Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
September 19, 2022
Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors to support 100 Charleston students during the 2022/23 school year! Signup today and make an impact in a child’s life with just 1…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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The LRADAC Foundation invites you to Rock 4 Recovery with Revisiting Creedence, Friday, Sept. 23 at the Icehouse Amphitheatre
September 16, 2022
The LRADAC Foundation wants everyone to know that Rock 4 Recovery is more than a good time – it’s a rock concert that helps ensure recovery from substance misuse is…
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United Way Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
September 15, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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NAMI Charleston announces vendors for NAMI Walks
September 15, 2022
Join NAMI Charleston’s annual NAMI Walks fundraising event, set for Saturday, October 8, at Palmetto Islands county park. Every year, the NAMI Walks event seeks to raise funds for NAMI’s…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Binder podcast wins gold
September 15, 2022
Southeastern Museums Conference technology award received in recognition of innovative use of media production The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the 2022…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022
In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Community Engagement Specialist
September 14, 2022
Cody Wright has joined the Rebuild Upstate team as its new community engagement specialist. Wright is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Liberty University. Prior to joining the…
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The Music Man Comes to Town – September 9-25
September 13, 2022
When a con man tries to swindle an entire town out of their money to start a boys’ band, it leads to an old-fashioned love story. It’s Meredith Willson’s The…
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Needed funds raised to support Charleston area Alzheimer’s and dementia programs
September 13, 2022More than $200,000 was recently raised to support The ARK of SC in its work in providing comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Funds from…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant to support Career Online High School students
September 13, 2022
Richland Library is the recipient of a $32,375 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. This gift marks the second round of funding from Power:Ed and will serve…
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The Town of Blythewood awards $100,000 to fund Warrior PATHH classes for First Responders at The Big Red Barn Retreat
September 13, 2022
The Town of Blythewood awarded a $100,000 grant to The Big Red Barn Retreat to support Warrior PATHH classes (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) for First Responders that…
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Power:Ed awards Spartanburg Community College funds to aid in launch of Success Coaching program
September 13, 2022
Power:Ed, an organization dedicated to making transformative impacts on the lives and career opportunities for South Carolina’s students, has presented the Spartanburg Community College Foundation with an award in the…
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Countybank Foundation supports Arts Center of Greenwood
September 13, 2022David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, Dayle Mumford, Professional and Executive Relationship Manager for Countybank, and John Cooper, Private Client Advisor for Greenwood Capital, recently presented a check for…
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SCCADVASA partners with NNEDV in the #Every1KnowsSome1 month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence
September 12, 2022
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is partnering with…
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Enjoy Art in the Garden at the 2nd Annual Unumb Center Social
September 12, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment cordially invites the Midlands community to join them for the second annual Unumb Center Social on Thursday, October 27th from 6-9 o’clock in the evening…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
September 12, 2022
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. New members of the…
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Richland Library names new Marketing and Communications Director
September 12, 2022
Local marketing expert to lead marketing and communications strategy at Richland Library Richland Library has named Kiosha Boyles as the new director of marketing and communications. Beginning September 12, Boyles will…
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Meals on Wheels of Greenville chosen as beneficiary for Greenville High School Spirit Week
September 11, 2022
This year, Meals on Wheels of Greenville has been selected by Greenville High School (GHS) as the beneficiary of GHS Spirit Week. Each year, high school students from across our…
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Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health launches free, remote educational webinars for families interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
September 8, 2022
Episodes of the new series –“Converge Autism Family Enrichment”—are available now Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, renowned autism residential program and host of the annual national Converge Autism Summit, recently launched…
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Annual Cops and Lobsters event raising funds for Special Olympics
September 8, 2022Deputies have served as Red Lobster waitstaff for three days, once a year, for nearly 20 years By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COPS AND LOBSTERS, a three-day annual fund-raising event…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring event to honor ten women leaders
September 8, 2022
Ten of South Carolina’s top women leaders across eight industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s fifth annual #WhatWomenBring. The event will take place in person at 11:00…
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Fall in love with Charleston’s Parks at these community events, classes
September 8, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a number of events this fall that encourage people to connect with their parks through art, education, and health and wellness. Working with several…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR receives national, regional awards
September 6, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received regional and national awards during the DAR’s recent Fall Forum in Columbia. The chapter’s inaugural Wreaths Across America…
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Medal of Honor Foundation announces new leader
September 6, 2022
