Association of Fundraising Professionals honors four Upstate philanthropists on National Philanthropy Day
November 17, 2017
On, Wednesday, November 15, the South Carolina Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored four individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Upstate’s philanthropic community…
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Allstate awards $75,000 to Alive at 25 teen safe driving
November 17, 2017The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive at…
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BB&T invests $100,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ efforts to prevent homelessness
November 17, 2017The generous donation comes just in time to honor Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week BB&T donated $100,000 to United Way of the Midlands earlier today to aid in the fight…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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The Children’s Security Blanket announces new name reflecting dramatic expansion across the Carolinas
November 14, 2017
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Children’s Security Blanket has changed its name. The 16-year-old Spartanburg-based nonprofit remains dedicated to helping children…
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United Way of the Midlands names new internship in honor of Mel Stebbins
November 13, 2017Funds for the internship are being accepted to begin the internship in fall 2018 United Way of the Midlands has created an internship fund in honor of Melbourne “Mel” Stebbins,…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 13, 2017Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
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AT&T awards $30,000 grant to USO South Carolina
November 13, 2017AT&T recently granted $30,000 to the USO South Carolina to support the USO’s Operation Read and Feed program. “The USO connects service members to family, home and country,” said Joanie…
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United Way of the Midlands names new internship in honor of Mel Stebbins
November 13, 2017
Funds for the internship are being accepted to begin the internship in fall 2018 United Way of the Midlands has created an internship fund in honor of Melbourne “Mel” Stebbins,…
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AT&T awards $30,000 grant to USO South Carolina
November 13, 2017
AT&T recently granted $30,000 to the USO South Carolina to support the USO’s Operation Read and Feed program. “The USO connects service members to family, home and country,” said Joanie…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well?
November 13, 2017
Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 13, 2017
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
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The SCEA joins in nationwide American Education Week Celebration
November 9, 2017
The South Carolina Education Association will honor educators across the state at celebrations in their own schools during American Education Week, November 14-18 To raise awareness about the critical need…
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FAVOR Greenville named as model program by federal government
November 8, 2017FAVOR Greenville announced that FAVOR Greenville has officially been named one of 4 “model programs” from across the nation by the federal government Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrating 10th Anniversary
November 7, 2017
An Upstate non-profit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents is celebrating 10 years of serving families in the Upstate. “We have done some amazing…
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Locally Epic app expands to include nonprofit organizations
November 6, 2017
Locally Epic is offering free access to the app’s location-based marketing technology for local non-profit organizations. The Locally Epic app allows businesses to communicate directly with customers, using geo-fencing and…
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EngenuitySC announces Dr. Keith Shah as 2017 Vision Award Winner
November 1, 2017EngenuitySC has presented Dr. Keith Shah with its 2017 Vision Award. Shah was presented with the award at a reception at the President’s House at the University of South Carolina,…
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EngenuitySC announces Dr. Keith Shah as 2017 Vision Award Winner
November 1, 2017
EngenuitySC has presented Dr. Keith Shah with its 2017 Vision Award. Shah was presented with the award at a reception at the President’s House at the University of South Carolina,…
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The Salvation Army opens new Family Store in Irmo
October 31, 2017
Second Family Store, Same Great Values that Help Our Community On Friday November 3,2017, families looking for a bargain will have a brand new shopping experience in Irmo as The…
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Habitat Greenville named 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year
October 26, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has been named the 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association. The EarthCraft Builder of the Year…
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Middle Tyger Community Center receives Listen for Good grant
October 25, 2017LYMAN, S.C. – Middle Tyger Community Center announced receipt of a national Listen for Good grant through the Fund for Shared Insight that will be used to collect feedback from…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members
October 25, 2017
Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members. Palmetto Health Foundation Board: Reed Mattingly, Rainbow Restoration Virgil Miller, Aflac Graeme Moore, The Moore Company Cary Smith, Community Volunteer Palmetto…
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Alpha Omega donates to and builds with Rebuild Upstate
October 25, 2017
Employees from Alpha Omega Construction, a local roofing and construction company, came out to build a roof for a Rebuild Upstate family today. Alpha Omega Construction Group, Inc. has served…
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YMCA of Greenville opens its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom to build public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship
October 24, 2017
New space is the only urban waterways project awarded a grant by Duke Energy Water Resources Fund YMCA of Greenville officially opened its new Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom at its…
