USC Students Selected for Internship with National Nonprofit Internship
December 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 5, 2012 – Souper Bowl of Caring announces that USC Students Anitra Hall and Sakeinah Perry have been selected as interns in the Columbia office for…
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Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2013 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
November 30, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – December 3, 2012 – The Spartanburg County Foundation is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual…
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Children's Trust of South Carolina Announces New Hires
November 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – As the Development Director, Ellen Shuler Hinrichs will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic and sustainable annual fundraising program for the…
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TCMC Nominated Spinks Family Wins Philanthropy Award
November 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – November 27, 2012 – Nominated by The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, The Spinks family was honored on National Philanthropy Day with the award for Outstanding Individual/Family…
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March of Dimes awards $25,100 grant to Family Connection
November 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC), a nonprofit organization that provides support to families with children with special health care needs, announced that…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $65,000 in Grants
November 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 24 Caritas grants, totaling $65,000, to nonprofit and faith-based organizations meeting the basic…
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Capital Senior Center Announces Renaming
November 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – On Thursday, Capital Senior Center Board of Directors Chair Hayes Mizell announced that after nearly two decades of serving Columbia’s senior residents, the…
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Thomas Elected to Second Term on Southeastern Council of Foundations Board
November 13, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC November 13, 2012 – Mary L. Thomas, executive vice president of The Spartanburg County Foundation, has recently been elected to serve a second term on the Southeastern Council…
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Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy
November 12, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – November 12, 2012 – This week, The Spartanburg County Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week. For more than 20…
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New Jersey Based Company, ERA Offers Hurricane Sandy Updates and Relief Efforts
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Charlie Young, President and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems, reaches out after deadly storm comes ashore, offering prayers, support and encouragement. “Our thoughts…
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Deadline Approaching for Foundation’s Grassroots Leadership Development Institute 2013 Session
November 6, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – November 7, 2012 – The deadline to apply or nominate someone for The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Grassroots Leadership Development Institute 2013 session is Tuesday, November 20, 2012. …
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Gala for a Greener Midlands
November 2, 2012Keep the Midlands Beautiful hosts Gala for a Greener Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – December 1, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be hosting the Gala for a Greener Midlands…
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Local Libraires Recieve American Sign Language Materials
October 31, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – October 31, 2012 – On Thursday, September 20, 2012, The Walker Foundation and the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind presented American Sign Language (ASL)…
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Disney on Ice Food Drive for Harvest Hope
October 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 30, 2012 – Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy invites the Upstate community to help them collect non-perishable items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. The food…
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The 17th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival, Sunday, November 18, 2012
October 30, 2012Cool fall weather means oyster season in South Carolina, and the capital city’s largest outdoor oyster roast is back. On Sunday, November 18, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
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David Laird joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Director of Community Impact
October 30, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 31, 2012 – David Laird has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation as Director of Community Impact. In this position, Laird will oversee all grant operations for…
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TEDxColumbiaSC – January 21st, 2013 – Apply Now to Attend
October 26, 2012TEDxColumbiaSC Announces Speakers and Attendee Applications COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – More than a dozen high-profile speakers from across the Midlands will present at the second TEDxColumbiaSC on…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces 2012 Best of Philanthropy Awards Recipients
October 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 23, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2012 Best of Philanthropy Awards at an awards gala on…
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Red Cross Honors Clara Barton Society Members at Annual Recognition Event
October 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC, October 16, 2012 – The American Red Cross, Columbia Region hosted its annual recognition event to honor members of the Clara Barton Society on Thursday, October 4, 2012…
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Red Cross Encourages Fire Safety during National Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – This October 7-13 the American Red Cross encourages families and businesses to learn how to protect themselves and others from fires in observance…
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Home Works Adds New Advisory Board Members
October 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 5, 2012 – Home Works of America, which offers home repair to the elderly and disabled at no cost, has named Pinkney Beal, Garret McNerney, Sam…
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Grassroots Leaders Embark on Journey to Create Community Change
September 25, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – September 26, 2012 – Twenty-five Spartanburg County residents are embarking on a new journey to improve the community by utilizing the skills they have gleaned from their…
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Local Foundation Staff Receive Regional Fellowship Appointments
September 25, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – September 26, 2012 – The Mary Black Foundation and The Spartanburg County Foundation announced today that staff members have been appointed to be Hull Fellows with the…
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Two Attorneys Join SC Bar Foundation Board
September 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation announces attorneys J. Boone Aiken III and Robin A. Braithwaite will be joining its board of directors. The…
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Shared Blessings with Camp Opportunity
