Nine Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
January 18, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded nine Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Sustain SC announced new Executive Committee and Board Members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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Over 400 volunteers participate in United Way’s MLK Day of Service
January 17, 2024
On Monday, January 15, 2024, more than 400 volunteers came together in Spartanburg to serve over 1,000 total hours at local non-profits in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge more than $73K to United Way
January 16, 2024
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $73,552 as part of their annual fundraising campaign to United Way, which was then distributed per associate-based donations to their respective local United Way organizations…
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Art Opens Doors creates opportunity for Greenville elementary students to build a more inclusive and vibrant community through art making
January 12, 2024Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced the launch of Art Opens Doors, a community art project developed by the Open Doors team of the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Upstate…
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Habitat Laurens to “Rock The Block” this January
January 12, 2024
Cypress Street in the Lydia Mills neighborhood will get a transformation this month led by Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County. Habitat Laurens will be holding a “Rock The Block”…
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Special veterans program with Stacy Pearsall at Upcountry History Museum
January 10, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Stacy Pearsall, one of America’s most decorated female combat photographers, will lead a panel discussion at the Upcountry History Museum with fellow Veterans as they…
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Greenwood Pathway House receives national Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award
January 9, 2024
Greenwood Pathway House is receiving $30,000 as a Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipient. The award, presented during a news conference at Chick-fil-A in Greenwood, is part of a national program…
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Habitat Greenville launching 12th CEO Build this Month with panel discussion on affordable housing
January 9, 2024
A panel discussion focusing on the challenges of affordable housing both locally and abroad will serve as the kick-off for the 2024 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County CEO Build.…
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Matching gift challenge for the Center for Developmental Services
January 8, 2024
Dr. William “Bill” Schmidt, founder and Emeritus board member of the Center for Developmental Services (CDS), along with his wife, Jean, are challenging the community to support CDS. All gifts…
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Award winning social media strategist joins NP Strategy
January 4, 2024
Ryal Curtis to Lead Social Media Team as Senior Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, will launch a robust expansion of its…
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Countybank successfully completes swipe to donate campaign
January 4, 2024
Countybank announced that it has successfully completed its fourth annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2023. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently…
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The Greenville Jewish Federation is hosting three events in January to highlight cooking and heritage
January 4, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation is hosting three events this month that highlight the way Jewish traditions have helped shape southern cooking for generations. A new cookbook by Rachel Gordon Barnett…
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More than 700 Carolina children expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024
January 3, 2024
According to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), the patient and family support organization that serves all of North and South Carolina, cancer will remain the #1 disease killer…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
January 3, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until January 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first half of 2024. As part of its…
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United Way of the Piedmont invites the community to sign up for 2024 MLK Day of Service
January 3, 2024
On Monday, January 15, 2024, people across Spartanburg County will join together to serve their community in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and…
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The Soapstone Preservation Endowment launches campaign to raise $500,000 by 2025
January 3, 2024
The Soapstone Preservation Endowment, a public charity created for the sole purpose of protecting and promoting the history and legacy of the Liberia Community and Soapstone Baptist Church in the…
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Spartanburg Water provides grant support to Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL)
December 21, 2023
Grant will help fund the Spartanburg organization’s Trails Stewardship Program Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL) was recently awarded a grant for more than $3,500 by Spartanburg Water to assist with the success…
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The Northside Development Group announces Bill Barnet to transition from Board of Directors to Emeritus role in 2023
December 20, 2023
The Northside Development Group announces Founding Board Chair, Bill Barnet’s transition from Board of Directors to First Emeritus Board Member. Barnet, who chaired the board from the organization’s founding in…
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GSHRM Recognizes chapter Award winners
December 19, 2023
The Greenville chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) announced the winners of its annual HR Awards at a reception held at the Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville.…
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RoseTree Marketing, a marketing agency for small businesses and associations, opens in Media, PA
December 19, 2023
RoseTree Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in helping small businesses, associations and non-profit organizations grow and succeed, announced the opening of its new office in Media, PA. RoseTree…
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Rebuild Upstate raises nearly $65,000 for home preservation at inaugural silent auction event
December 19, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Director of Development
December 19, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation in Greenville has hired Jared Martin as Director of Development. Martin will create, implement, and oversee the organization’s development…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.3 million to Upstate children’s charities
December 12, 2023
A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Pendleton Place receive funding for critical operations TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created by Peter Larocque, President…
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Upstate leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025
December 12, 2023
Five Upstate leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…