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Foundation awards $1,037,920 in grants
October 23, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young…
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Museum to host free lecture about Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing
October 20, 2017On Friday, Oct. 27, Gen. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing will speak about his experiences in the First World War at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…
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Museum to host free lecture about Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing
October 20, 2017
On Friday, Oct. 27, Gen. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing will speak about his experiences in the First World War at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…
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SLED Agent Warns of E-Mail Crime
October 19, 2017Cybercrime costs U.S. business more than $1.3 billion yearly and often takes the form of bogus e-mails, according to Lt. D. Britt Dove, supervisory agent for the S.C. Law Enforcement…
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Human affairs lawyer joins Capital Rotary
October 19, 2017Lee Ann Wooten (center) is welcomed as Capital Rotary’s newest member by sponsor Katherine Anderson and club president Blake DuBose. Wooten, a Greenville native, is the S.C. Human Affairs Commission’s…
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Human affairs lawyer joins Capital Rotary
October 19, 2017
Lee Ann Wooten (center) is welcomed as Capital Rotary’s newest member by sponsor Katherine Anderson and club president Blake DuBose. Wooten, a Greenville native, is the S.C. Human Affairs Commission’s…
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SLED Agent Warns of E-Mail Crime
October 19, 2017
Cybercrime costs U.S. business more than $1.3 billion yearly and often takes the form of bogus e-mails, according to Lt. D. Britt Dove, supervisory agent for the S.C. Law Enforcement…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville adds Marion Mann
October 16, 2017
Marion Mann has joined Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as Director of Marketing and Communications. A Greenville native and College of Charleston graduate, Mann has previously served in marketing…
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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement
October 16, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…
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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement
October 16, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…
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Halloween Zumbathon® for Meals on Wheels slated for Saturday, Oct. 28
October 11, 2017Zumba® instructors from across the Midlands are joining with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) to dance in the Halloween Zumbathon, a charity event to benefit ICRC’s Meals on Wheels…
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Lou Kennedy and Erin McCaskill named co-chairs of the Midlands Heart Ball
October 11, 2017
The pair will lead local efforts to raise half a million dollars for the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is proud to announce Lou Kennedy, President and CEO…
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Van Hauser selected as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award
October 11, 2017
Celebrating its 25th year of serving children who are in need and without resources, Healthy Learners announced Van Hauser as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion…
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Van Hauser selected as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award
October 11, 2017
Celebrating its 25th year of serving children who are in need and without resources, Healthy Learners announced Van Hauser as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion…
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Growing Membership Key to Rotary’s Success
October 11, 2017Adding quality members is the key to success for Rotary clubs, and Columbia’s Capital Rotary must continue to apply that formula, according to past president David Boucher. Boucher, now serving…
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Tri-county region sees declines in key reading, math test results
October 11, 2017
Newly released year-end test results for the tri-county region show year-over-year declines in reading proficiency for third and eighth grade, both pivotal years in a child’s academic career. Third grade…
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Growing Membership Key to Rotary’s Success
October 11, 2017
Adding quality members is the key to success for Rotary clubs, and Columbia’s Capital Rotary must continue to apply that formula, according to past president David Boucher. Boucher, now serving…
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Five community organizations benefit from 2017 Trinity Bazaar
October 9, 2017
The 69th Annual Trinity Bazaar will take place Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street. The Trinity Bazaar is a…
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Darla Moore Foundation pledges $1 million to International African American Museum
October 9, 2017
South Carolinian Darla Moore and her eponymous foundation have generously pledged $1 million to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. This major leadership gift adds momentum to the…
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Darla Moore Foundation pledges $1 million to International African American Museum
October 9, 2017
South Carolinian Darla Moore and her eponymous foundation have generously pledged $1 million to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. This major leadership gift adds momentum to the…
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Spartanburg County selected to participate in MDC’s Network for Southern Economic Mobility
October 9, 2017
Spartanburg County is one of four Southern communities that are taking on the challenge of improving economic mobility for youth and young adults. The Spartanburg County Foundation has been selected…
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Lexington District One grads earn community scholarships
October 9, 2017Seven Lexington County School District One graduates received a share of Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 2017 scholarship funds. Based in Columbia, CCCF awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of…
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