Alzheimer’s Association selects South Carolinians for National Early-Stage Advisory Group
February 14, 2021
The Alzheimer’s Association has selected Greenville resident Maria Turner and Clover resident Laurie Waters to serve on its 2020-2021 National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). Turner and Waters were chosen from…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Melissa Huff as Development Director
February 12, 2021
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Melissa Huff as its Development Director. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Melissa brings over 17 years of experience…
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Richland Library hosts creator of “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise”
February 12, 2021
Gain a better understanding of what discrimination feels like. Join Richland Library for A Candid Conversation with Jane Elliott from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Sunday, February 21. Please register at…
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The Lourie Center launches rebranded continuing education program
February 12, 2021
The Lourie Center, in cooperation with Riggs Partners, has rebranded and re-launched its continuing education program. The Lourie Center was selected as one of the recipients of the October 2020…
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Colliers Report: Retailers adapting business operations to accommodate consumer needs
February 11, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Since many people worked from home throughout the pandemic, suburban retail shops outperformed urban spaces last year due to the…
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YMCA of Greenville expands outreach program for food insecure families to Eastside
February 10, 2021
Food program born from the critical need exacerbated by COVID-19 and job loss in 2020 has grown its operation to serve the Eastside community YMCA of Greenville is addressing critical…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation awards funds to MIRCI to support adult and youth programs
February 10, 2021
Lexington Medical Center Foundation has granted MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) funding for general operations to provide best practice behavioral healthcare interventions that improve outcomes for adults and youth…
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Richland Library adds new option for checking out items
February 10, 2021
Richland Library is making it easier for customers to browse and check out items during their next visit. We’re now offering mobile self-checkout at our 13 locations. To get started,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s WE 360° program brings business growth to women entrepreneurs of color
February 9, 2021
On February 15, 2021, YWCA Greater Charleston will begin its fourth WE 360° workshop series for women entrepreneurs of color. The WE 360° program, which the nonprofit offered three times…
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Spartanburg leaders issue community-wide Kindness Challenge
February 9, 2021
Following the City’s annual Unity Week, community partners have come together to issue a community-wide Kindness Challenge kicking off February 8th with a press conference in downtown Spartanburg. Each year,…
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Announcing Greenville Mom Collective
February 9, 2021
Believing strongly all types of mothers should be recognized and supported, Natalie Welanetz is launching Greenville Mom Collective. This new, local parenting resource will help connect and encourage mothers in…
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Non Profit Minute – Sarah Shoemaker, International Ballet
February 8, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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The Hive receives $10K grant from Allstate Foundation to support survivors during COVID-19 pandemic
February 8, 2021
Funded by The Allstate Foundation, Local Organization Provides Economic and Emergency Relief to Survivors of Color Impacted During COVID-19 Pandemic The Hive Community Circle, a local cultural-specific peer advocacy non-profit…
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Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney selected to become Riley Fellow
February 8, 2021
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney is joining leaders across the state to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) at Furman University’s Riley Institute. Knight Tonney…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to fight childhood hunger
February 8, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 22nd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as an online, live event.…
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Get outside your reading comfort zone with #BroaderBookshelf
February 8, 2021
Find some new titles that you love just in time for Valentine’s Day by embracing Richland Library’s 2021 Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge. It offers prompts throughout the year to get…
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2021 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic moves forward as golf-only event
February 8, 2021
The annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic is moving forward this year. Organizers are committed to supporting nonprofit OneWorld Health in its work providing quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in East…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s $76,788 in Helping Hands Grants benefits all Lexington District One schools
February 8, 2021
In light of the continued COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing needs of our families, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a total of…
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Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
February 8, 2021
Successful Feed Thy Neighbor initiative to combat food insecurity due to COVID-19 pandemic Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award nearly $650,000, including $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank, after…
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Aimee Clark joins Healthy Learners as community manager for Upstate
February 8, 2021
Healthy Learners has named Aimee Clark as community manager for its Healthy Learners Upstate program, which currently covers students in Greenwood County. Healthy Learners is devoted to removing children’s Health…
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Rebuild Upstate adds three new members to its Board of Directors
February 8, 2021
Three members of the Upstate business community have joined the Rebuild Upstate board of directors. The new board members are Peggy Chamblee of Countybank, Preston Ogelsby of Brasfield & Gorrie,…
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Ten at the Top welcomes new board members
February 4, 2021
Ten at the Top is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new board members for the 2021-2023 term. Each new member participated in one of the TATT New Board…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. hosts Valentine Blood Drive
February 4, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) in partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) will host a VALENTINE BLOOD DRIVE, Fri., Feb. 12, from 7:00 a.m.…
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Berkeley Animal Center receives $65,000 PetSmart Charities® Grant®
February 4, 2021
Funds to Help County’s Shelter Animals, Increase Adoptions Berkeley Animal Center has received a $65,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more Berkeley County shelter animals for adoption and find…
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RMHC Charleston announces the appointment of 3 new Board Members
February 4, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Charleston announced the appointment of Aaron Siegel, Christina Moore, and Allie Darby to the Board of Directors. Aaron Siegel is the owner of Home Team…
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Non Profit Minute – Bradley Childs, Palmetto Community Care
February 3, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Growing Home Southeast, Inc.