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Origin launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign providing foreclosure counseling & support services for South Carolinians
December 12, 2023
“Origin SC is changing lives and giving hope… and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help.” – Ashley D, Former Client Origin SC, a leading state-wide…
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AID Upstate
December 8, 2023
Since 1987, AID Upstate has been at the forefront in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Efforts began several years earlier, first as a committee and then as a task force in…
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Christmas card syndrome
December 7, 2023
By Jeff Becraft This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…
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Local Jewish Federation is Shining A Light on antisemitism
December 7, 2023
As the Jewish community in the Upstate prepares for Hanukkah this week, the Greenville Jewish Federation is taking part in a nationwide antisemitism campaign. Shine A Light is a purpose-driven…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Bramlett Park home
December 7, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County welcomed a new home and new neighborhood to its community of families Wednesday. Jessica Jones became the first homeowner in one of Habitat Greenville’s…
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Erin Thompson elected to United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors
December 6, 2023
Erin Thompson, vice president of Messer Construction Co., has been elected to United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors. “As the local Messer team grows its presence in the…
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Progress spotlighted at Greenville Housing Fund’s Annual Meeting
December 5, 2023
Even in a year plagued by record high interest rates, Greenville Housing Fund celebrated significant achievements in tackling Greenville’s affordable housing challenges at its 2023 Annual Meeting Tuesday. With several…
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Spartanburg gives nonprofits raise over $70,000 for Giving Tuesday at the 4th Annual Brew Good event
December 5, 2023
Spartanburg Gives hosted the 4th Annual Brew Good for Giving Tuesday event at Fr8yard on November 28th with over 200 community members gathering to support 25+ participating nonprofits, with funky…
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Countybank launches swipe to donate campaign
December 5, 2023
Countybank announced the launch of its fourth annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach, we are…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Dollar General awards $20,000 in Adult Literacy Grants in Greenville County, $100,000 over past decade
December 5, 2023
Dollar General Awards $20,000 in Adult Literacy Grants in Greenville County, $100,000 Over Past Decade Funding helps provide more than 500 adults with basic literacy instruction and career-ready skills The…
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President & CEO of Mary Black Foundation, Molly Talbot-Metz, receives Order of the Palmetto Award
December 5, 2023
Molly Talbot-Metz, president and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, has been honored with receiving the Order of the Palmetto Award. Talbot-Metz was honored with the award, recognized as the…
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Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards
December 4, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…
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Habitat Greenville Restores celebrating anniversaries this Saturday with savings
November 30, 2023
The two Restores in Greenville will be offering 25% off of all full-priced donated items this Saturday, December 2, as part of their anniversary celebrations. The Restores at 3033 Wade…
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SCORE Piedmont announced Vivien Hudson as Spartanburg Branch Manager
November 30, 2023
SCORE Piedmont announced the appointment of Vivien Hudson as Branch Manager for the Spartanburg office. Originally from Australia, where she was a pharmacist and owned a chain of pharmacies, Vivien…
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Meyer Center taps Monica Gibson for director of development role
November 28, 2023
Gibson brings 15 years of experience in fundraising and stewardship The Meyer Center for Special Children is pleased to welcome Monica Gibson as director of development. With extensive experience in…
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Habitat affiliates in Laurens and Greenville merge to create more affordable housing
November 21, 2023
Using an all-volunteer team of dedicated board members working with the community, Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County has done an amazing job for the past 20 years of meeting…
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Nikki Seibert recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) – Nikki Seibert, Owner & Director at Wit Meets Grit & Growing Local SC, has been named South Carolina’s 2023 “Community Star” by…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes two new Board Members
November 14, 2023
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of two dynamic individuals, Karen Dudley-Culbreath and Andrew Shull, to its esteemed Board of Directors. Their extensive experience and commitment to community…
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Habitat Greenville adds Fields as first Vice President of Equity
November 12, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s first Vice President of Equity brings decades of community service leadership to new role. A Michigan native who grew up in Greenville, Joseph Fields is…
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Ten at the Top announces finalists for 2023 Elevate Upstate Grants; recipient to be selected at TATT’s Celebrating Successes Event on November 15th
November 9, 2023
Ten at the Top (TATT) is excited to host their Annual Celebrating Successes event on Wednesday, November 15th. At this event, the finalists for the 2023 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate…
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Local businesses play flag football tournament, raising money for Greenville’s homeless
November 7, 2023
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted several local Upstate businesses on November 2 at Flour Field for a flag football tournament that raised $30,000 for Sunday Dinner with…
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Rebuild Upstate named Bank of America’s 2023 Neighborhood Champion®
November 7, 2023
Nonprofit Will Receive $50,000 in Grant Support and Virtual Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility in the Upstate Bank of America announced Rebuild Upstate as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion® awardee…
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Upcountry History Museum showcases holiday classic with behind-the-scenes close-ups
October 31, 2023
It’s a holiday classic that almost didn’t make it from book to screen but for a friendship forged during World War II. In its Southeastern debut, “A Very Grinchy Christmas,”…
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New behavioral and mental health guide for Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties released
October 31, 2023
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announces the release of an updated guide to behavioral health services in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties. This is a project of the United…
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