Dominion provides Harvest Hope with $5,000 for Mobile Pantries
February 1, 2017
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission to assist in providing food for Harvest Hope’s Mobile Food Pantries. The grant will help Harvest Hope…
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Camp Happy Days to deliver Valentine gifts to children battling cancer
February 1, 2017
Camp Happy Days (CHD), a South Carolina nonprofit, will visit children in hospital pediatric oncology wards throughout the state on February 13th and Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Every year during CHD’s…
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Apply now for SC State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2017
Each year, the South Carolina State Fair “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship Program awards a total of $300,000 in scholarships to high school students in South Carolina. Fifty $6,000 scholarships…
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Sniff, swirl, sip and support wildlife conservation
February 1, 2017Tickets are now on sale for Riverbanks’ popular spring fundraiser. Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden will take place on Friday, April 28, from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Hosted by Riverbanks Society, the…
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South Carolinians can now contribute to Habitat for Humanity when doing state taxes
January 31, 2017
A revision to state tax form 1-330, “2016 Contributions For Check-offs” has made it easy for residents to support Habitat for Humanity in South Carolina when filing their taxes. The…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 31, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 30, 2017The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 30, 2017The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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SCSBA’S Gwen Hampton selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 10th Midlands class
January 30, 2017
South Carolina School Boards Association Director of Leadership Development Gwen J. Hampton, MSW, CMP is one of 44 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in…
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SCMA now accepting applications for annual Safety Award
January 27, 2017
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina OSHA and the South Carolina National Safety Council will host the 2017 South Carolina Safety Summit at The Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina…
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Ann Marie Stieritz named Chief Impact Officer for Liberty Fellowship
January 26, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship named Ann Marie Stieritz Chief Impact Officer. A leading strategist in economic development and education, Stieritz will be responsible for building and strengthening solutions designed…
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Ann Marie Stieritz named Chief Impact Officer for Liberty Fellowship
January 26, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship named Ann Marie Stieritz Chief Impact Officer. A leading strategist in economic development and education, Stieritz will be responsible for building and strengthening solutions designed…
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SEWE to honor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. with Lifetime Stewardship Award
January 25, 2017
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is honoring Joseph P. Riley with the Lifetime Stewardship Award for his years of significant contribution and extraordinary dedication and service to SEWE. The SEWE Lifetime…
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Tiger Lily’s Charity in Bloom program benefits Chase after a Cure in February
January 24, 2017
Charleston’s award-winning florist Tiger Lily has selected Chase After a Cure to participate in its new Charity in Bloom program. During the month of February, 20 percent of the proceeds…
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Absolute Total Care makes investment to upgrade United Way’s free children’s dental clinic waiting room
January 23, 2017
Thanks to local health care provider Absolute Total Care, United Way’s free children’s dental clinic for the uninsured, WellPartners, recently received a much needed facelift to the waiting room at…
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Home Works of America to hire Joe Huggins as next Executive Director
January 23, 2017
The Board of Directors of Home Works of America (HWoA) announced the hire of Joe Huggins to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Huggins will lead a growing team…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Healthy Learners announces new Program Manager
January 23, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners welcomes Jennifer Cooke as its new program manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. As a registered nurse with a varied professional and educational background, Cooke is…
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Healthy Learners announces new Program Manager
January 23, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners welcomes Jennifer Cooke as its new program manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. As a registered nurse with a varied professional and educational background, Cooke is…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 20, 2017Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $391,000 with our red kettle campaign this Christmas season. Over 3,100 children from more than 1,300 families…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 20, 2017
Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $391,000 with our red kettle campaign this Christmas season. Over 3,100 children from more than 1,300 families…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. opens new youth drop-in center
January 18, 2017
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI)is holding a press conference to celebrate the grand opening of the new Youth Drop-In Center located at 1433 Gregg Street at 2:00pm on…
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EdVenture partners with Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and the Dominion Foundation to distribute donated books in Richland, Darlington and Orangeburg Counties
January 17, 2017
EdVenture will partner with Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and the Dominion Foundation to distribute books to children in Richland, Darlington and Orangeburg counties. The partnership will provide age appropriate books…
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Trailblaze Challenge offers life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts
January 14, 2017
Take on a new challenge this year and make a life-changing impact on South Carolina kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Join the Trailblaze Challenge, an endurance event like no other!…
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Trailblaze Challenge offers life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts
January 13, 2017Take on a new challenge this year and make a life-changing impact on South Carolina kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Join the Trailblaze Challenge, an endurance event like no other!…
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American Heart Association announces inaugural Board of Directors
