Camp Rise Above receives grant to provide adaptive overnight camp programs for children with disabilities and serious illnesses
June 13, 2024
Camp Rise Above (CRA) received a $50,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to provide adaptive and inclusive overnight camp programs for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges.…
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5th Annual Charity Run Rescheduled to June 15: Ride for a Cause with American Legion Post 25
June 12, 2024
Laurens County is gearing up for a big event that promises lots of fun while supporting a noble cause. American Legion Post 25 is all set to host its 5th…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024
Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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YMCA of Greenville receives inaugural Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation Grant, expanding Youth Sports access
June 12, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville announced it has received the inaugural grant from the Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation. The $100,000 gift will significantly enhance the YMCA of Greenville’s Youth…
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Coastal Community Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary with Gala announcement and new nonprofit impact award
June 12, 2024
On June 12, 1974 Coastal Community Foundation became an official nonprofit organization (then called The Community Foundation Serving Coastal South Carolina). The foundation began with a $9,000 donation from the…
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Project Hope Foundation set to open new location on Campus of Greenwood Genetic Center
June 12, 2024
Project Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a lifespan of services for the autism community, plans to open a new location on the 191-acre Greenwood Genetic…
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Tiny Trotters Hosts American Miniature Therapy Horse Association Qualification Clinic at Solid Rock Stables
June 12, 2024
On June 8 and 9, Solid Rock Stables was the venue for an important event in the miniature horse community: the American Miniature Therapy Horse Association (AMTHA) Qualification Clinic. Horses…
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Education measures show reading improvements and math achievement challenges
June 11, 2024
South Carolina Children Continue to Rank in the Bottom 10, According to the Annual KIDS COUNT Report Released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Several critical education indicators show mixed…
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Jeffrey Richardson named acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
June 11, 2024
Historic Columbia announced the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director, effective Friday, June 28, 2024. Jeffrey brings a wealth of museum experience, passion for historic preservation, and a…
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The Therapy Place adds three new board members
June 10, 2024
As The Therapy Place, Inc continues to expand in size- it’s also expanding in hands, adding three new members to the Board of Directors. “We have so much going on, adding to…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Leah Rothstein, Author & Housing Policy Leader, as a keynote speaker at 25th Annual Conference
June 10, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is honored to announce Leah Rothstein, Co-author of Just Action and nonprofit consultant to housing developers, cities, and counties, as a keynote…
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Crews Subaru Raises $39,112 for Lowcountry Food Bank through its Annual Share the Love Event
June 10, 2024
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s annual Share…
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New remote volunteer role fosters literacy engagement across the state
June 10, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that believes anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading, has introduced a remote volunteer program for community residents to give back…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Charles Blow, NYT Bestselling Author, Columnist, & MSNBC Analyst as a keynote speaker at 25th annual conference
June 10, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced Charles Blow, New York Times Bestselling Author and Columnist, Analyst at MSNBC, as a keynote speaker for its annual conference, Opportunity…
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American Legion Post 25’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Hits a Hole-in-One at Lakeside Country Club
June 10, 2024
American Legion Post 25 celebrated a triumphant 3rd annual golf tournament at Lakeside Country Club, drawing in an impressive number of participants and sponsors. The event, held on June 7,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation Board announces new Executive Committee
June 9, 2024
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation (LCFBF), an independent nonprofit that provides sustainable funding to solely support Lowcountry Food Bank, announced today the election of its Executive Committee and Board of…
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Mission Lexington launches Summer Snack Pack Program for kids
June 6, 2024
Mission Lexington announced the launch of our Summer Snack Pack Program, designed to provide nutritious snacks to children in need throughout the summer months. In the first week of June,…
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Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art
June 6, 2024
Major traveling exhibition of Art Bridges Cohort Program’s American South Consortium The Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art, a collaborative exhibition that explores the rich,…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Terrific Kids program
June 6, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to support the…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Announces 9th Annual Community Enhancement Grant Program
June 5, 2024
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) recently announced the launch of the ninth annual Laurens County Community Enhancement Grant Program. This competitive grant initiative aims to support local programs and…
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YMCA Camp Greenville dedicates brand-new cabin to former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, allowing for additional campers
June 5, 2024
YMCA Camp Greenville Dedicates Brand-New Cabin To Former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, Allowing For Additional Campers The YMCA of Greenville today honored the legacy of the late Charlie Johnson…
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Memorial Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat hosted at The Member’s Club at Wildewood Golf Course
June 5, 2024
The Annual Leon Irons’ Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 16th, 2024, at the prestigious Members Club at Wildewood Golf Course. This exclusive event, presented by Truist,…
