Greenville Women Giving opens 2019 grant application process
August 22, 2018
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective philanthropic organization that serves Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications online on October 15, 2018. GWG seeks to fund worthy projects that…
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Public Education Partners hires new Program Director
August 20, 2018Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville County’s only nonprofit focused solely on improving K-12 public education, is proud to announce that Qena Jennings, M.Ed has recently been hired to fill the…
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Public Education Partners hires new Program Director
August 20, 2018
Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville County’s only nonprofit focused solely on improving K-12 public education, is proud to announce that Qena Jennings, M.Ed has recently been hired to fill the…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg received $2500 from Meals on Wheels America to support clients and their pets
August 16, 2018
Mobile Meals announced that it has received a $[2,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet support program. Funding will be used to provide food, supplies…
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OLH Inc. partnering with Home Works of America
August 16, 2018Atlanta based organization, OLH Inc. donated 2 vehicles to Home Works of America (Home Works). Home Works is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing Home Repair Services to low-income homeowners while…
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OLH Inc. partnering with Home Works of America
August 16, 2018
Atlanta based organization, OLH Inc. donated 2 vehicles to Home Works of America (Home Works). Home Works is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing Home Repair Services to low-income homeowners while…
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Duke Energy Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofits, provide access to the arts in South Carolina
August 15, 2018
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to 11 South Carolina organizations that impact communities served by Duke Energy through nonprofit capacity-building efforts, expanding access to arts and culture,…
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Rebuild Upstate presents Wake Up with Rebuild informational event
August 15, 2018On September 13th, join Rebuild Upstate for a free informational event to finish out your week. Wake Up with Rebuild, presented by countybank, will offer a light breakfast, networking and…
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Rebuild Upstate presents Wake Up with Rebuild informational event
August 15, 2018
On September 13th, join Rebuild Upstate for a free informational event to finish out your week. Wake Up with Rebuild, presented by countybank, will offer a light breakfast, networking and…
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Non Profit Minute, Dan Weidenbenner, Mill Community Ministries
August 8, 2018
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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Upstate Forever permanently protects 488 more acres
August 7, 2018
Upstate Forever now protects nearly 500 acres on two tracts in Pickens and Cherokee Counties through wetland and stream mitigation partnerships. Working closely with the SC Department of Transportation, Upstate…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $105,000 to seven nonprofits
August 6, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $105,000 in grants to 7 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. In recognition of its 75th Anniversary, the Foundation…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $105,000 to seven nonprofits
August 6, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $105,000 in grants to 7 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. In recognition of its 75th Anniversary, the Foundation…
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5 AmeriCorps members to serve with Habitat for Humanity Greenville County with support of $60,000 grant
August 1, 2018Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was recently awarded a Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) grant of $60,000 to support 5 Habitat AmeriCorps member positions for the 2018-2019…
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5 AmeriCorps members to serve with Habitat for Humanity Greenville County with support of $60,000 grant
August 1, 2018
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was recently awarded a Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) grant of $60,000 to support 5 Habitat AmeriCorps member positions for the 2018-2019…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting
July 26, 2018
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas announces Shannon Brown as Director of Family Programs
July 26, 2018
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced that Shannon Brown, MSW, LISW-CP, has been named Director of Family Programs. CCP is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide…
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United Way launches MyUWStory.org with new banners across downtown Greenville
July 25, 2018
United Way of Greenville County is partnering with the City of Greenville to share a new series of stories showing the life-changing impact of United Way in our community. City…
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United Way kicks off School Tools program to benefit Greenville County students
July 25, 2018Giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and in life is the ultimate goal of United Way School Tools, a program designed to give students the best…
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13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 201860 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 2018
60 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018
With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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Riley Institute promotes Dodgens, welcomes new staff members
July 24, 2018
The Riley Institute at Furman University has promoted team member Megan Dodgens to director of diversity leadership strategies and has added two new staff members, including Sally Morris Cote, Ph.D.,…
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Non Profit Minute – Beth Messick, Jasmine Road
July 24, 2018
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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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 24, 2018
Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 24, 2018
WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 23, 2018Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 23, 2018WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
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Three High School students awarded the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship
July 23, 2018
Chapman Cultural Center awarded three High School students the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship, which is a component fund of The Spartanburg County Foundation. The scholarship is awarded annually to students…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home for a veteran
July 20, 2018On Sunday, July 22, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will dedicate the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in Greenville and…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home for a veteran
July 20, 2018
On Sunday, July 22, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will dedicate the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in Greenville and…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 18, 2018Mobile Meals of Spartanburg’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the second consecutive time…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $373,500 to 22 organizations in Community Enrichment funding
July 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded its Community Enrichment grants for 2018. The Foundation’s mission to address poverty in all of its forms is reflected in…
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Spartanburg Downtown Sertoma Club donates $10,000 for hands-on science lab
July 18, 2018
Students at the SC School for the Deaf will experience science first-hand next year thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Spartanburg Downtown Sertoma Club. “Science classes for students who…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County awarded Best Green Builder of 2018
July 17, 2018Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was awarded the Best Green Builder of the Year in the 2018 by Best of the Upstate Awards. The awards are based on nominations…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County awarded Best Green Builder of 2018
July 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was awarded the Best Green Builder of the Year in the 2018 by Best of the Upstate Awards. The awards are based on nominations…
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Spartanburg Community College receives $526,225 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for curriculum expansion
July 16, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently received a $526,225 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an allocation from Southern Appalachian Automotive Workforce, that will be used for curriculum expansion at the…
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USC Upstate’s Child Protection Training Center benefits from more than $500,000 in new grants
July 16, 2018
The Child Protection Training Center at the University of South Carolina Upstate will enhance training opportunities for child protection professionals in the Upstate region thanks to a series of new…
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Spartanburg receives national recognition as a winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
July 16, 2018The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to…
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Spartanburg receives national recognition as a winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
July 16, 2018The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to…
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Another McNulty winner from Liberty Fellowship
July 10, 2018
The McNulty Foundation has named Liberty Fellow Adela Mendoza (Class of 2016) as one of the inaugural recipients of the McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund for her visionary Liberty Fellowship project, Student DREAMers…
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SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament raises over $100,000 for local charities
July 9, 2018
Over 300 golfers gathered on three Upstate courses to raise funds SPINX hosted its 18th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament on May 8th where more than 300 golfers gathered on three Upstate…
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Rebuild Upstate repairs 100th home in 2018
July 9, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has reached its 100th home repaired in 2018, a month earlier than last year and setting a record for how quickly it reached the milestone. “With such a…
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Rebuild Upstate repairs 100th home in 2018
July 9, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has reached its 100th home repaired in 2018, a month earlier than last year and setting a record for how quickly it reached the milestone. “With such a…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $95,000 to 5 organizations
June 28, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants totaling $95,000 to five organizations. This Initiative was established in 2003…
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Greenville Women Giving awards Jasmine Road $100,000 to fund transformative program for women
June 27, 2018Jasmine Road announced the support of Greenville Women Giving (GWG) through a grant in the amount of $100,000. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission focused on providing…
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Jasmine Road announces Tomkins as new Residence Manager
June 27, 2018
Jasmine Road is pleased to announce that Sally Tomkins has been named the Residence Manager for the the nonprofit’s first safe house. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a…
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Buncombe Street UMC expands staff
June 27, 2018
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church (BSUMC), recently hired two new staff, Angela Galbreath as Communications Director and Andrew (Andy) Fox as Director of Youth Ministries. Ms. Galbreath joins BSUMC as…
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Jasmine Road announces Tomkins as new Residence Manager
June 27, 2018
Jasmine Road is pleased to announce that Sally Tomkins has been named the Residence Manager for the the nonprofit’s first safe house. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a…
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