2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019
The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
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Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
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A Child’s Haven announces 2019 Board of Directors
February 12, 2019
A Child’s Haven announced its 2019 Board of Directors. The Board is the governing body of A Child’s Haven (ACH). Members are elected to three-year terms of office, and any…
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Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019
The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
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Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge to help support 29,000 athletes
February 5, 2019It’s Polar Plunge Season in SC! Join the fun in 2019 and You can make a difference for the athletes in South Carolina! Take the plunge and help…
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Rebuild Upstate announces two new board members
February 1, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected two new members to join the its board for 2019. The two newest additions to the team are Johnathan Hill and Ashley Brooks. Hill is founder…
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Non Profit Minute – Dana McConnell, Center for Developmental Services
February 1, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Rebuild Upstate announces two new board members
February 1, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected two new members to join the its board for 2019. The two newest additions to the team are Johnathan Hill and Ashley Brooks. Hill is founder…
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Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Junior League of Greenville announces two new focus areas
January 29, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) released two new focus areas, concentrating its resources and initiatives around eradicating human trafficking and promoting economic mobility for women within the Upstate region.…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 29, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…
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United Way opens tax season with two free filing options
January 29, 2019Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO succession plan
January 29, 2019Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
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Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019
Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
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United Way opens tax season with two free filing options
January 29, 2019
Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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2019 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums launches on February 25 at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
January 28, 2019
Nonprofit Leaders Will Create Greenville’s Nonprofit Time Capsule DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, the…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Non Profit Minute – Bob Morris, Community Foundation of Greenville
January 17, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Hutzell, Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands
January 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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Hispanic Alliance unveils community needs assessment evaluating the current state of the Hispanic/Latino Community of Greenville County
January 9, 2019
The Hispanic Alliance, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville and Furman University, is hosting a special event to unveil Hispanics in Greenville, a needs assessment study evaluating the…
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Non Profit Minute – Ann Wright, Greenville Tech Foundation
January 8, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019
In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers
December 20, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Thomas…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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WREN welcomes A’ja Wilson as Keynote Speaker for annual summit
December 17, 2018
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will be hosting their third annual state-wide summit on April 1st, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. This year WREN welcomes keynote speaker A’ja…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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CDS celebrates the Holidays
December 17, 2018The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) celebrated its annual “Holiday Events” week from Tuesday, December 11th through Thursday, December 13th. CDS hosted arts and crafts, a holiday movie and popcorn…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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Foundation awards $688,630 in grants
December 11, 2018
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $688,630 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. These organizations will receive the funds for operating support in 2019.…
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HSSC CEO Kenneth R. Deans Jr. accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council
December 10, 2018
Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations Kenneth R. Deans Jr., President and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC), has been accepted into…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 6, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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