YMCA Camp Greenville dedicates brand-new cabin to former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, allowing for additional campers
June 5, 2024
YMCA Camp Greenville Dedicates Brand-New Cabin To Former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, Allowing For Additional Campers The YMCA of Greenville today honored the legacy of the late Charlie Johnson…
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Memorial Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat hosted at The Member’s Club at Wildewood Golf Course
June 5, 2024
The Annual Leon Irons’ Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 16th, 2024, at the prestigious Members Club at Wildewood Golf Course. This exclusive event, presented by Truist,…
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Crews Subaru raises $39,112 for lowcountry food bank through its annual Share the Love event
June 5, 2024
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s…
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Charleston Legal Access shortlisted for national 2024 Legal Impact Award
June 4, 2024
Charleston Legal Access (CLA), a nonprofit sliding scale law firm in the Lowcountry, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Legal Impact Award by Clio. This award recognizes firms that are…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $11,000 to Tracy Starling Yates Foundation
June 4, 2024
100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support the Tracy Starling Yates Foundation with a donation of $11,062.50. Members of 100 Women Who Care…
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Tempur-Pedic transforms RMHC Columbia with new mattresses
June 4, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Columbia, SC announced a significant renovation of our guest rooms, thanks to a generous donationfrom our global partner, Tempur-Pedic. On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, we…
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AllSouth hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter of AUSA
June 4, 2024
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks to the…
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League of Women Voters of Columbia Area provides website with election information
June 4, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area (LWVCA) offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information.…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks off & gives back at Nashville Nights summer concert series
June 4, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing kicks off its fourth annual Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, this Friday, June 7th 2024 from 6-9pm! Nashville Nights features talented…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for Upstate charities
June 3, 2024
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to benefit…
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Leadership changes coming to Habitat Greenville
June 3, 2024
After almost 16 years helping to transform affordable homeownership in our community, Monroe Free will be retiring as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County this December.…
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Nonprofit transforms Orangeburg DSS office to serve youth in foster care
June 3, 2024
At a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon coinciding with National Foster Care Awareness Month, Lily Pad, together with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), opened its 21st Lily Pad in…
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South Carolina Brewers Guild announces annual beerfest
May 31, 2024
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia. The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated logo,…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
May 30, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until June 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the second half of 2024. As part of its…
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CEOs welcome the Samora family to their new Habitat Greenville home
May 30, 2024
On a street off of White Horse Road, the Samora family walked into the first home they have ever owned Wednesday afternoon. And 30 some community and business leaders were…
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South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
May 29, 2024
SCACED is a coalition of more than 200 partners and organizations who support the development of healthy and economically sustainable communities throughout South Carolina. For 30 years, SCACED and its…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024
Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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Kids can eat free as part of summer meals program in Lexington Two
May 29, 2024
Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of…
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New Officers Inducted to Lead American Legion Post 25 in Continued Community Service
May 29, 2024
American Legion Post 25, one of the first posts established in South Carolina in 1919, recently celebrated the induction of its new officers for the 2024/2025 term. Under the leadership…
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Mirci consolidates facilities to combat mental illness and homelessness in Columbia, SC
May 28, 2024
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (“Mirci”), a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental illness and housing instability in Columbia, is proud to announce the consolidation of its…
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Lowcountry Food Bank partners with Summer Food Service Program and offers meals at no-charge for kids 18 and younger
May 28, 2024
Nutritious meals available for all kids 18 and younger! Kids and teens can access summer meals at multiple locations Click here to find summer meals sites and dates. Lowcountry Food…
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Long-time special education educator Linda Hill receives the 2024 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award
May 28, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, and creating, visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Linda Hill with the 2024 Barbara Stone…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels Program in Laurens County
May 27, 2024
The Piedmont Agency on Aging, responsible for running the Meals on Wheels program in Laurens County, is urgently seeking community support. This vital program delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake
May 23, 2024
In an initiative to preserve one of Charleston’s most beloved green spaces, the Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake. This two-year project aims to transform…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to gather healthcare community to discuss study’s finding barriers to quality care among Greenville’s Hispanic population
May 23, 2024
On June 4 at 9:00 am at the Greenville ONE Center, Upstate medical professionals will come together at Allied4Health, a free, one-hour event presented by Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours…
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Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns on June 1
May 23, 2024
The highly anticipated Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School located at 467 S.…
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533 Cyclists tackle the 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 22, 2024
The 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 20 saw the ascent of approximately 436 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 97 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Nominations are open for Girl Scouts Women of Distinction!
