ReWiGo Ministries hires administrator
October 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 2, 2013 – ReWiGo Ministries has hired Elyse Geggis as its new administrator. A native of the Charlotte area, Geggis earned a degree in technical theatre…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo receives Graham Foundation Award
October 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 2, 2013 – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo recently helped secure a $49,000 grant from The Graham Foundation, a private family foundation that focuses primarily…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation President to Retire
September 18, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – September 18, 2013 – After a distinguished 16 year tenure with The Spartanburg County Foundation, John H. Dargan will retire effective December 31, 2013. Dargan has served…
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Spartanburg Community Indicators Project Announces Director
September 18, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – September 18, 2013 – The Spartanburg Community Indicators Project is pleased to announce that Becky Slayton has been hired as Project Director. In this role, Slayton will…
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Nelson to Join 16th Class of Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative
August 30, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 30, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) is pleased to announce that its founder and president Debbie Nelson is one of 46 leaders from across the…
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DNA to Host Workshop on Building Non-profit Infrastructure
August 21, 2013Greenville, SC – August 21, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) continues its 2013 “Shine the Light on Your Non-profit” educational series with its third session “Investing in Non-Profit Infrastructure as…
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The Woodlands at Furman hires executive director
August 12, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 12, 2013 – The Woodlands at Furman has hired an experienced leader in the continuing care retirement community world as its new executive director. Kevin Parker…
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Storytelling Workshop Spells Success for Non-Profit Leaders
August 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 9, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Greenville, Hollingsworth Funds, Inc, and United Way of Greenville County, continued the…
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Media Advisory: Rotary International Vice President addresses Greenville Rotary
August 7, 2013What: Rotary International Vice President to speak on international engagement. When: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at noon. Where: Westin Poinsett Hotel, 120 S. Main Street, Greenville. Who: Anne Matthews,…
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GreenvilleConnect to focus next luncheon on food relief
August 6, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 6, 2013 – GreenvilleConnect welcomes local author and food relief advocate, Deb Richardson-Moore, as speaker at the August luncheon. Richardson-Moore has become well-acquainted with the problems…
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Rotary Club of Greenville elects new officers
August 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 2, 2013 – The Rotary Club of Greenville has named its 2013-14 officers. Judith Sosebee Prince will serve as the 98th president of the group; Russell…
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Carol Browning Named Executive Director at Greenville Literacy Association
July 29, 2013Former BI-LO Charities and supermarket executive takes over non-profit’s reins GREENVILLE, SC – July 29, 2013 – The Greenville Literacy Association Board of Directors has named Carol HasBrouck Browning as…
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Susan Priester and Frances Ellison of Greenville Women Giving
July 25, 2013July 22, 2013 Greenville Women Giving is a philanthropic organization serving Greenville County, SC, that was founded on the idea that women when informed about philanthropy and about needs in…
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Used book donations needed for Greenville Literacy Association’s twelfth annual used book sale
July 23, 2013Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale returns to Upstate August 17-18 GREENVILLE, SC – August 17-18, 2013 – The Greenville Literacy Association is currently collecting gently used books…
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Successful Public Relations,Telling & Selling Your Story: DNA Creative Communications Hosts Non-Profit Workshop August 7th
July 17, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 17, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) continues its 2013 “Shine the Light on Your Non-profit” educational series with its second session “Successful Public Relations: Telling…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds three board members
July 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 9, 2013 – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo have added Bill West, Casey Gallagher Reid and Chris Lewis to its board. The Friends of the…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge event is Thursday
July 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 3, 2013 – The Red, White and Blue Shoes America Spirit 5K is the next stop on the 2013 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Overall for the…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo elects new officers
July 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 2, 2013 – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo unanimously elected a new slate of officers for the 2013-14 year. Elizabeth Geer will serve her second…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Continues to Climb, Earning A Spot on 3 Top 100 Lists
June 24, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – June 24, 2013 – Despite a wavering economy, The Spartanburg County Foundation continues to gain momentum, earning a spot on three prestigious Community Foundation Top 100 Lists…
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DNA Creative Communications Brings Non-Profits and Funders Together
June 18, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 18, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Greenville, Hollingsworth Funds, Inc, and United Way of Greenville County, kicked off…
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GreenvilleConnect adds three board members
June 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 13, 2013 – GreenvilleConnect, an organization with the goal of building and unifying the area’s Christian community by being a resource to facilitate collaboration, has added…
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The Rotary Club gives $10,000 to local non profits
June 11, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 11, 2013 – The Rotary Club of Greenville granted $10,000 Tuesday to six area non-profits for service projects in the coming months. Grantees were: The Urban…
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FAVOR Greenville Announces Recovery Coach Training
June 3, 2013FAVOR Greenville Announces Recovery Coach Training GREENVILLE, SC – June 3, 2013 – Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) Greenville announced the dates of a five-day training workshop designed for…
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Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Dedication
May 30, 2013What: Habitat for Humanity CEO Build home dedication When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. Where: 120 Abba Way, Taylors, SC in Habitat’s Abigail Springs Subdivision. Who: This house…
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KDS Commercial Properties raises almost $10,000 for MOW
May 15, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 15, 2013 – The KDS Commercial Properties cycling team raised $9,635 for Greenville area senior citizens during the 2013 Wheels for Meals fundraising event. The KDS/MOW…
