New ticket prices announced for Crash Course Columbia, driven by COR
September 26, 2023
Connect to the community and become a local champion— tickets on sale for Oct. 19-20 tour Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues connecting the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new Major Gift Officer
September 26, 2023
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is pleased to announce that Mary Delaney is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Major Gift Officer for the Coastal Regions. In her role,…
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Cypress Adventures receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program for middle and high school students
September 26, 2023HARTSVILLE, SC – Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful…
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Richland County awards more than $1.7M in Grants to local nonprofits
September 26, 2023
Richland County Council voted to allocate Community Impact Grant funding to 37 nonprofits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline. Funding totaled $1.785 million…
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Alair Homes building stronger communities across South Carolina with Habitat for Humanity
September 25, 2023
Alair Homes joined Habitat for Humanity on build sites across the state for a single-day, multi-site volunteer collaboration. Hosted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Carolina, the event was…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $70,000 to United Way’s multi-generational family stabilization services
September 25, 2023
Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $70,000 to United Way of the Midlands’ Two-Generation programming, which includes the new Young Men United program. United Way’s Two-Generation approach for families provides…
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Laurens County First Steps Announces “Find the Pig” Scavenger Hunt During Squealin’ on the Square
September 24, 2023
Get ready for the Laurens County First Steps pig event during Squealin’ on the Square on October 6-7. The pigs will be scattered around Laurens Square. Each pig has a…
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Matt Smith joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Financial Stability
September 21, 2023
United Way of Pickens County announced that Matt Smith has joined its leadership team as the Director of Financial Stability. Matt Smith comes to United Way of Pickens County with…
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Rural non-profit, DIG receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more youth in STEAM skills and career discovery
September 21, 2023
Dreams, Imagination, and Gift Development Program (DIG), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support DIG’s five existing afterschool and career…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces inaugural class of community Horticulture Fellows, underscoring the importance of diversity in fulfilling its mission
September 21, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces its inaugural class of Community Horticulture Fellows, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of horticulture and community engagement.…
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Two Lowcountry Food Bank partner agencies, Samaritan House and The Shepherds Table, receive pantry makeovers from Food Lion Feeds
September 21, 2023
Food Lion volunteers donate significant time and resources to makeover two Lowcountry Food Bank partner agency pantries. The Great Pantry Makeover addresses food insecurity; supports individuals and families who experience…
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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray opens October 7
September 21, 2023
Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship \The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…
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Eastside Family YMCA brings an elevated level of wellness and sports programming for the growing Eastside Community with new facility expansion
September 21, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its completion of phase one of a multi-phased capital improvement plan for the Eastside Family YMCA branch which includes an outdoor multi-sport airnasium, an outdoor…
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Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia celebrates Filipino American History Month with a series of exciting events
September 20, 2023
Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia, a leading advocate for promoting cultural diversity and heritage awareness, is proud to announce a vibrant lineup of events in celebration of Filipino American…
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Non Profit Minute – Krystal Cau, We Are Sharing Hope SC
September 20, 2023
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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LRADAC receives major federal funding for substance prevention and mental health awareness
September 20, 2023
Funding will come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) LRADAC has been awarded significant federal funding that will tremendously impact substance misuse prevention, intervention, and treatment…
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Annual Golf Tournament and 24th Annual Race raise more than $34,000 for families living with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia
September 19, 2023
The ARK of South Carolina, dedicated to supporting families living with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia (ADRD), recently hosted two successful events that raised over $34,000 for their essential programs and…
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Rebuild Upstate to host first silent auction event to raise funds for home preservation
September 19, 2023
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, is launching a new fundraising event aimed at home preservation and critical…
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Trident United Way announces new leadership hires: Astad, Johnson and Reams to join the organization this month
September 19, 2023
Trident United Way (TUW) is thrilled to announce three new leadership hires who will join the organization this month: Vice President of Institutional Funding, Director of Health and Director of…
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Countybank Foundation donates $500 to Salvation Army
September 19, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $500 to The Salvation Army of Greenwood. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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John M. Rivers gifts 44 objects from his private collection of Charleston fine and decorative arts to the Gibbes Museum of Art
September 19, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston, has received a donation of 44 objects from the private collection…
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Carolina Lady Anglers give back to community with Annual Fishing Tournament
September 19, 2023
The Carolina Lady Anglers are gearing up for their 25th Annual Fishing For the Cure Open Tournament, which will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023. The Lady Anglers are currently…
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American Red Cross of South Carolina announces two more students selected for HBCU Ambassador program & scholarship
September 19, 2023
Claflin student, member of inaugural cohort, honored for collecting most units nationwide The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce two students from South Carolina Historically Black…
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Two Lowcountry Organizations join forces to create informative website
September 19, 2023
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) and the Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) are thrilled to announce the launch of the new data driven Lowcountry Community Indicators website at lowcountrycommunityindicators.org CFL…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
September 18, 2023
Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala. The Co-Host and Partner are…
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Big Red Barn Retreat named finalist in “Defender Service Awards”
September 18, 2023
Big Red Barn Retreat of BLYTHEWOOD, SC has been selected as a finalist in the Veteran and Civil Servant Outreach award The Big Red Barn Retreat was named a finalist…
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State’s newest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds inaugural meeting
September 18, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars announces 2024 all-star lineup
September 15, 2023
The Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of the popular Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars fundraiser presented by the Hunt Family Spartanburg’s…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2023 3rd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raises $92,128 to fund programs that address hunger
September 14, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 3rd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on Sunday, September 10 at Wannamaker Park. The Walk is a family-friendly event that aims to bring awareness to…
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library expanded to children birth until 5 for the children of Clinton School District 56.
