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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VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice
June 29, 2021
The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…
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South Carolina Public Radio celebrates launch of redesigned website
June 28, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) today announced the launch of its revamped website — southcarolinapublicradio.org. Redesigned to better meet the needs of all South Carolinians, the new site builds on…
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Gateway receives $500,000 check from Greenville Health Authority to support mental health services
June 27, 2021
Grant is part of “Healthy Greenville: A Bold Initiative for Greenville County’ As part of “Healthy Greenville: A Bold Initiative for Greenville County,” the Greenville Health Authority today presented a…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) adds Assistant Account Executive, summer interns to account service team
June 25, 2021New AAE Raine Riley brings extensive digital and social media experience to Greenville communications firm. Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) announces the addition of Raine Riley as an Assistant Account…
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Non Profit Minute – Nicki Hood, Original Six Foundation
June 23, 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 like…
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Just Say Something awarded The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant
June 23, 2021
Just Say Something (JSS) has been awarded a $500 Helping Hands grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the youth substance use prevention, life skills / sports; parenting; and other…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives over $42,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
June 23, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave nine grants totaling $42,637 to Upstate non-profits in May…
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DAR chapter recognizes couple for their patriotism
June 23, 2021
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Jim and Denise Medford, owners of The Links at Stoney Point, with a certificate…
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Meals on Wheels of Greenville returns to five-day delivery schedule, seeks volunteers to meet demand
June 22, 2021
Meals on Wheels of Greenville announced its return to a five-day delivery schedule starting Monday, July 12. The organization has been operating on a reduced three-day delivery schedule since the…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Community Engagement Specialist
June 22, 2021
Ryan Pendergraph has joined Rebuild Upstate as the AmeriCorps Senior RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Project Director. Pendergraph graduated from the University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. For…
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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure
June 22, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas promotes Katie Clark and adds Stewart McCain
June 17, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Clark as the new Events and Social Media Manager. In addition, the House has…
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GADC 20 year celebration virtual meeting “draws” hundreds
June 16, 2021
County celebrates 20 years of successes, welcomes 116 new jobs by Gissing North America as first tenant in new Fox Hill Business Park If two decades seem to go by…
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Just Say Something holds Father’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser!
June 14, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021, a day that usually involves fathers sitting down to…
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Greenville Tech Foundation
June 13, 2021
The Greenville Tech Foundation supports Greenville Technical College’s mission to transform students’ lives and help our community thrive by providing a world-class, affordable education to students and building an educated,…
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Development Officer
June 10, 2021
The Development Officer is responsible for assisting with the fundraising of the United Arts Annual Fund Campaign for Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Development Officer works closely…
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Non Profit Minute – Chip Walters, Sidewalk Hope
June 10, 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 like…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity course rotation
June 6, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 10-13 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. Also announced…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity course rotation
June 6, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 10-13 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. Also announced…
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Just Say Something holds Father’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
June 4, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021, a day that usually involves fathers sitting down to…
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Non Profit Minute – Maya Pack, South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH)
June 3, 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 like…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Interim Executive Director
June 2, 2021
Pendleton Place announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Anne Marie Maertens to serve as Interim Executive Director of the organization. An experienced leader with nearly 20 years of…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Non Profit Minute – Becca Turner, Little Steps
June 1, 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 like…
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South Carolina ETV wins 13 Telly awards
May 27, 2021
Network receives six silver trophies and seven bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 13 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Tuesday, May…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation to host inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn on June 11th
May 26, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced its inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn presented by Furman University and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities. The event will take…
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CDS announces Greenville Women Giving grant
May 25, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has received a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic organization founded on the idea that women – when informed about philanthropic needs…
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Greenville Women Giving awards 11 grants totaling $550,000
May 20, 2021
Local women’s collective giving organization Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced today it has awarded $550,000 in grant funding to non-profit organizations in Greenville County. Grants were made to 11 organizations…
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Jay Haas and Roger Clemens to support Upstate through inaugural Breakfast with Champions presented by The Greenville Drive
May 20, 2021The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation is pleased to announce that sports legends Jay Haas and Roger Clemens will support the Upstate through Breakfast with Champions presented by…
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FUEL accepting applications for Quarterly Non-Profit Grant program
May 13, 2021
FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–is accepting applications for the FUEL for Good Quarterly Grant program through June 7. With…
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