Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members
February 2, 2021
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The three new members…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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Junior League of Greenville’s Shop for Greenville
January 31, 2021
Scheduled for January 31 through February 9 Discount Cards Are Now Available for Purchase The Junior League of Greenville’s (JLG) fourth annual Shop for Greenville event will be held from…
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Countybank reaches goal of $5,000 for debit card donation swipe campaign
January 28, 2021
Countybank is excited to announce the results of its first debit card swipe campaign that occurred throughout December 2020. The bank reached its maximum contribution goal of $5,000. “We could…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 2021
2021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Non Profit Minute – Rochelle Williams, SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation
January 26, 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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Tax season delay may cause financial burden for families in the Upstate
January 25, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that this year’s tax season start, which usually occurs in January, is delayed to February 12. Following a year of increased financial hardship for…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member
January 20, 2021
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $48,385 to United Way Greenville
January 19, 2021Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $48,385 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $38,385 as part…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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The Center for Developmental Services announces Matching Gift Challenge
January 13, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) announces a Matching Gift Challenge to launch a New Year of Hope. Dr. Bill Schmidt and his wife Jean have pledged to match donations…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces 2020 Peacemaker Award
January 11, 2021
The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peacemaker Award recipient is Meliah Bowers Jefferson. Ms. Jefferson was nominated for her work in organizing the Lawyers Standing…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects new members to its board of directors
January 8, 2021
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced six new members elected to its board of directors. • Diana Farfan, Ceramic Sculpture Artist • Sam Jenkins, Project Manager, Cely Construction…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Urban League of the Upstate with donation
January 6, 2021The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $20,000 to Urban League of the Upstate as part of…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Erika McJimpsey as new trustee
January 4, 2021
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Erika L. McJimpsey to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Erika McJimpsey currently serves as the Chief Municipal…
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The Sierra Club of South Carolina announces new Chair
December 21, 2020
The South Carolina Sierra Club announced today the election of Dr. Bruce K. Cole as the new chair of its state executive committee. Dr. Cole is Managing Director of Palmetto…
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SCETV to air BJU performance of Handel’s Messiah
December 21, 2020
South Carolina Educational Television will air Bob Jones University’s December 2019 performance of Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at 8:30 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. Warren Cook,…
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Hospitality Industry Economic Relief Update
December 21, 2020
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. They make a great holiday gift; and an honorable New Year’s Resolution! With over 10 different languages to choose from this Winter and…
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United Community Bank donates more than $20,000 to Be an Angel! Program
December 17, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to announce its Upstate teams have donated $20,700 to Greenville County Foster Parent Association’s Be an Angel! Program. The donated funds were collected from United…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cameo Joseph selected to serve as board member for Special Olympics South Carolina
December 17, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Cameo Joseph has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Special Olympics South Carolina. Special Olympics South Carolina’s…
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Greenville County adopts conservation trust fund to protect threatened resources
December 17, 2020
A critical step forward in implementing the Comprehensive Plan This week, Greenville County Council passed an ordinance establishing a trust fund to help permanently protect Greenville’s natural and historic assets…
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Countybank pledges $855 for United Way of Anderson County
December 15, 2020
Countybank’s Anderson team recently donated $855 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Anderson County. “Our team is grateful for Countybank’s support this year through…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $15,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
December 15, 2020
The philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a $15,000 grant. Following his retirement from Family Dollar in 2003, Leon Levine…
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YMCA of Greenville awarded $30,000 in grants from The Allstate Foundation for youth development programs
December 14, 2020
More than 28,000 Greenville County children and teens will be impacted by grant support of youth development programming YMCA of Greenville, a cause-driven, nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy…
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Synovus presents YMCA of Greenville with $5,000
December 10, 2020
Synovus Financial Corporation presented two checks totaling $5,000 to the YMCA of Greenville on Wednesday, December 9 – $2,500 for the Y’s COVID relief emergency food program, and $2,500 for…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $27,000 for United Way
December 10, 2020Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $26,936 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations…
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United Way of the Piedmont
December 9, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is a local nonprofit that fights for the education, financial stability, and health of every member of our community. Our mission is to connect, engage,…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives $25,500 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
December 9, 2020
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $25,500 to Upstate non-profits in November…
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Sumter Girl Scout receives prestigious Medal of Honor
December 8, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announced the Medal of Honor has been awarded to Ivey Elizabeth Edwards of Sumter, South Carolina. Ivey’s mother, Jennifer, is especially…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.4 million to charity from 2020 virtual event
December 3, 2020SYNNEX Share the Magic, the charitable fundraising initiative for SYNNEX Corporation, announced that $1.4 million is being distributed to four Upstate children’s charities from the 2020 virtual event. This marks…
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Emrys Foundation announces call for submissions to arts scholarship
December 3, 2020
The Emrys Foundation, Greenville’s premier literary-arts organization, announces the Dec. 1 opening of submissions to the annual Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship for South Carolinians pursuing or enhancing their career in the…
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Countybank launches debit card swipe campaign
December 3, 2020
Countybank is excited to announce the launch of its first debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach,…
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Non Profit Minute – Beth Amodio, One Warm Coat
December 1, 2020
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 celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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United Way of the Piedmont wins InnoVision award for COVID-19 response
November 24, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be the recipient of the InnoVision COVID-19 Community Service Award for its COVID-19 response. InnoVision is a statewide awards organization recognizing innovation…
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March of Dimes and local partners come together for NICU Thanksgiving Project
November 24, 2020
Local Partners Supporting Moms and Babies During Thanksgiving MARCH OF DIMES AND LOCAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON A LEADING ISSUE LEADING TO INFANT LOSS WHAT: As…
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COVID Conquerors: The Blood Connection and Hubbell Lighting to host community-wide convalescent plasma and blood donation drive – Friday December 4
November 22, 2020
Hubbell Lighting and The Blood Connection are stepping up to unite the Greenville community in the fight against COVID-19. On December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hubbell will…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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CDS announces new Board Members for 2021
November 20, 2020
The Center for Developmental Services announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Thomas Kuckhoff, Tish Lanier and Ryan Tiller. “We are excited to have these…
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Greenville Women Giving grant application deadline Nov. 27
November 20, 2020
Non-profit organizations serving Greenville County have until November 27 to apply for a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving. Recognizing the immense challenges of non-profits during the pandemic, GWG has…
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Urban Wren serves meals to families at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas
November 20, 2020
Urban Wren Winery, a restaurant and winery concept located in Markley Station, recently partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC) of the Carolinas in Greenville to serve meals…
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United Way of the Piedmont launches new Financial Opportunity Center
November 18, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, is excited to announce the opening of its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC). The FOC is a one-stop-shop for…
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Greenville Technical College and YMCA of Greenville establish partnership to impact health and wellness of students, staff, and stakeholders
November 18, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the YMCA of Greenville have established a collaborative relationship. The goal is to promote health and well-being of the college’s students, staff, and stakeholders through…
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The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville to receive $1.5 million scholarship gift from the Jolley Foundation
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and The Jolley Foundation are partnering together to provide scholarships to dedicated students in need through the James E. Jolley Scholarship…
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