Justine Allen promoted to Assistant Director of Ten at the Top
January 5, 2023
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the promotion of Justine Allen to Assistant Director. Allen has served in the role of Program & Event Manager since joining TATT in…
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Elisabeth Kovacs named Executive Director of SC Future Makers
January 5, 2023
Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Program Scheduled for January 19
January 4, 2023
The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary War Lecture. Alcohol proved to be an important aspect…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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Carolina Children’s Home offering 2023 scholarships and grants
January 4, 2023
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit which provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for 2023 scholarships and…
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Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors name Alyssa Maute Smith new Executive Director
January 3, 2023
Following a national search that elicited applications from 70-plus qualified individuals, the Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors have announced Alyssa Maute Smith the Festival’s new Executive Director. “The…
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Alexander McQueen and more coming to the Columbia Museum of Art
December 29, 2022
2023 exhibition schedule announced The Columbia Museum of Art announces its schedule of featured exhibitions for 2023, a broad assortment of exclusive, house-organized shows as well as traveling exhibitions, including…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America bring holiday cheer, continue employee booster campaign partnership
December 22, 2022
Bank of America contributed $70,000 and hands-on support to help curb hunger amidst this year’s challenging economic circumstances Bank of America and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered throughout this year…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Announces Winner of Notable Non-Profit Community Vote
December 21, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” community voting has closed and the votes have been tallied. This year, the Laurens County Humane Society received the most votes, and as such, they…
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LushAcres Farm Adds New Product Line
December 21, 2022
LushAcres Farm and Market recently announced their new product line from Faithful Foods. It’s a full line of mixes for biscuits, pancakes & waffles, desserts, dips, bread, soups, rice, and…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium seeks 150 volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
December 20, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Aflac Group awards $378,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits
December 20, 2022
Aflac has awarded $378,000 in grants to 48 local nonprofit organizations in its Spring and Fall 2022 grant cycles. Awarded grantees are working on projects that support health & well-being…
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SC Ports awards $252,500 to community organizations
December 20, 2022
South Carolina Ports awarded $252,500 in grants to 90 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina through its fiscal year 2023 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its…
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Alyssa Smith, The 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
December 20, 2022
Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote and elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As…
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Ring in the New Year in Style!
December 19, 2022
Celebrate! Get your tickets through Friday, December 23, to celebrate the start of 2023 and the first full year of the new Laurens County Museum at “Midnight at the Museum“…
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Congaree Vista Guild opens bid for Artista Vista marketing services
December 19, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced its search for a marketing agency to assist with marketing and communications for Artista Vista. The weekend-long art event is scheduled for April 14-16,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives American Fundraising Foundation Golden Pear Grant
December 16, 2022
The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients this week of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a live stream on Facebook in a record breaking $250,000 distribution of funds and…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.6 million to Upstate children’s charities
December 15, 2022
A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Pendleton Place receive largest distribution in event history TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created by Peter Larocque,…
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Two Mount Pleasant scouts selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients
December 14, 2022Two Mount Pleasant scouts were selected as 2022 Computers with a Cause recipients. Troop 20 Scoutmaster Chad Neal started the process by recommending scouts Emmett Townsend and Davidson Bendell for…
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YMCA of Greenville Foundation announces 2023 grant recipients
December 14, 2022
YMCA of Greenville Foundation, the independent nonprofit corporation operating for the benefit of the YMCA of Greenville, announced the recipients of its 2023 grant cycle. The Foundation’s endowment fund helps…
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The 2022 Global Vision Award Gala
December 14, 2022
On Monday, December 5, The Columbia World Affairs Council honored Dr. Jim Chow as the 2022 Global Vision Award recipient. The black-tie gala was held at the downtown Columbia Marriott.…
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The Main Street District unveils ceiling of lights installation on the 1600 Block of Main Street
December 14, 2022
The Main Street District, along with the City of Columbia and many generous supporters, will light up the night with a permanent installation of thousands of LED lights in a…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its 2023 JA Inspire Virtual program for SC middle and high school students
December 14, 2022Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 55th Annual Meeting
December 14, 2022
The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, introduce new board members, and recognize the support…
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Main Street District promotes Adrian Nelson to Director of Operations
December 13, 2022
Sgt. Major (Ret) Adrian Nelson has been promoted to Director of Operations with the Main Street District. Adrian will continue to work with Main Street’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors, heading up…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $5,000 to Burton Center
December 13, 2022Associates from Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Burton Center on behalf of the Countybank Foundation. The donation was made in honor of Jeff…
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The Nickelodeon Theater
December 12, 2022
Serving the Midlands region of South Carolina, the Nickelodeon seeks to build a stronger, more inclusive, and more equitable community through film presentations that both entertain and provoke critical dialogue.…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director
December 12, 2022
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
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Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust to be keynote speaker at the State House Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – Dec 19
December 11, 2022
Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will deliver the Keynote address at the 16th annual Isadore E. Lourie Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the…
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LRADAC’s Prevention Team recognized at the South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates statewide awards ceremony
December 9, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held its 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts and prevention professionals who…
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Kelsey Bickley joins Main Street District as Director of Marketing
December 8, 2022
Main Street District announces Kelsey (Carmichael) Bickley is joining their team as Director of Marketing. Bickley is a marketing professional with over seven years of experience promoting the Columbia region…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 16
December 8, 2022Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 7, 2022
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…
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Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University
December 6, 2022The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…
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Eight Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
December 6, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded eight Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” Voting Now Open
December 5, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has the spirit – the spirit of giving! Now in its fourth year, Sadler Hughes Apothecary in Clinton is asking the community to help them select a…
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Broadstreet teams up with local businesses to raise $43,000 for Project Host in flag football tournament
December 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted several local Upstate businesses on December 1 at Flour Field for a flag football tournament that raised $43,000 for Project Host, a…
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Habitat For Humanity Greenville County will celebrate the dedication of the first home in their new development in Nicholtown
December 5, 2022
On December 7, Habitat Greenville, along with the City of Greenville, Duke Energy, and Greenville Housing Authority, will celebrate the dedication of the first home of their new Habitat community,…
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Museum to remember Pearl Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 10
December 5, 2022
It was, as usual, a beautiful Sunday morning in Hawaii. But it didn’t last long. At 7:55 a.m., the first wave of Japanese warplanes came flying over the Waianae mountains.…
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ChappyWrap partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to provide comfort to families
December 2, 2022
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to express their gratitude for ChappyWrap’s generous donation of over 380 blankets as welcome gifts for families. Founded in 2006,…
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Second Annual Home Works Hammer Classic to benefit roofing efforts for Veterans
December 2, 2022
Friday April 28 2023, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host the second annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. The 2023 event will…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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Greenville Housing Funds reports 2022 successes, looks forward to 2023
December 1, 2022
Greenville Housing Fund leaders reported a successful year in 2022 and laid out their 2023 goals and aspirations during a celebratory Annual Meeting Thursday morning. Chief accomplishments from the past…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Countybank launches debit card donation swipe campaign
December 1, 2022
Countybank announced the launch of its third annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach, we are…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names new Operations Manager
November 30, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Alicia Mizuno as its next Operations Manager. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Alicia brings extensive experience in facilities…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $79,000 to United Way
November 29, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $78,916.35 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign, which was then distributed to the local United Way organizations in the Greenwood, Greenville/Greer, and Anderson…
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Charleston Conservancy: 300 pounds of produce to good use
November 28, 2022
All year long our parks and community gardens bloom with beautiful flowers and delicious produce, programs and events foster a healthy and happy community, and we continue to connect people…
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