January 12, 2017
The Upstate American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its first Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for implementing and initiating change that…
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Son of Mother Emanuel victim to lead MLK Parade; MLK award winners announced
January 11, 2017Charleston, S.C. – The son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the Mother Emanuel Nine, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 2017 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Senior Resources welcomes Marcus Hunter as Director of Finance & Administrative Operations
January 10, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources is pleased to announce the hire of Marcus Hunter as the agency’s new Director of Finance & Administrative Operations. In this role, Hunter will oversee…
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Godspeed Resources Connection welcomes new staff members
January 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Godspeed Resources Connection is pleased to announce the addition of Scott and Lisa Hicks to fill critical roles within their staff. Dr. Scott Hicks, LCSW, D. Min.,…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Director of Marketing and Communications
January 5, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced that Alex Moore has joined the UWP staff as Director of Marketing and Communications. In this position, Moore will support…
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Belk Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 4, 2017
Belk Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $39,550 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations who committed substantial…
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Indie Grits to receive $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 4, 2017National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included…
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Indie Grits to receive $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 4, 2017
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included…
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S.C. Phil creates Advisory Council
January 2, 2017Arts veteran Arnold N. Breman named chair The South Carolina Philharmonic Board of Directors voted to create an advisory council to be comprised of area leaders willing to serve as ambassadors…
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Local restaurant focuses on giving back to the community
January 2, 2017Downtown Spartanburg restaurant, The Crepe Factory, made a donation in the amount of $10,0000 to United Way of the Piedmont in support of its Imagination Library Program. Co-owners Elaine Hoffmann…
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Community Relations Council Receives 2016 Best of Columbia Award
December 28, 2016Columbia Award Program Honors the Achievement Community Relations Council has been selected for the 2016 Best of Columbia Award in the Chamber of Commerce category by the Columbia Award Program.…
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2017 MLK celebration theme, keynote speakers announced
December 19, 2016Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by social justice activist…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates home for the holidays
December 16, 2016Christmas came early for Alaina Fox and her children this year, as Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System employees dedicated the new home…
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Mayor Benjamin, President Pastides and EngenuitySC board honor JoAnn Turnquist with 2016 Vision Award
December 15, 2016
EngenuitySC has honored JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, with the organization’s 2016 Vision Award. Turnquist was presented with the award at a reception at the…
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Mayor Benjamin, President Pastides and EngenuitySC board honor JoAnn Turnquist with 2016 Vision Award
December 14, 2016EngenuitySC has honored JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, with the organization’s 2016 Vision Award. Turnquist was presented with the award at a reception at the…
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Rebuild Upstate honored for community work by Reframe Association
December 14, 2016
Reframe Association, which is a network of volunteer-based home repair and home rehab organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with a Best Practices Award for Community Partnerships. The…
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East Cooper Newcomers Club (ECNC) is pleased to announce a collaborative fund-raising event with ECCO.
December 13, 2016
East Cooper Newcomers Club (ECNC) will host a holiday Tour of Homes to benefit local families in need. Event Details ECNC’s Mount Pleasant Tour of Homes Wednesday, December 14 from…
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Making Mondays brighter: The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant donates more than $7,000 to local charities with Miracle Monday Campaign
December 13, 2016As we approach the new year, December comes with a time for reflection of the past. Thankfully, miracles are being made every Monday at The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant located…
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7 Tons of pet food and litter collected for the Humane Society of NMB
December 13, 2016
The annual SHIVER FOR THE SHELTER Golf Tournament presented by Slimbo Events which was played on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, NC collected SEVEN TONS…
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United Way’s Women in Philanthropy announces $40,000 in grants to help women and children
December 13, 2016
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, and in collaboration with the Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF), will invest $40,000 in five Midlands’ nonprofit…
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Harvest Hope & Bank of America employee volunteers working to feed the hungry this holiday season
December 11, 2016$45,000 grant from the Bank to Harvest Hope will aid families of military service members Bank of America state president and Columbia employee volunteers presented Harvest Hope Food Bank with…
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Nonprofit neighbors team up for hurricane relief
December 8, 2016On Monday, December 5th, the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) presented the Edisto Island Home Mission Team with a donation of $12,800, thanks to the sponsors and a record…
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Habitat ReStores to hold statewide fundraiser for hurricane relief
December 7, 2016
Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations statewide will donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to benefit Hurricane Matthew relief. On Saturday, December 10, ReStores will give 25 percent of…
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Welvista marks 25th anniversary with new headquarters and recognition of champions
December 7, 2016Welvista marked its 25th anniversary with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 121 Greystone Boulevard on Tuesday, November 29. Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and…
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