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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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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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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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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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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