Habitat Greenville named 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year
October 26, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has been named the 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association. The EarthCraft Builder of the Year…
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Middle Tyger Community Center receives Listen for Good grant
October 26, 2017LYMAN, S.C. – Middle Tyger Community Center announced receipt of a national Listen for Good grant through the Fund for Shared Insight that will be used to collect feedback from…
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Middle Tyger Community Center receives Listen for Good grant
October 25, 2017LYMAN, S.C. – Middle Tyger Community Center announced receipt of a national Listen for Good grant through the Fund for Shared Insight that will be used to collect feedback from…
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Alpha Omega donates to and builds with Rebuild Upstate
October 25, 2017
Employees from Alpha Omega Construction, a local roofing and construction company, came out to build a roof for a Rebuild Upstate family today. Alpha Omega Construction Group, Inc. has served…
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Alpha Omega donates to and builds with Rebuild Upstate
October 25, 2017
Employees from Alpha Omega Construction, a local roofing and construction company, came out to build a roof for a Rebuild Upstate family today. Alpha Omega Construction Group, Inc. has served…
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YMCA of Greenville opens its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom to build public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship
October 24, 2017
New space is the only urban waterways project awarded a grant by Duke Energy Water Resources Fund YMCA of Greenville officially opened its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom at its…
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YMCA of Greenville opens its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom to build public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship
October 24, 2017
New space is the only urban waterways project awarded a grant by Duke Energy Water Resources Fund YMCA of Greenville officially opened its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom at its…
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Foundation awards $1,037,920 in grants
October 23, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young…
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Grab a cup of coffee with Rebuild Upstate – November 14
October 18, 2017
Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event next month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, November 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville adds Marion Mann
October 16, 2017
Marion Mann has joined Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as Director of Marketing and Communications. A Greenville native and College of Charleston graduate, Mann has previously served in marketing…
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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement
October 16, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville adds Marion Mann
October 16, 2017
Marion Mann has joined Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as Director of Marketing and Communications. A Greenville native and College of Charleston graduate, Mann has previously served in marketing…
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2017 Workforce Development Salute honors major supporters
October 12, 2017
Honorees Recognized for Gifts Totaling More than $4 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation The Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2017 Workforce Development Salute and honored local leaders for their significant support…
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Spartanburg County selected to participate in MDC’s Network for Southern Economic Mobility
October 9, 2017
Spartanburg County is one of four Southern communities that are taking on the challenge of improving economic mobility for youth and young adults. The Spartanburg County Foundation has been selected…
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Piedmont Women’s Center hosted its fourth annual 5k Race for Life
October 9, 2017
Piedmont Women’s Center (PWC) hosted its fourth annual 5k Race for Life. The Varghese Group | Real Estate and Auction Services at Keller Williams Historic District was the presenting sponsor. The…
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Spartanburg County selected to participate in MDC’s Network for Southern Economic Mobility
October 9, 2017
Spartanburg County is one of four Southern communities that are taking on the challenge of improving economic mobility for youth and young adults. The Spartanburg County Foundation has been selected…
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Lewis Gossett to step down as President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
September 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Lewis F. Gossett, President and CEO, will step down to become the CEO of a public affairs, marketing, and…
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Lewis Gossett to step down as President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
September 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Lewis F. Gossett, President and CEO, will step down to become the CEO of a public affairs, marketing, and…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch welcomes 11th season in downtown Simpsonville
September 26, 2017Greenville’s largest charity pumpkin patch will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, October 7, bringing fall fun to local families and needed funds to local nonprofits. The Holy Cross Pumpkin…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch welcomes 11th season in downtown Simpsonville
September 26, 2017Greenville’s largest charity pumpkin patch will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, October 7, bringing fall fun to local families and needed funds to local nonprofits. The Holy Cross Pumpkin…
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AmeriCorps VISTA member joins Rebuild Upstate
September 25, 2017
AmeriCorps VISTA member Matthew Yochum has joined the Rebuild Upstate team. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty in communities across the country. Individuals take part…
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AmeriCorps VISTA member joins Rebuild Upstate
September 25, 2017
AmeriCorps VISTA member Matthew Yochum has joined the Rebuild Upstate team. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty in communities across the country. Individuals take part…
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Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well℠
September 22, 2017Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…
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Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well?
September 22, 2017
Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…
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Charles Mickel and Pamela Vaughn join Upstate Forever Board of Directors
September 20, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever is happy to announce two new additions to its Board of Directors: Charles Mickel and Pamela Vaughn. A native of Greenville, Mr. Mickel serves as President…
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Greenville Women Giving kicks off twelfth season
September 18, 2017
Greenville Women Giving (“GWG”), a local women’s collective philanthropic and grant making organization that serves Greenville County, held a kick off event for its twelfth season of “learning, working and…
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Rebuild Upstate adds Cruz as administrator
September 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Priscilla Cruz as the nonprofit’s newest administrator. Cruz brings more than six years of administration experience to Rebuild Upstate. She most recently worked…
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Rebuild Upstate adds Cruz as administrator
September 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Priscilla Cruz as the nonprofit’s newest administrator. Cruz brings more than six years of administration experience to Rebuild Upstate. She most recently worked…
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Grassroots Leaders embark on journey to create community change
September 13, 2017The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-five new community leaders during a ceremony held at The Piedmont Club Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family…
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Grassroots Leaders embark on journey to create community change
September 13, 2017The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-five new community leaders during a ceremony held at The Piedmont Club Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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United Way of the Piedmont secures Americorps grant to expand financial stability work
September 7, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced the receipt of a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The grant provides UWP with the funds to…
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United Way of the Piedmont secures Americorps grant to expand financial stability work
September 7, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced the receipt of a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The grant provides UWP with the funds to…
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Greenville Zoo announces Future Scholar as title sponsor of 2017 Boo in the Zoo
September 6, 2017The Greenville Zoo today announced Future Scholar as the 2017 title sponsor of Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event. Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo takes…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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CBL Charitable Foundation donates $15,000 to Greer Community Ministries
September 5, 2017CBL Teller Vickie Staggs presents a check to Greer Community Ministries Executive Director Stephen Smith. CBL Charitable Foundation has donated $15,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). A 501(c)(3) nonprofit,…
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Upstate Transportation Coalition launches new website, releases Business Case for Transit
August 30, 2017
The Upstate Transportation Coalition has launched a new website at utcsc.org and has released its first study, “Business Case for Transit: Greenville County,” in cooperation with Greenville Health System, SC…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Upstate Transportation Coalition launches new website, releases Business Case for Transit
August 30, 2017
The Upstate Transportation Coalition has launched a new website at utcsc.org and has released its first study, “Business Case for Transit: Greenville County,” in cooperation with Greenville Health System, SC…
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Habitat and Wells Fargo team up on new home
August 24, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo dedicated the latest home Thursday to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community, the final step in a Habitat…
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Habitat and Wells Fargo team up on new home
August 24, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo dedicated the latest home Thursday to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community, the final step in a Habitat…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names a new President
August 15, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named a new President. Midlands’ attorney Hugh McAngus, Jr. of Chappell, Smith & Arden is taking over leadership of…
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