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Crews Subaru raises $39,112 for lowcountry food bank through its annual Share the Love event
June 5, 2024
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s…
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Charleston Legal Access shortlisted for national 2024 Legal Impact Award
June 4, 2024
Charleston Legal Access (CLA), a nonprofit sliding scale law firm in the Lowcountry, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Legal Impact Award by Clio. This award recognizes firms that are…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $11,000 to Tracy Starling Yates Foundation
June 4, 2024
100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support the Tracy Starling Yates Foundation with a donation of $11,062.50. Members of 100 Women Who Care…
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Tempur-Pedic transforms RMHC Columbia with new mattresses
June 4, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Columbia, SC announced a significant renovation of our guest rooms, thanks to a generous donationfrom our global partner, Tempur-Pedic. On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, we…
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AllSouth hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter of AUSA
June 4, 2024
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks to the…
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League of Women Voters of Columbia Area provides website with election information
June 4, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area (LWVCA) offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information.…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks off & gives back at Nashville Nights summer concert series
June 4, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing kicks off its fourth annual Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, this Friday, June 7th 2024 from 6-9pm! Nashville Nights features talented…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for Upstate charities
June 3, 2024
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to benefit…
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Leadership changes coming to Habitat Greenville
June 3, 2024
After almost 16 years helping to transform affordable homeownership in our community, Monroe Free will be retiring as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County this December.…
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Nonprofit transforms Orangeburg DSS office to serve youth in foster care
June 3, 2024
At a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon coinciding with National Foster Care Awareness Month, Lily Pad, together with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), opened its 21st Lily Pad in…
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South Carolina Brewers Guild announces annual beerfest
May 31, 2024
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia. The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated logo,…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
May 30, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until June 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the second half of 2024. As part of its…
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CEOs welcome the Samora family to their new Habitat Greenville home
May 30, 2024
On a street off of White Horse Road, the Samora family walked into the first home they have ever owned Wednesday afternoon. And 30 some community and business leaders were…
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South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
May 29, 2024
SCACED is a coalition of more than 200 partners and organizations who support the development of healthy and economically sustainable communities throughout South Carolina. For 30 years, SCACED and its…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024
Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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Kids can eat free as part of summer meals program in Lexington Two
May 29, 2024
Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of…
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New Officers Inducted to Lead American Legion Post 25 in Continued Community Service
May 29, 2024
American Legion Post 25, one of the first posts established in South Carolina in 1919, recently celebrated the induction of its new officers for the 2024/2025 term. Under the leadership…
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Mirci consolidates facilities to combat mental illness and homelessness in Columbia, SC
May 28, 2024
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (“Mirci”), a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental illness and housing instability in Columbia, is proud to announce the consolidation of its…
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Lowcountry Food Bank partners with Summer Food Service Program and offers meals at no-charge for kids 18 and younger
May 28, 2024
Nutritious meals available for all kids 18 and younger! Kids and teens can access summer meals at multiple locations Click here to find summer meals sites and dates. Lowcountry Food…
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Long-time special education educator Linda Hill receives the 2024 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award
May 28, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, and creating, visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Linda Hill with the 2024 Barbara Stone…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels Program in Laurens County
May 27, 2024
The Piedmont Agency on Aging, responsible for running the Meals on Wheels program in Laurens County, is urgently seeking community support. This vital program delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake
May 23, 2024
In an initiative to preserve one of Charleston’s most beloved green spaces, the Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake. This two-year project aims to transform…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to gather healthcare community to discuss study’s finding barriers to quality care among Greenville’s Hispanic population
May 23, 2024
On June 4 at 9:00 am at the Greenville ONE Center, Upstate medical professionals will come together at Allied4Health, a free, one-hour event presented by Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours…
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Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns on June 1
May 23, 2024
The highly anticipated Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School located at 467 S.…
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533 Cyclists tackle the 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 22, 2024
The 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 20 saw the ascent of approximately 436 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 97 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Nominations are open for Girl Scouts Women of Distinction!
May 22, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Girl Scout Women of Distinction honorees! This prestigious recognition celebrates women…
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