The Woodlands at Furman goes global for CCRC Week
May 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – International flair comes to the Woodlands next week in their annual celebration of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Week. This year’s theme will be Festival of Nations, celebrating…
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$541,218 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 9th Annual Meeting Total Grants Surpass $3.6 Million
May 7, 2015
A Special Initiative of The Community Foundation of Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented eight grants totaling $541,218 to selected Greenville County non-profit…
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The Woodlands at Furman goes global for CCRC Week
May 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – International flair comes to the Woodlands next week in their annual celebration of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Week. This year’s theme will be Festival of Nations, celebrating…
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Midlands Gives Day Raises $1,543,023.65 for More Than 250 Local Nonprofit Organizations
May 6, 2015Total donations more than double the funds raised via inaugural 2014 event COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual Midlands Gives day, presented by the Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday,…
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Charleston Animal Society Supporters Shatter State Record on Day of Giving
May 6, 2015More than1,000 Donations in a Single Day! CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society was proud to take part in the second annual Lowcountry Day of Giving, coordinated through the Coastal Community Foundation. More…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $120,000 in grants
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to the following organizations committed in their programming to the issues of Poverty in…
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South Carolina Special Olympics Medical Team Keeps Watchful Eye Over Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers And Spectators
May 5, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, May 1, more than 1200 special athletes, 800+ volunteers, hundreds of Soldiers and multitudes of spectators all gathered on the grounds of Fort Jackson. What…
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Local Farmers Markets to Host Nutrition Program Application Events June 3-5
May 5, 2015Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Provides Fresh Homegrown Produce for Eligible Area Seniors ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – On June 3-5, Anderson County seniors may apply for produce vouchers as part of…
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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 5, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…
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Upstate Organization Helping Most Vulnerable Victims of Nepal Earthquake
May 5, 2015Asks community to join its efforts GREENVILLE, SC – CBM (Christian Blind Mission), with U.S.-headquarters based in Greenville, S.C., is responding to Nepal’s recent earthquake by supplying relief efforts to…
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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…
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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…
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Carolina Prep to host annual 5K fundraiser
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep students are once again racing for excellence at Furman. Carolina International Preparatory School will host the third annual Race for Excellence on Saturday, May 16…
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Competition Heats Up for the 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice, LLC
May 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Over thirty high school students will go head to head at the May 7th Motley Rice Regional Business Plan Competition for the ultimate prize of $1,000 and the…
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Turning Leaf Project, Changing lives, Restoring Hope
May 4, 2015Grand Opening of The Turning Leaf Project Reentry Center When 10:00am – 10:30am, Monday, May 11, 2015 Where 2718 Azalea Drive, North Charleston The Center is adjacent to…
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Upstate Forever Seeks New Executive Director
May 4, 2015Founder and Current Executive Director Brad Wyche Will Become Senior Advisor GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that founder and Executive Director Brad Wyche will retire this summer and that it…
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Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Reveals Plans for Change and Growth
May 4, 2015Respected President and CEO Announces Departure IRMO, SC – Today, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce (GICC) revealed plans for upcoming changes that include a search for a new…
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Carolina Prep to host annual 5K fundraiser
May 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep students are once again racing for excellence at Furman. Carolina International Preparatory School will host the third annual Race for Excellence on Saturday, May 16…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host Second Annual “Midlands Gives” Local Online Giving Challenge Tuesday, May 5, 2015
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Become a philanthropist for just $20 during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 12:01 a.m.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host Second Annual “Midlands Gives” Local Online Giving Challenge Tuesday, May 5, 2015
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Become a philanthropist for just $20 during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 12:01 a.m.…
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Voting for Charleston Firefighter Calendar Model Candidates is Underway
April 30, 2015
You Choose The Lowcountry’s Hottest Firefighters CHARLESTON, SC – 30 Firefighters are vying for one of 15 calendar spots in Charleston Animal Society’s 2016 Firefighter Calendar. The best part is, YOU…
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Duke Energy Donates $25,000 to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
April 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy made a $25,000 check presentation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to fund curriculum development, targeted marketing and recruitment of students for a series of free courses…
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Public Invited to Cheer for News and Give on Site at Midlands Gives HQ, IT-oLogy, on May 5
April 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The public is invited to join Central Carolina Community Foundation on May 5, 2015 at IT-oLogy, its headquarters and giving station for the Midlands Gives 24-hour online…
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Public Invited to Cheer for News and Give on Site at Midlands Gives HQ, IT-oLogy, on May 5
April 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The public is invited to join Central Carolina Community Foundation on May 5, 2015 at IT-oLogy, its headquarters and giving station for the Midlands Gives 24-hour online…
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SMC Partners with Project Pinwheel
April 29, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College partnered with Spartanburg Partners for Prevention’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month Pinwheel Project. The Pinwheel Project is a collaborative community project to promote the…
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May is National Preservation Month!