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Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration
May 13, 2013What: Parade to honor active duty members, reserves and veterans of the armed force. When: Saturday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. Where: Main Street from McBee Avenue to Markley Street…
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DNA Creative Communications Nonprofit Workshop
May 13, 2013The Funder/Grantee Dynamic: A Candid Conversation GREENVILLE, SC – May 13, 2013 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) is excited to announce that their 2013 Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit…
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The Woodlands at Furman launches new Masterpiece Living initiative
May 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 2, 2013 – The Woodlands at Furman has announced a new initiative to improve the quality of life of both residents and staff members. The new…
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Best Chevrolet of Easley and Best Kia of Easley honored for service to March of Dimes
April 29, 2013EASLEY, SC – April 29, 2013 – Best Chevrolet of Easley and Best Kia of Easley were honored this weekend for their work on behalf of the March of Dimes.…
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Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration set for May 18
April 18, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 18, 2013 – Groups interested in taking part in the 13th AnnualGreenville Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration can now startsubmitting entry forms for the event. The…
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ReWa’s Collections System Department Recognized with Excellence Award
April 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 9, 2013 – Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Collections System Department was recognized with the Blue Ridge Foothills District (BRFD) Excellence in Collection System Operations Award. The…
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SC Bar Foundation gala generates more than $61,000 for grantees
April 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 9, 2013 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation‘s seventh annual gala on March 22 raised $61,800, the highest-grossing gala in the Foundation’s history. The gala is…
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Greenville First Steps Recognized for Nonprofit Excellence
April 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 3, 2013 – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) announced Greenville First Steps as the 2013 recepient of the Erin Hardwick Award. The award…
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Dr. Craig Burnette Receives The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
March 27, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – March 27, 2013 – Dr. Craig Burnette is known throughout the community and thenation as a leading expert in the area of homelessness, devoting his life andenergy…
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Upstate SC Alliance Receives $82,500 Grant for Regional Labor Market Analysis Tool
March 26, 2013UPSTATE, SC – March 26, 2013 – The Upstate SC Alliance is pleased to announce the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded The Upstate South Carolina Educational Foundation a grant of…
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SCCASB coaches help out Meals on Wheels
March 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 20, 2013 – Hundreds of Greenville seniors got a surprise and a good meal when coaches in the South Carolina College All Star Bowl delivered for…
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The Greenville Zoo generates more than $9.4 million a year for economy
March 12, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 12, 2013 – A recent economic impact study completed by the Clemson University Strom Thurmond Institute shows the Greenville Zoo contributes $9.4 million annually to the…
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Season high in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge
March 4, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 4, 2013 – The Reedy River Runs saw a season high in the Woodlands at Furman Challenge as 43 seniors ran or walked the 10K and…
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Foundation Announces Promotion of Thomas to Chief Operating Officer
March 4, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – March 4, 2013 – The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and John Dargan, president & CEO, are pleased to announce the promotion of Mary L. Thomas…
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Greenville business leaders help Habitat for Humanity
February 22, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 22, 2013 – Ten area business leaders gathered this morning to help build a better community in Greenville with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. The…
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Local CEOs to build for Habitat For Humanity
February 18, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 18, 2013 – What: 2013 Habitat CEO Build Wall-Raising When: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Where: 120 Abba Way, Taylors, S.C. Who: Dick Wilkerson,…
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Lead Academy Early Act First Knight Service gets official Charter
February 8, 2013Lead Academy Early Act First Knight Service gets official Charter GREENVILLE, SC – February 8, 2013 – The Rotary Club of Greenville’s President Elizabeth Lyons gave the official charter to…
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Complete’s Boyanoski named to ReWiGo Ministries Board of Advisors
February 1, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2013 – Complete Public Relations’ president John Boyanoski has accepted a position on the Board of Advisors for ReWiGo Ministries. ReWiGo Ministries exists to create…
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Institute for Child Success Convenes South Carolina Social Impact Finance Working Group
January 30, 2013GREENVILLE and COLUMBIA, SC – January 30, 2013 – The Institute for Child Success (ICS), a research and policy organization working across South Carolina to create a culture that facilitates…
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Toyota of Greer gives $25,000 to March of Dimes
January 30, 2013GREER, SC – January 30, 2013 – Toyota of Greer announced today it will be donating $25,000 to March of Dimes. In conjunction with this donation, Toyota of Greer challenged…
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Habitat for Humanity kicks off CEO Build 2013
January 22, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 22, 2013 – Seventeen Greenville business leaders pledged their support to Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s first ever Framing the Future CEO Build on Tuesday.…
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Tim Brett named GreenvilleConnect chair
January 21, 2013GEENVILLE, SC – January 21, 2013 – GreenvilleConnect, an organization with the goal of building and unifying the area’s Christian community by being a resource to facilitate collaboration, has named…
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Terry Cash Elected to Spartanburg County Foundation Board
January 7, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – January 7, 2013 – The Spartanburg County Foundation announces the election of Terrence Terry L. Cash to Trusteeship. Mr. Cash’s term is for seven years. Mr. Cash…
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Nomination Deadline Approaching for the 2013 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
January 2, 2013SPARTANBURG, SC – January 2, 2013 – The Spartanburg County Foundation is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual…
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Mitsubishi Polyester Film aids local charities
December 28, 2012GREER, SC – December 29, 2012 – Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc., employees delivered a truck load of food and more than $5,200 to two local charities last week. The Greer…
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