Greenville Zoo Foundation to present inaugural ZooTunes concert
April 11, 2016
The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host its first-ever ZooTunes concert this summer at the Greenville Zoo. The inaugural event, presented in partnership with the Greenville Zoo and Eleven Events, is…
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Donors contribute $900,000 on Clemson Give Day
April 11, 2016
The Clemson Family showed its generosity Wednesday, donating more than $900,000 to support student, faculty and facility needs during the inaugural Give Day. “We asked the Clemson Family and friends…
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GCM receives $750 Share the Love grant
April 6, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has been awarded a $750 grant as part of the 2015 Meals on Wheels Driving the Movement grant program. The grant funding, raised through the 2015-2016…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community.…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community.…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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GNMO II deploys $10 million in new markets tax credits for Spartanburg, S.C. project
March 29, 2016
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 $10 million of New Markets…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 28, 2016
18 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase II grants The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented…
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Hope Center for Children receives national accreditation
March 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Hope Center for Children was awarded national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA) on March 18, 2016. COA partners with human service organizations world-wide to establish…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 28, 2016
The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented flooding continue the rebuilding process, today announced Phase II grants for nonprofit organizations across…
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Hope Center for Children welcomes Molly Moyer as Director of Development
March 24, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Molly Moyer joined Hope Center for Children as the Director of Development to ensure continued advancement of the organization’s mission to the general public and investors. “I am…
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Girl Scouts appoints Emerald Circle Co-Chairs for 2016
March 24, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Dr. Gloria Webb Close and Doris Hamilton Tidwell as 2016 Emerald Circle Co-chairs. The Emerald Circle…
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Foundation awards $404,610 in grants
March 21, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced that that it awarded $404,610 in grants to 6 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $60,000 to support a home visitation program for young moms.…
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YMCA of Greenville Water Safety Week 2016
March 21, 2016
As swim season approaches, it is important for children to learn to be safe in and around water. The YMCA of Greenville and Upstate Pool Management is hosting a free…
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Ladies Night Out Sunday Afternoon Tea
March 21, 2016
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts presents Ladies Night Out Sunday Afternoon Tea fundraiser on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Bradley Arts…
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Cultural Center receives educational grant from Piedmont Natural Gas
March 20, 2016
Piedmont Natural Gas has awarded a $2500 grant to Chapman Cultural Center for the advancement of its STEAM educational efforts. STEAM is a national education movement that aims to strengthen…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Concord Leadership Group releases new Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report
March 16, 2016
Most nonprofits are struggling to grow leaders and retain donors — threatening their very existence and the services they provide to the communities they serve. Recent research shows that nonprofits…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction Chair
March 14, 2016
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Cecilia K. Hanna as 2016 Chair for its Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction event. This is the fourth…
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Roughton joins Greer Community Ministries
March 14, 2016
Karen Roughton has joined Greer Community Ministries (GCM) as the Meals on Wheels coordinator. She will be in charge of supervising the 21 routes that volunteer drivers use to deliver…
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Historical Association hires new Director
March 11, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) has hired Suzanne Brooks as its Executive Director. Brooks joins SCHA with experience in historic preservation, advocacy, education, and outreach. She looks to engage the…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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CEO build participants raise walls on 2016 Habitat home
March 8, 2016
The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are familiar with building corporations, alliances, and nonprofits from the ground up. On Thursday, 23 of those CEOs will come together to raise the…
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CEO build participants raise walls on 2016 Habitat home
March 7, 2016
The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are familiar with building corporations, alliances, and nonprofits from the ground up. On Thursday, 23 of those CEOs will come together to raise the…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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Mary Black Foundation Foundation announces a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative
March 2, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period…
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Statewide High School Baseball Tournament to benefit Happy Wheels in honor of Kennedy Branham
March 2, 2016South Carolina high school baseball and the Lexington/Columbia community is preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of Kennedy Branham beginning Thursday, March 3, 2016 through Sunday, March 6, 2016. …
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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This Is My Brave: The Show – shares stories about mental illness
March 1, 2016
The only side of mental illness we see often comes after a heartbreaking loss. This Is My Brave is the other side of the story of mental illness — one…
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Urban League of the Upstate receives $45,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation
February 29, 2016
The Urban League of the Upstate announced today that for the first time in its history that the agency received a $45,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This grant…
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Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…
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Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…
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Spring Language classes at Upstate International
February 23, 2016
Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International. Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…
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ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon to honor Upstate champions
February 22, 2016
Upstate Forever’s annual event to be held February 23rd in Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced the local champions who will be honored at this year’s ForeverGreen Annual Awards…
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Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
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Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…
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Riley Institute names Steve Evered as Senior Associate
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Evered, former Vice President of Government Affairs for Michelin North America who has nearly 40 years of government relations experience, has joined the Riley Institute at…
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Urban League of the Upstate honors community at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala
February 19, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate hosted its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency…
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CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…
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26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th
February 17, 2016
The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…
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