April 29, 2015COLUMBIA,SC – May is National Preservation Month, and Historic Columbia, Columbia and Richland County’s preservation advocacy organization, has a full slate of events and activities to celebrate: Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Vista…
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Historic Columbia Recognizes Volunteer Contributions at Annual Awards Luncheon
April 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia recognized the service and contributions of its volunteers at a private luncheon on Monday, April 27 at The Big Apple. “While we take this opportunity to…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $214,578.52 in Community Enrichment grants
April 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded fifteen Community Enrichment grants totaling $214,578.52 to nonprofit organizations committed to lifting South Carolinians out of poverty. “It…
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May is National Preservation Month!
April 29, 2015
COLUMBIA,SC – May is National Preservation Month, and Historic Columbia, Columbia and Richland County’s preservation advocacy organization, has a full slate of events and activities to celebrate: Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Vista…
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Walmart Foundation Awards $50,000 to One80 Place
April 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – One80 Place has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to support its food programs. One80 Place prepares and serves more than 170,000…
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Center for Developmental Services Hires Kimberly Perez as new Outreach Coordinator
April 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services’ (CDS) announced its selection of Kim Perez as their new Coordinator of Outreach and Bilingual Services. Perez will be the organization’s main…
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2015 MGC Long Run Raises $25,000 for USO South Carolina
April 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The MGC Long Run raised $25,000 for USO South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of troops and their families. The donation is a result…
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Walmart Foundation Awards $50,000 to One80 Place
April 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – One80 Place has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to support its food programs. One80 Place prepares and serves more than 170,000…
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Rebuild Upstate to focus on fixing the quality of life
April 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate believes that safe, livable housing is an essential component in our community that leads to a higher quality of life, increased focus on education and…
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Rebuild Upstate to focus on fixing the quality of life
April 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate believes that safe, livable housing is an essential component in our community that leads to a higher quality of life, increased focus on education and…
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Passing of Donald Frances Nickel
April 27, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA – Donald Frances Nickel passed away April 20, 2015. He was the only child of Frank and Lorena Nickel, born on a small farm outside Stockbridge, Wisconsin. He…
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St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program
April 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources received a $1,912 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art Announces
April 27, 2015Entropic Perceptions by 701 CCA Prize Winner Shannon Rae Lindsey Exhibition: May 7 – June 21, 2015 Artist Reception: Thursday, May 7, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where: 701 CCA,…
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Upstate Forever Active Living Event to Feature Taylors Town Square
April 27, 2015
May 15 tour to focus on successful grassroots community-building effort in unincorporated Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – Local conservation group Upstate Forever, in partnership with Greenville County Parks, Recreation…
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Charity Ball Board Announces 2015 Rose Ball Beneficiaries
April 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Charity Ball Board of Greenville is proud to announce the beneficiaries for the 2015 Rose Ball. The Ball will be held on September 18, 2015 at the…
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Columbia, Lexington Young Professionals Pledge Record Number of Volunteer Hours during Second Time for Art Event
April 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Columbia and Lexington young professional organizations joined forces on April 16 for the second Time for Art, a unique silent auction of local art, where volunteer…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Celebrated Six Local Women of Distinction
April 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands honored six women at its 22nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on April 21. Selected for their…
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Historic Columbia Recieves 2015 Award of Merit from Confederation of SC Local Historical Societies
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies presented Historic Columbia with the 2015 Award of Merit for its work on the Woodrow Wilson Family Home: A Museum…
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2015 Bowl for Kids Sake a “Big” success
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia raised more than $35,000 at this year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake held on April 11. This year’s participation featured community members, corporate…
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YMCA funds for mission will serve more than 8,200 local youth and families
April 22, 2015Available financial aid funds double since 2010 GREENVILLE, SC — The YMCA of Greenville’s mission is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth…
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Susan G. Komen Statement on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Mammography Screening Guidelines
April 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) call for public comment on updated mammography…
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Charleston Animal Society Gets Third National TV Exposure Opportunity
April 20, 2015
Firefighter Calendar Model to Appear on “The Doctors” TV Program CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Firefighter Calendar will receive another round of national TV exposure when “Mr. September,” Mt. Pleasant…
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USC Upstate Host Site for 2015 Relay For Life of Spartanburg
April 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce that the American Cancer Society (ACS) will hold the 2015 Relay For Life of Spartanburg event on its…
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John Clark, VP of Endowment,YMCA Greenville
April 19, 2015
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with John…
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Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Receives CDFI Certification
April 16, 2015
Promotes financial inclusion in Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Heritage FCU is pleased to announce its certification by the US Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. There…
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