Bailey Promoted to Director of Communications
June 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 15, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce Brooke Bailey as its new director of communications. Bailey joined the…
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INJAZ–Junior Achievement Wins Global Social Entrepreneurship Award
June 10, 2009Dynamic impact of JA operations in Middle East-North Africa region earns $765,000 Skoll Foundation grant. Colorado Springs, Colo. – June 10, 2009 – JA Worldwide® is pleased to announce that…
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Go Red For Women® Launches 12-Week Program to Improve Heart Health and Save Lives
May 31, 2009American Heart Association’s Go Red BetterU Transforms Total Health Through Free Online Makeover COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – Although largely preventable, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Gives Back to Project H.O.P.E. & Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC –May 28, 2009 – The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA) is pleased to announce at their general membership quarterly luncheon this month, the membership collected big for two…
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Carolina Ballet Theatre Appoints New Executive Director
May 29, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – May 29,2009 – Sallie Holder, board president of Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) has announced the Board of Directors’ selection for the professional dance company’s new Executive Director, Laura…
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Bark in the Park at Lake Carolina
May 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2009 – Lake Carolina is pleased to announce Bark in the Park, a festival for dogs, to help celebrate Lake Carolina’s newest upcoming amenity, a 1-acre…
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Local Red Cross to Host Mass CPR/AED Training
May 28, 2009Discounted course will commemorate National CPR/AED Awareness Week, June 1-7 COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2009 – On Saturday, June 6, head to the Red Cross, 2751 Bull Street, Columbia,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $550,000 in Grants
May 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 12 Responsive Grants totaling $550,000 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina.…
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American Heart Association Wants One Million People to Commit to CPR Training
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 — The American Heart Association wants a million people to learn CPR as part of National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1–7. The…
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State Museum Foundation Gains Three New Members
May 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – Polly Howser, Katie Rama and William F. Billy Cave recently were elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina State Museum…
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Two To Receive SC NAACP Presidential Citations For Civil Rights Advocacy
May 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2009 – The South Carolina NAACP will present its Presidential Citation for Civil Rights Advocacy Award to Judge Matthew Perry and Bishop Frederick Calhoun James…
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State Nonprofit Awards Presented at 12th Annual Nonprofit Conference
May 7, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2009 – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) held its 12th Annual Conference last week in Spartanburg, SC, with over 400 people in…
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L.A.W.K. “Ladies Armed With Knowledge”
May 6, 2009Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Cathrin Savage and I am a Program Coordinator for L.A.W.K. – Ladies Armed with Knowledge- an innovative program aimed to fight hopelessness and apathy…
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Blacks Have Higher Stroke Risk, Lower Awareness of Warning Signs
May 5, 2009May is American Stroke Month Do you know if you’re at risk of having a stroke? If you don’t, you could be in a crowd you don’t want to join.…
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Columbia, Greenville, Charleston Walkers Cover 3,000 Miles During Lunch
May 4, 2009COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, SC – April 30, 2009 – How long would it take to walk across the United States? Those who took part in BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s…
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Innovative Initiative Works to Bolster Local Nonprofits During Difficult Economic Times
April 30, 2009Announcing 2009-2010 United Way of the Midlands PIC Fellows Columbia, SC – April 30, 2009 – Amidst news of one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and an…
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Go Red For Women to Host Event Celebrating the Choice to Live Heart Healthy
April 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 29, 2009 – Statistics prove that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, and stroke is number three. Go Red…
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Leading Insurers, Public Officials and Environmental Groups Call for Bold Action to Adapt to Changing Climate Trends to Protect America's Coastlines
April 27, 2009Resilient Coasts Blueprint Outlines Steps to Reduce Risks and Losses in Face of Growing Threats WASHINGTON, DC & BOSTON, MA – April 23, 2009 – As another hurricane season approaches…
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State Senator Elected President of the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America
April 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 21, 2009 – The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America has announced the election of State Senator Brad Hutto (D –District 40) as its Council President,…
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New UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Medical Grants Available for Child Health Care Needs
April 17, 2009Now accepting applications for 2009 grant program Families in South Carolina can apply for assistance grants online at www.uhccf.org About 600 grants given in 2008 COLUMBIA, SC – April 16,…
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Carolina Children's Home BBQ Cook Off
April 17, 2009Kids, Pigs, and a Whole Lot of Fun! COLUMBIA, SC – April 17, 2009 – Whoo-ee-pig-sewie! Calling all BBQ lovers! It’s our 22nd year and “We hear rumbling!” Join Carolina…
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The South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center Releases 2008 Report
April 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2009 – The South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center has released their 2008 annual report. The report is as follows: The Year in Review Minority…
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CEO to Bike 1,500 Miles for Homeless Families
April 10, 2009A stop in Columbia at the Family Shelter on April 24th COLUMBIA, SC – April 10, 2009 – For two weeks in April and May, the CEO of Dancing Deer…
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Cricket Match to benefit the Family Shelter
April 9, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – Aprl 9, 2009 – The Family Shelter is a non-profit agency that provides emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless families with children. Since last year, there…
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Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise in Columbia, South Carolina
April 9, 2009Wyomissing Hills, Pa – April 9, 2009 – To help meet the growing demand of older South Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient…
