a needs assessment study evaluating the…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 8, 2019
Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Christina S. Melton, Superintendent, Lexington Richland Five School District to lead March for Babies as 2019 Chair
January 8, 2019
Christina S. Melton, Ed.D. will serve as the chair for Midlands March for Babies. Dr. Melton is committed to helping March of Dimes continue funding research and community programs to…
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Non Profit Minute – Ann Wright, Greenville Tech Foundation
January 8, 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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TCCC CEO stepping down in mid-2019
January 7, 2019
John C. Read, CEO of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, intends to step down from the position later this year. When Read was offered the position, he indicated a willingness to…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 7, 2019Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 7, 2019
Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2018 recipients of two literary accolades
January 4, 2019The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is calling attention to the achievements of two women for their commitment to libraries and literacy. It’s proud to announce Cindi Boiter as the…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2018 recipients of two literary accolades
January 4, 2019The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is calling attention to the achievements of two women for their commitment to libraries and literacy. It’s proud to announce Cindi Boiter as the…
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