Hyundai fo Greer supports March of Dimes
December 28, 2012GREER, SC – December 29, 2012 – The Upstate Division of the March of Dimes has new office furniture thanks to Hyundai of Greer. Hyundai of Greer donated desks, chairs,…
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Shriners get support from Best Chevrolet
December 27, 2012EASLEY, SC – December 27, 2012 – Best Chevrolet of the Upstate donated $1,250 to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children in Greenville Thursday. We are proud to aid the Shriners’…
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Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2013 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
November 30, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – December 3, 2012 – 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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TCMC Nominated Spinks Family Wins Philanthropy Award
November 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – November 27, 2012 – Nominated by The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, The Spinks family was honored on National Philanthropy Day with the award for Outstanding Individual/Family…
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Thomas Elected to Second Term on Southeastern Council of Foundations Board
November 13, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC November 13, 2012 – Mary L. Thomas, executive vice president of The Spartanburg County Foundation, has recently been elected to serve a second term on the Southeastern Council…
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Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy
November 12, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – November 12, 2012 – This week, The Spartanburg County Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week. For more than 20…
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Deadline Approaching for Foundation’s Grassroots Leadership Development Institute 2013 Session
November 6, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – November 7, 2012 – The deadline to apply or nominate someone for The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Grassroots Leadership Development Institute 2013 session is Tuesday, November 20, 2012. …
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Disney on Ice Food Drive for Harvest Hope
October 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 30, 2012 – Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy invites the Upstate community to help them collect non-perishable items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. The food…
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Local Foundation Staff Receive Regional Fellowship Appointments
September 25, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – September 26, 2012 – The Mary Black Foundation and The Spartanburg County Foundation announced today that staff members have been appointed to be Hull Fellows with the…
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Grassroots Leaders Embark on Journey to Create Community Change
September 25, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – September 26, 2012 – Twenty-five Spartanburg County residents are embarking on a new journey to improve the community by utilizing the skills they have gleaned from their…
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Shared Blessings with Camp Opportunity
September 21, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 21, 2012 – The Shared Blessings Program at Camp Opportunity is a highlight of our year-round activities. We ask sponsors from throughout the Greenville community to purchase gifts…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programs associated…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $89,050 to Sister-led Ministries
September 19, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 19, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundationof South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative(CMI) Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programsassociated with women religious…
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Habitat gets aid from Congressional staffs
September 14, 2012TAYLORS, SC – September 14, 2012 – Members of the staffs of U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint and U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy worked on a Habitat for Humanity…
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Congressional Build Day for Habitat for Humanity
September 12, 2012Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Congressional Staff DaySept. 14, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. GREENVILLE, SC – Members of the staffs of U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim…
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ReWa’s Stephen P. Graef Recognized with National Industry Award
September 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 6, 2012 – Dr. Stephen P. Graef, former Technical Service Director and Environmental Consultant for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), has been recognized for his long running,…
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Introducing Business & Professional Women of Greenville
September 2, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2012 – Maria Meinke, Co-Owner of CossBan Software & Networking is announcing the opening of a new chapter of Business & Professional Women of SC. …
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Foundation Announces 2013 Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Class
August 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 28, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2013 class of the Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate program. The…
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CommunityWorks Carolina Receives $11,000 for Housing Programs
August 24, 2012Part of Bank of America Charitable Foundation Support for Local Housing Grants to Nonprofits GREENVILLE, SC – August 24, 2012 – CommunityWorks Carolina (CWC), a nonprofit and Community Development Financial…
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National Council on Aging study shows seniors happy in communities
August 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2012 – A new nationwide poll shows that more seniors are content and happy especially when living in communities such as The Woodlands at Furman,…
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Greenville Literacy Association To Host Preview Party For Annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
July 23, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – JULY 23, 2012 – The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will open its doors early for a special preview party before its annual Really Good, Really Big, Really…
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Greenville Track Club taking Hall of Fame Nominations
July 23, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 23, 2012 – The Greenville Track Club is looking for nominations to enshrine the first selections into its Hall of Fame. Founded in 1972, the Greenville…
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The Woodlands at Furman releases flash mob video
July 20, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 20, 2012 – The Woodlands at Furman has finished its full video from its flash mob featuring almost 200 residents and staff from this senior living…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Earns A Spot on Two Top 100 Lists
July 20, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – July 21, 2012 – The Spartanburg County Foundation has earned a spot on two of three prestigious Community Foundation Top 100 Lists that were released last month.…
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SC Bar Foundation awards $1.89 million in grants
July 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 10, 2012 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded $1.89 million in grant funds to support civil legal aid, law related education and other legal…
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Renewable Water Resources Recognizes Upstate Industries for Environmental Stewardship
July 5, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 5, 2012 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently recognized 44 Greenville industries for demonstrating excellent compliance with environmental regulations at the 20th Annual Compliance Excellency Awards…
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Upstate Attorneys Serve SC Bar Foundation
June 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 29, 2012 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce Jack D. Griffeth as president, Beverly A. Carroll as president-elect and James W. Sheedy as…
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Greenville Literacy Association Kicks Off Annual Book Drive For Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 11, 2012 – Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has launched a county-wide book drive to supply books for the 11th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap…
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Party Down For The Playground Raises Over $30,000!
