Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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Upstate Urban League President & CEO featured in 2018 State of Black America
May 7, 2018
The National Urban League’s annual State of Black America report, which evaluates the relative social and economic status of African Americans, this year includes commentary from Jil Littlejohn, Urban League President/CEO. “This…
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Junior League of Greenville raises $15,000 with inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser
May 7, 2018
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) recently held its inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser, a 10-day discount shopping event in March featuring local businesses. Partnering with 78 participating retailers and 13 selling…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Sertoma, Inc. awards grant to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to provide advanced training for speech therapists
April 24, 2018The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is enhancing services for deaf students who have good potential to develop speech and listening skills. A grant obtained through Sertoma,…
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Molly Talbot-Metz named new President/CEO of Mary Black Foundation
April 24, 2018
Molly Talbot-Metz has been named the next president and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, succeeding Kathy Dunleavy, who retires at the end of June 2018. Talbot-Metz will become the…
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Charter Champions named for 2018
April 23, 2018Al Squire, Director of the MedEx program with Greenville Health System, and Leslie Farmer, the Communications Lead for Lockheed Martin, were named Charter Champions for 2018…
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Girl Scout Troop selects CDS for Silver Award
April 23, 2018
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was selected as the beneficiary of a Girl Scout Silver Award project. Cadette Troop 831 of Service Unit 635 donated books, therapy toys, puzzles,…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas provides digital play tables to partner hospitals
April 18, 2018
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas received a $34,000 grant from Child’s Play Charity, a game industry charity, to provide digital play touch tables to partner hospitals. This grant was…
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Habitat for Humanity raises $50,000 at 2nd annual Joe Barron Golf Classic
April 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County raised $50,000 at their second annual Joe Barron Golf Classic fundraiser on April 12 at the Green Valley Country Club. The “Captain’s Choice” tournament included…
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Habitat for Humanity raises $50,000 at 2nd annual Joe Barron Golf Classic
April 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County raised $50,000 at their second annual Joe Barron Golf Classic fundraiser on April 12 at the Green Valley Country Club. The “Captain’s Choice” tournament included…
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Junior League of Greenville awards $40,000 in grants to local non-profits
April 16, 2018
This year, the Junior League of Greenville (JLG) awarded $40,399.28 to four non-profit agencies in the Greenville community in early January during a General Membership Meeting. “Our mission is to…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates more than $53,000 in new charitable giving to local nonprofit organizations
April 16, 2018
BB&T Fall for Greenville today announced that it has awarded more than $53,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations through its Fall for Giving program. The program was created to support…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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CDS hockey night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits raises $11,247
April 12, 2018
The 2018 CDS Night with the Swamp Rabbits raised over $11,247 for the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). CDS families enjoyed the game and participated in pregame activities such as…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Jasmine Road announces Messick as new Executive Director
April 10, 2018
The board of directors of Jasmine Road recently announced that Beth Messick has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission…
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Jasmine Road announces Messick as new Executive Director
April 10, 2018
The board of directors of Jasmine Road recently announced that Beth Messick has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission…
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CDS Hockey Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
April 9, 2018
The 2018 CDS Night with the Swamp Rabbits raised over $11,247 for the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). CDS families enjoyed the game and participated in pregame activities such as…
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Duke Energy awards $30,000 to Peace Center’s Field Trip Performance Series
April 9, 2018
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation supporting the 2017-2018 Field Trip Performance Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact initiatives. On the…
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Greenville Little Theatre announces the 2018-2019 Board of Directors
April 6, 2018
Greenville Little Theatre (GLT), the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing theatre is pleased to announce its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 season. Amity Edmonds, Attorney,…
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Habitat for Humanity Greenville County dedicates home to Acevedo Family
April 6, 2018
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated another home for the Acevedo family in the Grace Point community. This is the eighth home to be dedicated in the…
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Habitat for Humanity Greenville County dedicates home to Acevedo Family
April 6, 2018
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated another home for the Acevedo family in the Grace Point community. This is the eighth home to be dedicated in the…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home
April 5, 2018
On Thursday, April 5, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the wall of the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home
April 5, 2018
On Thursday, April 5, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the wall of the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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Duck Derby set for May 5 in Greenville
April 4, 2018
Up to 10,000 yellow rubber ducks will speed through downtown on Saturday, May 5 for the 14th annual Reedy River Duck Derby. The Reedy River Duck Derby is the primary…
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Shine the Light Announces 2018 Line Up of Nonprofit Speakers and Kickoff – April 24
April 2, 2018
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County, the Hollingsworth Funds, The Graham Foundation and the Jolley Foundation announces the…
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Peace of Triune Art Auction to be held April 19
March 27, 2018
For the sixth time, the Upstate Woman’s Club of Simpsonville will host the Peace of Triune Art Auction benefiting Triune Mercy Center and its programs that minister to Greenville’s homeless.…
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United Community Bank gives back to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 22, 2018
Donation facilitated through sales of gloves and socks at United Community Bank Ice on Main United Community Bank has donated $2,185 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas’ “Adopt-A-Room”…
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Habitat Greenville continues neighborhood revitalization in Saluda Bluffs
March 20, 2018On March 17, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a neighborhood revitalization celebration in the Saluda Bluffs neighborhood. Residents, community members, law enforcement officers and volunteers from Advent…
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Habitat Greenville continues neighborhood revitalization in Saluda Bluffs
March 20, 2018On March 17, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a neighborhood revitalization celebration in the Saluda Bluffs neighborhood. Residents, community members, law enforcement officers and volunteers from Advent…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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