Knight Foundation supports three local nonprofits with $200,000
February 15, 2024
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a Midlands philanthropic partner since 1993, awarded $202,565 to three local nonprofit organizations. The Knight Foundation is committed to ensuring Columbia has…
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Art Blossoms exhibition fills the CMA with fresh botanical beauty
February 15, 2024
Beloved annual fundraiser runs March 21 through 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday,…
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Nonprofit Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches tickets for April 24-28 events
February 14, 2024
The Festival Recently Transitioned into a Nonprofit and Refreshed Branding, Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet The Columbia Food & Wine Festival has released event details, and tickets are on…
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Riggs Partners announces 2024 CreateAthon® non profit clients
February 14, 2024
Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 26th annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon will begin…
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2nd Annual Dueling Pianos Benefit: A Night of Entertainment for a Cause
February 13, 2024
*****Update***** The event has been postponed due to conflicts. Stay tuned for more information. The 2nd Annual Dueling Pianos Benefit, proudly sponsored by Prisma Healthcare, promises an engaging and…
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Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this May
February 13, 2024
Current ED Andrea Cooper will stay engaged with the organization, focusing on strategy, special projects, and donor relations On behalf of local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever (UF) and its board…
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RMHC Charleston’s Hospital Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023
February 13, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston’s Hospitality Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023. The Hospitality Carts, run by RMHC Charleston Volunteers, operate inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital…
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Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center selected as 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year
February 13, 2024
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award during the Humanitarian…
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Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this May
February 13, 2024
Current ED Andrea Cooper will stay engaged with the organization, focusing on strategy, special projects, and donor relations On behalf of local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever (UF) and its board…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Faith Home
February 13, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to Faith Home, a Christian rehabilitation program for men and women seeking treatment for alcoholism and…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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Sydney Gardner joins SC Bar Foundation as director of finance & development
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…
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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event
February 12, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Embracing Resilience: Laurens County Cancer Association Launches
February 11, 2024
In a heartfelt effort to nurture a sense of community and support, the Laurens County Cancer Association recently re-initiated their ongoing support group series, titled “Living with Cancer.” The event…
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YMCA Judson Community Center reveals facility upgrades in response to community childcare needs at annual SouperBowl event
February 8, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville today revealed the nearly $500,000 facility upgrades at the Judson Community Center while celebrating its 21st annual SouperBowl fundraising event for its Annual Campaign. YMCA Judson…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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TealHaus CEO and Founder Lindsay Niedringhaus joins the Boards of Loaves & Fishes and RIZE Prevention
February 8, 2024
Lindsay Niedringhaus, Founder and CEO of TealHaus, recently joined the Board of Directors of two local nonprofits: Loaves & Fishes and RIZE Prevention. TealHaus is a strategic marketing firm that…
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FUEL selects the Half a Sorrow Foundation as 1H24 grant recipient
February 7, 2024
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced that it has selected the Half a Sorrow Foundation as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 1H 2024. The…
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New itinerary announced and tickets on sale for COR’s Crash Course Columbia, March 7-8
February 7, 2024
COR (Columbia Opportunity Resource) continues to boost local pride and talent retention through its innovative program. Crash Course Columbia has held 10 tours with more than 150 participants of diverse…
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Aflac supports 50 South Carolina nonprofits with $411,824 in grants
February 7, 2024
Aflac awarded $411,824 to 50 South Carolina nonprofit organizations during its 2023 spring and fall grant cycles. Funds support programs and services that promote health and well-being, advance education and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 7, 2024
SkilRedi and VBASE Oil Company were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations Limited Company and FinSiteful received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching…
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South Carolina Office of Rural Health Family Solutions Family Resource Center grand opening, February 1, 2024
February 7, 2024
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) held the grand opening for the Family Solutions (FS) Family Resource Center (FRC) on February 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The FRC…
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Second Annual Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast & Silent Auction happening this Friday, Feb 9th
February 7, 2024
Second Annual Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast & Silent Auction Returns to The Coop in Columbia The countdown to the second annual Wishful Shuckers Charity Oyster Roast & Silent Auction is…
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Rebuild Upstate promotes Rose Davis to Community Engagement Director
February 5, 2024
Rose Davis is the new Director of Community Engagement for Rebuild Upstate. In this role, Davis will sit on the Leadership Team of the organization and oversee a wide range…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. appoints Bob Stegner to Board President
February 5, 2024
Judson Conwell has been appointed to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Assistant Tournament Director South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD…
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Columbia Museum of Art March 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
