Rotary Club of Laurens Awards Local Scholarships Including the King Dixon Scholarship
August 23, 2022
The Rotary Club of Laurens has awarded three academic scholarships through the Laurens Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2022-23 school year, worth a total of $5,000. Patty Craine, Laurens…
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Art museum affinity group celebrates Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28
August 22, 2022
The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will kick off a four-day online event to raise money for…
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Trident United Way’s President and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney announces retirement
August 22, 2022
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney has announced her retirement effective September 15, 2022, thus concluding her 35-year career in philanthropy. “With 17 years of experience at…
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Big Red Barn Retreat announces the hiring of a new Executive Director
August 22, 2022
The Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Colonel David Williams, US Army (Retired), as its new Executive Director. David recently retired after serving as an active-duty officer in the US Army…
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Harry Potter celebration brings out the kids (in all of us)
August 22, 2022
They came in with capes, brandishing wands, toting white owls and wearing Harry Potter’s trademark round-eyed glasses. Young and old alike were enchanted by the combined talents of the S.O.…
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Power:Ed awards a $30,000 grant to scale STEM Discovery Program targeting underserved, first generation high school students in Oconee County School District
August 19, 2022The Upstate Institute of Youth Programs, (UIYP) is a first-time recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. The funds will be used to support…
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IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19
August 18, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…
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Columbia Museum of Art affinity group welcomes largest class of new board members
August 18, 2022The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome its largest class of new board members…
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41 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 18, 2022
Over the next five months, they will participate in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,500 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C.…
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American Legion Post 25 Hosts Golf Tournament to Support Community Programs
August 17, 2022
American Legion Post 25 is busy all around Laurens County. Their volunteer efforts can be seen in the work they do to keep cemeteries groomed, make repairs to homes of…
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Camp Rise Above hosts third annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser
August 17, 2022
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant over ten years ago, is hosting its third annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser on September 10, 2022 at the beautiful Porter…
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Contemporary Print Collective’s “Unmasked” to open at GCCA’s Community Gallery
August 17, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) in association with the Contemporary Print Collective is excited to announce the opening of the new Community Gallery exhibition, Unmasked. The exhibition features the…
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Madelyn Smith earns Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation
August 16, 2022
Madelyn Smith, Operations and Volunteers Director at Home Works, has earned a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as part of a group of professionals nationwide with the knowledge…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event to take place this fall
August 16, 2022
“Securing our Foundation” will be the theme of Rebuild Upstate’s annual informational event for the Greenville Community. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to…
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Trident United Way delivers 2,700 backpacks to seven Tri-County Title 1 schools
August 16, 2022
The 2022 Trident United Way school supply drive received the support of 19 company drives and 397 donors, securing a total of over $58,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies…
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David Wood named as President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
August 15, 2022
The Board of Directors have named David Wood as the President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association. As CEO of the SCHA, Wood will direct and oversee the…
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Updated! Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
August 15, 2022
Let’s Unite to Feed the Lowcountry! Join us on Sunday, September 18 at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston for a fun-filled, family-friendly day 5k walk, 1-mile fun-loop walk, food drive,…
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The Hydrocephalus Association welcomes new Board Member Deitra Matthews of Columbia
August 15, 2022
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) would like to warmly welcome new board member Deitra Matthews, MPA. She is CEO of The Ram Foundation and serves on HA’s Support and Education Committee.…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
August 15, 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Join us on…
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Ezekiel Ministries
August 15, 2022
Ezekiel Ministries partners with local churches to help recruit loving adult mentors who will make a long-term investment in children’s lives.
