SCRA announced New Member Companies and grant funding
October 3, 2023
Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…
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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes 2023 annual celebration awardees
October 3, 2023
At its 2023 Annual Celebration, The ‘Burg’s Bright Future, OneSpartanburg, Inc. celebrated a year’s worth of successes, dedicated community leaders, and exemplary local businesses, and looked ahead to Spartanburg’s future.…
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No increase in Girl Scout Cookies for consumers in the Upstate and Midlands
October 3, 2023
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited for Girl Scouts to showcase their entrepreneurial skills selling Girl Scout Cookies this season. Consumers will be able to purchase their…
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Habitat Greenville partners with Fitch Irick and Creative Builders on affordable housing solutions
October 3, 2023
Several houses being built Friday in a new Habitat for Humanity of Greenville neighborhood could offer another solution in the affordable housing toolkit for the nonprofit. The Sturtevant Street houses…
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Organizations awarded opioid settlement funds for prevention efforts in Greenville, South Carolina
September 28, 2023
The POWER Collective, in partnership with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, RIZE Prevention, Inc., Just Say Something and Safe Rx, will implement a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to combating the opioid…
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New report finds over 170K South Carolinians employed by nonprofits, making nonprofit businesses our state’s fifth-largest employment sector
September 27, 2023
Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organizations: Vital Contributors to South Carolina’s Workforce Celebrated During Workforce Month Draws to a Close. As Workforce Month is celebrated throughout the state, Together SC, in partnership with…
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Four Governance Questions for Endowment Management
September 27, 2023
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
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Alair Homes building stronger communities across South Carolina with Habitat for Humanity
September 25, 2023
Alair Homes joined Habitat for Humanity on build sites across the state for a single-day, multi-site volunteer collaboration. Hosted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Carolina, the event was…
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Matt Smith joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Financial Stability
September 21, 2023
United Way of Pickens County announced that Matt Smith has joined its leadership team as the Director of Financial Stability. Matt Smith comes to United Way of Pickens County with…
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Eastside Family YMCA brings an elevated level of wellness and sports programming for the growing Eastside Community with new facility expansion
September 21, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its completion of phase one of a multi-phased capital improvement plan for the Eastside Family YMCA branch which includes an outdoor multi-sport airnasium, an outdoor…
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Non Profit Minute – Krystal Cau, We Are Sharing Hope SC
September 20, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Rebuild Upstate to host first silent auction event to raise funds for home preservation
September 19, 2023
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, is launching a new fundraising event aimed at home preservation and critical…
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Countybank Foundation donates $500 to Salvation Army
September 19, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $500 to The Salvation Army of Greenwood. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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American Red Cross of South Carolina announces two more students selected for HBCU Ambassador program & scholarship
September 19, 2023
Claflin student, member of inaugural cohort, honored for collecting most units nationwide The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce two students from South Carolina Historically Black…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
September 18, 2023
Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala. The Co-Host and Partner are…
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State’s newest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds inaugural meeting
September 18, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars announces 2024 all-star lineup
September 15, 2023
The Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of the popular Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars fundraiser presented by the Hunt Family Spartanburg’s…
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Bon Secours invests in affordable housing
September 12, 2023
Health System Provides Rebuild Upstate with $50,000 Grant Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced a $50,000 mission grant for Rebuild Upstate, a nonprofit organization that exists to repair…
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Red Cross facing a national blood shortage
September 12, 2023
Donors needed now as hospital demand outpaces blood donations The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national…
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SCETV and Riley Institute partner for Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative’s sixth cohort
September 8, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is again partnering with the Riley Institute at Furman University to offer the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI). In its sixth cohort, PMDLI is…
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Girls get ready for a year of fun, adventure, and discovery
September 7, 2023
There’s no limit to what a Girl Scout can do when she has her squad by her side. From feeling her power conducting a science experiment to taking the stage…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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Greenville business leaders help two families build new homes
September 6, 2023
After helping more than 400 families move into new homes over the past four decades, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County home dedications would seem to become standard practice. They…
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Mayes, McCarroll, Norris and Riley to be honored Oct. 16 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
September 5, 2023
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct Clyde Mayes, John McCarroll, Xanthene Norris and Richard W. Riley into the center’s Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on…
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Mary Black Foundation accepting nominations for Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award
September 5, 2023
The Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award will be provided to an outstanding individual or organization committed to ensuring that all people in Spartanburg County have access to opportunities for…
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Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more foster youth
September 1, 2023Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $350,000 in grants to twenty-five nonprofit organizations
August 30, 2023
The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $350,000 in grants to twenty-five nonprofit organizations. These unrestricted grants will support organizations delivering programs and services that support the Foundation’s mission…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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Women Confidence Builders awards scholarships at largest event of 2023
August 29, 2023
Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement. The sold-out luncheon took place on August…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Brooks named to Riley Fellow program
August 24, 2023
Noel Brooks, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Director of Development, will spend this Fall learning skills to make the community stronger in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s…
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Countybank Foundation donates time, funds to new Habitat build
August 24, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations and…
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A glorious journey
August 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft One of the statements I utter the most these days is: “Well… you see what my wife lives with.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023
There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
August 22, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville has sponsorships available and is looking for auction donations for its Dinner on Ice Gala this October. The second annual Dinner on Ice Gala will…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Carolina Football Club
August 17, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to the Carolina Football Club. The donation will cover 10 partial scholarships for players and their…
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Habitat Greenville elects new board chair, adds three members
August 16, 2023
LaTonya Phillips is the new board chair for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and will help guide the agency as it continues to work to provide affordable housing in…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) celebrates surge in recreational boating industry, unveils impressive economic impact figures
August 16, 2023
Despite a pandemic and uncertain economic conditions, recreational boating in South Carolina has surged to an all-time high with a 67% increase in total economic impact on the state and an 80% increase in…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 15, 2023
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 21 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels
August 14, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department to hold a Fill the Cruisers Drive benefitting Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care
August 14, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care to fill police cruisers with items that support the…
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CDS hosts 2023 Eggs Benefit with guest speaker Michael Hayes
August 11, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 12th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event moves to Anderson
August 10, 2023
One of the Upstate’s top nonprofit events will have a new location in a new county in 2023. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free networking and awareness event hosted…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christi Powell, Women Confidence Builders
August 9, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Robert “Skeeter” Powell named the 2023 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award honoree
August 9, 2023
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Robert “Skeeter” Powell, of David’s Table, the 2023 Barbara…
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