Rebuild Upstate surpasses 1,000th ramp built to help older adults age in place
May 14, 2024During National Older Americans Month, Rebuild Upstate celebrates the completion of its 1,000th accessibility ramp. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable…
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Georgia Mjartan named President and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation
May 14, 2024
New leader brings two decades of executive experience. After an extensive search, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan (“Me-art-in”) as its next president and CEO.…
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Client Relations Counselor – Bilingual Spanish Speaking
May 13, 2024
Position Title: Client Relations Counselor (SPANISH SPEAKING) Department: Family Violence Intervention Program Organization Summary: 2024 celebrates 105 years of Compass helping Upstate Citizens, founded as a girls home on Main…
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Local Pregnancy Center’s Blessing Box Fundraiser a Huge Success
May 13, 2024
On Mother’s Day, the Upstate Pregnancy Center celebrated the success of its inaugural capital campaign fundraiser with overwhelming support from Laurens County residents and businesses. Brenda Stewart, a board member,…
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Leader in wildlife research expands facilities, public programs
May 13, 2024
Nemours Wildlife Foundation cuts ribbon on Eugene and Laura duPont Conservation Hall, announces fall tours Nemours Wildlife Foundation and supporters recently cut the ribbon on the Eugene and Laura duPont…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2024 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries
May 13, 2024
To Better Serve Neighbors Who Experience Food Insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fifth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston on April 26. The LCFB Agency Conference…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces 2024-2025 president and board of directors
May 13, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2024-2025 officers and board of directors during the Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 650+ members have been the…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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Greenville Housing Fund unveils renovated Century Plaza
May 13, 2024
Two local women, Sheryl Pierce and Brittany Cannon, described their personal journeys to finding quality, attainable housing at a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of extensive renovations at Century Plaza…
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Cancer Survivors Park Alliance to host epic lip sync battle this August featuring Upstate “Movers and Shakers”
May 13, 2024
Upstate business, community, and healthcare leaders will team up and take the stage in August at Sync for Survivors, a new event to benefit Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (“CSPA”). Sync…
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Kimberly Larsen joins Nemours Wildlife Foundation
May 13, 2024
At the start of the year, Nemours Wildlife Foundation welcomed Ms. Kimberly Larsen to its team in the role of Business Administrator. Larsen who holds a master’s in business administration…
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TD Bank renews support to help expand Prisma Health’s Black Doula Program
May 13, 2024
Prisma Health’s Black Doula Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers, has been renewed after a successful pilot year in which it provided…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg awards $200,000 at annual luncheon
May 13, 2024
Since 2007, grants have been awarded to over 130 nonprofits in Spartanburg County surpassing $3.5 million On Monday May 6, Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) celebrated their 2024 Grantees by…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville raises $28,000 in inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament
May 13, 2024
Meals on Wheels of Summerville is pleased to announce that the inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament, held on April 13 and 14 at The Pickle Bar, raised $28,000…
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Eight Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
May 13, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded eight Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Doris Glymph Greene to receive Doctor of Humane Letters
May 10, 2024
Ecumenical University announced the presentation of the Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa to Doris Glymph Greene at its 28th Annual Convocation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM…
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$4.5 million raised for Midlands nonprofits: Another record-breaking year
May 9, 2024
Midlands Gives Day, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s annual 18-hour online giving challenge, raised $4,588,248 via 19,264 individual gifts. The eleventh annual online day of giving took place on Tuesday, May…
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Iron Sharpens Iron men’s group visits Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share testimonies
May 9, 2024Sumter, SC – Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Group, a dedicated team of formerly incarcerated individuals, correctional officers, and prison ministry officials, recently visited the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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Premier Arts Collective presents “Art Speaks” exhibition at Camperdown Greenville
May 8, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) presents Art Speaks: a captivating visual exhibition that explores how art speaks when words may fail. All works of art displayed on the outdoor Art Walk…
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United Way of the Piedmont awarded grant from Milliken & Company charitable foundation
May 8, 2024
United Way of The Piedmont is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation. This contribution will benefit United Way’s Community Impact…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2024 Exhibitions and Events calendar
May 8, 2024
EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is today
May 7, 2024
Today, over 600 nonprofits from 11 Midlands Counties are participating in Central Carolina Community Foundation’s giving initiative. Donors can visit MidlandsGives.org to browse their favorite organizations, filtering by county and…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Senior Leaders Greenville accepting applications for 10th class
May 6, 2024
When Tom and Linda Nowlin were looking to move from Savannah, Georgia, 12 years ago, they were attracted by what Greenville, South Carolina, had to offer – a thriving downtown,…
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Six Sumter County high school seniors awarded full scholarships for college
May 6, 2024