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United Way welcomes new Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown
August 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County welcomed Jennifer Brown as the new Pathways Success Coach and Resource Coordinator. Brown previously served a year with United Way as an AmeriCorps member. As…
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Barbara Willm named United Way of the Midlands Humanitarian of the Year
August 12, 2022
United Way of the Midlands will honor Barbara Willm as the 2023 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 16, 2023, at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.…
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Prime & Prim Week in Columbia, SC
August 11, 2022
Pretty Pennies, Every Penny Counts will be partnering with its parent company, Prime and Prim Studio of the Arts to sponsor a week dedicated to the arts. Known as Prime…
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Power:Ed announces new Director
August 10, 2022
Claire Gibbons has been named the Director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, as of June 7, 2022. This fiscal year, Power:Ed will invest $900,000 in South Carolina…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names recipients of 2022-23 Brandon Fellowship
August 10, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) revealed the incoming class of the Brandon Fellowship at its Annual Showcase on August 5. The Fellowship is a 12-month program that aims to…
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Local United Ways partner with SC Housing to allocate $11 million to housing stability services across the state
August 10, 2022
$400,000 designated for Cherokee and Union Counties Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide…
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17th Annual Flight of the Dove Draws Record Number of Riders
August 10, 2022
August 6th marked the 17th annual Flight of the Dove cycling event and fundraiser for Hospice of Laurens County. The event is known for drawing cyclists from beyond the Upstate…
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art announces Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest
August 10, 2022
An exhibition interrogating the global influence of chemical companies on our food supply The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announces the…
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Alexis Kaul appointed Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center
August 10, 2022
Pet Helpers proudly announced Alexis Kaul has been appointed as Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center. Graduating from Canisius College with a degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces Harriet P. McDougal board room unveiling
August 9, 2022
Ms. McDougal Makes Largest, One-Time Gift in Lowcountry Food Bank History Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received a transformational financial gift from Harriet P. McDougal to help…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Coordinator
August 9, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on DeAndra Hillman to be its new Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Rebuild Upstate team, Hillman was a Mortgage Processor at NewRez since 2020. Before…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors adds two new members
August 8, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to welcome Dr. Yvonne Johnson and Chris Van Parys to the organization’s Board of Directors. The new members join the statewide board leading Harvest…
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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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Trident United Way announces new Board Chair, Wendy Kopp
August 5, 2022Trident United Way is proud to announce that Wendy Kopp, senior vice president and private wealth executive at FineMark National Bank & Trust, has been chosen as our new board…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $20,000 grant to Senior Resources to provide nutritional support and resources to vulnerable seniors
August 5, 2022Senior Resources announced that Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and…
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Adia Victoria opens season of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series
August 5, 2022Season 2 features blues, classical, soul, and old-time folk music The Columbia Museum of Art announces the second season of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series, hosted by ethnomusicologist…
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United Way of Pickens County’s Teresa Nash becomes Accredited Financial Counselor
August 4, 2022
Teresa M. Nash, Success Coach for the United Way of Pickens County’s Pathways program, successfully completed the course requirements and has earned the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
August 4, 2022
Grantmaking foundation serving South Carolina with a mission to reduce poverty through action, advocacy, and leadership.
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Non Profit Minute – Donna Waites, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
August 4, 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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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Clinton YMCA Part Time Positions
August 2, 2022
The Clinton Family YMCA is currently looking to fill some part-time positions. • Afterschool/Day Camp Counselor • Certified Lifeguards For more information please inquire at the front desk or call…
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1801 Venture Club announced as presenting sponsor of Gamecock Central Kickoff event
August 2, 2022
Steel Hands Brewing in partnership with Gamecock Central is pleased to announce the 1801 Venture Club as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Gamecock Central Kickoff Party to be…
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Registration Open for “Run Like a Mann” 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
August 2, 2022
Calling all runners and walkers! The Laurens County Cancer Association will host their annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K walk/run on Saturday, August 27. There will also be a One…
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Non Profit Minute Minute – Lara Ceisel, Barbara Stone Foundation
August 1, 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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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund to grant 104 college scholarships to Charleston graduates for upcoming school year
August 1, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund hosted a celebratory brunch to honor the 179 deserving South Carolina students who earned the scholarship, totaling $7 million, to put toward their college tuition. “I…
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Set Free rescues 792 children from slavery in one night
July 28, 2022
Nonprofit Organization Successfully Conducts Largest Rescue Operation in Its History Set Free, a global nonprofit organization that works to end child slavery around the world, recently announced its most successful…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2022
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2022 –…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
July 28, 2022
Senior Resources today announced that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has received a donation in the amount of $2,000 to help feed local neighbors in their time of need…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
July 28, 2022
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 22 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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