State Treasurer touts programs success
August 1, 2018
South Carolina treasurer Curtis Loftis briefed Capital Rotary members on his role as the state’s “private banker” when he was the club’s guest speaker Aug. 1. Loftis said his office…
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City Official joins Capital Rotary club
August 1, 2018The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities director has joined Capital Rotary. Melissa L. Lindler (shown at center in photo with sponsor Gloria Saeed and club president Philip Flynn)…
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation partners with Feeding America to fight child hunger in South Carolina
July 31, 2018
Donation provides much needed support for Harvest Hope Food Bank Harvest Hope Food Bank announced the receipt of $10,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to support child hunger-relief…
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The Honor Project’s 2nd annual (2016) Beards for Breasts Competition ends
July 31, 2018Left to right: Matthew Jeffcoat, Amanda Jeffcoat, Charlie Sellers, Jill Sellers, Parris Claytor, Holly Buerkert, Jonathan Buerkert, Bryan Spencer. The Honor Project announced on July 13th, 2018 that its wildly…
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The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Foundation receives grant from Dominion Energy
July 26, 2018Photo: back row L/R: Assistant Chief Jamie Helms w/ Columbia FD, Fire Chief Chris Smith w/ West Columbia FD, Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld w/ Irmo Fire District, Fire Marshal Terry…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting
July 26, 2018
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Joining forces to transform lives
July 26, 2018Summer months are a struggle for charities. People tend to open their wallets around the holiday season (which is important,) but charities operate year-round and for numerous reasons the summer…
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108 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
July 26, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 83 local Children at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina . In addition, The Salvation Army also…
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108 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
July 26, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 83 local Children at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina . In addition, The Salvation Army also…
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United Way launches MyUWStory.org with new banners across downtown Greenville
July 25, 2018
United Way of Greenville County is partnering with the City of Greenville to share a new series of stories showing the life-changing impact of United Way in our community. City…
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United Way kicks off School Tools program to benefit Greenville County students
July 25, 2018
Giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and in life is the ultimate goal of United Way School Tools, a program designed to give students the best…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors
July 25, 2018As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new contributing members of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. “Our board members are sincerely dedicated to…
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13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 201860 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors
July 25, 2018
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new contributing members of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. “Our board members are sincerely dedicated to…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation
July 24, 2018MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…
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Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry
July 24, 2018New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…
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Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry
July 24, 2018
New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation
July 24, 2018
MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…
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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 23, 2018Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 23, 2018WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
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Midlands Foundation for Foster Children Wine Auction – July 31
July 23, 2018The first MFFC annual charity wine Silent Auction by Tenuto De Mille will be held at Seawell’s restaurant from 6-9 p.m. on July 31, 2018. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, silent auction,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina selects Benedict College Junior Shawn Brown for its 2018-19 President’s Fellow
July 23, 2018
Mr. Shawn Brown, a rising junior at Benedict College has been selected to be the 2018-2019 Sisters of Charity Foundation’s Presidents Fellow. Brown was chosen from a pool of outstanding…
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Youth Corps – Inspiring Young People To Be Leaders – Students Can Still Apply
July 22, 2018Looking for a dynamic, life-changing leadership experience for young people you may know? Students can still apply for Youth Corps! To read a recent article in the Columbia Business Monthly…
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NORD Family Foundation continues contribution to MIRCI’s Supportive Housing Program for Youth and Housing and Homeless Services
July 20, 2018
The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs that serve mentally ill, homeless individuals in the greater Columbia and…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home for a veteran
July 20, 2018On Sunday, July 22, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will dedicate the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in Greenville and…
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Charleston Basket Brigade receives $7,000 grant from The Exchange Club of Charleston
July 18, 2018Generous Donation Will Help Feed Roughly 230 Families This Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $373,500 to 22 organizations in Community Enrichment funding
July 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded its Community Enrichment grants for 2018. The Foundation’s mission to address poverty in all of its forms is reflected in…
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AAF of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 public service client
July 18, 2018The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced local nonprofit Palmetto Place Emergency Children’s Shelter as the club’s public service client for 2018-2019. AAF selects one nonprofit organization…
