Lowcountry AIDS Services releases report on HIV/AIDS epidemic in Charleston
December 1, 2015The Charleston community is facing a HIV epidemic, especially among young people under the age of 30, according to a new report by Lowcountry AIDS Services. The local nonprofit released…
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#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2015Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)…
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Justin Pepper Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive
November 30, 2015CHAPIN, SC – The Justin Pepper Foundation is hosting their 9th Annual Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive on Saturday, December 5th from 9 AM to 11 AM at Lake Murray…
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SOL Partners with Ronald McDonald House throughout the Holiday Season
November 30, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Throughout this holiday season, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant will be raising money to help families whose children are being treated for serious illnesses. For…
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Emanuel A.M.E. Church plans to donate over $1MM to Mother Emanuel families and survivors
November 30, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has indicated it is ready to start distributing the funds from donations made to the church in honor of the tragedy there…
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City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia
November 30, 2015City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…
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Texas A&M Student Athletes facilitate donation of $30,000 to United Way Flood Relief
November 30, 2015United Way of the Midlands recently received a donation of $30,000 to its Flood Disaster Relief Fund from the Texas A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The donation from SAAC will…
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David Kent is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® President
November 30, 2015David Kent, Realtor® and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 president. Kent was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September…
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Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2016 Denim Day Recipients
November 30, 2015Firm employees donate more than $3,000, to date, to statewide non-profits in 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina to be…
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Animal Society exceeds $350,000 to set event record
November 30, 20155,000 people raised over $350,000 at Charleston Animal Society’s 16th Annual Celebrity Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast, presented by The Post and Courier last Saturday. Proceeds from the event will…
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City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia
November 30, 2015City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…
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Building Industry Charitable Foundation to donate $25,000 to Home Works of America
November 28, 2015The Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF) will make a donation of $25,000 to the Home Works of America “Rebuilding Together” Flood Rebuild Effort. “Rebuilding Together” a unique rebuilding effort hosted…
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The Mary Black Foundation awards $436,522 in grants
November 27, 2015The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it recently awarded $436,522 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Children’s Security Blanket was awarded $15,000 to assist families who…
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The Charleston Regional Development Alliance hires new Marketing Services Manager
November 23, 2015The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome Jamie DeMent as the organization’s new Marketing Services manager. Jamie DeMent brings experience in marketing, graphic design, web project development,…
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City accepting donations for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the…
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Nonprofit teams come together to learn to lead at Shine the Light Forum
November 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading with an Exceptional Team,” part of DNA’s annual…
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Southern Hospitality at its best at the next South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Dinner
November 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC— Lowcountry food and fine dining is on tap at the next South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Dinner, taking place at High Cotton, Tuesday, Dec.1, at 6:30 p.m. The…
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Charleston Animal Society named best local nonprofit
November 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thousands of people from across the Lowcountry (and even the nation) were voting for their favorite Charleston nonprofits by sending texts as part of the 2015 “Giving…
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Nonprofit teams come together to learn to lead at Shine the Light Forum
November 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading with an Exceptional Team,” part of DNA’s annual…
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Greenville Drive to be honored at Partner of the Year Luncheon
November 22, 2015Public Education Partners (PEP), the leading non-profit supporter of high-quality public education in Greenville, is once again recognizing a remarkable business for its outstanding impact on our public schools. At…
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Center for Developmental Services receives Hollingsworth Grant
November 22, 2015The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Hollingsworth Funds. This gift will help CDS conduct a space utilization survey as part of their…
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Community surpasses $16.7 million in giving to set United Way campaign record
November 20, 2015Campaign results represent the largest result for a United Way campaign in South Carolina United Way volunteers announced Thursday the organization’s annual community campaign has raised more than $16.7…
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Gateway House joins #GivingTuesday
November 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Gateway House has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation adds three community leaders to its board
November 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, announced today that three new members have been appointed to the…
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Celebrity Chili Cook-Off November 21st ready to go!
