United Way of the Midlands continues to gain support for its Resilient Richland movement as a recipient of Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC’s 2019 Community Enrichment Grant
September 20, 2019
United Way of the Midlands was one of 23 nonprofit organizations to receive a Community Enrichment Grant funding from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The Community Enrichment Grant…
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United Way of the Midlands and Peter Buffett accelerate community change with special concert in Columbia this fall
September 18, 2019
United Way the Midlands is rallying community members to work together in new ways to solve complex social issues by hosting A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett, son of…
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173 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
September 18, 2019Salvation Army summer camper, Kiara McElveen-Lowery (age 8) will receive the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award on Tuesday, September 17. This award is given annually to a camper in…
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Foundations Key to USC Support
September 18, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Educational Foundation and Development Foundation provide key, non-profit support for the state’s flagship institution, according to Jason Caskey, a 1990 accounting graduate who oversees fund…
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Home Works to be featured on upcoming episode of new television series ‘Making Good’
September 18, 2019
On Wednesday September 25, SC nonprofit Home Works will be featured on the new television series ‘Making Good,’ a docuseries on BYUtv airing in an estimated 64 million households. Created…
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MIRCI is supported by a charitable contribution to support homeless outreach and Mental Illness in Columbia
September 17, 2019
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies of Johnson & Johnson has donated $12,500 to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), supporting efforts to assist our community’s most vulnerable population to allow them…
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South Carolina state agencies partner to recognize 30 years since Hurricane Hugo
September 16, 2019
South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) today announced a partnership to recognize 30 years since Hurricane Hugo impacted the state. On-air, SCETV plans…
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Riggs Partners announces 2019 CreateAthon clients
September 16, 2019
Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 22nd annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour marketing marathon will…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts ‘CAN Talks,’ an event where ideas and stories will broaden your perspective
September 16, 2019
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host a special event called ‘CAN Talks’ where six individuals with…
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Non Profit Minute – Jacqueline Buck, Keep the Midlands Beautiful
September 15, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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United Way of the Midlands recruits volunteer tutors for its Midlands Reading Consortium to help striving readers increase literacy skills
September 11, 2019
United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2019-2020 school year. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-kindergarten through second-grade students improve…
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The Autism Academy of South Carolina names Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as Director of Psychological Services
September 11, 2019
The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as the Director of Psychological Services. Dr. Franke has served as a member of the AASC team…
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Moore School’s Folks Center hires new executive director
September 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business has hired a new executive director for its Folks Center for International Business. Karen Brosius, who begins with the Folks…
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NORD Family Foundation grants $50,000 to MIRCI for adult and youth services
September 11, 2019
The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), $30,000 to support Adult Services Programs and $20,000 to Youth Services Programs. The grant…
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The Original Six announces expansion of after-school programs
September 9, 2019
Non-Profit Will Double Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers Serving Rural S.C. Students for 2019-2020 School Year The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) today announced an expansion of the organization’s Practice…
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SC Green Industry Association presents 16th Annual Fall Field Day
September 9, 2019
The SC Green Industry Association is excited to present the 16th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Modern Turf, 2895 Edens Road in Dalzell, SC. Early Bird Registration ends on September…
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30 Years Later, Remembering Impacts of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina
September 9, 2019
As South Carolina navigates through the peak of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Richland Library wants to reflect on and learn from an historic storm that had statewide impacts. It’s…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 20 years of helping children
September 7, 2019
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness is celebrating 20 years of service to children and families on Tuesday, September 10. The celebration begins on the State House steps at…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019
Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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East Point students learning Mandarin Chinese
September 4, 2019
Columbia’s East Point Academy merges cultures, inspires minds and expands horizons for students by teaching them Mandarin Chinese, the world’s most spoken language. In the process, East Point earned an…
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United Way of the Midlands postpones United Way Day to September 17 due to possible impending weather
September 4, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced it will postpone United Way Day, its annual kickoff event, due to Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact. United Way Day will be held on Tuesday,…
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LRADAC Launches ‘(luh-ray-dak),’ a new brand campaign
September 3, 2019
For over 40 years, LRADAC has dedicated resources to building a community that embraces recovery and empowers those struggling with substance misuse throughout the Midlands. The nonprofit has recently launched…
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CEO – Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands
September 3, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands Partners with Evergreen Executive Source on Selection of a CEO Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands announces a search partnership with…
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Sharing Hope = The Gift of Life
