Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 25, 2016
More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Rebuild Upstate adds three new board members
August 18, 2016
Three community and business leaders have joined the Rebuild Upstate board of directors. The new board members are Chip Reaves of Bigger-Brains, Adam Artigliere of McNair Law Firm and Les…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announces new Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC — After an extensive executive search, the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) will appoint E.A. “Beth” De Santis as its Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announces new Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC — After an extensive executive search, the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) will appoint E.A. “Beth” De Santis as its Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) launches with series of October events
August 15, 2016The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) launches with series of October events
August 15, 2016
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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Hawkins Foundation sets ‘Not A Traditional Golf Outing, Take VII’ for October 10
August 15, 2016
Celebrating its seventh year, the Hawkins Foundation will host up to 30 teams in its Not A Traditional Golf Outing on Monday, October 10 at 9 a.m. Not a Traditional…
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2016 ‘Land Trust Day’ at Mast General Store raises record funds for Upstate Forever
August 10, 2016
Greenville’s Mast General Store has donated $7,815 to support Upstate Forever’s land protection efforts – more than in any previous year. Since 2003, the store has partnered with the Greenville-based…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
August 10, 2016
Coming Aug. 12-14 to McAlister Square GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Literacy Association (GLA), the largest community-based adult literacy program in South Carolina, will hold its annual Really Good, Really Big,…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off inaugural campaign for veteran housing
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The search for affordable housing remains one of many burdens that veterans often face upon return home from active duty. Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County aims…
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Liberty Fellows receive national recognition for tackling issues with global significance
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellows Amy Crockett, M.D. (pictured), and Peter Barth recently received national recognition for leading initiatives that address two of society’s most intractable problems – preterm birth…
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Liberty Fellows receive national recognition for tackling issues with global significance
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellows Amy Crockett, M.D. (pictured), and Peter Barth recently received national recognition for leading initiatives that address two of society’s most intractable problems – preterm birth…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off inaugural campaign for veteran housing
August 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The search for affordable housing remains one of many burdens that veterans often face upon return home from active duty. Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County aims…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
July 20, 2016
On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity dedicated their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community. The home is being built for…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
July 20, 2016
On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity dedicated their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community. The home is being built for…
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GCM receives March for Meals grant $1,750 for Meals on Wheels
July 19, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) received a $1,750 grant for participating in Meals on Wheels America’s 2016 March for Meals campaign. Throughout the month of March, the nonprofit highlighted the benefits…
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…
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Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
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Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches new website
July 12, 2016
Site Will Help Non-Custodial Parents Prepare Visitation Requests and Represent Themselves in Court COLUMBIA, SC – July is National Make a Difference for a Child Month and the South Carolina…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches new website
July 12, 2016
Site Will Help Non-Custodial Parents Prepare Visitation Requests and Represent Themselves in Court COLUMBIA, SC – July is National Make a Difference for a Child Month and the South Carolina…
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Inpatient rehabilitation facilities recommended for stroke recovery
July 11, 2016For the first time, guidelines have been developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for rehabilitation after a stroke. In the guidelines, which were released in May 2016, the…
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Inpatient rehabilitation facilities recommended for stroke recovery
July 11, 2016
For the first time, guidelines have been developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for rehabilitation after a stroke. In the guidelines, which were released in May 2016, the…
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Greer State Bank funds new cooler for Greer Community Ministries
July 10, 2016
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has a new milk cooler thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Greer State Bank Foundation. “Greer State Bank employees deliver a regular Meals…
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GNMO II allocates $73 million in new markets tax credits to S.C. projects
June 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $73 million…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s SC Chapter announces local 2016 Man & Woman of the Year
June 29, 2016
UPSTATE, SC – An Anderson woman and a Simpsonville man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS)…
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Nominations Open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016
Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Habitat’s CEO build participants dedicate 2016 home
June 22, 2016
On Wednesday, June 22, twenty-three of Greenville’s top CEO’s dedicated their latest project –construction of a home for the Delanuez family, in Habitat Greenville’s fourth annual CEO Build. As participants…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 22, 2016
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Reading, recipes, and tasting – all part of a grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Thunder Cake will be the focus of a unique reading program during summer camps at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind June 19-25. Made…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 22, 2016
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Habitat’s CEO build participants dedicate 2016 home
June 22, 2016
On Wednesday, June 22, twenty-three of Greenville’s top CEO’s dedicated their latest project –construction of a home for the Delanuez family, in Habitat Greenville’s fourth annual CEO Build. As participants…
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BMW Associates dedicate Habitat home during 100th anniversary
June 20, 2016
BMW Group has called Greer home since the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1994. On Monday, June 20, BMW Associates welcomed another family home to Greer with…
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BMW Associates dedicate Habitat home during 100th anniversary
June 20, 2016
BMW Group has called Greer home since the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1994. On Monday, June 20, BMW Associates welcomed another family home to Greer with…
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