CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Pints for the People to hold fundraiser for Good Neighbor Cupboard
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – June 28, 2014 – Again this year, local chefs and brewers will come together to help Pints for the People raise money for the Good Neighbor Cupboard,…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees
June 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…
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Upstate Domestic Violence Prevention Efforts Receive $82,000 from Verizon
June 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Verizon Wireless donated $82,000 today to nine Upstate organizations that provide vital resources and support to survivors of domestic violence, as well as those who work to end…
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The Great Outdoors…Indoors?
June 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) presents an exciting new summer exhibit that opens to the public on Saturday, June 14th and runs through the summer until Labor…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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Cal Watson, President of the South Carolina Bar
May 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Earlier this month, Cal Watson, Member at…
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Nonprofit Leaders Gathered at Shine the Light Forum
May 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC − DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted the first session of the Shine…
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Greenville Library to Receive National Award
May 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Greenville County Library System is the winner of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Agencies (ASCLA)/Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) & National Organization on Disability (NOD) Award.…
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Greenville Zoo Bids Farewell To Female Elephant
May 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – After an extensive search, working directly with the Elephant Species Survival Program (SSP) to identify available Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities and working independently with a recognized…
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Simpsonville Resident Honors Fallen Hero Capt. Kimberly Hampton During 2014 Ruck To Remember
May 15, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Simpsonville resident Robin Darnell will honor Captain Kimberly Hampton of Easley SC, displaying the fallen hero’s picture and carrying her story to Arlington National Cemetery during the…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $81.3K grant to GCM
May 12, 2014GREER, SC – Greenville Women Giving awarded an $81.3K grant to Greer Community Ministries (GCM) at their annual meeting held on May 7 at the Gunter Theatre in Greenville. This…
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$500,000 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 8th Annual Meeting
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $500,255 to selected community non-profit organizations at its eighth annual meeting on May 7, putting its…
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Community Congregates at Interfaith Gathering to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 2, 2014 – Members of a variety of faith traditions congregated to pray for peace and justice and celebrate the diversity of our community at an…
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Clemson summit to address youth success in South Carolina
May 10, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – May 10, 2014 – Education, government and nonprofit officials from across South Carolina will gather at Clemson University Monday and Tuesday to address this critical question: How…
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Greenville Chamber Honors Diversity Leaders
May 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC -May 7, 2014 – Upstate leaders were honored Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Tenth Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner, held at TD Convention Center. The event…
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A Conversation with Jonathan Shanin, Executive Director of AidJoy
May 6, 2014When Corporations and Charities Connect Jonathan Shanin is a social entrepreneur focused on filling a missing piece in philanthropy today. He is the founder and Executive Director of AidJoy,…
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Leadership Greenville Applications Due May 16
May 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Celebrating its 41st year, Leadership Greenville is the community’s preeminent leadership program. Leadership Greenville is designed to help develop informed, committed and qualified leaders for Greenville County.…
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Brew in the Zoo Tickets on Sale Now
May 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at the 5th annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers. The fundraising event…
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Wilkins House Initiative passes $250,000 mark
May 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2014 – The Save The Wilkins House Initiative is getting to ready to move the historic Augusta Road structure after raising more than $250,000 in…
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Community Congregates at Interfaith Gathering to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
May 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2014 – Members of a variety of faith traditions congregated to pray for peace and justice and celebrate the diversity of our community at an…
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Habitat for Humanity to receive 2014 S.C. Housing Achievement Award
April 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2014 – The S.C. State Housing Finance and Development Authority honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for its work in fostering neighborhood improvement and…
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Johnson named 2014 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year
April 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 17, 2014 – The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Tammy Johnson, the owner of Liquid Catering and The Old Cigar Warehouse, the 2014 South Carolina…
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Engenius initiates 2014 grants competition
April 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 14, 2014 – Non-profit groups in the Upstate can get a new website for free via the Engenius Grants competition, which is now taking applications for…