John Shertzer brings nonprofit leadership in support of Medal of Honor Recipients’ Mission MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Medal of Honor Foundation (the Foundation) announced that John Shertzer has been appointed to…
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United Way invested nearly $7 million in the last year to create change in the Midlands
September 6, 2022
United Way of the Midlands invested almost $7 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including more than $2 million in grants for its 2022-2023 fiscal year…
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Boeing grant to Coastal Community Foundation will help homeowners stay in place, developers maintain community
September 6, 2022
A generous gift by the Boeing Corporation to the Coastal Community Foundation is designed to help offset growing housing pressures in the Lowcountry. The $250,000 grant is being augmented by…
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Habitat Greenville along with the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths, to raise wall for its second Abraham Build, and 400th Home in Greenville County
September 6, 2022
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County along with members of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths will hold a wall raising next Wednesday for its second Abraham Build home. This…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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13th Annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk is Huge Success
September 5, 2022
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) held its 13th annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. The event was held at the office of the Laurens…
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Laurens County Museum Holds Volunteer Luncheon – Presents Safe Home with Donation
September 4, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Board and staff held a Luncheon on Wednesday, August 31, in the beautiful Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. This luncheon presented itself with a…
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Joanna Community Watch
September 3, 2022
The mission of Joanna Community Watch is to provide a community based crime watch platform for members of the Joanna community. Registered on the National Neighborhood Watch registry as of…
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Set Free partners with Tropical Grille to feed rescued children
September 1, 2022
Charit-a-Bowl program will raise money to care for children freed from slavery Set Free, a global non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing children from slavery and providing fresh water and…
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Postpartum Support Charleston organizes annual Climb Out of the Darkness event on Sept. 25
August 30, 2022
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Climb Out of the Darkness program, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. Postpartum Support International…
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2022 Fall foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
August 30, 2022
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. We are offering this semester Russian, English, French, Danish, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese. This is an opportunity to enhance your…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
August 30, 2022Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are J. Matthew Brittain and…
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Countybank Foundation supports Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands region
August 30, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands Region. The donation will go toward operations for the new 12,000-square-foot Josh Norman STARZ24…
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Columbia Team Hope Walk
August 29, 2022
Hosted by the South Carolina Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) WHAT Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, coworkers, neighbors…
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Non Profit Minute – Jennifer Neese, Dyslexia Resource Center
August 29, 2022
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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Trident United Way receives $1.25M for housing stability subgrants
August 29, 2022
Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Trident United Way, in partnership with the United Way Association of South Carolina, was pleased to serve…
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43 Lowcountry leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 26, 2022
Forty-three leaders from across the Lowcountry will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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YWCA announces new incoming board
August 25, 2022
The YWCA announced the new board of directors. They took their seats on July 1. The women you see below have long histories of leadership, change-making, and social and community activism. They…
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Non Profit Minute – Ericka Plater, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
August 25, 2022
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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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $550,000 in scholarships for 2022-2023 school year
August 25, 2022
As students return to school this fall, $558,445.50 has been awarded to 214 outstanding students by Central Carolina Community Foundation and signifies the largest award amount for scholarships in the…
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Upstate Warrior Solution receives grant for Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program
August 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) was awarded a grant from Truist Foundation to expand their Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program. This grant will enable UWS to provide training and mentorship…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2022 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries to better serve food-insecure neighbors
August 23, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fourth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston this month. LCFB procures, then distributes healthy food to nearly 250 partner agencies, including on-site…
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Blackbaud acquires Kilter, an activity-based engagement app
August 23, 2022
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced that it has acquired Kilter. The acquisition will allow Blackbaud to expand activity-based peer-to-peer fundraising engagement, to…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood
August 23, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood (HSOG). The donation will go toward the HSOG’s Pet Foster Program. The program enables the HSOG to…
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