Columbia group lends support to two local nonprofits after Hurricane Matthew
November 3, 2016A group of Midlands organizations collected and donated much-needed supplies to two Columbia-based charities after recent evacuations, flooding, and weather damage disrupted the lives of many people and animals in…
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Tenth Annual Every Senior Counts luncheon raises funds and awareness for local seniors in need
November 3, 2016
Nearly 300 friends and supporters of Senior Resources “stepped up to the plate” at Spirit Communications Park for the 10th Annual Every Senior Counts fundraiser luncheon. With the Columbia Fireflies…
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Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood
November 3, 2016On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…
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South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award sponsored by Aflac, to be presented at EdVenture’s FROST Gala
November 2, 2016
Gregg and Peggy Nibert to be Honored in January EdVenture will honor South Carolinians Gregg and Peggy Nibert as recipients of the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award at…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members
November 2, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members. Palmetto Health Foundation Board Dee Bennett, Community Volunteer Eleanor Clark, B & E Enterprises Dan D’Alberto, Gray Fox Strategic Ben…
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Ray Tanner Foundation launches new website
November 2, 2016
The Ray Tanner Foundation launched its new website Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. In addition, Karen Tanner announced the foundation’s new spring event, which rounds out the four-pronged approach to serving…
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Glasspro sponsoring A Concert for Heroes to benefit the American Red Cross
November 1, 2016As they celebrate their 21st anniversary, Glasspro is recognizing the 100 years of service that the American Red Cross has provided to the Lowcountry by hosting A Concert for Heroes.…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Second annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk set for November 5
October 30, 2016
Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group teams with American Cancer Society for the event The Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group is in its second year in a partnership with the American…
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One Columbia announces 2016 recipient of Morrison Visionary Award
October 27, 2016
One Columbia for Arts and History announced Mr. Terrance Henderson, theatre and dance artist and arts educator, as the recipient of the 2016 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports the Urban League of the Upstate with donation
October 26, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Urban League of the Upstate as part…
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City announces Purple Partnership during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 26, 2016
The City has announced a “Purple Partnership” in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the City Council meeting, held on October, 18th, Mayor Pro Tempore Tameika Isaac Devine acknowledged…
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$613,000 in proceeds raised at 26th Walk for Life and NEW Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K, 10K
October 26, 2016
Proceeds stay in our community at Palmetto Health Breast Center On Saturday, Oct. 22, more than 7,000 walkers and runners filled Spirit Communications Park at the 26th Walk for Life and inaugural…
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Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns to explore the capital city’s military history
October 26, 2016
Series offers an in-depth look at Columbia’s ties to the nation’s military legacy . Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns in November for a three-part installment that will provide an insider’s look…
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Putting for Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter
October 24, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted Putting for Palmetto Place, their annual golf tournament on Monday October 17 at The Windermere Club. The tournament raised $22,662 for abused, neglected and abandoned…
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Salvation Army needs volunteers for Christmas assistance registration
October 24, 2016
The Salvation Army is asking volunteers to sign up as soon as possible through our Volunteer First registration website to assist with Christmas Registration Days for local families in need.…
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Shellhorse appointed NMTC project manager at Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, LLC
October 24, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorseas…
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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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