Foundation awards $567,600 in grants
October 24, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $567,660 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. The announcement of the fall grants brings the total grants paid in…
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Humane Society receives grant from Petco Foundation for its Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
October 24, 2016
The Humane Society of South Carolina is excited to announce it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Petco Foundation for its Fido FixersMobile Spay Neuter Clinic. With this…
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Engineered Systems raises walls on Habitat for Humanity home
October 24, 2016
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls of the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. This is the first home that Habitat…
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Foster children to get “Journey Bags”
October 23, 2016Some children in foster care will get some needed items thanks to a donation. The Forgotten Initiative – part of Lifesong for Orphan, delivered “Journey Bags” to SAFY (Specialized Alternatives…
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City of Cayce hosting Blood Cancer Benefit for Cayce Fire Marshal’s wife
October 23, 2016The City of Cayce’s Department of Public Safety and Mr. Randy Tuten from the City of Cayce are hosting a Blood Cancer Benefit for Nancy-Lynn Mueller, the wife of Cayce…
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Bank of America marks flood anniversary with ongoing flood donations during “Rebuild Blitz” volunteer event
October 20, 2016
Today, Kim Wilkerson, President of Bank of America in Columbia and SC, announced a new round of financial support to United Way of the Midlands, Central South Carolina Habitat for…
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Philanthropist returns to Greenville to explore collaboration with nonprofit leaders at Shine the Light
October 20, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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20 Marion County dogs caught in flooding evacuated to Charleston
October 19, 2016
Charleston Animal Society is helping to evacuate 20 dogs caught in the flooding that’s engulfed the Pee Dee region of South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The dogs…
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Sonesta makes a big pink splash this October with “Think Pink” to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness month
October 19, 2016
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island goes pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month as part of its “Think Pink” campaign. In addition to literally turning pink –…
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UofSC organizes Hurricane Matthew relief effort
October 19, 2016
With help from the Midlands community, the University of South Carolina will collect items Thursday and Friday, sending a truck of donated itemsMonday to Marion County, where post-hurricane flooding of…
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Riggs Partners 19th Annual CreateAthon raises capital for national Createathon movement
October 19, 2016
Riggs Partners, founder of CreateAthon, has launched an online fundraising campaign as part of its 19th annual, 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon on Thursday, Oct 20. Volunteers at the Riggs…
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Love Plumbing, Air & Electrical announces presenting sponsorship of 7th Annual Carolina Kick-Off for a Cure
October 19, 2016All Event Proceeds Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation On Saturday, November 12, 2016, when our South Carolina Gamecocks kick off down in Gainesville for a matchup against the Gators —…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Oconee
October 19, 2016
Seneca, S.C. – Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the…
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Habitat Greenville and Clemson build Habitat Home in honor of Deshaun Watson
October 19, 2016
Long before he was a Heisman hopeful leading the Clemson Tigers into national championship contention, Deshaun Watson was a young boy living in a house built by Habitat for Humanity.…
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Love Plumbing, Air & Electrical announces presenting sponsorship of 7th Annual Carolina Kick-Off for a Cure
October 19, 2016
All Event Proceeds Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation On Saturday, November 12, 2016, when our South Carolina Gamecocks kick off down in Gainesville for a matchup against the Gators —…
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SCSBA names Thomas Scarborough Champion for Public Education
October 18, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor Thomas Scarborough with the Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 18 during the Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five board…
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City announces the new rescheduled date for the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
October 14, 2016
Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and the City of Columbia staff will host the 10th Anniversary of the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence. Due to severe inclement weather…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $97,000 to Collaboration for Ministry Initiative grantees
October 14, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $97,000 to support 7 Women Religious grantees. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the recipients of the 2016 Collaboration for Ministry…
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Mac Bennett announces retirement as United Way of the Midlands President and CEO
October 14, 2016
United Way’s President and CEO, Mac Bennett, today announced his retirement after 12 years with the organization, effective June 30, 2017. “Mac is a humble, servant leader who is always…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy celebrates the resiliency of city’s parks after Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016Hurricanes are a reminder of Mother’s Nature force — and her resilience. Many of Charleston’s city parks were littered with leaves, sticks and limbs, but suffered no significant damage after…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s devastating effects in the Caribbean and across the Southeast, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians seeking to help others to do so…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s devastating effects in the Caribbean and across the Southeast, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians seeking to help others to do so…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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$25K Walmart Foundation Grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 10, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber Optic…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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Sistercare benefit to support survivors of domestic violence
October 7, 2016
Sistercare will hold the 14th annual Song Bird Café to benefit domestic violence survivors in the Midlands on October 20th. The musical event, modeled after Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café where…
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Nonprofits accelerate their organizations at Shine the Light
October 6, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Accelerating Organizational Effectiveness with an Increasingly Diverse Team” on September…
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Shelters from across South Carolina join together before Hurricane Matthew: Charleston Animal Society helping Dorchester County SPCA
October 5, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches, Charleston Animal Society personnel were busy helping Francis R. Willis SPCA in Dorchester County. “By getting our animals to a safe zone, we are building capacity…
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Charleston Animal Society closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes lowcountry: Pet owners urged to make pets part of their emergency evacuation plan
October 5, 2016
Charleston Animal Society is closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes the Lowcountry. Employees are working to make sure all of the animals at the shelter are cared for. Essential personnel…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide
October 5, 2016
Hundreds of walks being held nationwide through December 2016 Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 1,000 people…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016
Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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I-77 Alliance begins regional workforce alignment phase with key roundtable interviews
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance is set to commence the Workforce Alignment phase of their Regional Workforce Study by conducting roundtable interviews on October 11-12 with key employers, technical colleges,…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids
October 4, 2016The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…
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The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids
October 4, 2016
The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…
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SMPS Palmetto Chapter elects 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter has declared its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. SMPS Palmetto is a community of marketing and business development professionals representing the A/E/C…
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United Way of the Midlands announces new flood recovery initiative, aims to triple number of homes repaired in the next year
October 3, 2016
Today United Way of the Midlands announced a new initiative, Restoring Hope, to bolster the ongoing flood recovery work in the Midlands. Restoring Hope aims to raise $2 million dollars…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and social…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and…
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United Way commissions public art in partnership with One Columbia
October 3, 2016
One Columbia for Arts and History and United Way of the Midlands partnered to commission a set of sculptures in conjunction with the dedication of their Community Innovation Center. The…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) takes off with series of October events
October 3, 2016
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch kicks off 10th season in downtown Simpsonville
October 2, 2016
The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, October 1, marking the patch’s 10-year anniversary in downtown Simpsonville. What began a decade ago as a ministry…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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