Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Immigrant Families Initiative grants to 7 organizations supporting Richland County
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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David M. Ross joins SC Bar as Executive Director
May 3, 2018
South Carolina Bar President Babs Warner has announced that David M. Ross has accepted the position of executive director. Ross replaces executive director Bob Wells upon his retirement after 33…
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National Salvation Army Week – May 21-27
May 3, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. We will be hosting several special events through the…
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Museum renovations to emphasize art experience
May 3, 2018
Columbia’s Museum of Art will be an interactive place for visitors to “experience art” when current renovations are completed this year, said executive director Della Watkins, pictured with Rotarians Trey…
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Museum renovations to emphasize art experience
May 2, 2018Columbia’s Museum of Art will be an interactive place for visitors to “experience art” when current renovations are completed this year, said executive director Della Watkins, pictured with Rotarians Trey…
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HR manager, author & vocalist joins Rotary
May 2, 2018Dr. Daniel Moses (left in photo) was inducted into Capital Rotary Club by his sponsor, club president Blake DuBose, in late April. Moses, a native of Hartsville, SC, received graduate…
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HR manager, author & vocalist joins Rotary
May 2, 2018
Dr. Daniel Moses (left in photo) was inducted into Capital Rotary Club by his sponsor, club president Blake DuBose, in late April. Moses, a native of Hartsville, SC, received graduate…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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LICS honors volunteers and corporate partner for 2017
April 30, 2018LICS hosted their annual volunteer celebration on April 24th to pay honor and tribute to the dedicated individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and other organizations that give their time to…
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Support 372 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives this Tuesday, May 1
April 30, 2018The fifth annual 24-hour online giving challenge is presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation From midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 1, thousands of “everyday philanthropists” will come together to…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division presents major gift to Make-A-Wish and aims to increase 2018 donation
April 30, 2018In 2017, The Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar made an incredible impact in the lives of local kids battling critical illnesses. Led by a philanthropic committee within…
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LICS honors volunteers and corporate partner for 2017
April 30, 2018LICS hosted their annual volunteer celebration on April 24th to pay honor and tribute to the dedicated individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and other organizations that give their time to…
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Support 372 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives this Tuesday, May 1
April 30, 2018
The fifth annual 24-hour online giving challenge is presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation From midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 1, thousands of “everyday philanthropists” will come together to…
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COR’s Table for Six Returns with ?Developing the Midlands – May 10
April 30, 2018
?Thursday, May 10, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Columbia Opportunity Resource members and friends will gather with leaders in the economic development field to dine and discuss Developing the Midlands. Developing the Midlands…
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Senior Resources opens new Meals on Wheels Center, launches food truck
April 26, 2018
Senior Resources celebrated the grand opening of its new Meals on Wheels center, and the launch of its food truck, called Señor Resources, at a Thursday event. Both projects have…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Record turnout for 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place
April 26, 2018Over 200 people bought tickets to the 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place, raising over $20,000 for the programs and services St. Lawrence Place…
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Record turnout for 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place
April 26, 2018
Over 200 people bought tickets to the 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place, raising over $20,000 for the programs and services St. Lawrence Place…
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Rotary leader encourages foundation support
April 25, 2018Donors to the Rotary Foundation are supporting positive change for communities around the world, according to Deborah Burt, a Bluffton Rotarian since 2007 and Capital Rotary’s guest speaker on April…
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Rotary leader encourages foundation support
April 25, 2018
Donors to the Rotary Foundation are supporting positive change for communities around the world, according to Deborah Burt, a Bluffton Rotarian since 2007 and Capital Rotary’s guest speaker on April…
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Sertoma, Inc. awards grant to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to provide advanced training for speech therapists
April 24, 2018The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is enhancing services for deaf students who have good potential to develop speech and listening skills. A grant obtained through Sertoma,…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates 5-year anniversary of Midlands Gives
April 20, 2018More than $5.5 million raised via Midlands Gives over the past four years for hundreds of nonprofits On May Day, Tuesday, May 1, Central Carolina Community Foundation and 372 local…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates 5-year anniversary of Midlands Gives
April 20, 2018More than $5.5 million raised via Midlands Gives over the past four years for hundreds of nonprofits On May Day, Tuesday, May 1, Central Carolina Community Foundation and 372 local…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018 Volunteer Award recipients
April 19, 2018On Tuesday, April 17 United Way of the Midlands recognized the Midlands’ most outstanding volunteers at its 2018 Volunteer Awards celebration hosted at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Community Innovation…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018 Volunteer Award recipients
April 19, 2018On Tuesday, April 17 United Way of the Midlands recognized the Midlands’ most outstanding volunteers at its 2018 Volunteer Awards celebration hosted at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Community Innovation…
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USO South Carolina celebrates its volunteers as a force behind the ForcesSM for National Volunteer Week
April 18, 2018Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 130,000 service members and military families annually As people across the country take this week to recognize those…
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Habitat for Humanity raises $50,000 at 2nd annual Joe Barron Golf Classic
April 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County raised $50,000 at their second annual Joe Barron Golf Classic fundraiser on April 12 at the Green Valley Country Club. The “Captain’s Choice” tournament included…
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Junior League of Greenville awards $40,000 in grants to local non-profits
April 16, 2018
This year, the Junior League of Greenville (JLG) awarded $40,399.28 to four non-profit agencies in the Greenville community in early January during a General Membership Meeting. “Our mission is to…
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Former educator joins TCCC staff
April 16, 2018
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has hired LaTisha Vaughn-Brandon as Director of Networks and Community Engagement. Vaughn-Brandon will take responsibility for TCCC’s Kindergarten Readiness Network and will lead TCCC’s efforts…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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United Way of the Midlands hosts Caffeinated Conversations – April 25
April 16, 2018
United Way of the Midlands hosts Caffeinated Conversations with special guest Ben Rex of Cyberwoven on April 25 Join United Way of the Midlands for Caffeinated Conversations on Wednesday, April…
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Historic Columbia advocates, preserves and educates
April 13, 2018Advocacy for, preservation of and education about the capital city’s unique houses and gardens has been the mission of Historic Columbia since the non-profit organization’s founding in 1961. A milestone…
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Congaree Land Trust hosts Spring Feast – April 26
April 13, 2018
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host their third annual Game and Garden: Spring Feast on Thurs. April 26th from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Hay Hill, 1625 Bluff Rd. Columbia,…
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Historic Columbia advocates, preserves and educates
April 13, 2018
Advocacy for, preservation of and education about the capital city’s unique houses and gardens has been the mission of Historic Columbia since the non-profit organization’s founding in 1961. A milestone…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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Andy Markl becomes Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
April 11, 2018Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose congratulates Andy Markl (left), the club’s most recent addition to the ranks of Paul Harris Fellows, signifying a $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Paul…
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Senior Resources promotes Bridget Winston to Director of Development
April 11, 2018
Senior Resources has named Bridget Winston as the agency’s Director of Development. In this role, Winston will oversee the agency’s fundraising, marketing, event planning and communications efforts. After growing up…
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Andy Markl becomes Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
April 11, 2018
Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose congratulates Andy Markl (left), the club’s most recent addition to the ranks of Paul Harris Fellows, signifying a $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Paul…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Golf Classic – April 19-20
April 11, 2018
Palmetto Health Foundation Golf Classic, presented by Aflac, will be held April 19-20 in Columbia. For 28 years, proceeds have benefited Palmetto Health Cancer Centers, one of the largest cancer…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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