Pride Link and The Community Tap to host Second Annual Community Pride Fair
May 31, 2022
Fair to Highlight Pride Month & Raising Money for Pride Link Give OUT Day Campaign Pride Link, a community-based nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for all LGBTQ+…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives $26,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
May 26, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave five grants totaling $26,000 to Upstate non-profits in May…
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Host a book drive to support the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale
May 25, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is seeking partners to host a book drive in support of the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale. Businesses, community groups, churches, and others…
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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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“In Flux” to open at GCCA’s Main Gallery
May 24, 2022
Exhibition begins First Friday, June 3rd, 2022 Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is excited to announce the opening of their Main Gallery exhibition, In Flux. The exhibition features the…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 20, 2022
Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic women’s collective giving organization, has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a two year grant totaling $100,000. The mission of Greenville Women Giving is to work collectively…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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Vietnam POWs coming to Upstate to celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – two events open to the public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s Kamber Parker named Young Professional of the Year
May 17, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s interim Executive Director Kamber Parker has been named Young Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chamber. Parker has been the Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Development Director
May 16, 2022
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by a dedicated group of artists, arts advocates, and community leaders. Located in…
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Upcountry History Museum presents iconic AP Vietnam War photos
May 13, 2022Iconic images are a powerful part of the collective memory of the Vietnam War, and the Associated Press produced a vivid visual narrative of the human story of the conflict…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 22 at Carolina Bauernhaus in West End Village
May 12, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free outdoor event at Carolina Bauernhaus in…
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Proud Mary Theatre gets the beat with Head Over Heels musical by The Go-Go’s
May 12, 2022
Proud Mary Theatre Company presents the Upstate premiere of the bold new musical comedy Head Over Heels the Dance Party-Rock Show-Musical Comedy of the Summer for seven performances only June…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg announces 2022 grant awards
May 11, 2022
On Monday May 2, 2022 Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) announced the 2022 grant awards totalling $141,000. The organization, a special project of the Spartanburg County Foundation, kicked-off their 15th…
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B3 Strength and Performance raises funds for Greenville Area Parkinson Society
May 11, 2022
On April 30, B3 Strength and Performance hosted the first “PR for Parkinson’s Competition” with all proceeds benefiting the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS). Local gyms and B3 Strength and…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR garners state, regional awards
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has received individual and chapter honors for its work on behalf of the State Society and veterans…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 10, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding the Carolinas…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Greer Relief announces first ever Greer Relief Week
May 9, 2022
From May 14th – May 21st, Greer Relief will be hosting the first ever Greer Relief Week. They have partnered with local businesses, restaurants, and organizations to raise funds for…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser
May 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 to “Celebrate Moms and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022
United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society promotes Kamber Parker
May 4, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) has named Kamber Parker its interim executive director while the nonprofit looks for a permanent hire to fill the position. Parker has been the…
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Scott Branham of Matrix Construction joins Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
May 3, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Branham, Business Development and Project Manager for Matrix Construction Co., Inc. in Anderson, to…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to honor six Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 1, 2022
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Mary Black Foundation awards over $1.5 million to Spartanburg nonprofits
May 1, 2022
On the heels of its 35th Anniversary, The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it has awarded $1,564,700 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Molly Talbot-Metz, President…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society raises $71,500 at annual event
April 29, 2022
More than 100 members and sponsors of The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) celebrated the organization’s raising $71,500 during its Spring fundraising drive this week. The $71,500 broke last year’s…
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Chapman Cultural Center awards $539,400 in grants to local arts and cultural organizations
April 27, 2022
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce we’ve awarded $539,400 in General Operating Support (GOS) Grants to 11 arts and cultural organizations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The funds are…
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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Pendleton Place Youth Resource Center
April 26, 2022
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to Pendleton Place for the expansion of its Youth Resources Center. Leadership Greenville recently identified a need…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Mogan, GirlUp GVL
April 25, 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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Bridges to a Brighter Future
April 22, 2022
Bridges to a Brighter Future is a nationally awarded comprehensive college access and success program for Greenville County, South Carolina high school and college students whose potential outdistances their circumstances.…
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Girl Scouts, PalmettoPride, and S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announce statewide campaign
April 21, 2022
Kickoff Planned for Earth Day 2022 Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2022. The three-day campaign will kick off on…
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Parish House CDC to host charrette for Newtown Community Revitalization
April 20, 2022
Parish House Community Development Corporation will start gathering public input for the transformative revitalization of the historic Newtown Community with a kickoff meeting on April 26 followed by three days…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society hosting Member Celebration on April 23
April 14, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) will be hosting a Member Celebration event later this month as a cap to its spring fundraising drive. The celebration will be a picnic-style…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Donna Waites new president
April 14, 2022The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has named Donna L. Waites as its new president effective July 2022. Waites will take over for retiring leader, Tom Keith. “Waites is a proven leader and…
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Residential program for SC human trafficking survivors opens second safe home in partnership with Upstate Faith Community
April 14, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the opening of a second safe house, an expansion of the first long-term residential restoration program for human trafficking…
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Harvest Hope is asking the community to spring into action
April 12, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them during the month of April and take action to raise awareness of people facing hunger across South Carolina through their…
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Just Say Something announces winners of the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
April 11, 2022
Just Say Something would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated in, or sponsored the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament held on March 28, 2022 at the Thornblade…
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Upstate Nonprofit Feed & Seed Co. opens in historic Judson Mill District
April 11, 2022
Feed & Seed Co., the Upstate’s newest community rooted Food Innovation Hub, is pleased to announce its opening on April 8, 2022, in the historic Judson Mill District. Feed &…
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Meals on Wheels releases 2021 Annual Report
April 7, 2022
Meals on Wheels of Greenville has released its 2021 Annual Report, which highlights efforts made by the organization during the past year to safely and effectively continue their service to…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts announces new Chief Executive Officer
April 5, 2022
Jess Burgess has been named Chief Executive Officer of Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) following an extensive local and national search. Burgess brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit…
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Rebuild Upstate promotes Andy Sherwood to Director of Finance & Administration
April 4, 2022
Andy Sherwood is the new Director of Finance & Administration for Rebuild Upstate. In this role, Sherwood will sit on the Leadership Team of the organization and oversee a wide…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members
April 1, 2022
South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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From Savior to Survivor
March 31, 2022
By Tom Poland Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate selected as the FUEL for Good second quarter 2022 grant recipient
March 30, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is pleased to announce that it has selected Big Brothers Big…
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Mark your calendars for BBB & AARP Secure Your ID “Shred Days” in Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
Better Business Bureau® (BBB) serving Upstate South Carolina & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host four Secure Your ID “Shred Days”, a national event created to promote identity…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX honored with Carolina Recycling Association Award
March 28, 2022
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) is pleased to announce that the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX has been honored with a 2022 Annual Recycling Award from the Carolina…
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Eat a sub, help team South Carolina athletes
March 24, 2022
74 South Carolina Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games What: On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100…
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