February 4, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art March 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Darrel Ellis: Regeneration On view February 17 through May 12, 2024 Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct…
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Trident United Way announces new leadership hires and promotions
February 4, 2024
Current and Trauth-Jurman take on new positions for the organization; Hilton joins as Director of Education North Charleston, SC- Trident United Way (TUW) is pleased to announce three new leadership…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names five new board members
February 4, 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced that five new Board members have joined its Board of Directors: Elizabeth Starr Gephart (Pooh), Steve Gruidl, Kelly Hosack, Kenric Rivers, and Kevin Rourk.…
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Martus expands leadership team to meet growing demand for nonprofit budgeting and reporting solutions
February 1, 2024GREENVILLE, SC – Martus Solutions (Martus), a leading budgeting and reporting solution, announced the expansion of its executive leadership team to support the company’s growing portfolio of customers, partners, and…
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Cayce business wins national award
February 1, 2024
Solutions for Living at Home Receives 2024 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award, Provider of Choice Award and Employer of Choice Award Solutions for Living at Home…
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More forests, farms, and green space protected by Upstate Forever in 2023
January 31, 2024
Organization worked with landowners, funders, and partners to facilitate permanent conservation easements on nearly 800 acres last year in Upstate South Carolina Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the…
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Summerville Elks Lodge No. 2719 supports The ARK of SC and its Alzheimer’s and Dementia Initiatives
January 31, 2024
The ARK of SC announces that the organization has received a generous $2,500 donation from the Summerville Elks Lodge No. 2719. The Summerville Elks Lodge confirmed its support for Alzheimer’s…
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Empower Charleston (formerly Social Venture Partners Charleston) announces 2024 nonprofit funding cycle
January 31, 2024
Empower Charleston will open the 2024 capacity-building grant cycle on February 5. The focus areas for this cycle include Education, Mental Health & Wellness, and Economic Mobility. Empower Charleston will…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2024 Board of Directors
January 31, 2024
CREW Midlands-SC is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Elizabeth Riley,…
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WREN names Amalia Luxardo as new CEO
January 31, 2024
The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) is thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors has named Dr. Amalia Luxardo its new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20…
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Lisa Cole named Executive Director of Turning Pages SC
January 30, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a local nonprofit dedicated to adult literacy, has named Lisa Cole as its Executive Director. Serving as the Interim Executive Director since August 2022, Cole has played…
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Rebuild Upstate adds RSVP Project Manager
January 30, 2024
Rebuild Upstate has added Ryan Hulon as the organization’s RSVP Project Manager for Anderson County. Hulon served in the US Army 82nd Airborne from 1997 to 2007. Years after his…
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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ rises from the deep in new exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
January 30, 2024
From its depiction in the 1500s as an angry sea monster to its portrayal as a unicorn of the sea and now as an icon of pop culture, the narwhal…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces release of educational video to support healthcare professionals during food insecurity patient screenings
January 30, 2024
This short, animated video is available to all healthcare professionals and supports Food is Medicine South Carolina With support from Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas, Lowcountry Food Bank released today an…
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Bald Cypress Builders gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports LTC Building Construction Program and students
January 30, 2024
Amelia and Matt Pocta of Bald Cypress Builders recently presented a generous gift of $1,000 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This kind corporate donation will provide support to the…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2024 festival season
January 30, 2024
Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premier performing arts festival, has announced a star-studded lineup for 2024 including more than one hundred performances across the Holy City for 17 days and…
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Twenty-two Fellows Selected for 2024 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship
January 29, 2024
SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina. Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders from…
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Harris Teeter’s Health Partner Round Up campaign takes center stage in support of The ALS Association
January 29, 2024
Shoppers at South Carolina Stores Can Round Up for ALS – Every Cent Counts in the Fight Against ALS Harris Teeter announced the launch of its Health Partner Round Up…
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Revolutionary War Lectures, Exhibit Openings, and Native American Artifacts to be Highlighted at Laurens County Museum Events
January 29, 2024
Upcoming events at the Laurens County Museum will span the range of centuries and topics with special days, lectures, and exhibit openings in February and March. Sunday, February 4, at…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Fields named to Riley Fellow program
January 29, 2024
Joseph Fields, Habitat’s Vice President of Equity, has been named to the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s Riley Institute Spring cohort. A graduate of Chaminade University, Fields served…
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Laurie Rovin appointed Executive Director of Compass of Carolina
January 29, 2024
Compass of Carolina is thrilled to announce the appointment of Laurie Rovin, as the permanent Executive Director as of December 2023. Ms. Rovin joined Compass of Carolina as Interim Director…
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AT&T and Communities In Schools of South Carolina Bridge digital divide with laptop distribution for Fairfield County Students
January 26, 2024
Fairfield County students and families benefited from the ongoing collaboration between Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), AT&T, and Human I-T. The partners provided free refurbished laptops in a…
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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to SC Ovarian Cancer Foundation
January 25, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to the South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the health of women through…
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