Rollins organization announces Fall 2022 Scholarship
November 15, 2022The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship announces that the application for the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship is open for the Fall 2022 semester. This scholarship— in honor of the…
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Prisma Health and Habitat for Humanity collaborate for new home building blitz
November 9, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 10, Prisma Health and Habitat for Humanity will again partner on a new record-breaking home-building blitz, this time helping to build nine homes across five counties. Thursday’s…
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Nonprofit Arts Administrator and Community Engagement Initiator
November 9, 2022
Immediate Supervisor: President and Chief Executive Officer Work Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. / Some hybrid work schedule available post-training Position Status: Full Time/Exempt Position Chapman Cultural Center is…
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Proud Mary Theatre Company surprised with grant from Spartanburg County Foundation
November 8, 2022Proud Mary Theatre Company was surprised and overwhelmed when an informal tour of our facilities at Artists Collective Spartanburg turned into a media “ambush” with reporters from WYFF and the Post…
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Little Black Dress Initiative showcases “93 Years of Women Investing In Women”
November 7, 2022
The Junior League of Greenville’s Fundraising Event to Run November 7-11, 2022 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. (JLG) presents its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) for the sixth consecutive…
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Communities In Schools is lighting the way for South Carolina’s public school students
November 3, 2022
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a leading provider of Integrated Student Supports across the country and in South Carolina’s Title I public schools, is hosting its annual event Illuminating…
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CDS given national spotlight
November 2, 2022
How2Media announces that Center for Developmental Services will be part of its “World’s Greatest!…” series Boynton Beach, FL—-How2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!…”, announced today that they…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation elects new members to its Board of Directors
November 1, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced four new members elected to its board of directors. These new members will assist the foundation to achieve…
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Non Profit Minute – Liz Shands and Andrea Payment, Clarity
October 31, 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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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national innovation award
October 31, 2022
Shannon Chambers, senior director of provider solutions at the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), received the 2022 SORH Innovation Award from the National Organization of State Offices of…
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Wreaths Across America expands to 11 cemeteries in Greenwood area
October 28, 2022
The second annual Wreaths Across America campaign is returning to the Lakelands for the 2022 holiday season and is expanding efforts to place wreaths on approximately 2,000 veterans’ graves. The…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts promotes Ben Tarcson to Gallery Director
October 28, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has promoted Ben Tarcson to the position of Gallery Director. As one of the longest-serving staff members at GCCA, Tarcson has played an…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Safe Harbor provides HeartMath® training for staff to build resiliency
October 26, 2022
Since 1987, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the past 30+ years progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $150,000 to repair homes for veterans with disabilities
October 26, 2022
Rebuild Upstate will repair homes for at least 15 veterans with disabilities at no cost to them over the next three years due to a new grant. Rebuild Upstate will…
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South Carolina Office of Rural Health recognizes six annual award recipients
October 24, 2022The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy, Silent and Live Auction
October 24, 2022
Just Say Something (JSS) would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Event / Auction to benefit our Youth Impact Sports Program on Thursday,…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Greenwood Pathway House
October 20, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $25,000 to Greenwood Pathway House (GPH). The donation will go toward the Pathway Village project. Pathway Village will provide housing and trauma-informed care for…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 18, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). Jimmy Fowler, Anderson Market Executive for Countybank; Peggy Chamblee, Financial Center…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $124,655 for Upstate area non-profit
October 17, 2022
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $124,655 at its inaugural charity golf tournament on September 19 at The Cliffs at…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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Rebuild Upstate staff earn Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification
October 13, 2022
Nick Kulick, Brooke Perkins, and Ashley Weekly have earned Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification. More than half of the homeowners served by Rebuild Upstate are 60 years or older,…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville celebrate home dedication
October 12, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville wrapped up their 3rd annual house build with a dedication ceremony last week. During the event, Natalia Mayley and her…
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Upstate nonprofit hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month event series
October 11, 2022
Project R.E.S.T., an organization that provides a multi-faceted assistance program to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will host various events throughout the month of October in honor of…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022
Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Greenville Women Giving opens grant application process
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2022. GWG seeks to fund non-profit organizations within Greenville County…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 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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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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VisionGreenwood establishes Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to help region prepare for the future
September 28, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, announces the establishment of the Lakelands Emerging Technology Council…
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Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction
September 27, 2022
Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor two Spartanburg area women at its annual Boots & Pearls: Women of Distinction Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at…
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Greenville Health Authority grants $5.8 million to local agencies
September 26, 2022
This year’s Healthy Greenville Grants will fund 11 non-profit agencies aimed at everything from promoting physical activity, to assistance with substance abuse recovery, to mental health care in our communities.…
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CDS hosts 2022 Eggs Benefit in person at the Poinsett Club
September 26, 2022
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 11th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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VisionGreenwood announces Digital Economy Ecosystem program designed to foster economic growth in rural areas of Greenwood County
September 21, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Rural…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
September 21, 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. Sponsors include Amica;…
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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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