J.L. Mann High School raises a record $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic
September 20, 2022
Student-led fundraiser to benefit four Greenville children’s charities J.L. Mann High School students raised $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. From Sept. 9-16, student leaders…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022
In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Community Engagement Specialist
September 14, 2022
Cody Wright has joined the Rebuild Upstate team as its new community engagement specialist. Wright is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Liberty University. Prior to joining the…
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Power:Ed awards Spartanburg Community College funds to aid in launch of Success Coaching program
September 13, 2022
Power:Ed, an organization dedicated to making transformative impacts on the lives and career opportunities for South Carolina’s students, has presented the Spartanburg Community College Foundation with an award in the…
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Countybank Foundation supports Arts Center of Greenwood
September 13, 2022David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, Dayle Mumford, Professional and Executive Relationship Manager for Countybank, and John Cooper, Private Client Advisor for Greenwood Capital, recently presented a check for…
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SCCADVASA partners with NNEDV in the #Every1KnowsSome1 month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence
September 12, 2022
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is partnering with…
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Meals on Wheels of Greenville chosen as beneficiary for Greenville High School Spirit Week
September 11, 2022
This year, Meals on Wheels of Greenville has been selected by Greenville High School (GHS) as the beneficiary of GHS Spirit Week. Each year, high school students from across our…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health launches free, remote educational webinars for families interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
September 8, 2022
Episodes of the new series –“Converge Autism Family Enrichment”—are available now Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, renowned autism residential program and host of the annual national Converge Autism Summit, recently launched…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR receives national, regional awards
September 6, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received regional and national awards during the DAR’s recent Fall Forum in Columbia. The chapter’s inaugural Wreaths Across America…
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Habitat Greenville along with the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths, to raise wall for its second Abraham Build, and 400th Home in Greenville County
September 6, 2022
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County along with members of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths will hold a wall raising next Wednesday for its second Abraham Build home. This…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Set Free partners with Tropical Grille to feed rescued children
September 1, 2022
Charit-a-Bowl program will raise money to care for children freed from slavery Set Free, a global non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing children from slavery and providing fresh water and…
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2022 Fall foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
August 30, 2022
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. We are offering this semester Russian, English, French, Danish, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese. This is an opportunity to enhance your…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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Countybank Foundation supports Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands region
August 30, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands Region. The donation will go toward operations for the new 12,000-square-foot Josh Norman STARZ24…
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Upstate Warrior Solution receives grant for Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program
August 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) was awarded a grant from Truist Foundation to expand their Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program. This grant will enable UWS to provide training and mentorship…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood
August 23, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood (HSOG). The donation will go toward the HSOG’s Pet Foster Program. The program enables the HSOG to…
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Power:Ed awards a $30,000 grant to scale STEM Discovery Program targeting underserved, first generation high school students in Oconee County School District
August 19, 2022The Upstate Institute of Youth Programs, (UIYP) is a first-time recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. The funds will be used to support…
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IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19
August 18, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…
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41 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 18, 2022
Over the next five months, they will participate in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,500 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C.…
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Contemporary Print Collective’s “Unmasked” to open at GCCA’s Community Gallery
August 17, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) in association with the Contemporary Print Collective is excited to announce the opening of the new Community Gallery exhibition, Unmasked. The exhibition features the…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event to take place this fall
August 16, 2022
“Securing our Foundation” will be the theme of Rebuild Upstate’s annual informational event for the Greenville Community. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to…
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David Wood named as President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
August 15, 2022
The Board of Directors have named David Wood as the President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association. As CEO of the SCHA, Wood will direct and oversee the…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
August 15, 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Join us on…
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United Way welcomes new Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown
August 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County welcomed Jennifer Brown as the new Pathways Success Coach and Resource Coordinator. Brown previously served a year with United Way as an AmeriCorps member. As…
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Power:Ed announces new Director
August 10, 2022
Claire Gibbons has been named the Director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, as of June 7, 2022. This fiscal year, Power:Ed will invest $900,000 in South Carolina…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names recipients of 2022-23 Brandon Fellowship
August 10, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) revealed the incoming class of the Brandon Fellowship at its Annual Showcase on August 5. The Fellowship is a 12-month program that aims to…
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Local United Ways partner with SC Housing to allocate $11 million to housing stability services across the state
August 10, 2022
$400,000 designated for Cherokee and Union Counties Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Coordinator
August 9, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on DeAndra Hillman to be its new Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Rebuild Upstate team, Hillman was a Mortgage Processor at NewRez since 2020. Before…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors adds two new members
August 8, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to welcome Dr. Yvonne Johnson and Chris Van Parys to the organization’s Board of Directors. The new members join the statewide board leading Harvest…
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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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United Way of Pickens County’s Teresa Nash becomes Accredited Financial Counselor
August 4, 2022
Teresa M. Nash, Success Coach for the United Way of Pickens County’s Pathways program, successfully completed the course requirements and has earned the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the…
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Non Profit Minute – Donna Waites, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
August 4, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Non Profit Minute Minute – Lara Ceisel, Barbara Stone Foundation
August 1, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Set Free rescues 792 children from slavery in one night
July 28, 2022
Nonprofit Organization Successfully Conducts Largest Rescue Operation in Its History Set Free, a global nonprofit organization that works to end child slavery around the world, recently announced its most successful…
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Price Controls Would Hurt South Carolina Cancer Survivors
July 27, 2022
By Henry Well Executive Director, South Carolina Cancer Alliance Cancer touches each of our lives in one way or another. In South Carolina alone, over 10,800 lives will be taken by…
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CommunityWorks selected to receive $1M investment from Southern First to support small businesses lending throughout South Carolina
July 27, 2022
Southern First Bank has invested 1M in CommunityWorks to support their statewide small business and affordable housing lending. CommunityWorks serves small businesses and affordable housing developers through a variety of…
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Nonprofits seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail
July 21, 2022
A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. Similar to…
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South Carolina ETV gains new talent with Robert Pascucci to lead regional efforts in Rock Hill
July 20, 2022
Pascucci takes role as Director of Content and Operations for ETV Carolinas South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recently announced Robert Pascucci as the new Director of Content and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts opens 7th Annual Showcase on First Friday, August 5
July 19, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) will hold its seventh Annual Showcase on Friday, August 5, from 6 – 9 pm at 101 Abney Street in the Village of West…
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Harvest Hope is asking the community to Take a Bite Out of Hunger
July 19, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them July 18-31 during their annual “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” campaign. To celebrate Shark Week, neighbors can take action…
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Bon Secours earns Environmental Excellence Awards
July 18, 2022
Bon Secours is receiving recognition for its commitment to sustainability, specifically when it comes to changes in the operating room. Practice Greenhealth, a leading sustainability member organization for hospital networks,…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville named Applause Award winner by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
July 18, 2022
BBB® of Upstate South Carolina awarded Home Builders Association of Greenville, Inc. with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards. Each quarter, BBB’s Local Advertising Review Program (LARP)…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society names Jody Hamblett as Executive Director
July 18, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society has announced Jody Hamblett as its new Executive Director. Hamblett has been in non-profit leadership for more than two decades. Prior to coming to GAPS,…
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Randy Murr selected as the inaugural Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award honoree
July 15, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Randy Murr with the first-ever Barbara Stone Community…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces new Board Member
July 14, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes Regional Managing Director of Truist Health, Dwight McPherson, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a total of 23 members.…
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New funding opportunity for Anderson County Watershed Protection
July 14, 2022Past pollution legal settlement provides grants for cleaner water The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is seeking grant applications for projects that will protect or restore water quality in Anderson…
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