Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Anne Marie Ashworth, appointed to the Board of Directors for New Horizon Family Health Services
July 1, 2024Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Anne Marie Ashworth, CFP® to the board of directors of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. New Horizon Family Health Services has been…
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Jeffrey Richardson named Acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
July 1, 2024As President of Historic Columbia’s Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director of the organization, effective Friday, June 28,…
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Veterans Assistance and Support Foundation
July 1, 2024Non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to Veterans and their families, and Veteran Organizations.
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 25 years of preparing children for success in school and life
June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of South Carolina First Steps. Since inception, First Steps has impacted over one million children during the most important stage…
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BASF ECMS celebrates graduation of fourth cohort in Apprenticeship Program
June 28, 2024BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fourth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Program on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The apprenticeship program is…
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Local marketing agency opens applications for pro bono services to Lowcountry nonprofits
June 27, 2024Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 18th annual CreateAthon on…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Greenville Jewish Federation’s garners Rotary grant
June 27, 2024The Greenville Jewish Federation was one of 14 organizations given community impact grants by the Rotary Club of Greenville City Center Rotary last week. The Greenville Jewish Federation creates a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monroe Free, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
June 26, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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KIND of the Upstate surprised by TODAY, nonprofit receives $45,000
June 26, 2024When Caroline Giguere and Francie Todd woke up two Fridays ago, they knew it was going to be a big day. KIND of the Upstate, the nonprofit they founded in 2020,…
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Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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New Morning appoints Wilbur E. Johnson as new Board of Directors Chair
June 26, 2024Charleston Attorney to Chair New Morning’s Board of Directors, Effective July 1 New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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New partnership gives free kids books to local families to boost SC literacy
June 26, 2024The Family Pages will gift a free bag of kids’ books to all Turning Pages’ adult learners who have kids at home In a powerful move to foster reading at…
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Advocates pursue “mental health for all’ at community walk
June 25, 2024As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as…
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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary awarded $30,000 grant from Power:Ed for nursing scholarships to help students pursue healthcare careers
June 25, 2024Mike Rosenfield, Hospital Auxiliary President; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Executive Director; and Janet Porter, Hospital Auxiliary Board Chair The Hospital Auxiliary (HHHA), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients in need in…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Director of Communications and Marketing
June 25, 2024Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Jessica St. Clair Smith to serve as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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Supported by Movement 2030 investment, United Way of the Piedmont announces two Higher Education Community Resource Coordinators
June 24, 2024Despite billions in economic investment over the last decade, Spartanburg ranks in the bottom 10% of counties nationwide for economic mobility. Movement 2030 is an unprecedented community-led initiative in Spartanburg…
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Anna Spatafora joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Education
June 21, 2024United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Anna Spatafora has joined its leadership team as the Director of Education. Anna comes to United Way of Pickens County…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
June 20, 2024All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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“Just Sharing – Building Communities Through Stories of Our Past” at the Laurens County Museum on June 25
June 19, 2024A panel of scholars and historians will gather with the public on Tuesday, June 25, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC. “Just Sharing – Building…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits
June 19, 2024The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
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Countybank Foundation donates $15K to Church of God Home for Children
June 18, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $15,000 to the SC Church of God Home for Children. The SC Church of God Home for Children…
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Rose Davis of Rebuild Upstate wins national award
June 18, 2024Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Director Rose Davis has been awarded the National Jefferson Award through Multiplying Good’s Upstate Changemakers Program. For more than 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been…
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South Carolina Junior Achievement volunteer receives top national honor
June 18, 2024South Carolina business leader is awarded Junior Achievement’s top volunteer leadership award for empowering students to own their economic success Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) announced that Tim Vaughn…
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Year of triumph: International African American Museum (IAAM) celebrates first anniversary with special programming from Juneteenth through the anniversary
June 17, 2024Festivities highlight year of progress, inclusivity, and empowerment The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its first anniversary with numerous special programs designed to promote the museum’s accomplishments and…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new board members
