The Brookland Foundation to Host 18th Annual Golf Classic
May 21, 2014ELGIN, SC – June 9, 2014 – The Brookland Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 9, 2014 at The Members Club, 301 Club Ridge Road, Elgin, SC. This annual event…
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SC Home Front Will Honor Homeless Veterans
May 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands (UWM), The Dorn VA Medical Center (VA), Transitions, and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) will collaborate to honor homeless…
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Jim Powell, Executive Director, Home Works of America
May 19, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Since Home Works began in 1996,…
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Jim Powell, Executive Director, Home Works of America
May 19, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Since Home Works began in 1996,…
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Junior League Of Columbia’s Community Enrichment Grant RFP Now Open
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Junior League of Columbia’s (JLC) Community Enrichment Grant Program is now open for applications from Midlands area nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the JLC Community Enrichment Grant…
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Remembering Barbara Huberman
May 19, 2014Dear friends: It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that our organization, and the entire field of adolescent health, lost a…
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The Rally Foundation Awards MUSC $20,000 Childhood Cancer Research Grant
May 16, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally), a national non-profit organization, is proud to award a $20,000 Rally for Research Grant to The Medical University of South…
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Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014
May 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…
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Simpsonville Resident Honors Fallen Hero Capt. Kimberly Hampton During 2014 Ruck To Remember
May 15, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Simpsonville resident Robin Darnell will honor Captain Kimberly Hampton of Easley SC, displaying the fallen hero’s picture and carrying her story to Arlington National Cemetery during the…
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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s Board of Advisors
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of 50 years of service to the Midlands, the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC), a non-profit organization which serves to promote harmony, mutual respect and…
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Young Promoted to Development Director for Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Health Foundation
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Priscilla Young has been promoted to Development Director for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. In her new role at Palmetto Health Foundation,…
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Newberry Opera House Guild to Host Shag & Line Dance, Music by THE HEADLINERS
May 13, 2014The Party of the Season! NEWBERRY, SC – May 31, 2014 The Newberry Opera House Guild is delighted to announce that it will host a Shag and Line Dance on…
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More Celebrities Added to NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care Initiatives
May 13, 2014DANIEL ISLAND, SC – May 20, 2014 – Joining NEEDTOBREATHE on the golf course this month will be musicians Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Steven Curtis Chapman and Ed Roland of…
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Midlands Gives Unites Community
May 13, 2014By JoAnn Turnquist Columbia, SC May 16, 2014 Wow! 24-hours. 150 nonprofits. $704,932.23 raised! Behind these incredible results were inspiring stories of our community uniting to Magnify the Midlands. Thank you! We were…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $81.3K grant to GCM
May 12, 2014GREER, SC – Greenville Women Giving awarded an $81.3K grant to Greer Community Ministries (GCM) at their annual meeting held on May 7 at the Gunter Theatre in Greenville. This…
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$500,000 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 8th Annual Meeting
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $500,255 to selected community non-profit organizations at its eighth annual meeting on May 7, putting its…
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All Aboard for History Train Ride in Winnsboro
May 12, 2014WINNSBORO, SC – May 12, 2014 – Friends of Mt. Zion Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization, announces its first fundraising event since becoming owners of the buildings of the historic…
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Inez Tenenbaum to Receive 2014 Global Vision Award
May 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2014 – The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that former State Superintendent of Education and past Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product…
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Community Congregates at Interfaith Gathering to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 2, 2014 – Members of a variety of faith traditions congregated to pray for peace and justice and celebrate the diversity of our community at an…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Announces New and Newly Promoted Team Members
May 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – May 12, 2014 – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent promotions and hiring of three professionals on the team. Kathleen Forbes has…
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Clemson summit to address youth success in South Carolina
May 10, 2014CLEMSON, SC – May 10, 2014 – Education, government and nonprofit officials from across South Carolina will gather at Clemson University Monday and Tuesday to address this critical question: How…
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Junior League of Columbia Celebrates Community Impact and Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Year With New Look
May 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2014 – Last week the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) celebrated the end of a successful year and presented awards to deserving members and community…
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Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Receives Bank of America Property Donations
May 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2014 – Bank of America has donated eight properties to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of the affiliate’s efforts to build affordable…
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SC Home Front will honor homeless Veterans
May 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands (UWM), The Dorn VA Medical Center (VA), Transitions, and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) will collaborate to honor homeless…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina seeking applicants for its 2014 Leadership Programs
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – The Foundation is accepting applications for two programs geared towards leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program offers two…
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Midlands Gives Day Raises $704,932.23 for Area Nonprofit Organizations