Sumter High School seniors Jada Collins, Alana Garrick, Taeyoung (Aiden) Kim, Erin Lin, Olin Towery, and Crestwood High School senior Reymart Velasco are the 2024 Harmon Scholarship recipients. The scholarship…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024
Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is…
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Jennifer York awarded 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
April 30, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation announced Jennifer York as the 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is on May 7
April 30, 2024
A record-breaking 607 nonprofit organizations are raising funds to make a difference in the Midlands. Midlands Gives Day, the highly anticipated 18-hour online giving event, returns on Tuesday, May 7.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank conducts first Publix charities-donated mobile Pantry Truck produce distribution in Charleston
April 29, 2024
Neighbors who experience food insecurity were able to choose the foods they wanted to take home Lowcountry Food Bank held its first produce distribution in the Charleston area with its…
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Rebuild Upstate honors 2023 volunteers, donors and partners
April 29, 2024
Local nonprofit Rebuild Upstate recently recognized its volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission, leveraging…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hosting its first ever pitch competition
April 25, 2024
The YWCA Greater Charleston announced the six women who are now preparing to compete for thousands of dollars to fuel the growth of their businesses. At their first-ever WE 360°…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires new Communications Director
April 25, 2024
The YWCA Greater Charleston announced recently that they have hired Alicia Brooks as their new Director of Communications. With a background deeply rooted in her church, Alicia honed her leadership…
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Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $138,000 to local children’s programs
April 24, 2024
Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM) has awarded more than $138,000 to 16 Midlands’ nonprofits that work to improve the lives of children and young people in our community. In…
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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors
April 24, 2024
Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…
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Laurens County First Steps Joins NASCAR Day Giveathon
April 24, 2024
A nationwide 37-hour online giving campaign begins May 14 at 8 AM ET at NASCARdaygiveathon.org Laurens County First Steps has joined NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation for the second-annual NASCAR…
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YMCA of Greenville staff announcement
April 24, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced the positional changes of leadership team members Jarrod Covington, Cory Harrison, Julie Hollister, Lindsey Sease and Brian Vest as they accept additional responsibilities in association strategic…
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National Day of Prayer Celebration to Unite Davidson Street Baptist Church and Community
April 24, 2024
As the first Thursday of May approaches, communities across the nation are gearing up for a significant occasion—the National Day of Prayer. This year, on May 2nd at 6:00 pm,…
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Turning Pages SC honors Jerry Bellune with Lifetime Member Award for 25 Years of Literacy Work
April 23, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council that teaches adults to read for free, has honored Jerry Bellune’s quarter-century commitment to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 years of age,…
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Trident United Way announces fourth round of Community Changemaker Grants
April 23, 2024
Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit organization committed to fostering positive change and development within the Tri-County, is pleased to announce their fourth round of funding in their Changemaker…
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Get ready to ride the wave to South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
April 23, 2024
Get Ready To Ride The Wave To South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! As SpongeBob himself says, “What’s better than serving up smiles?” That’s exactly what South Carolina…
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Carolina Teacher Induction Program receives $300,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand teacher recruitment and retention programming
April 23, 2024
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) has earned a $300,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand programming to South Carolina’s Pee Dee region.…
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Volunteer leaders recognized by SC elected leaders during National Volunteer Week
April 23, 2024
Together SC’s Volunteer Admin Alliance, the SC Commission on National and Community Service, Americorps South Carolina and the SC Governor’s Office announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.…
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International Ballet announces Swan Lake debut in Greenville
April 23, 2024
Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova is gearing up for a full length production of Swan Lake May 25-26, 2024 at Peace Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed live by…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5K to Upstate American Heart Association
April 23, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Upstate American Heart Association (AHA). The donation will support the continuation of CPR trainings for Upstate…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2024-2025 school year
April 22, 2024
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to six schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…
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Laurens County Museum to Host a Lunch and Learn About the Fascinating Life of William Hix
April 21, 2024
Come join the Laurens County Museum for a captivating Lunch-and-Learn presentation on William Preston Hix, taking place on Tuesday, April 30, at Noon. Historian, author, and esteemed researcher Laura Elliott…
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Non Profit Minute – Leslie Skardon, Sustain SC
April 18, 2024
Sustain SC is a member-driven organization that connects the sustainability goals of businesses in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people. After decades…
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Ginny Newell honored with the 2024 Craft Leadership Award
April 18, 2024
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2024 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Virginia E. Newell (Ginny). The Craft Award, named for the museum’s first…
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