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EdVenture Children's Museum Opens 'Blooming Butterflies' This Spring
April 6, 2009New Permanent Exhibit Features Native Butterflies in Their Natural Habitat COLUMBIA, SC – April 6, 2009 – Thousands of butterflies are taking flight at EdVenture Children’s Museum this spring. EdVenture’s…
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Foundation President to Receive Clemson University Institute on Family & Neighborhood Life Distinguish Contributions to Community Life Award
April 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 1, 2009 – Tom Keith, president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, will receive the Distinguish Contributions to Community Life Award from Clemson…
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Jiffy Lube and Midlands Community Raises More Than $1 Million for American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Movement
March 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – Nationally, Jiffy Lube centers helped raise approximately $1,350,757 for the Go Red for Women Movement. The generosity of the Columbia community helped Jiffy Lube…
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Nonprofits in South Carolina Received Nearly $150,000 in 2008 From the Verizon Foundation
March 23, 2009Funds Helped Support Education, Literacy and Domestic Violence Prevention Initiatives COLUMBIA, SC – March 23, 2009 – More than 100 nonprofit groups in South Carolina received nearly $150,000 from the…
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South Carolina Kids 'Kick Butts' on March 25
March 23, 2009Health Advocates Urge Congress to Crack Down on Tobacco Marketing to Kids COLUMBIA, SC – March 23, 2009 – Kids across South Carolina will rally against tobacco on March 25…
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Columbia Selected for National Health & Wellness Initiative; Achieve Initiative Fuels Community-Based Approach to Combat Obesity and Chronic Diseases
March 23, 2009One of 43 Communities Named Across the U.S. COLUMBIA, SC – MARCH 18, 2009 – The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the National Association of Chronic…
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Hunger Never Takes a Break
March 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 20, 2009 – The 2009 Class of Leadership South Carolina launched its Hunger Never Takes a Break Campaign on March 19 to raise funds for the…
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Boys & Girls Clubs Family Festival
March 23, 2009FAMILY FUN TO BE HAD AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS FAMILY FESTIVAL 2009 COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2009 – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands,…
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Victory Junction Joins Social Media Smackdown to Raise Money
March 19, 2009RANDLEMAN, NC – March 19, 2009 – Victory Junction will join PayPal, in partnership with Mashable, the world’s largest blog for social networking news, for the first Social Media Smackdown…
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Local Boy Scouts Organization to Honor Eagle Scouts and Volunteers
March 19, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2009 – The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America will present its 2008 Council Recognition Banquet at the Embassy Suites in Columbia on Thursday,…
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Woman's Club donates $3,000 to In-Vest
March 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 17, 2009 – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club donated $3,0000 to In-Vest USA on Monday. The group presented community grants to In-Vest and other charities during its…
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Leadership SC Launches its Hunger Never Takes a Break Campaign on March 19
March 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2009 – The 2009 Class of Leadership South Carolina will launch its Hunger Never Takes a Break Campaign on March 19 to raise funds for…
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Fairfield Fatherhood Program Receives 2009 Federal Funding
March 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – On Wednesday, President Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act that includes $140,000 in 2009 appropriations for the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition in Fairfield…
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Woman's Club to present check to In-Vest
March 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club will present a community grant to InVest USA and other charities on Monday, March 16. The money comes from…
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Jennings Joins The South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center
March 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – Dawn Jennings has joined the South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center (SCMBEC) as project administrator. She has over 15 years of experience in…
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United Way Free Financial Education Workshops
March 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 WHAT: FREE financial education workshop series covering basic principles of budgeting, saving, and planning for your family’s future. · Series 1 – Learn about…
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Community Foundation Announces New President & CEO
March 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of JoAnn M. Turnquist as President & CEO. In this role, JoAnn will…
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Attorney General to Serve as Honorary Spokesman for In-Vest USA
March 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2009 – State attorney general Henry McMaster will serve as Honorary Spokesman for In-Vest USA, a Richland County-based non-profit organization which raises money to equip…
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Beaufort County Wins Land Conservation Award
March 8, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – March 7, 2009 – The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced three winning programs for the fifth annual County Leadership…
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SC Council on Economic Education Elects Five New Board Members
February 27, 2009The South Carolina Council on Economic Education announces the election of William R. “Bill” Edmonds, director of the Merrill Lynch Columbia Complex; Trescott N. “Scott” Hinton, Jr., president, Companion Life…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $15,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
February 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded $15,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Wins Vision for Unity Award
February 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2009 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) has won the Vision for Unity Award for its commitment to serving the diverse…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Responds to Economic Downturn; Increases Grantmaking
February 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2009 – To meet the needs of nonprofit organizations in South Carolina in this economic downturn, the Foundation will increase Caritas grants awarded from once…
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Healthy Learners Midlands Advisory Board Challenges You to Count Your Blessings This St. Patrick's Day
February 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2009 – The Healthy Learners Midlands Advisory Board challenges you to count your blessings this St. Patrick’s Day and to help provide health care services…
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Human Resources Professional of the Year Honored
February 24, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) honored the 2009 Human Resources…
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