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – The first Midlands Gives Day, held on Tuesday, May 6, raised $704,932.23 for 150 nonprofits in nine counties across the Midlands of South Carolina. Presented…
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Greenville Chamber Honors Diversity Leaders
May 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC -May 7, 2014 – Upstate leaders were honored Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Tenth Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner, held at TD Convention Center. The event…
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A Conversation with Jonathan Shanin, Executive Director of AidJoy
May 6, 2014When Corporations and Charities Connect Jonathan Shanin is a social entrepreneur focused on filling a missing piece in philanthropy today. He is the founder and Executive Director of AidJoy,…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
May 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2014 – Healthy Learners announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is pleased to welcome Jack Godbold, Jenny Sarvis…
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Symphony League of the SC Philharmonic to Host Benefit for SC PhIl Youth Orchestras
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Symphony League of the South Carolina Philharmonic will host a Past Presidents Reception honoring the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (SCPYO) at…
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Mark Pierman Named Chief Operating Officer of Growing Home Southeast
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – Gayle Ricks, President and CEO of Growing Home Southeast, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pierman to the position of…
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Jeff MCormack Tapped to Lead Chapin’s We Care Center
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Board of Directors of Chapin’s We Care Center announced that Jeff McCormack has been chosen to serve as the organization’s new executive…
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Leadership Greenville Applications Due May 16
May 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Celebrating its 41st year, Leadership Greenville is the community’s preeminent leadership program. Leadership Greenville is designed to help develop informed, committed and qualified leaders for Greenville County.…
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Brew in the Zoo Tickets on Sale Now
May 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at the 5th annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers. The fundraising event…
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Charleston Regional Development Alliance Names New VP of Global Development
May 5, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome Michael J. Graney as the organization’s new Vice President, Global Business Development.…
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Wilkins House Initiative passes $250,000 mark
May 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2014 – The Save The Wilkins House Initiative is getting to ready to move the historic Augusta Road structure after raising more than $250,000 in…
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Community Congregates at Interfaith Gathering to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
May 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2014 – Members of a variety of faith traditions congregated to pray for peace and justice and celebrate the diversity of our community at an…
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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter receives $1,000 grant from Colonial Life
May 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2014 – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announce it has recently been awarded a $1,000 grant from Colonial Life to help fund its Dress for Success program.…
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Columbia Capital Rotary Club Member Honored for Foundation Giving
May 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2014 – Rotary District 7770 Governor Lou Mello (right) congratulates David Boucher of Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club as a new Major Donor for the service…
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Habitat for Humanity to receive 2014 S.C. Housing Achievement Award
April 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2014 – The S.C. State Housing Finance and Development Authority honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for its work in fostering neighborhood improvement and…
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Johnson named 2014 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year
April 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 17, 2014 – The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Tammy Johnson, the owner of Liquid Catering and The Old Cigar Warehouse, the 2014 South Carolina…
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Engenius initiates 2014 grants competition
April 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 14, 2014 – Non-profit groups in the Upstate can get a new website for free via the Engenius Grants competition, which is now taking applications for…
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Engenius’s Manley to serve as Chairman of the ReFrame Association
March 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 26, 2014 – Chris Manley, Engenius’s managing partner, has been named the inaugural Chairman of the ReFrame Association, a nationwide network of home repair and home…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors Coan
March 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 25, 2014 – The Rotary Club of Greenville honored long-time Greenville community leader Sandi Coan with its Career Day Service Award Tuesday. The award is given…
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ReWiGo adds three board members
March 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 24, 2014 – ReWiGo Ministries has added three new board members for 2014. Ryan Garrison, Burgess Metcalf, and Will Gregory will help guide ReWiGo as it…
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Greenville Rotary Grants taking applications
March 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2014 – Local non-profit organizations have until the first of April to apply for the 2014 Rotary Club of Greenville Grants. Rotary Club of Greenville…
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Complete Public Relations to support March for Babies
February 25, 2014Complete Public Relations to support March for Babies GREENVILLE, SC – February 25, 2014 – Complete Public Relations’ Nick Brett is serving as a team captain for the 2014 March…
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Bids for the Birds to aid Greenville Zoo
February 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – What: Bids for the Birds is a fundraiser organized by Leadership Greenville to help build a new South American Aviary at The Greenville Zoo. When: Friday, February…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors local law enforcement
February 11, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C, — The Rotary Club of Greenville held its 2014 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville today. For more than 35 years the…
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Community group forms to save The Woodlands at Furman
February 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 7, 2014 – A group of community members have banded together to save a piece of Greenville history from the wrecking ball this spring. The The…
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