September 14, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to providing one book a month to all children from birth to five living in the Laurens County School District…
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Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opening at the Columbia Museum of Art
September 14, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion designer and Midlands native Sergio Hudson, on…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces 2023 President’s Fellows
September 13, 2023Initiative seeks to increase diversity of male leadership within the philanthropic sector. SOUTH CAROLINA – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced a new cohort of the President’s…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat celebrates nine consecutive years of grant support from the Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation
September 13, 2023
The Big Red Barn Retreat, a leading nonprofit organization in Blythewood, South Carolina, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Dorothy D. Smith Charitable…
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Heart Math Tutoring Charleston kicks off volunteer recruitment campaign
September 12, 2023
HMT needs 160 tutors to help over 130 students in CCSD schools Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors (https://heartmathtutoring.org/charleston/) to support over 130 Charleston students during the 2023/24 school year! Heart…
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Continuing Education Classes in October 2023
September 12, 2023
The Lourie Center offers its fall 2023 schedule for The Lourie Lectures course series and is now accepting registrations online and over the phone. The Lourie Lectures are continuing education…
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Bon Secours invests in affordable housing
September 12, 2023
Health System Provides Rebuild Upstate with $50,000 Grant Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced a $50,000 mission grant for Rebuild Upstate, a nonprofit organization that exists to repair…
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Red Cross facing a national blood shortage
September 12, 2023
Donors needed now as hospital demand outpaces blood donations The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national…
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Meals on Wheels announces Challenge Grant
September 12, 2023
Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown Counties is delighted to announce that an anonymous donor has issued a $75,000 Challenge Grant to the community to support MOW in its…
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The City of Forest Acres presents Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast set to amaze and support the Therapy Place
September 12, 2023
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind extravaganza as Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast comes to town on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., at The Goodman Building. This…
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Palmetto Goodwill names Pamela Richardson Chief People, Diversity, and Culture Officer
September 12, 2023
Will lead the organization’s talent, recruiting, and culture efforts Palmetto Goodwill, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment, proudly announces…
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Administrative Assistant (Part-time)
September 11, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) ABOUT THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT The Main Street District (MSD) is the nonprofit entity created in 2001 to provide public space management, economic development, marketing services and…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
September 11, 2023
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. New members of the board…
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Coastal fatherhood program announces expansion into the Lowcountry
September 10, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Family (SCCFF) has announced that its primary partner on the coast, A Father’s Place, Inc. (AFP), will be expanding its responsible fatherhood programs…
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SCETV and Riley Institute partner for Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative’s sixth cohort
September 8, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is again partnering with the Riley Institute at Furman University to offer the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI). In its sixth cohort, PMDLI is…
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“Pick Up Your Parks” initiative combats litter in local parks and green spaces with free clean up kits
September 7, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, alongside South Carolina Aquarium and Keep Charleston Beautiful, introduces a proactive initiative to combat litter in local parks and green spaces. The “Pick Up Your Parks”…
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Girls get ready for a year of fun, adventure, and discovery
September 7, 2023
There’s no limit to what a Girl Scout can do when she has her squad by her side. From feeling her power conducting a science experiment to taking the stage…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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