Liberty Fellows receive national recognition for tackling issues with global significance
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellows Amy Crockett, M.D. (pictured), and Peter Barth recently received national recognition for leading initiatives that address two of society’s most intractable problems – preterm birth…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off inaugural campaign for veteran housing
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The search for affordable housing remains one of many burdens that veterans often face upon return home from active duty. Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County aims…
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Liberty Fellows receive national recognition for tackling issues with global significance
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellows Amy Crockett, M.D. (pictured), and Peter Barth recently received national recognition for leading initiatives that address two of society’s most intractable problems – preterm birth…
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Charleston lawyer Anne McGinness Kearse named 2016-2017 Public Justice President
August 1, 2016
Motley Rice member attorney Anne McGinness Kearse was welcomed as the newest Public Justice President. Public Justice is a national public interest law firm that fights against injustices and is supported by the…
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2016 Lucy Hampton Bostick Award winner named
August 1, 2016
Richland Library friends honor literary innovator After receiving an overwhelming response of nominations for the Lucy Hampton Bostick Award, the Richland Library Friends are proud to announce the 2016…
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2016 Connected Communities grant recipients announced
July 28, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the seven Midlands charities who were selected as the recipients of the 2016 Connected Communities grants. These charities are launching new projects that will enrich the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…
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ECCO increases client access to healthy and fresh food
July 26, 2016
New refrigerated cargo van and Farmers Market supports nonprofit mission MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Community Outreach, aka ECCO, will host the third Fresh and Free Client Choice Farmers Market…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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S.C. Phil awarded second major grant to help reach diverse audiences
July 25, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,000 grant S.C. Phil to expand interactive concert series in 2016/2017 A second “Connected Communities” grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation will give the South Carolina…
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Harvest Hope receives generous F.A.R.M.S. cantaloupe and red potato donation
July 22, 2016
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) showed enormous compassion for their hungry neighbors and generosity by donating over 1,500 cantaloupes and 750 lbs. of red potatoes to Harvest Hope Food…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs
July 21, 2016The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs
July 21, 2016
The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…
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Seven Midlands charities to launch innovative projects with second annual “Connected Communities” grants from Central Carolina Community Foundation
July 20, 2016Second year of grants will fund innovative, humanitarian projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – announce the…
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Group spreads joy to active-duty military men and women with care packages
July 20, 2016Several local organizations have partnered to collect items for Blue Star Mothers of America, a nonpolitical 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of women with children who are currently serving or have…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
July 20, 2016
On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity dedicated their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community. The home is being built for…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
July 20, 2016
On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity dedicated their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community. The home is being built for…
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Seven Midlands charities to launch innovative projects with second annual “Connected Communities” grants from Central Carolina Community Foundation
July 20, 2016
Second year of grants will fund innovative, humanitarian projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – announce the…
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GCM receives March for Meals grant $1,750 for Meals on Wheels
July 19, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) received a $1,750 grant for participating in Meals on Wheels America’s 2016 March for Meals campaign. Throughout the month of March, the nonprofit highlighted the benefits…
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2016 Librarian of the Year selected as CCPL’s next executive director
July 19, 2016
Nicolle Davies, a nationally recognized library leader who was named Library Journal magazine’s 2016 Librarian of the Year, will be Charleston County Public Library’s new executive director, the library’s Board…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces $200,000 pledge from The Speedwell Foundation for West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway
July 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a $200,000 pledge from The Speedwell Foundation to dramatically improve the West Ashley Greenway and West Ashley Bikeway. The Speedwell Foundation has…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 18, 2016
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 15, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2016-2017
July 18, 2016
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Bill Young, City of Walterboro, was re-elected president.…
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EdVenture announces $14,000 donation from Terminix
July 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -Terminix Service, Inc., the largest termite and pest control company in the Carolinas, presented a check for $14,000 to EdVenture to sponsor Half Price Admission Days, Homeschool Fridays,…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands provides summer camping experience to Local Children
July 16, 2016The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 52 local children, ages 6-12, at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina this week. Several staff escorted…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands provides summer camping experience to Local Children
July 16, 2016
The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 52 local children, ages 6-12, at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina this week. Several staff escorted…
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…
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Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…
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Columbia Urban League is awarded two $5,000 grants for teen driving safety
July 14, 2016
The Columbia Urban League announced it has received two $5,000 grants to promote teen driving safety. According to the National Safety Council, teens drive more during the summer months. These…
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Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
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Kids Teeth collecting School supplies for Hootie & The Blowfish Homegrown Roundup
July 14, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Rock band Hootie & The Blowfish has become synonymous with helping kids in the Lowcountry get ready to head back to the classroom. But beyond the…
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Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
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Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
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Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches new website
July 12, 2016
Site Will Help Non-Custodial Parents Prepare Visitation Requests and Represent Themselves in Court COLUMBIA, SC – July is National Make a Difference for a Child Month and the South Carolina…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches new website
July 12, 2016
Site Will Help Non-Custodial Parents Prepare Visitation Requests and Represent Themselves in Court COLUMBIA, SC – July is National Make a Difference for a Child Month and the South Carolina…
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South Carolina Aquarium works to prepare coastal communities for climate change
July 11, 2016
New Initiative Focuses on Helping Citizens and Communities Cope and Thrive in the Face of Rising Seas Sea level rise, storm surge and changing ocean conditions caused by climate change…
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Free educational programs for caregiving available to Charleston area businesses
July 11, 2016
More than 44 million Americans are providing unpaid caregiving for an adult family member and 61 percent of those caregivers are working either full or part time. About 13 percent…
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Inpatient rehabilitation facilities recommended for stroke recovery
July 11, 2016For the first time, guidelines have been developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for rehabilitation after a stroke. In the guidelines, which were released in May 2016, the…
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Inpatient rehabilitation facilities recommended for stroke recovery
July 11, 2016
For the first time, guidelines have been developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for rehabilitation after a stroke. In the guidelines, which were released in May 2016, the…
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Greer State Bank funds new cooler for Greer Community Ministries
July 10, 2016
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has a new milk cooler thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Greer State Bank Foundation. “Greer State Bank employees deliver a regular Meals…
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Leeza Gibbons opens Leeza’s Care Connection in South Carolina
July 8, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – After winning more than $700,000 last year on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, Leeza Gibbons, the Emmy Award-winning talk show host has honored her pledge to bring her prize…
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South Carolina State Library chosen as site for 2017 Arbuthnot Lecture
July 8, 2016
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced that the 2017 May Hill Arbuthnot Committee has selected the South Carolina State Library and the city of Columbia, South Carolina…
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