Woodlands at Furman welcomes Switzer as Companion Care Manager
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Landisha Switzer has been named the manager of the Woodlands at Furman Companion Care, the Woodland’s newest senior healthcare program. Switzer began her career at the Woodlands…
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SOS Health Care Renewing Job Training Program for Adults with Autism
July 9, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – SOS Health Care is receiving grant funding from the Developmental Disabilities Council to renew its Making Change Consignment store for a third year. The store, located…
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SOS Health Care Renewing Job Training Program for Adults with Autism
July 8, 2015MYRTLE BEACH, SC – SOS Health Care is receiving grant funding from the Developmental Disabilities Council to renew its Making Change Consignment store for a third year. The store, located…
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Kraft Foods Presents $20,000 to Harvest Hope to Expand Backpack Child Feeding Program
July 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank announces that Kraft Foods will provide a generous $20,000 donation to expand their Children’s Feeding Programs. The presentation will take place at Harvest Hope’s…
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Ten at the Top Releases Mid-Year Report
July 7, 2015
57 Regional Engagements With More Than 2,000 Participants in First Half of 2015 …
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Family Shelter Names Goodwin as Board President
July 7, 2015Homeless Shelter Elects 2015-16 Officers COLUMBIA, SC – Family Shelter, an emergency shelter for homeless families in the Midlands, has elected Joy S. Goodwin as its board president beginning July…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel: summer edition
July 7, 2015Citadel cadet to compete on international level at World University Games in Korea July 3-14 Citadel cadet, David Wilkinson, will travel to Guangzhou, Korea to compete on a global stage…
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Donors Announce Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund
July 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – More Than $3 Million Donated to Establish College Scholarship Fund for Extended Mother Emanuel AME Church Community and Families of Victims in Aftermath of June 17 Tragedy.…
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South Carolina to Receive More than $18 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts
July 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) has announced the recipients of their five-year (FY 2015 – FY 2019) teen pregnancy…
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Family Shelter Names Goodwin as Board President
July 7, 2015
Homeless Shelter Elects 2015-16 Officers COLUMBIA, SC – Family Shelter, an emergency shelter for homeless families in the Midlands, has elected Joy S. Goodwin as its board president beginning July…
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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund
July 6, 2015
BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…
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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund
July 6, 2015BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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Kraft Foods Presents $20,000 to Harvest Hope to Expand Backpack Child Feeding Program
July 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Harvest Hope Food Bank received a generous $20,000 donation from Kraft Foods to expand their Children’s Feeding Programs. Kraft Foods Interim Plant Manager Paul Wright and…
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Riley Institute at Furman, Duke Energy to help advance diversity leadership in SC following Charleston shootings
July 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston, S.C., many individuals and organizations asked the question: “What can we do to help?” More than 4,000 Duke…
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Bank of America Supports the Arts Through Chapman Cultural Center
July 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation presented The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP), which is located at Chapman Cultural Center (CCC), with an $8,000 check recently to…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Providing Workforce and Educational Programming in Columbia
July 6, 2015
Grant recipients provide skills training and education-focused initiatives to help individuals build stronger financial lives COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced over $150,000 in grants…
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Greenville Zoo Hosts Hot Dog Day
July 6, 2015
Special event offers discounted admission price for children GREENVILLE, SC – Zoo-goers are invited to enjoy hot dogs, chips, Pepsi products and ice cream for 50 cents each at the annual…
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Food Co-op is reality in Greer
July 6, 2015Food Co-Op is collaborative effort GREER, SC – Three nonprofits are collaborating to eliminate hunger in the Greer community by piloting a food cooperative. Based on a similar program in…
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Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon Application Deadline is July 15; Nonprofits in Midlands and Upstate Encouraged to Apply for Free Marketing Services
July 6, 2015
Riggs Partners in Columbia is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 15 for its 18th annual CreateAthon event. Nonprofit organizations in the Midlands and Upstate of South Carolina are encouraged to…
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Hunger Takes No Vacation Food Drive Launched at SC State Parks
July 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – State Parks in South Carolina are partnering with the South Carolina Food Bank Association in a 5-month long food drive to help fill pantries and feed the hungry. …
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2015 South Carolina PDK Future Educator Scholarship Recipients Announced
July 1, 2015
Three Future Educators Association (F.E.A.) Members from across the state awarded scholarship SENECA, SC – Sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), the SC PDK…
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Pawmetto Lifeline works to protect pets this Fourth of July
July 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is just around the corner and Pawmetto Lifeline is offering a discount rate on microchips this week to help ensure all pets have a…
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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…
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Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…
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MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…
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MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…
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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…
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Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $10,000 Grant from Lowe’s
June 30, 2015
Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Grant Supports Cayce, South Carolina Community Improvement Project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $10,000 grant to support Keep the Midlands…
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Charleston Animal Society Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence
June 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Charleston Animal Society earned AAHA…
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Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia
June 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…
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Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia
June 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…
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Mary Helen Settle of SCS Named Chair of Upstate Regional Advisory Council of the SC Chapter of the Community Association Institute
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Mary Helen Settle of Southern Community Services (SCS), the Carolinas’ leading homeowner association management firm, was named chair of the Upstate Regional Advisory Council of the South Carolina…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Bridging the Clinic-to-Community Gap: The YMCA of Columbia Hosts Forum to Explore Community Healthcare Improvements in South Carolina
June 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As part of YMCA of the USA’s (Y-USA) Healthier Communities Initiatives (HCI), the YMCA of Columbia was selected to host a Clinic-to-Community(C2C) listening forum on Thursday, June…
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Teens to Design and Build Their Own Teen Center
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A ground breaking ceremony will take place on June 24, 2015 at 10:30am for a new Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands teen center. Expected attendees…
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Ben Arnold Beverage Company donates to THE SUMMER FOOD DRIVE FOR KIDS
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ben Arnold Beverage Company, a member of The Charmer Sunbelt Group (C-SG) recently partnered with the Wood Creek Farms Residential Community and students from Cardinal Newman High School…
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Theodora Park Opens, Brings More Beauty to Downtown Charleston
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC The citizens of Charleston and visitors to the city have another beautifully transformed park space to enjoy this summer, thanks to the City of Charleston, the Charleston Parks…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Habitat celebrates 330 homes in Greenville
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has kicked off construction for the 330th Habitat home built in the Upstate. Community members joined together on Wednesday, June 24…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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