June 8, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 8, 2012 – Over 500 people came out to help raise money to build a community park at the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina. This…
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29th Annual BI-LO Charity Classic Raises $5,104,362 for Non-Profits Across Southeast
June 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 4, 2012 – As the 29th annual BI-LOCharity Classic golf tournament came to a close on Monday evening, June4, BI-LO Charities announced this year’s tournament raised…
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South Carolina General Assembly Women’s Caucus Recognizing Year of the Girl
May 30, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2012 – At a breakfast meeting at the BlattBuilding on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, the South Carolina General AssemblyWomen’s Caucus presented a Resolution to all…
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2012 “Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit” Series Begins with Exclusive Session for Executive Directors and Board Chairs
May 21, 2012Seminar to Address the Fundamentals of Fundraising for Nonprofits GREENVILLE, SC – May 21, 2012 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Hollingsworth Funds,…
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A Child’s Haven Receives Notable Grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 18, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 17, 2012 – A Child’s Haven has received a $57,598 grant from Greenville Women Giving to introduce an evidence-based home visitation model, Family Check-Up, to Greenville…
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Spartanburg Day School service organization, ASTRA, presents check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate
May 16, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – May 16, 2012 – The First Annual Spartanburg Day School 5K benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate was held on Saturday, April 21st at Milliken…
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Brings in More Than 214,000 Pounds of Food in Just One Day
May 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – Harvest Hope Food Bank wishes toexpress their enormous thanks and appreciation to everyone whocontributed to make the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $77,500 in Grants
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of SouthCarolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants, totaling $77,500, to nonprofitand faith-based organizations meeting the basic needs of…
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Senior Action To Hold Benefit Golf Tournament & Auction
May 14, 2012Funds Support Non-Profit’s Health, Wellness and Social Programs for Seniors GREENVILLE, SC – May 14, 2012 – Senior Action, the non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Greenville County’s maturing population and…
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17th Ben Wright International Challenge Cup
May 9, 2012Upstate companies rally once again to show support SPARTANBURG, SC – May 8, 2012 – Two hundred golfers will take to the links on Friday, May 11 in an effort…
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Affordable Housing Coalition of SC Presents Inaugural Member of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards
May 9, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2012 – The Affordable Housing Coalition of South Carolina presented its inaugural Member of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award at the Palmetto Affordable…
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Generations Group Homes Announces Steven R. Shrum, DVM as Newest Board Member
April 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 24, 2012 – Generations Group Homes, a local nationally accredited nonprofit dedicated to stopping and preventing the cycle of sexual abuse among at-risk boys, names Dr.…
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Charity Applications Now Being Accepted For 2012 St. Francis Fall For Greenville
April 23, 2012Annual festival donates a portion of proceeds to local nonprofit community GREENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2012 – St. Francis Fall for Greenville, A Taste of Our Town, is currently…
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Greenville Housing Fund Welcomes LeBold as New Mortgage Loan Officer
April 19, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 19, 2012 – The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has recently added Anita LeBold of Greer, SC, to its staff as Mortgage Loan Officer. GHF has added…
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April 28th Drug Take-Back Event Wins National Award- Project Rx: A River Remedy Recognized for Public Service
April 19, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 19, 2012 – The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recently recognized the drug take-back event Project Rx: A River Remedy with the 2012 Public…
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Senior Action Announces Newly Revamped Fitness Center
April 16, 2012New Facility for Seniors Made Possible by Greenville Women GivingGREENVILLE, SC – April 16, 2012 – Senior Action, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing programs for older adults that promote…
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Wofford fraternity sponsors Relay for Life Wednesday
April 9, 2012APO schedules music, entertainment for six-hour event SPARTANBURG, SC – April 9, 2012 – The Wofford chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national co-educational service fraternity, will host a Relay for…
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Homes of Hope Unveils LoCAL Housing
April 5, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 5, 2012 – Homes of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, energy-efficient, affordable housing for low-income families along with job training for men overcoming…
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Wanda Cheeks Received the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
April 3, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – April 4, 2012 – Wanda Cheeks is known throughout Spartanburg for her ability to rally the community together, restore parks and playgrounds, and reach out to at-risk…
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Two Upstate non-profits get Engenius Grants
March 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius has awarded two grants to local nonprofits through its annual competitive Engenius Grants program. The 2012 recipients are Greenville Forward and Loaves & Fishes. “Effective marketing…
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Greenville County Seniors to Receive 13,000 Free Meals From Senior Action
March 23, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 23, 2012 – Senior Action, the non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Greenville County’s maturing population and their families by providing access to resources needed for physical,…
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Friends of the Reedy River Team Up with Area Scouts for River Cleanup Effort
March 22, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 22, 2012 – Friends of the Reedy River and Greenville area scout troops are hosting a cleanup effort for the Reedy River and its surroundings right…
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