September 21, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 21, 2012 – The Shared Blessings Program at Camp Opportunity is a highlight of our year-round activities. We ask sponsors from throughout the Greenville community to purchase gifts…
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Humane Society Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
September 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 21, 2012 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to end animal overpopulation and investigates and…
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Family Shelter Hosts 4th Annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ Benefit, Oct. 18, 2012
September 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2012 – Family Shelter of Columbia will host its 4th Annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit on Thursday, October 18, 2012 to support food, shelter…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programs associated…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundationof South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative(CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programsassociated with women religious…
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Cultural Council Names Recipients of Arts Awards
September 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 18, 2012 – The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties has announced the organization recipients of its annual arts awards. Each year, the Cultural Council…
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Cultural Council Names Executive Director
September 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 18, 2012 – The board of directors of the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties, at its August board meeting, has named Norree Boyd-Wicks executive…
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Habitat gets aid from Congressional staffs
September 14, 2012TAYLORS, SC – September 14, 2012 – Members of the staffs of U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint and U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy worked on a Habitat for Humanity…
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Congressional Build Day for Habitat for Humanity
September 12, 2012Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Congressional Staff DaySept. 14, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. GREENVILLE, SC – Members of the staffs of U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim…
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Family Connection announces five new board members
September 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 10, 2012 – Family Connection of South Carolina announced today five new members to the board of directors. The new members are Dr. Greg Barabell, medical…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2012 “Angels”
September 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 10, 2012 – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards.…
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Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Dependents of SC’s Injured Workers
September 10, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 10, 2012 – Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is hosting a golf tournament on September 21, 2012 at Coosaw Creek Country Club, 4110 Club Course Drive,…
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Heather Sherwin Joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Vice President for Development
September 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 7, 2012 – Heather Sherwin has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation as Vice President for Development. Sherwin will play a pivotal role in the overall sustainability…
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Family Shelter Welcomes Rebecca Jacobson as New Executive Director
September 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 5, 2013 – The Family Shelter of Columbia welcomes Rebecca Jacobson, MPH as their new Executive Director. Rebecca has worked in nonprofit programming and business administration…
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ReWa’s Stephen P. Graef Recognized with National Industry Award
September 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 6, 2012 – Dr. Stephen P. Graef, former Technical Service Director and Environmental Consultant for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), has been recognized for his long running,…
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Wonder Works Helps Kick Off Child Cancer Awareness Month
September 6, 2012Child cancer patients gathered at Sweet CeCe’s for free ice cream, carriage rides, story-telling and toys CHARLESTON, SC – September 5, 2012 – Christine Osborne, owner of Wonder Works in…
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Belk Invites Community Nonprofits to Participate in Fall Charity Sale
September 4, 2012Grassroots event benefits local non-profit organizations CHARLOTTE,NC – September 4, 2012 – Belk invites schools and other nonprofitorganizations in the company’s 16-state market area to participate inits semi-annual Belk Charity…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2012 “Angels”
September 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – South Carolina Secretary of StateMark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations ofcharitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year,…
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Maker's Mark Cocktail Party to Support Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has announced the first event in the 19th annual Central Carolina Food and Wine Festival. Maker’s Mark Chairman Emeritus…
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Red Cross Urges Everyone to Plan for Emergencies during National Preparedness Month
September 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – The aftermath of Hurricane Isaac continues to affect thousands of people along the Gulf Coast as September, National Preparedness Month begins. During National…
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Introducing Business & Professional Women of Greenville
September 2, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2012 – Maria Meinke, Co-Owner of CossBan Software & Networking is announcing the opening of a new chapter of Business & Professional Women of SC. …
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Foundation Announces 2013 Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Class
August 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 28, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2013 class of the Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate program. The…
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CommunityWorks Carolina Receives $11,000 for Housing Programs
August 24, 2012Part of Bank of America Charitable Foundation Support for Local Housing Grants to Nonprofits GREENVILLE, SC – August 24, 2012 – CommunityWorks Carolina (CWC), a nonprofit and Community Development Financial…
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Rehoboth United Methodist Church to Participate in National ‘Back to Church Sunday’ Sept. 16
August 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 23, 2012 – “Back to Church Sunday,” part of a national movement of churches across America, will be held at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Columbia…
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Nonprofit Leadership Development Program Class of 2012
August 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces the 2012 class of the Carolina Academy for Nonprofits’ Leadership Development Program. The Nonprofit…
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City of Columbia Helping to Stop Diabetes – Gettin' Cocky Football Benefit
August 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – The City of Columbia Police Department is asking the community to be part of the Stop Diabetes® movement by taking part in the…
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