Two Mount Pleasant scouts selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients
December 14, 2022Two Mount Pleasant scouts were selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients. Troop 20 Scoutmaster Chad Neal started the process by recommending scouts Emmett Townsend and Davidson Bendell for…
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YMCA of Greenville Foundation announces 2023 grant recipients
December 14, 2022
YMCA of Greenville Foundation, the independent nonprofit corporation operating for the benefit of the YMCA of Greenville, announced the recipients of its 2023 grant cycle. The Foundation’s endowment fund helps…
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The 2022 Global Vision Award Gala
December 14, 2022
On Monday, December 5, The Columbia World Affairs Council honored Dr. Jim Chow as the 2022 Global Vision Award recipient. The black-tie gala was held at the downtown Columbia Marriott.…
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The Main Street District unveils ceiling of lights installation on the 1600 Block of Main Street
December 14, 2022
The Main Street District, along with the City of Columbia and many generous supporters, will light up the night with a permanent installation of thousands of LED lights in a…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its 2023 JA Inspire Virtual program for SC middle and high school students
December 14, 2022Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 55th Annual Meeting
December 14, 2022
The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, introduce new board members, and recognize the support…
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Main Street District promotes Adrian Nelson to Director of Operations
December 13, 2022
Sgt. Major (Ret) Adrian Nelson has been promoted to Director of Operations with the Main Street District. Adrian will continue to work with Main Street’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors, heading up…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $5,000 to Burton Center
December 13, 2022Associates from Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Burton Center on behalf of the Countybank Foundation. The donation was made in honor of Jeff…
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The Nickelodeon Theater
December 12, 2022
Serving the Midlands region of South Carolina, the Nickelodeon seeks to build a stronger, more inclusive, and more equitable community through film presentations that both entertain and provoke critical dialogue.…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director
December 12, 2022
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
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Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust to be keynote speaker at the State House Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – Dec 19
December 11, 2022
Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will deliver the Keynote address at the 16th annual Isadore E. Lourie Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the…
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LRADAC’s Prevention Team recognized at the South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates statewide awards ceremony
December 9, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held its 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts and prevention professionals who…
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Kelsey Bickley joins Main Street District as Director of Marketing
December 8, 2022
Main Street District announces Kelsey (Carmichael) Bickley is joining their team as Director of Marketing. Bickley is a marketing professional with over seven years of experience promoting the Columbia region…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 16
December 8, 2022Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 7, 2022
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…
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Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University
December 6, 2022The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…
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Eight Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
December 6, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded eight Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” Voting Now Open
December 5, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has the spirit – the spirit of giving! Now in its fourth year, Sadler Hughes Apothecary in Clinton is asking the community to help them select a…
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Broadstreet teams up with local businesses to raise $43,000 for Project Host in flag football tournament
December 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted several local Upstate businesses on December 1 at Flour Field for a flag football tournament that raised $43,000 for Project Host, a…
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Habitat For Humanity Greenville County will celebrate the dedication of the first home in their new development in Nicholtown
December 5, 2022
On December 7, Habitat Greenville, along with the City of Greenville, Duke Energy, and Greenville Housing Authority, will celebrate the dedication of the first home of their new Habitat community,…
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Museum to remember Pearl Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 10
December 5, 2022
It was, as usual, a beautiful Sunday morning in Hawaii. But it didn’t last long. At 7:55 a.m., the first wave of Japanese warplanes came flying over the Waianae mountains.…
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ChappyWrap partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to provide comfort to families
December 2, 2022
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to express their gratitude for ChappyWrap’s generous donation of over 380 blankets as welcome gifts for families. Founded in 2006,…
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Second Annual Home Works Hammer Classic to benefit roofing efforts for Veterans
December 2, 2022
Friday April 28 2023, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host the second annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. The 2023 event will…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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Greenville Housing Funds reports 2022 successes, looks forward to 2023
December 1, 2022
Greenville Housing Fund leaders reported a successful year in 2022 and laid out their 2023 goals and aspirations during a celebratory Annual Meeting Thursday morning. Chief accomplishments from the past…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Countybank launches debit card donation swipe campaign
December 1, 2022