May 22, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Girl Scout Women of Distinction honorees! This prestigious recognition celebrates women…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Della Watkins, Columbia Museum of Art
May 21, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Historic Columbia announces 2024 Preservation Award Winners
May 21, 2024
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia (HC) announced the recipients of its 2024 Preservation Awards. Each year, HC celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local projects and leaders that have maintained…
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$418,700 awarded to 16 Midlands nonprofits for community improvement projects
May 21, 2024
Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $418,700 to 16 organizations this year through its Connected Communities Grant. The 16 nonprofits will launch projects to improve the quality of life in the…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands honors fifteen gold award Girl Scouts
May 20, 2024
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Together SC
May 17, 2024
Together SC serves the thousands of South Carolinians dedicated to community service, leadership, and caring through nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Together SC is comprised of 800+ member organizations that consist…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
May 17, 2024
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Publix reaches milestone, donating 100 million pounds of produce to help feed neighbors in need
May 17, 2024
More than 4.2 million pounds of produce donated to Lowcountry Food Bank since 2020 Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a…
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Columbia Museum of Art offers free summer admission to South Carolinians
May 17, 2024
Supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names Kimberly Reen as its 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year
May 16, 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Kimberly Reen as the 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year winner, she spearheaded an incredible 10-week campaign leading her team Hope Shines Bright…
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Together SC announces new Board Chair, national grant, and CEO transition
May 16, 2024
Together SC, the only statewide membership organization focused on bringing together SC’s leaders and partners to strengthen the state’s entire nonprofit community, made several significant announcements during its Annual Membership…
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Joining forces to support Healthy Learners’ signature fundraising event, Nashville Songwriters in the Round
May 15, 2024
Healthy Learners announced and recognized the newest members of its 2024 Nashville Songwriters in the Round Promotions Committee. This talented group of community advocates have joined forces across industries to…
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YMCA of Greenville’s 2024 Annual Campaign raises more than $1.5 million to ensure accessibility for all
May 15, 2024
YMCA of Greenville’s 2024 Annual Campaign Raises More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Accessibility for All YMCA of Greenville announced today that it has raised more than $1.5 million for…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards 2024 Administrator of the Year Award to Dr. Bill Coon
May 15, 2024
The Lexington One Educational Foundation presented its 2024 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Dr. William “Bill” Coon at the Lexington County School District One Board of…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles
May 15, 2024
David Tompkins, Commercial Banking Manager for Countybank, recently presented a check for $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre receives Greenville Women Giving grant
May 15, 2024
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) has been awarded a significant grant from Greenville Women Giving (GWG) to support the theatre’s Transformative Theatre for Sensory Sensitive Families project. GWG funds…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points holds charitable check presentation supporting 40 local charities
May 15, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points celebrated its 42nd season by recognizing 40 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations at its annual charitable check presentation on Tuesday, May 14, at Andy’s Deli,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.3 million in grants
May 14, 2024
Foundation Releases 2024 Cycle 1 Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has announced its Cycle 1 grant awards. In this funding distribution, the Foundation awarded 94…
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International Downtown Association announces 2024 Emerging Leader Fellowship participants
May 14, 2024
Team member for the Main Street District is selected for prestigious leadership program Heather Spires, VP of Development & Administration for the Main Street District (formerly called City Center Partnership),…
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Francis Marion University and Together SC announce 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Award
May 14, 2024
Francis Marion University (FMU) and Together SC announced Sarah Pope as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership. Named after Fred Sheheen,…
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