November 19, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The 2015 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast is scheduled for November 21st at the Citadel Football Stadium (1pm –5pm) and has more than 100 teams signed-up to participate. …
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Family Christian® celebrates new path forward
November 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Following a 12-month operational reorganization, along with a complete store and product overhaul, Family Christian® announced it is on the path to becoming a stronger retailer and…
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Transitions’ moves 1,000th client into permanent housing
November 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On November 17, Transitions announced that we have successfully moved our 1,000th client into permanent housing. This is a huge success, not only for Transitions, but for…
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JoAnn Turnquist from the CCCF talks about Midlands Gives 2016
November 19, 2015The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor:…
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Holiday craft fair showcases local, residential artisans
November 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Friday, November 20, as 42 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community…
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Local coat drive helps local people in need stay warm
November 19, 2015Forty-five million Americans are currently living in poverty. For many of these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. General Air invites Upstate…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign kickoff event is scheduled for Monday, November 23rd on the north grounds and front steps of the South Carolina State House with…
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Girl Scouts and Congressman Trey Gowdy discuss the well-being of girls in South Carolina
November 18, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – In their annual meeting to discuss the well-being of girls in his district and the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council, Congressman Trey…
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World AIDS Day shines lights on HIV epidemic in Charleston
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – While the HIV epidemic may seem like something that happens in other places, the numbers show HIV is very much an epidemic hitting the Lowcountry. On World…
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Local coat drive helps local people in need stay warm
November 18, 2015Forty-five million Americans are currently living in poverty. For many of these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. General Air invites Upstate…
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Party for a Cause at the South Carolina Aquarium
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — Get your tickets for a night out among the aquatic surroundings of the South Carolina Aquarium at the Sea Life by Starlight Party, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.…
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Holiday craft fair showcases local, residential artisans
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Friday, November 20, as 42 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…
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St. Francis Foundation names Major Gift Officer
November 17, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Foundation, Inc. recently named Reed Cole as major gift officer. Cole will be responsible for bringing gifts to the Bon Secours…
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Charleston Beer Garden becomes fundraiser for Lowcountry AIDS Services
November 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC– Lowcountry AIDS Services has partnered with Gusto Group to produce Charleston’s largest pop-up beer garden. Beginning in 2016, the annual Charleston Beer Garden festival will be a fundraiser…
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Celebrity Chili Cook-Off November 21st ready to go!
November 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The 2015 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast is scheduled for November 21st at the Citadel Football Stadium (1pm –5pm) and has more than 100 teams signed-up to…
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TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries
November 16, 2015The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…
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Emanuel A.M.E. Church lays out plans for Moving Forward Fund
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Many remember the tragedy that enfolded the Holy City on June 17 as nine parishioners, many of them acting in official ministerial roles, were gunned down during a…
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Girl Scouts preparing for January cookie sales
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is preparing for its annual cookie sales program. This is the largest girl-led business in the country and…
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Ten locations for public art installations selected
November 11, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Mayor Junie White announced all 10 neighborhoods that applied to take part in Seeing Spartanburg In A New Light have been selected to participate in the…
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Strong community partners Sam Carbis Solutions Group, Smithfield make speed & feed bbq cook-off and car show a success
November 11, 2015DARLINGTON, SC – Entering its third year, the Speed & Feed BBQ Cook-Off and Car Show, scheduled for Nov. 13-14, 2015, has grown into a family fun event thanks in part…
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Children’s Discovery Center CEO selected as a Master Leader
November 11, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Lois Rosenberry, president and CEO of Children’s Discovery Center has been selected as a Master Leader of the Exchange Leadership Initiative—a title awarded by Exchange magazine…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $101,500 to Twelve Nonprofit Organiztaions
November 11, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $101,500 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents- Children’s Advocacy Center of…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Meredith Mathews
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Meredith Mathews as Project Assistant. As Project Assistant, Mathews is a member of the Foundation’s grantmaking team and will…
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Greenville Chamber begins CEO search
November 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has begun its search for a new President/CEO. A national executive search firm has been engaged, has completed a thorough profile for the position,…
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Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina to change name to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – After the recent consolidation with Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina, Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina’s board has chosen a new name that truly represents all 34…
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