Habitat Greenville and Mill Village Farms bring mobile market to ReStore
June 9, 2016
Habitat ReStore customers will soon be able to pick up fresh produce alongside kitchen appliances and household items, thanks to a partnership between the ReStore and Mill Village Farm’s mobile…
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Ten at the Top announces leadership panel for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
June 7, 2016
Leadership Panel to Include Four Influential Upstate Executives GREENVILLE, SC – As part of the 2016 Upstate Regional Summit, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina on September 13,…
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Ten at the Top announces leadership panel for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
June 7, 2016
Leadership Panel to Include Four Influential Upstate Executives GREENVILLE, SC – As part of the 2016 Upstate Regional Summit, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina on September 13,…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016
Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Magnolia encourages blood donations with free admission coupon
June 1, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations in June by offering free garden admission to America’s oldest garden. Give blood or attempt…
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Riggs Partners and Trio Solutions announce 2016 CreateAthon dates
June 1, 2016
Nonprofits encouraged to apply now to be considered for free marketing services Riggs Partners in Columbia and Trio Solutions in Charleston will hold their annual CreateAthon events for South Carolina-based…
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Riggs Partners and Trio Solutions announce 2016 CreateAthon dates
May 31, 2016Nonprofits encouraged to apply now to be considered for free marketing services Riggs Partners in Columbia and Trio Solutions in Charleston will hold their annual CreateAthon events for South Carolina-based…
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STEAM education fueled by $20,000 from Duke Energy Foundation
May 31, 2016Chapman Cultural Center will continue its focus on bringing the arts and sciences to Spartanburg area students with help of $20,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation. The grant will allow…
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A statewide movement to improve foster care was sparked out of the Upstate
May 31, 2016
Three legislative bills affecting South Carolina foster care, drafted in the Upstate, progressed rapidly through the State House; one bill was already enacted into law while the other two are…
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ReWa honored by SCDHEC for Environmental Protection
May 26, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2015. The Facility Award of…
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ReWa honored by SCDHEC for Environmental Protection
May 25, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2015. The Facility Award of…
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YMCA Spirit Center dedicated
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A dedication ceremony of the YMCA Spirit Center provided by Lillian and Ellis Darby took place on Friday, May 20, on the campus of the Caine Halter Family…
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Greenville Little Theatre awarded $42,208 by Greenville Women Giving
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, 2016, Greenville Women Giving held its Tenth Anniversary Celebration to award its 2016 grantees. Greenville Little Theatre was awarded $42,208 to upgrade antiquated lighting…
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Washington Center receives Greenville Women Giving Grant
May 23, 2016
Greenville Women Giving Awards Generous Funding to Assist with the Construction of a Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trail GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th…
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South State Bank makes $10,000 gift to CommunityWorks
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks (CW) is excited to announce that they have received a gift of $10,000 from South State Bank. This is the eighth year that South State Bank…
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Greenville Women Giving awards generous funding to assist with the construction of a wheelchair accessible nature trail
May 20, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th Annual Meeting to award grant funding for their 2016 cycle. Washington Center received $35,450 to assist with funding…
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YMCA funds for Mission will serve local youth and families
May 17, 2016
The mission of the YMCA of Greenville is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar
May 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar
May 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam
May 11, 2016
Local musicians band together to help end childhood drowning Greenville, SC – Local Musician Charles Hedgepath and Upstate Splash Charity announce the first ever Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam. Upstate Splash…
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Monroe Free, President, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
May 11, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Monroe…
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Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam
May 11, 2016
Local musicians band together to help end childhood drowning Greenville, SC – Local Musician Charles Hedgepath and Upstate Splash Charity announce the first ever Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam. Upstate Splash…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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YMCA Camp Greenville hires Cory Harrison as Executive Director
May 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – YMCA Camp Greenville hired Cory Harrison as Executive Director. Harrison’s previous experience includes leadership positions at YMCA Camp Benson (IL) the Golden Triangle YMCA (FL) and the…
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Nonprofits to explore innovative leadership with national coach and community leaders
April 27, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2016 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Nonprofits to explore innovative leadership with national coach and community leaders
April 27, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2016 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Rebuild Upstate and SENIOR Solutions to partner in Anderson and Oconee
April 26, 2016
A new partnership between Rebuild Upstate and SENIOR Solutions will help create more opportunities to get emergency and long-term home repairs for the elderly in Anderson and Oconee counties. While…
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Rebuild Upstate and SENIOR Solutions to partner in Anderson and Oconee
April 26, 2016
A new partnership between Rebuild Upstate and SENIOR Solutions will help create more opportunities to get emergency and long-term home repairs for the elderly in Anderson and Oconee counties. While…
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Rebuild Upstate adds Volunteer Coordinator
April 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Sarah Barthelmes has joined Rebuild Upstate as its Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator. A student at Arizona State University, she will be responsible for working with Rebuild Upstate…
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Habitat Greenville celebrates 20 years partnership with Golden Strip Church Coalition
April 22, 2016
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat Greenville with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. Their idea was taken to churches…
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Habitat Greenville celebrates 20 years partnership with Golden Strip Church Coalition
April 21, 2016
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat Greenville with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. Their idea was taken to churches…
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Rebuild Upstate adds Volunteer Coordinator
April 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Sarah Barthelmes has joined Rebuild Upstate as its Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator. A student at Arizona State University, she will be responsible for working with Rebuild Upstate…
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Homes of Hope receives $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
April 21, 2016
Homes of Hope was recently awarded a $100,000 affordable housing grant by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. The grant will be used to support Homes of Hope’s newest affordable housing…
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United Ministries and the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network unite
April 21, 2016
Merger Will Increase the Reach and Broaden the Capability of Both Organizations GREENVILLE, SC – After years of partnering to assist those in need in Greenville, United Ministries and…
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Girl Scouts announces Emerald Circle Chair and kickoff celebration
April 20, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Dr. Donna H. Foster as 2016 Chair for its Emerald Circle in Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick and Saluda ckounties.…
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Slaughter hired to lead Greenville Literacy Association
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Greenville Literacy Association has named Jocelyn Slaughter as Executive Director. As chief executive officer, Slaughter will provide strategic leadership and manage…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on “Building Hope” expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its $3.5 million capital campaign expansion project today. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount…
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ONE Clemson gala, golf tournament to raise funds for student athlete career services
April 18, 2016
The ONE Clemson Organization is hosting its second annual golf tournament and gala to raise funds for career programs to help student athletes. The gala will be Friday in Bon Secours Wellness…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation announces opening of 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
April 18, 2016
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Competitive Grant Program.…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its$3.5 million capital campaign expansion project. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount of families…
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SC Commission for the Blind celebrates 50 years
April 12, 2016
Happy Anniversary to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind! May 2016 marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration as the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) celebrates its…
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Aloft Greenville Downtown celebrates launch of local foster dog program with Let’em Live Upstate
April 12, 2016
Aloft Greenville Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Greenville, today celebrated the launch of its foster dog program with local partner Let’em Live Upstate. Through…
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Aloft Greenville Downtown celebrates launch of local foster dog program with Let’em Live Upstate
April 12, 2016
Aloft Greenville Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Greenville, today celebrated the launch of its foster dog program with local partner Let’em Live Upstate. Through…
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