Countybank announced the launch of its third annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach, we are…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names new Operations Manager
November 30, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Alicia Mizuno as its next Operations Manager. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Alicia brings extensive experience in facilities…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $79,000 to United Way
November 29, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $78,916.35 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign, which was then distributed to the local United Way organizations in the Greenwood, Greenville/Greer, and Anderson…
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Charleston Conservancy: 300 pounds of produce to good use
November 28, 2022
All year long our parks and community gardens bloom with beautiful flowers and delicious produce, programs and events foster a healthy and happy community, and we continue to connect people…
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Charleston Conservancy: $200,000 raised from Party for the Parks
November 28, 2022
It was the most spectacular, eye-popping, celebration of love and parks at this year’s Party for the Parks presented by First National Bank! Because of our amazing event sponsors, generous artists,…
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“Midnight at the Museum” New Year’s Eve Event
November 28, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will bring a celebration to our county with “Midnight at the Museum “, a New Year’s Eve Fundraising Finale on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 8:00…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation
November 28, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation to conduct three mobile pantry food distributions in the coastal South Carolina area that Lowcountry Food Bank serves. “Our food-insecure…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks participants for Blueprint for Leadership Class of 2023
November 28, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through December 18, 2022. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston named 2022 AFP Outstanding Organization
November 28, 2022
Social Venture Partners Charleston received the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2022 Outstanding Organization award as part of the SC Lowcountry Chapter’s annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day. “On behalf of…
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Current and former CMA curators reflect on Kress collection
November 28, 2022
The Columbia Museum of Art presents A Conversation with Curators, a unique opportunity to learn about Renaissance and Baroque art from the experiences of two CMA curators, on Thursday, December…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
November 21, 2022Lowcountry Food Bank announced it received a $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase and equip a mobile food pantry truck where food-insecure neighbors can choose the food…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns with Nicole Neely and The Black Exchange
November 21, 2022
Popular series turns focus to classical music The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Nicole Neely and The Black Exchange, the second concert…
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NAMI Charleston spreads holiday cheer through Giving Tuesday holiday drive donations
November 21, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area spreads Holiday Cheer through their Giving Tuesday Campaign, taking donations for their Holiday Drive. NAMI seeks to use the Holiday funds to provide gifts for those who…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities grant
November 21, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the South Carolina Humanities. Selected as one of 16 cultural…
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YouthBASE appoints Sarah Bell to its board of directors
November 21, 2022
YouthBASE, a nonprofit educational intervention program for young children based in Greenville, recently appointed Sarah Bell to its board of directors. Bell is currently the Director of Community Engagement &…
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North Columbia project promotes peace with community action event series
November 21, 2022The North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) joined Serve & Connect and its community partners to host the upcoming “Serving Up Thanks” series. The events are funded by the Byrnes…
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Laurens County Humane Society in Need of Financial Support to Maintain Operations
November 21, 2022
The Laurens County Humane Society (LCHS) has been in operation since July 2015. They are a no-kill adoption center that accepts owner surrender dogs and cats as space permits. Using…
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Communications and Events Manager
November 17, 2022
This position is responsible for the development and production of internal and external communications that support the Foundation’s mission and strategic direction. This position will broaden awareness of the Foundation’s…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation awards $75K to ministries in the Upstate
November 17, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation founded on Biblical stewardship, presented grants to 17 nonprofit organizations in Greenville and Anderson Counties. The grants are part of SCCF’s Community…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Barnwell County
November 17, 2022
Donor-funded scholarship continues growth across South Carolina The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need pay for college, today announced the expansion of the scholarship…
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Zora Denson recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 17, 2022
Zora Denson, Ph.D., director of community relations for the Town of Heath Springs, has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Community Star, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $75,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 16, 2022
Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group and Charleston Battery pack 1,000 Meals for food-insecure Lowcountry neighbors Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive…
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Craig Scharton takes over role as Ten at the Top’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem facilitator
November 16, 2022
Ten at the Top announced Craig Scharton is taking over responsibility for its entrepreneurship initiatives, commonly referred to as the Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem. He replaces Erin Ouzts who volunteered for…
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