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Engenius’s Manley to serve as Chairman of the ReFrame Association
March 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 26, 2014 – Chris Manley, Engenius’s managing partner, has been named the inaugural Chairman of the ReFrame Association, a nationwide network of home repair and home…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors Coan
March 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 25, 2014 – The Rotary Club of Greenville honored long-time Greenville community leader Sandi Coan with its Career Day Service Award Tuesday. The award is given…
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ReWiGo adds three board members
March 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 24, 2014 – ReWiGo Ministries has added three new board members for 2014. Ryan Garrison, Burgess Metcalf, and Will Gregory will help guide ReWiGo as it…
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Greenville Rotary Grants taking applications
March 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2014 – Local non-profit organizations have until the first of April to apply for the 2014 Rotary Club of Greenville Grants. Rotary Club of Greenville…
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Complete Public Relations to support March for Babies
February 25, 2014Complete Public Relations to support March for Babies GREENVILLE, SC – February 25, 2014 – Complete Public Relations’ Nick Brett is serving as a team captain for the 2014 March…
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Bids for the Birds to aid Greenville Zoo
February 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – What: Bids for the Birds is a fundraiser organized by Leadership Greenville to help build a new South American Aviary at The Greenville Zoo. When: Friday, February…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors local law enforcement
February 11, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C, — The Rotary Club of Greenville held its 2014 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville today. For more than 35 years the…
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Community group forms to save The Woodlands at Furman
February 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 7, 2014 – A group of community members have banded together to save a piece of Greenville history from the wrecking ball this spring. The The…
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Mauldin Rotary honors Firefighter of the Year, Policeman of the Year, Mauldin High teachers
February 5, 2014MAULDIN, SC – February 5, 2014 – The Mauldin Rotary Club honored a city firefighter, a city policeman and two high school teachers Tuesday at its annual Charter Night banquet.…
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FAVOR Greenville Hires Development Director
February 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 5, 2014 – Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) Greenville announced the appointment of its new Development Director, Bethany M. Sparks, as of January 29, 2014.…
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ReWiGo Ministries asks local businesses to “Ramp It Up”
January 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 22, 2014 – ReWiGo Ministries, a local organization serving elderly, disabled and low-income people in the Upstate with emergency home repairs, wheelchair ramps and accessibility improvements,…
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Senior Action Receives Hollingsworth Funds Grant to Fund System Upgrades
January 13, 2014GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – January 13, 2014 – Senior Action, the non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Greenville County’s maturing population and their families by providing access to resources needed for…
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ReWiGo Ministries helped more than 60 families in 2013
January 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 8, 2014 -Twelve months ago, ReWiGo Ministries set a goal of helping 40 families through making emergency home repairs, building handicapped-accessible ramps and installing safety bars.…
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Bauknight Elected to Spartanburg County Foundation Board
December 27, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – December 31, 2013 – The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of John E. Bauknight, IV to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Bauknight’s term…
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The Woodlands at Furman hosting Festival of Trees
December 5, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 13, 2013 What: The Woodlands at Furman Third Annual Festival of Trees When: Friday, December 13, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Where: The Woodlands at…
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Nissan of Greer sponsoring Christmas at Greer
November 28, 2013GREER, SC – November 28, 2013 – Nissan of Greer is helping the Upstate get in the Christmas spirit this year. Nissan of Greer is the title sponsor for the…
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Upstate Entrepreneurs Seek Support in Helping Charities Succeed
November 12, 2013US Embassy Association honors Upstate group; AidJoy launches fundraiser to sustain support for charities GREENVILLE, SC – November 12, 2013 – Greenville, South Carolina-based AidJoy, which provides technology and technical…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Announces Spring 2014 Grant Cycle
November 5, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – November 5, 2013 – The Spartanburg County Foundation is excited to announce that in 2014, it will award 4 high impact grants of $25,000 each to nonprofit…
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Fernwood Baptist Church To Serve As Host For Annual Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service
November 5, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – November 5, 2013 – Fernwood Baptist Church, located at 200 Fernwood Drive in Spartanburg, will host this year’s annual Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 26,…
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Seventh Drug Take-Back Day Collects 2,530 lbs of Medication
October 31, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 31, 2013 – Project Rx: A River Remedy held its seventh bi-annual drug take-back event on Saturday, October 26th for Upstate residents to properly dispose of…
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Leadership Greenville selects zoo project
October 16, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 16, 2013 – Leadership Greenville has chosen to work on a new South American aviary for the next 10 months after an application from the Friends…
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