June 17, 2024The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2024-2027. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board members,…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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The ARK of SC announces 8th Annual “Swing for the ARK” Golf Tournament
June 13, 2024Event to Raise Funds and Awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs in Upper Dorchester and Lower Orangeburg Counties The 8th Annual Swing for the ARK will take place at Lake…
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Camp Rise Above receives grant to provide adaptive overnight camp programs for children with disabilities and serious illnesses
June 13, 2024Camp Rise Above (CRA) received a $50,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to provide adaptive and inclusive overnight camp programs for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges.…
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5th Annual Charity Run Rescheduled to June 15: Ride for a Cause with American Legion Post 25
June 12, 2024Laurens County is gearing up for a big event that promises lots of fun while supporting a noble cause. American Legion Post 25 is all set to host its 5th…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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YMCA of Greenville receives inaugural Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation Grant, expanding Youth Sports access
June 12, 2024The YMCA of Greenville announced it has received the inaugural grant from the Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation. The $100,000 gift will significantly enhance the YMCA of Greenville’s Youth…
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Coastal Community Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary with Gala announcement and new nonprofit impact award
June 12, 2024On June 12, 1974 Coastal Community Foundation became an official nonprofit organization (then called The Community Foundation Serving Coastal South Carolina). The foundation began with a $9,000 donation from the…
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Project Hope Foundation set to open new location on Campus of Greenwood Genetic Center
June 12, 2024Project Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a lifespan of services for the autism community, plans to open a new location on the 191-acre Greenwood Genetic…
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Tiny Trotters Hosts American Miniature Therapy Horse Association Qualification Clinic at Solid Rock Stables
June 12, 2024On June 8 and 9, Solid Rock Stables was the venue for an important event in the miniature horse community: the American Miniature Therapy Horse Association (AMTHA) Qualification Clinic. Horses…
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Education measures show reading improvements and math achievement challenges
June 11, 2024South Carolina Children Continue to Rank in the Bottom 10, According to the Annual KIDS COUNT Report Released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Several critical education indicators show mixed…
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Jeffrey Richardson named acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
June 11, 2024Historic Columbia announced the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director, effective Friday, June 28, 2024. Jeffrey brings a wealth of museum experience, passion for historic preservation, and a…
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The Therapy Place adds three new board members
June 10, 2024As The Therapy Place, Inc continues to expand in size- it’s also expanding in hands, adding three new members to the Board of Directors. “We have so much going on, adding to…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Leah Rothstein, Author & Housing Policy Leader, as a keynote speaker at 25th Annual Conference
June 10, 2024South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is honored to announce Leah Rothstein, Co-author of Just Action and nonprofit consultant to housing developers, cities, and counties, as a keynote…
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Crews Subaru Raises $39,112 for Lowcountry Food Bank through its Annual Share the Love Event
June 10, 2024The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s annual Share…
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New remote volunteer role fosters literacy engagement across the state
June 10, 2024Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that believes anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading, has introduced a remote volunteer program for community residents to give back…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Charles Blow, NYT Bestselling Author, Columnist, & MSNBC Analyst as a keynote speaker at 25th annual conference
June 10, 2024South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced Charles Blow, New York Times Bestselling Author and Columnist, Analyst at MSNBC, as a keynote speaker for its annual conference, Opportunity…
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American Legion Post 25’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Hits a Hole-in-One at Lakeside Country Club
June 10, 2024American Legion Post 25 celebrated a triumphant 3rd annual golf tournament at Lakeside Country Club, drawing in an impressive number of participants and sponsors. The event, held on June 7,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation Board announces new Executive Committee
June 9, 2024The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation (LCFBF), an independent nonprofit that provides sustainable funding to solely support Lowcountry Food Bank, announced today the election of its Executive Committee and Board of…
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Mission Lexington launches Summer Snack Pack Program for kids
June 6, 2024Mission Lexington announced the launch of our Summer Snack Pack Program, designed to provide nutritious snacks to children in need throughout the summer months. In the first week of June,…
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Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art
June 6, 2024Major traveling exhibition of Art Bridges Cohort Program’s American South Consortium The Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art, a collaborative exhibition that explores the rich,…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Terrific Kids program
June 6, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to support the…
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