February 3, 2021
Growing Home Southeast, Inc. is committed to providing quality, strength-based services to families, youth and children in South Carolina and southern Alabama. We utilize a multi-disciplined treatment model that focuses…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation funds $425,000 new critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
February 3, 2021
In August, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation launched the New Wheels for Precious Cargo campaign to fund a new, highly specialized critical care ambulance for the Prisma Health—Midlands Pediatric Transport team…
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Richland Library provides safe space for teen discussion on racism
February 2, 2021
Richland Library is inviting local teens to be part of the conversation and share their thoughts on racism in the United States. Register now for the virtual Let’s Talk Race:…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas Board of Directors appoints three new Board Members
February 2, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Cooper, Deanna Palmer and Anand Patel to the Board of Directors. Jodi Cooper is…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members
February 2, 2021
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The three new members…
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Non Profit Minute – Nancy McKinney, Midlands Technical College Foundation
February 2, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Richland First Steps offers free virtual program for parents of 4-year-olds
February 1, 2021
Richland First Steps is offering the free Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program to parents of 4-year-olds in the Midlands. The program is a parent involvement, school…
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Midlands community generously donated to The Salvation Army’s red Kettle Campaign!
February 1, 2021
The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks to the Midlands community for generously donating at the red kettles this past Christmas season!…
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10 local nonprofits receive $19,500 to shape the future of our community
February 1, 2021
The Beyond the Table grants distributed by Central Carolina Community Foundation Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded $19,500 to 10 local nonprofit organizations to…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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Richland Library recognizes Black History Month through online programs
February 1, 2021
Richland Library is highlighting the history, culture and achievements of African Americans throughout the month of February. To recognize Black History Month, our staff is planning around a dozen online…
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Junior League of Greenville’s Shop for Greenville
January 31, 2021
Scheduled for January 31 through February 9 Discount Cards Are Now Available for Purchase The Junior League of Greenville’s (JLG) fourth annual Shop for Greenville event will be held from…
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Join Trident United Way’s Lead United to make a difference
January 29, 2021
For 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. Now the time has come to build…
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Winkler Group predicts unprecedented giving in response to crisis into 2021
January 28, 2021Charleston- Area Nonprofits Receive Record Donations Charitable giving grew by nearly 8% during the third quarter of 2020 over 2019 according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2020 Third Quarter Report,…
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Countybank reaches goal of $5,000 for debit card donation swipe campaign
January 28, 2021
Countybank is excited to announce the results of its first debit card swipe campaign that occurred throughout December 2020. The bank reached its maximum contribution goal of $5,000. “We could…
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Providence Home Zenoni Dormitory renovation celebrated with grand re-opening and dedication
January 28, 2021Providence Home, a Christ-centered transitional ministry for men, celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Zenoni Dormitory with a dedication remembering the late founder of Providence Home and the…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 2021
2021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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Lowcountry Land Trust hosts 10-day online auction fundraiser
January 27, 2021
Nature lovers, hunters and conservationists can bid on Lowcountry experiences and products as part of the For the Love of the Lowcountry Auction benefiting Lowcountry Land Trust. The online auction…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Virtual career fair for Shaw Air Force Base and the SC military community – Feb 5
January 27, 2021
SC Future Makers, a workforce initiative of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), announced that it will host a virtual career fair with Shaw Air Force Base and the South…
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021
The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Lexington-based The Courage Center one of four in U.S. to receive overdose reduction implementation
January 26, 2021
The Courage Center is one of four organizations in the country to receive an implementation grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with…
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Non Profit Minute – Rochelle Williams, SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation
January 26, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Charleston County celebrates 8 years as a No Kill Community
January 25, 2021
Charleston Animal Society Built Southeast’s First No Kill Community in 2013 Charleston County remains the oldest No Kill Community for dogs and cats in the Southeast, as Charleston Animal Society…
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