22 Impact Makers selected for Liberty Fellowship
July 7, 2014
11th Class Features Innovators, Risk Takers GREENVILLE, SC – Bringing the total number of Liberty Fellows to 230, the class announced today is characterized by nimble, forward…
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Featherstone wins Rotary Club of Greenville’s Service Above Self scholarship
July 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rotary Club of Greenville awarded Ellen Featherstone the first ever “Service Above Self” scholarship. The “Service Above Self” scholarship is a renewable grant of up to…
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Greenville man creates scholarships for veterans
July 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – A Greenville man has started a scholarship endowment program aimed at helping veterans get needed funds to pursue vocational and skilled trades training that can lead to…
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Greenville Chamber’s Marion Mann Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
July 7, 2014A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, DC – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of…
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ReWiGo hires new Program Director
July 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has hired Hannah Wickline as its new program director. Wickline grew up in southern Ohio before finding her way to the Carolinas. …
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo Elects New Slate Officers
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo unanimously elected a new slate of officers for the 2014-15 year. John Boyanoski will serve as the chairman of the organization. …
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…
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National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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State Invests in Children of the Upstate
June 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) is grateful to the South Carolina House of Representatives, Senate and all of our members and friends for supporting our…
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2014 Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grant Applications Now Available
June 18, 2014UPSTATE, SC – Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants, which are designed to provide communities in the Upstate with seed money…
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Registration Open for 14th Edition of the Goodwill Mud Run
June 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – September 13, 2014 – The Goodwill Mud Run presented by St. Francis Sports Medicine is excited to announce that official registration has opened for its 4th fall event…
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Social Media Campaign Nets 163 Cards for MOW Client
June 16, 2014GREER, SC – The powerful reach of Social Media was evident Thursday, June 12, when Greer Community Ministries’ staff members delivered 163 cards to Helen Burrell of Greer on her…
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ZWO Completes Pro-Bono 10-Year Anniversary Campaign for Hoops of Hope
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has completed a pro-bono anniversary campaign for Hoops of Hope, a global fundraising organization that raises money through basketball free-throw marathons held all…
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Beloved Elephant Passes Away En Route To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
June 15, 2014
Age-related conditions likely cause Joni’s death GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are mourning the loss of Joni (known to the community as “Joy”), a beloved 44-year-old elderly…
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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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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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