SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshops – August 27
August 10, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, August 27, from 1:30-3:30 PM, the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals…
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Rental, utilities, and mortgage assistance through the Federal CARES Act
August 4, 2020
As a part of the Federal CARES Act, communities around the County received federal funds to assist residents that have been impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Greenville County and the…
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South Carolina ETV Education team to host professional development webinar series Aug. 5-20
August 4, 2020
Featuring local and national speakers, series aims to serve educators preparing for new school year South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host a professional development webinar series for educators, starting Wednesday, Aug.…
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A Conversation with Sam Konduros, SCBIO
August 4, 2020
SCBIO is the official state affiliate of BIO – the U.S. Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO champions biotechnology and its potential to provide better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and…
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First-ever, free Drive-Through S.C. State Fair to be held Oct. 20-21, 2020
July 29, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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Bank of America supports United Way of the Piedmont COVID-19 relief efforts
July 28, 2020
For Kenya Dawkins and her family, a partnership between United Way of the Piedmont and Bank of America offered the timely resources needed to regain financial stability as a result…
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Matt Gumbert joins Rebuild Upstate as a home repair coordinator
July 28, 2020
Local nonprofit Rebuild Upstate has hired Matt Gumbert as a home repair coordinator. After earning his bachelor of arts in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University, Gumbert worked as a…
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Greer Community Ministries announces 2020-2021 board of directors
July 28, 2020
The Greer Community Ministries (GCM) board of directors for the 2020-2021 fiscal year includes seven returning and four new members. Bob Stroud will serve as board chair and will be…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $30,000 to preserve homes for rural veterans
July 27, 2020
Veterans and their families in rural communities will have better lives thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and the Housing Assistance Council and their efforts to build and preserve safe…
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The 16th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby announces winners of virtual event
July 21, 2020
Despite the setbacks of a challenging year, the Reedy River Duck Derby made a splash for the 16th year in a row. In May, the Rotary Club of the Reedy…
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Prepare girls for kindergarten with Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands virtual events series
July 21, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces amount raised for charity through Blue Ridge Fest
July 20, 2020
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announced the distribution of $144,000 to 12 local non-profit organizations in Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties through Blue Ridge Fest despite its cancellation due to…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches online “Wild Summer Auction” to support conservation and education programming
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a ten-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. Presented by Nestle Waters, the online auction features hunting &…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
July 14, 2020
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…
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Neighborhood Housing Corporation chosen as Q3 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
July 13, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has selected Neighborhood Housing Corporation as the third quarter FUEL for Good Grant recipient. The $10,000…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director
July 9, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…
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Non Profit Minute – Rachel Price, AmeriCorps Program Director
July 8, 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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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
July 8, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshop – July 23
July 8, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals with disabilities entitled “Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It…
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United Ministries announces new executive board members
July 7, 2020
United Ministries announced new leadership for the 2020-2021 term. Jim Akerhielm, former CEO of TekLinks, Inc., NuVox and Triton Cellular, has been elected Board Chairman. Jim previously served as the…
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Kim Christ named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on competitiveness taps former SC codes Director to lead initiative formerly known as TechSC
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and…
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Spartanburg Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities selects new officers
July 7, 2020
Donald Davis was re-elected co-chairman of the Spartanburg Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities. He will be joined by Dr. Page McCraw as the new co-chair, and Nikoya Shaw will…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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Virtual Reedy River Duck Derby to be held in one week
July 2, 2020
The Reedy River Duck Derby will be held on July 11, but not in the way most Greenville residents are used to. There will be no rubber ducks going over…
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John Hamrick joins The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
July 1, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently opened a new facility, the Willis Road Family YMCA, and welcomed John Hamrick as its new Branch Executive Director. John comes to Spartanburg after…
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ScanSource receives One in a Million Award in recognition of response to COVID-19 crisis
June 23, 2020
National campaign from Multiplying Good recognizes acts of service big and small ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced it is a recipient…
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Monica McKinley joins Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
June 19, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Monica McKinley as the Membership Director at the Thomas E. Hannah Family Y. Monica recently moved from Connecticut with her husband in January…
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2020 UI summer foreign language classes: taught online or in-house
June 16, 2020
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. Here are the 14 opportunities for language learning this summer: American Sign Language, Chinese, Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian,…
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Liberty Fellows receive funding from McNulty Foundation for COVID-19 response
June 16, 2020Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
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Post COVID-19, What’s Your Social Media Plan?
June 9, 2020
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy After three full months of navigating the coronavirus in the United States, let’s check in on how it has impacted the marketing landscape, and…
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United Ministries receives grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 5, 2020
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded United Ministries an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of more than $8.6 million in grants awarded to…
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What does the life – and death – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?
June 3, 2020
A statement from the American Heart Association team: In a 1966 interview, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the…
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Reedy River Duck Derby to go virtual this summer
May 28, 2020
The Reedy River Duck derby will have a new twist this year – it will be virtual rubber ducks going over the falls this July 11. Rotary Club of the…
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Extension for low-income senior citizens applying for the South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program $25 vouchers through SC DSS
May 27, 2020What: SC DSS has extended the deadline to Monday, June 1 for low-income senior citizens living in the participating counties listed below to apply to receive $25 worth of vouchers…
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Duke Energy Foundation encourages grant requests to fund programs that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
May 21, 2020
Qualified nonprofits, government entities managing parks and trails can request up to $10,000 for beautification, safety improvements The Duke Energy Foundation invites South Carolina nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 20, 2020
SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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FUEL Q3 grant applications for Greenville non-profits now open
May 20, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has opened the application process for the third quarter grant program. The FUEL for Good Quarterly…
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SC Public Radio to offer Spoleto Festival USA programming as part of ‘Spoleto at Home’ initiative
May 19, 2020
Festival programming to be featured on ‘Sonatas & Soundscapes’ May 22 – June 5; ‘Spoleto Backstage’ podcast to return with 11 new episodes starting May 22 SC Public Radio (SCPR)…
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Indorama Ventures donation supports communities in Spartanburg, SC & Charlotte, NC
May 14, 2020
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, has been supporting its companies operating in 33 countries across the world to act as a helping hand for surrounding…
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Radio Television Digital News Association recognizes SC Public Radio reporter with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
May 13, 2020
Scott Morgan awarded for story about man who wrongfully served 24 years in prison for murder SC Public Radio (SCPR) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News Association…
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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control
May 13, 2020
Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…
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SBA disaster loans available to South Carolina Private NonProfit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds
May 11, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private NonProfit organizations (PNP)s in South Carolina that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts named awardee of 2020 grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 8, 2020
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is one of seven community organizations that received funding yesterday as part of Greenville Women Giving’s annual grant program. GCCA received a project…
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Girl Scouts is not canceled
May 8, 2020
In fact Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands is uniquely positioned to bring the number one female leadership program to your families across our area NOW Girl Scouts is…
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