United Way of the Piedmont selected as “Community Service” finalist for 2021 InnoVision Award
September 23, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be selected as a finalist for its Community Resource Coordinator program for the 2021 InnoVision Award. The award honors individuals and organizations…
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Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction
September 23, 2021Girl 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 14, 2021 on…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K Run
September 22, 2021
It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K. Join us on Saturday, October…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Rebecca Leach as VP of Government Relations
September 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that it has hired Rebecca Leach as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the SCMA…
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300 acres permanently protected in northern Greenville County
September 21, 2021Regional conservation organization Upstate Forever announces the protection of 300 acres in northern Greenville County in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). The property,…
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Gateway celebrates 37 years of helping adults in the Upstate living with mental illness on 1-year anniversary of new Clubhouse
September 20, 2021
The nonprofit encourages the community to support mental health via its online registry. For 37 years, Gateway has helped nearly 1,500 adults in the Upstate living with mental illness build relationships…
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Urban League of the Upstate announces new President & CEO
September 16, 2021
After conducting a national search, The Urban League of the Upstate recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gail Wilson Awan as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective…
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Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit CDS
September 14, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is the beneficiary for the 5th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament presented by AC Controls. The event is set to take place on…
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Countybank featured in new Greenwood museum exhibit
September 14, 2021The Museum in Greenwood recently opened a new permanent exhibit featuring Countybank. The exhibit displays many historical items from the bank’s almost 90-year history, including old photographs of the bank’s…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC series final event Sept. 10
September 9, 2021
Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow, Friday, September 10. Upstate International’s free public event is…
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Harvest Hope joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign to ensure food isn’t an impossible choice
September 8, 2021
Hunger Action Month inspires the local community to take action to help the 54,560 individuals facing hunger in Greenville and Laurens counties For Hunger Action Month® this September, Harvest Hope…
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2021 Eggs Benefit will now be held virtually – Sept 30
September 5, 2021
The 2021 Eggs Benefit for CDS is now virtual. The event will be livestreamed on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00am on www.EggsBenefit.com. This is the largest fundraiser for the…
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The Rose Ball announces new safety requirements for attendance
September 2, 2021
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, will continue as scheduled this year as an in-person evening gala on Friday, September 24 with new requirements for attendance. Guests of the…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new office coordinator
September 2, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Andy Sherwood to be its new office coordinator. Sherwood graduated from Cornerstone University in 2014 with a degree in social work. Sherwood then earned his…
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Non Profit Minute – David White, Fostering Great Ideas
September 2, 2021
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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Palmetto Trail welcomes new Palmetto Conservation Corps Program Director
August 31, 2021Catie Hutchison likes to hike and travel. Her new role as the Program Director for the Palmetto Conservation Corps will have her traveling throughout the state as she supervises work…
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Upstate nonprofit meeting critical community needs awarded Dominion Energy grant
August 31, 2021
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 to 26 local nonprofits engaged in meeting the critical needs of South Carolina communities, including food, housing and medical care.…
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Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence
August 30, 2021
Integrated marketing agency earns three awards for media relations, marketing, advertising and brand communication Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, S.C., was honored…
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Fall 2021 foreign language class registration is now open
August 26, 2021
Register today for Foreign Language classes at Upstate International. There are 10 languages to choose from this Fall and over 30 classes: American Sign Language, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
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LEAD Upstate announces Project Blue Light to support law enforcement
August 26, 2021
LEAD Upstate, a local non-profit, is gearing up for its 7th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Over 500 law enforcement personnel from Greenville County are…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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Creating A Safer Upstate will host online back to school workshop series on public safety issues
August 17, 2021
Creating A Safer Upstate, an initiative of Ten at the Top has announced a four session virtual workshop series called “Beyond the Shield: Perceptions, Realities & Community Concerns Around ‘Hot…
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Lakelands Cemeteries are official locations for 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day
August 17, 2021
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Edgewood, Evening Star and Oakbrook cemeteries in Greenwood, S.C., will be joining its efforts to support the mission to “Remember, Honor,…
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‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event celebrates 15 year anniversary of Rebuild Upstate
August 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the welcome speaker at the “Wake Up with Rebuild: 15 Year Celebration” next month. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces Extraordinary Achievement Award
August 12, 2021
The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is proud to announce that former Greenville County Probate Court Judge Diane Smock will be awarded UMC’s Extraordinary Achievement Award at the UMC’s Peacemaker Celebration…
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Harvest Hope, Duke’s Mayonnaise partner to fight hunger in the Upstate
August 12, 2021Duke’s Mayo kicks off their annual event by distributing food to those in need To kick off college football’s Duke’s Mayo Classic, Sauer Brands, who owns locally-produced Duke’s Mayonnaise, partnered…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina – Power of One
August 12, 2021
Greenville, Columbia, Charleston – Communities In Schools joins forces across the state to serve more public school students with critical social and emotional support programs. Communities In Schools (CIS), a…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation hires new Director of Education
August 12, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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Citizen Scholars Institute welcomes new Executive Director
August 5, 2021
Citizen Scholars Institute, a special initiative of The Spartanburg County Foundation, announces a new Executive Director, Dr. Susan Little. Founded in 1996, the Citizen Scholars program connected public school students…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s Paige Stephenson receives Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont’s President & CEO Paige Stephenson received the Order of the Palmetto on July 28 for her years of service to the community. The award was…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Greer Community Outreach Center
August 3, 2021
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Greer Community Outreach Center, a non-profit organization that provides homeless shelters, a community center serving children and families, a food bank and…
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CDS hosts 2021 Eggs Benefit at the Poinsett Club
August 2, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 10th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Poinsett Club in Downtown…
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EPOCH Clemson student housing supports foster families with onsite event
August 2, 2021
More than 150 foster families and guests attended the Family Fun in the Sun event held at EPOCH Clemson on Saturday, July 24, where they enjoyed food, fun and games…
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Non Profit Minute – Sarah Kelley, Set Free
July 29, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a short interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $7,500 to Greer organizations
July 27, 2021The Countybank Foundation, comprised of Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently contributed $1,000 to the Greer Farmers Market and $6,500 to Greer Relief in support of their efforts to give back…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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Refrigerated truck will triple capacity for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg
July 22, 2021
Ruth’s Gleanings, who empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh food, has unveiled a new refrigerated box truck to serve all of Spartanburg County. As part…
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UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 22, 2021
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…
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Greenville County Council adopts budgets with $2 million for greenspace funding
July 21, 2021
This evening, Greenville County Council showed their commitment to conservation by committing $2 million over the next two years to the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust—a program unanimously…
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Non Profit Minute – Cary Sanders, JUMPSTART
July 18, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two+ minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 15, 2021
Summer Series continues in Downtown Greenville on July 16 Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow,…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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FUEL selects Project Host as third quarter grant recipient
July 8, 2021
FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–recently announced that it has selected Project Host as its third quarter recipient for the…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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Celebrating the future of philanthropy
June 29, 2021
The Spartanburg County Foundation Opens First Center for Philanthropy in South Carolina The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted an opening ceremony for The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, South…
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