August 30, 2019
Organ, eye and tissue donations from a deceased loved one not only improve and save lives, but also offer hope and healing for donors’ grieving families. That’s the message Capital…
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United Way of the Midlands kicks off 2019-2020 campaign season at Segra Park
August 30, 2019
United Way of the Midlands kicks off its 2019-2020 fundraising campaign at United Way Day on Thursday, September 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Segra Park. “United Way Day is a…
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Samsung announces $100,000 donation to Columbia’s Fisher House
August 28, 2019
This is the largest donation given to the Columbia Fisher House to date Samsung’s Vice President of Strategic Communications, Megan Pollock, announced a $100,000 donation to the forthcoming Fisher House…
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Richland Library announces Labor Day schedule
August 27, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and…
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South Carolina Business Hall of Fame announce 2020 inductees
August 26, 2019
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2020: Mr. Frank…
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South Carolina’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in two decades
August 26, 2019
In 1971, then US Senator Fritz Hollings said, “Poverty is a wheel with several spokes. On this wheel you’ve got the spoke of health, the spoke of housing, job training,…
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BBB announces appointment of Edgar Alewine to its Board of Directors
August 26, 2019
BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston announced that Mr. Edgar Alewine, Director of Fixed Operations with Jim Hudson Automotive Group will be appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment…
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Melanie Alphin joins the Healthy Learner
August 22, 2019
Healthy Learners announced its recent hire of Melanie Alphin, who joins the Healthy Learners team as a Program Manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. Within this role, Alphin will provide oversight…
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Justin Pepper 5K raises funds for scholarships for community-minded volunteers
August 21, 2019
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for…
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USC student gets Global Grant scholarship
August 21, 2019
University of South Carolina senior Grace Cooney (shown with Mark Bokesch of Capital Rotary Club) has been awarded a Rotary International Global Grant scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Science…
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Sistercare takes aim at domestic violence
August 21, 2019
Freeing families from fears of domestic violence is the mission of Sistercare, a non-profit agency serving Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry and Kershaw counties, according to Cherisse Branch, guest speaker for…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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MIRCI Awarded $10,000 from Wells Fargo to Support Midland’s First Youth Transitional Living Program
August 21, 2019
Wells Fargo awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support Transitional Youth Home. Funds from the grant will be used to provide stable housing,…
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Calling all amateur photographers! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 17th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest is open for submissions
August 19, 2019
Amateur photographers from all over the state are invited to submit their best pictures capturing the beauty of South Carolina’s nature – in their own backyard or South Carolina’s backyard…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource issues call for artists for 6th annual Time for Art Gala
August 15, 2019
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is seeking artists to submit their work to the 6th annual Time for Art Gala, to be held Saturday, November 23 from 7 to 11 p.m. at…
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United Way of the Midlands receives nearly $158,000 from Richland County Government to fund Resiliency Team pilot program at Jackson Creek Elementary School
August 15, 2019
United Way of the Midlands received nearly $158,000 from Richland County Government to fund the launch of a pilot program placing a Resiliency Team, part of United Way of Midlands…
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Registration now open for October 22 On The Table Conversations powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 14, 2019
Second annual engaging conversation initiative will bring people together across the Midlands to break bread and discuss the future of our communities. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for…
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Non Profit Minute – Amy Splittgerber, The SC Alliance of YMCAs
August 14, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Technology changes real estate trade
August 14, 2019
Over the past 20 years, technology has spawned widespread changes in real estate buying, selling and closings, according to lawyer and broker Gary Pickren, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s Aug.…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host annual Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 2019 Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament at the Dataw Island Golf Club on Monday, September 9. Presented by US. Foods,…
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Aflac awards MIRCI grant to support homeless youth services
August 13, 2019
Aflac awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs assisting homeless youth in Columbia. MIRCI’s youth services create pathways to recovery by equipping…
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Back-to-School Book Sale scheduled for one day only
August 12, 2019
As the summer starts to wind down, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help children, teens and adults gather essentials for the start of a new academic year.…
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Over $3 million available to end homelessness
August 9, 2019
Applications for the 2019 HUD Continuum of Care Completion due August 29 United Way of the Midlands, lead agency for the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), invites current…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank receives $12,000 donation from The Darden Foundation
August 8, 2019Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a $12,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to help with operational maintenance costs. The funds will be used to purchase four forklift batteries to increase…
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Welcoming USC Rotaract Leader
August 8, 2019
Sophia Bertrand (right), new leader of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, is welcomed to a Capital Rotary meeting by president Abby Naas (left) and Neda Beal, liaison to…
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Rotarians hear VA benefits advocate
August 7, 2019
Navigating the Dept. of Veterans Affairs paperwork maze is daunting, but it can pay off for those willing to stake a claim for benefits due as a result of military…
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