Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Habitat Greenville honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2017
January 30, 2018
In 2017, through the work of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, 11 families became homeowners and 13 families are enjoying more energy efficient homes through home preservation projects. The…
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Habitat Greenville honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2017
January 30, 2018
In 2017, through the work of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, 11 families became homeowners and 13 families are enjoying more energy efficient homes through home preservation projects. The…
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SC Secretary of State files injunction against Carolina Youth Club
January 24, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has filed an enforcement action against the charitable organization Carolina Youth Club of America, Inc. The action, filed with…
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Michael Beaver appointed as Development and Communications Director at A Child’s Haven
January 22, 2018
A Child’s Haven is pleased to welcome Michael Beaver as Development and Communications Director. Prior to joining A Child’s Haven, Michael worked for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) as…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 22, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 22, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Acclaimed Southern author and best-selling novelist to headline event benefiting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
January 19, 2018
February 1st Event to Entertain Local Book-lovers While Raising Funds for Children Battling Cancer SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Rick Bragg and best-selling novelist Cassandra King Conroy…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 16, 2018Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 16, 2018
Festival launches Fall for Giving grant program BB&T Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $42,500 to 14 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas awarded for program excellence by United Way of the Piedmont
December 30, 2017Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), formerly The Children’s Security Blanket, was recently selected to receive a Program Excellence Award from the United Way of the Piedmont for…
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Engenius awards grant to A Child’s Haven
December 12, 2017
Upstate digital marketing and web design firm, Engenius, has awarded a grant to local nonprofit, A Child’s Haven. Engenius recently launched a new website for a 2017 grant winner, A…
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21 South Carolina leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class
December 12, 2017
Individually, the 21 leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class are accomplished and impressive. Connected to the broader network of 290 Liberty Fellows working collaboratively across South Carolina, they are…
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One SC Fund awards $266,500 in flood and hurricane recovery grants
December 6, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh round of nonprofit recipients of grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a…
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Tim Carnahan named Elementary Principal of the Year
December 6, 2017
Dr. Tim Carnahan, principal of Waccamaw Intermediate School in Georgetown County School District, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative awarded $1.5 million grant
December 6, 2017
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a community movement committed to improving educational outcomes, has received the first installment of a $1,545,000 grant from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private…
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OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family
December 1, 2017
On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…
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OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family
November 30, 2017
On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…
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A Non Profit Minute – Kate Pratt, SCACED
November 28, 2017
The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is a coalition of individuals and organizations who support the development of healthy and economically sustainable communities throughout South Carolina. SCACED…
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Mattress by Appointment & Edwin Shoffner pledge life changing gift to children in foster care
November 27, 2017
Mattress by Appointment, LLC announced a philanthropic partnership with Fostering Great Ideas, an Upstate, S.C. non-profit focused on improving the lives of children in the foster care system. The…
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Tyler Rex named as Thrive Upstate’s executive director
November 22, 2017
Tyler Rex has been named executive director for Thrive Upstate, formerly Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He will assume the position on November 27. Thrive Upstate provides services…
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Habitat Greenwood paving the way for community revitalization in North Edgefield Neighborhood
November 22, 2017
Greenwood’s west side will soon see signs of its first new residential development in nearly 20 years, as Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity begins demolition of abandoned properties in Greenwood’s…
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Tyler Rex named as Thrive Upstate’s executive director
November 22, 2017
Tyler Rex has been named executive director for Thrive Upstate, formerly Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He will assume the position on November 27. Thrive Upstate provides services…
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Habitat Greenwood paving the way for community revitalization in North Edgefield Neighborhood
November 22, 2017
Greenwood’s west side will soon see signs of its first new residential development in nearly 20 years, as Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity begins demolition of abandoned properties in Greenwood’s…
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New Playground promotes fitness for children who are disabled
November 20, 2017Are You Healthier than a Fourth Grader? Guests to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind found out as they exercised along with the students at the Nov.…
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Main Street Laurens USA and Greenwood Arts Center receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 20, 2017
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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United Way honors Betty & Walter Montgomery with annual Morgan Award
November 20, 2017United Way of the Piedmont announced this year’s recipient(s) of the Morgan Award, Betty and Walter Montgomery. The Morgan Award is given to a United Way leadership donor who exemplifies…
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Habitat Greenville recognizes four outstanding philanthropists for National Philanthropy Day
November 20, 2017Left to right – Kenny Bridwell, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year; Brian Rogers with Wells Fargo; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year; Monroe Free; Habitat Greenville CEO; Kim Keable, Individual Philanthropist of the…
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Habitat Greenville recognizes four outstanding philanthropists for National Philanthropy Day
November 20, 2017Left to right – Kenny Bridwell, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year; Brian Rogers with Wells Fargo; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year; Monroe Free; Habitat Greenville CEO; Kim Keable, Individual Philanthropist of the…
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United Way honors Betty & Walter Montgomery with annual Morgan Award
November 20, 2017United Way of the Piedmont announced this year’s recipient(s) of the Morgan Award, Betty and Walter Montgomery. The Morgan Award is given to a United Way leadership donor who exemplifies…
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AMA launches multi-state effort to prevent type 2 diabetes
November 17, 2017
As National Diabetes Awareness Month gets underway, the American Medical Association (AMA) this week announced a multi-state effort aimed at reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes nationwide. Building off…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals honors four Upstate philanthropists on National Philanthropy Day
November 17, 2017
On, Wednesday, November 15, the South Carolina Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored four individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Upstate’s philanthropic community…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals honors four Upstate philanthropists on National Philanthropy Day
November 17, 2017
On, Wednesday, November 15, the South Carolina Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored four individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Upstate’s philanthropic community…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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Upstate Forever announces 2018 ForeverGreen Luncheon speaker and awardees
November 15, 2017
Upstate Forever is hosting their annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on February 27th, 2018 at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. The luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in fields related…
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EDTS receives historic Augusta 2017 Preservation Award
November 14, 2017
Historic Augusta, Inc., named EDTS a recipient of one of six annual Historic Preservation awards. The award was given in recognition of the “careful rehabilitation” of Sibley Mill, Building 4,…
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Upstate Forever announces 2018 ForeverGreen Luncheon speaker and awardees
November 14, 2017
Upstate Forever is hosting their annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on February 27th, 2018 at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. The luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in fields related…
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The Children’s Security Blanket announces new name reflecting dramatic expansion across the Carolinas
November 14, 2017
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Children’s Security Blanket has changed its name. The 16-year-old Spartanburg-based nonprofit remains dedicated to helping children…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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