Countybank Foundation presents donation to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
March 9, 2020
Pictured (from left to right) are Susan Anderson, Vice President of Resource Development for AIM; Michael Wooles, Senior Vice President and Anderson Market Executive for Countybank; Kristi King-Brock, Executive Director…
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Davis Law Group partners with the second annual Love to the Community Funfest Festival
March 6, 2020
Davis Law Group is excited to announce they have partnered with the Israel Metro CME Church for its second annual Love to the Community Funfest Festival, on Saturday, March 28,…
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Avoid Being the Cobbler with Bad Shoes
March 3, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…
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United Ministries adopts Greenlink bus stops
March 2, 2020
United Ministries (UM) is partnering with Greenlink to improve the bus stops located near their Learning Center at 503 Vardry Street through Greenlink’s Adopt-A-Stop program. Throughout the next year, United…
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SC nonprofits Facing Race Together
February 26, 2020
A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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SCACED grants Rebuild Upstate with funds to pilot weatherization program
February 26, 2020
To jumpstart a new year of reparations, Rebuild Upstate has received a grant award of $10,444 to pilot a weatherization program from the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s…
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United Ministries announces new executive director
February 25, 2020
United Ministries announced the selection of a new executive director to lead the agency upon the retirement of Tony McDade, the agency’s current executive director. Lizzie Bebber will join the…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Greenville Housing Authority welcomes a new CEO
February 22, 2020
Shawn R. Williams was recently selected as the new CEO of the Greenville Housing Authority. Commissioners for the Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) announce the selection of Shawn R. Williams as…
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United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for disaster recovery
February 19, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2020 board members and leadership team
February 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Chip Reaves as board chair; Ashley Brooks as vice-chair and governance chair, Michael…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Annual Builder’s Breakfast to honor the life of Thomas Few
February 13, 2020
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their Annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 7:00 AM. This year,…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts announces new Executive Director
February 12, 2020
Kim Fabian has been named Executive Director of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) following an extensive local and national search. Fabian brings more than 25 years of experience…
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Ten at the Top to host Pique 2020
February 11, 2020
An upstate young professional conference on March 23rd Ten at the Top’s (TATT) signature young professional event, Pique, will be held on March 23rd at the Huguenot Mill and Loft in…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members
February 11, 2020
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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Michelin donates $30,000 to United Way of the Piedmont’s Cliff Effects Fund
February 11, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is extremely grateful to Michelin for their recent donation of $30,000 to the Cliff Effects Fund. This fund, created by the Financial Stability Task Force,…
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Non Profit Minute – Kay Roper, Cancer Survivors Park Alliance
February 4, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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Ten at the Top welcomes new Board Members
February 4, 2020
Ten at the Top is pleased to announce the addition of 20 new board members for the 2020-2022 term. Many of them participated in the TATT New Board Member orientation…
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Free clinics to host statewide conference in Greenville
February 4, 2020
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette will address conference attendees The S.C. Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) will host its annual statewide conference at the Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville, Feb. 5-7, with…
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Newly released book by Greenville’s Steve M. Grant helps families heal from substance abuse, addiction, and overdose
February 3, 2020
Morgan James’ new book release, Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of Hope for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction by Greenville’s Steve M. Grant, is a survival manual and…
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Christmas in Action Spartanburg
February 3, 2020
Christmas in Action is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates the houses of elderly, disabled, and otherwise disadvantaged homeowners to provide for their continued safety and independence. Christmas In Action home…
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CDS appoints founder to Board of Directors in celebration of their 20th anniversary
February 3, 2020
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Bill Schmidt to its Board of Directors in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Dr. Schmidt, a…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas receives contribution from TD Bank Touchdowns Program
January 31, 2020Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) recently received a contribution from TD Bank through its TD Bank Touchdowns Program. Each time the Terriers from Wofford College scored a touchdown…
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Upstate faith community partners to expand residential program for SC human trafficking victim
January 29, 2020
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the addition of a second safe house to expand what is already the first residential restoration program for human…
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United Way of Greenville County hires Deb Stull, VP of Finance
January 28, 2020
Deb Stull, former Vice President of Finance and Administration for United Way of Brevard in Rockledge, Fla., has been announced as United Way of Greenville County’s new Vice President of…
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The Hubbell Foundation donates $20,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2020
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the charitable arm of Hubbell Incorporated, parent company of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based…
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Lowcountry Center for Educational Leadership’s launch announced
January 23, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) and the Low Country Education Consortium (LCEC), a collaboration of superintendents from the tri-county region’s four school districts, are pleased to announce the launch…
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United Way of Greenville County board of directors adds seven new members in 2020
January 23, 2020Seven community leaders will join United Way of Greenville County’s board of directors this month, beginning a three-year term of service on the governing body of the largest poverty fighting…
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Non Profit Minute – Mike Sablone, The Warehouse Theatre
January 22, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Fellow Countrymen selected as Q1 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
January 17, 2020
Greenville, SC – FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has awarded Fellow Countrymen the first quarter FUEL for Good grant. The $10,000…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
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Dr. Nika White selected as local city director for national women’s empowerment organization
January 15, 2020
Walker’s Legacy, a digital platform for the professional and entrepreneurial multicultural woman, has announced Dr. Nika White as its new city director for Greenville, SC. Dr. Nika White, founder of Nika…
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Greenville Humane Society welcomes new members and officers to 2020 Board of Directors
January 15, 2020
Greenville Humane Society announced its full slate of members for the 2020 Board of Directors, including new officers and three new members. The Board is made up of community members…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names Lora Tucker as new Chief Executive Officer
January 13, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands has appointed Lora Tucker as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Tucker is a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout. …
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 9, 2020
Bank of America Fall for Greenville board members and event partners presented $38,600 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations that committed…
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Project HOPE Foundation employees pass board exam to become BCaBAs
January 6, 2020Three Project HOPE Foundation employees passed their board exams to become Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs). Brittnie Cox is currently a BCBA apprentice at Hope Academy in Landrum, continuing…
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Ten at the Top names Michael Hildebrand Director of the Upstate Mobility Alliance
January 6, 2020
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Michael Hildebrand as the first Director of the Upstate Mobility Alliance, which has been created following the Connecting Our Future…
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Madison Davis joins Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
January 3, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Madison Davis as the Senior Program Director of Child Care Services. Madison worked part-time for the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA during her…
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Countybank Foundation presents $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries
January 2, 2020Kevin Duncan, Greer City Executive for Countybank, and Candice Good, Greer Market Administrator, recently presented a check for $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries during the Merle State Hunger walk event.…
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United Way of the Piedmont awards Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofits at the annual Community Investment breakfast
December 19, 2019United Way of the Piedmont celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Community Investment Process with the annual Community Investment Breakfast at First Baptist Spartanburg. At the event, United Way awarded…
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Clemson Architecture partners with Green Heart
December 17, 2019
The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food and community, partnered with Clemson Architecture and its CommunityBUILD program to design and build a farm stand structure…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires Olivia Sloan as new Campaign Director
December 17, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont welcomed Olivia Sloan to the team as the new Campaign Director. Olivia comes to United Way after a fourteen-year career in local government with a…
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Non Profit Minute – James Thompson and Peggy Baxter, The Sterling Land Trust
December 12, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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CDS announces new board members for 2020
December 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Kathleen Wall worked for BMW for 25 years. She was their corporate attorney in…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 9, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $47,002 to United Way Greenville
December 6, 2019
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated 47,002 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $37,002 as part…
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