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AAF of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 public service client
July 18, 2018
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced local nonprofit Palmetto Place Emergency Children’s Shelter as the club’s public service client for 2018-2019. AAF selects one nonprofit organization…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County awarded Best Green Builder of 2018
July 17, 2018Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was awarded the Best Green Builder of the Year in the 2018 by Best of the Upstate Awards. The awards are based on nominations…
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Spartanburg Community College receives $526,225 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for curriculum expansion
July 16, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently received a $526,225 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an allocation from Southern Appalachian Automotive Workforce, that will be used for curriculum expansion at the…
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USC Upstate’s Child Protection Training Center benefits from more than $500,000 in new grants
July 16, 2018
The Child Protection Training Center at the University of South Carolina Upstate will enhance training opportunities for child protection professionals in the Upstate region thanks to a series of new…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives grant from Grey Muzzle Organization
July 16, 2018
Senior dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces Pawmetto Lifeline as the recipient of a $7,500 annual grant to provide care for at-risk…
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Spartanburg receives national recognition as a winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
July 16, 2018The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to…
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Alzheimer’s fundraiser – August 17
July 12, 2018Rotary clubs in South Carolina’s Midlands will hold a gala fund-raiser in Columbia Friday evening, Aug. 17 to benefit the CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) Fund. Tickets are now…
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Dominion Energy provides grant to Harvest Hope Food Bank for Operation Hunger Prevention
July 11, 2018
Grant will provide food to active military, veterans and their families at risk of hunger Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $10,000 Critical Community Needs grant from the Dominion Energy…
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The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s “Camp Leopold” receives grant from Dominion Energy
July 11, 2018Funding will provide an experiential learning field trip opportunity for students in Camp Leopold’s widely diverse ecosystem. The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s environmental education school-year program, “Camp Leopold,” has received…
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Achieve Columbia mitigates childhood trauma
July 11, 2018Working to overcome effects of significant childhood trauma leads to better lives for youngsters and their families but requires “a lot of human capital,” according to Achieve Columbia executive director…
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Capital Rotary Blood Drive Set for July 25th
July 11, 2018Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual summer blood drive to be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled donations and walk-ins…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards United Way of the Midlands $50,000 to fund health services at WellPartners Dental Clinics
July 11, 2018United Way of the Midlands announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to fund WellPartners Adult and Children’s Dental Clinics serving residents of Lexington…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $5,000 grant from Volvo
July 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund.…
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Achieve Columbia mitigates childhood trauma
July 11, 2018
Working to overcome effects of significant childhood trauma leads to better lives for youngsters and their families but requires “a lot of human capital,” according to Achieve Columbia executive director…
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Capital Rotary Blood Drive Set for July 25th
July 11, 2018
Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual summer blood drive to be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled donations and walk-ins…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards United Way of the Midlands $50,000 to fund health services at WellPartners Dental Clinics
July 11, 2018
United Way of the Midlands announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to fund WellPartners Adult and Children’s Dental Clinics serving residents of Lexington…
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Rebuild Upstate repairs 100th home in 2018
July 9, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has reached its 100th home repaired in 2018, a month earlier than last year and setting a record for how quickly it reached the milestone. “With such a…
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals supports MIRCI’s efforts to fight against homelessness and mental illness in Columbia
July 6, 2018Janssen Pharmaceuticals has made a charitable contribution to The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), in the amount $12,500 to assist their outreach and behavioral healthcare for homeless individuals with…
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals supports MIRCI’s efforts to fight against homelessness and mental illness in Columbia
July 6, 2018
Janssen Pharmaceuticals has made a charitable contribution to The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), in the amount $12,500 to assist their outreach and behavioral healthcare for homeless individuals with…
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Palmetto Goodwill announces Board for 2018-2019
July 5, 2018Palmetto Goodwill recently announced its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sean Sykes, Urban Electric CFO will serve as Board Chairman. Other officers include Lea Deas, Obviouslee Marketing, as Vice Chair; Chris…
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The Leon Levine Foundation invests in South Carolina for the first time
July 5, 2018
The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF), a private foundation based in Charlotte North Carolina, is making a significant investment in South Carolina for the first time in its 37-year history. TLLF…
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