Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016
Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Midlands area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for…
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United Way of the Midlands announces $11 million campaign goal
September 16, 2016
United Way of the Midlands today announced an $11 million goal for its 2016-2017 campaign at the organization’s annual kickoff event, United Way Day at the State House. Hundreds of…
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Home Works of America celebrates grant from Dominion Foundation
September 15, 2016
Home Works of America announced a $5,000 donation from the Dominion Foundation, purposed toward supporting home repairs and homeowners in Aiken SC (Aiken County). The mission of Home Works of…
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24,000 local students about to gain access to Richland Library Card
September 14, 2016
Richland Library & Richland One Partner for ConnectED Initiative To further Richland Library‘s commitment of promoting student learning in the community, it will hold a news conference 10…
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White House Drug Policy Office awards $125, 000 to local coalition to prevent youth substanceuse in the Lexington Two School District
September 14, 2016
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $85.9 million in grants for 698 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country. The grants will provide funding to local…
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Growing Home Southeast hires Brennon Graham as CEO
September 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – After an extensive executive search, Growing Home Southeast will appoint Brennon Graham as its Chief Executive Officer. Chosen by the Growing Home Southeast board, Brennon will move…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System raises walls on Habitat home in Sterling neighborhood
September 14, 2016
On Wednesday, Bon Secours St. Francis employees raised the walls of the home they are building for the Fox family in Greenville’s Sterling community. This is the third Habitat home…
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Foundation awards $236,648 in scholarships
September 12, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 94 scholarships totaling $236,648 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 37…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals announces 2016 National Philanthropy Day winners
September 11, 2016
The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) with Presenting Sponsor Michael J. Mungo Foundation, will honor the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the…
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Dominion Foundation continues supporting Junior Achievement in six communities with $10,000 grant
September 11, 2016
The Dominion Foundation has made another $10,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina to support programs in the areas of financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship for the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley named 2016 Global Vision Award recipient
September 10, 2016
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that South Carolina Governor Nikki R. Haley will receive the 2016 Global Vision Award. She will be honored at a black-tie…
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Dominion Foundation contributes $5,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
September 9, 2016The Dominion Foundation has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a grant of $5,000. The grant…
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Dominion Foundation contributes $5,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
September 9, 2016
The Dominion Foundation has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a grant of $5,000. The grant…
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United Way’s Women in Philanthropy announces 2016-2017 executive committee members
September 7, 2016
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) announced the following executive committee officers for the 2016-2017 term: Chair Lauren Wilkie, Transitions Vice Chair Tiffany James, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Secretary Lee Patterson,…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance wins Economic Development Marketing Award
September 7, 2016
Just two years after its creation, the South Carolina I-77 Alliance has won a top award for one of the key elements of its economic development marketing. The Alliance’s printed…
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Habitat and Publix dedicate Hernandez family home
September 6, 2016
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Upstate Publix associates came together to celebrate several milestones with Simonita Hernandez and her family – the dedication of their new…
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Edventure Children’s Museum brings Chef Jeff Henderson, a nationally syndicated Food Network celebrity, author and motivational speaker, to South Carolina
September 6, 2016
Chef Jeff Henderson will be the keynote speaker at EdVenture Children’s museum second annual Impact Breakfast, and then travel across South Carolina visiting six schools and a prison facility as…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
September 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event next month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30 a.m. to…
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Shine the Light Workshop on Nonprofit Diversity and Inclusion on September 27th at The Warehouse Theatre
August 31, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the third part of its 2016 Shine…
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The Columbia Fireflies Receive Spirit, Mind and Body Award from YMCA of Columbia at Annual Breakfast of Champions event
August 31, 2016
Columbia Fireflies’ leadership staff were presented with the Spirit, Mind and Body Award by the YMCA of Columbia at the Y’s annual Breakfast of Champions on August 4, 2016. The…
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The ARK hosts leader training for Powerful Tools for Caregivers class
August 30, 2016
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally and financially draining. But when caregivers have the skills and knowledge to better care for…
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Lourie Center celebrates National Senior Center Month
August 30, 2016
Each September, the Lourie Center National celebrates National Senior Center Month, and recognizes the many ways older adults contribute back to their communities and enjoy an active, high quality of…
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Red Cross hosting disaster responder bootcamp on August 31 – volunteers to learn essential skills for helping the South Carolina during a disaster
August 26, 2016Here in South Carolina, we are no strangers to any sort of disaster. Whether it’s a flood event, tornado, or a hurricane, the American Red Cross responds, providing food and…
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Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 26, 2016More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Red Cross hosting disaster responder bootcamp on August 31 – volunteers to learn essential skills for helping the South Carolina during a disaster
August 26, 2016
Here in South Carolina, we are no strangers to any sort of disaster. Whether it’s a flood event, tornado, or a hurricane, the American Red Cross responds, providing food and…
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Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 26, 2016
More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 25, 2016More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division receives top honors at ABA Annual Meeting
August 22, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) won three Awards of Achievement and was named the “Overall Outstanding Affiliate” at the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting…
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274 Midlands children receive clothing, shoes and school supplies through Salvation Army Clothes for Kids program
August 22, 2016274 local students received back to school clothing, shoes, school supplies and book bags as part of the Salvation Army’s annual Clothes for Kids program. Families visited The Salvation Army…
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274 Midlands children receive clothing, shoes and school supplies through Salvation Army Clothes for Kids program
August 22, 2016
274 local students received back to school clothing, shoes, school supplies and book bags as part of the Salvation Army’s annual Clothes for Kids program. Families visited The Salvation Army…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announces new Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC — After an extensive executive search, the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) will appoint E.A. “Beth” De Santis as its Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announces new Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC — After an extensive executive search, the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) will appoint E.A. “Beth” De Santis as its Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) launches with series of October events
August 15, 2016The 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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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) launches with series of October events
August 15, 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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YMCA locations serving as donation sites as Harvest Hope declares food emergency
August 12, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank and our community members who depend on them need our help. They have declared a “food emergency,” as their canned good donations and contributions have been…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates Black Philanthropy Month
August 12, 2016Hosting Panel Aug. 27, 2016 “Philanthropy Across Cultures” Panel Opens Door to Year-Long Discussion Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – introduces a year-long, community-wide discussion…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates Black Philanthropy Month
August 12, 2016
Hosting Panel Aug. 27, 2016 “Philanthropy Across Cultures” Panel Opens Door to Year-Long Discussion Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – introduces a year-long, community-wide discussion…
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Tax-Free weekend helps benefit Palmetto Place
August 11, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted a donation drive over the state’s Tax-Free weekend, bringing in enough school supplies to fill backpacks for 20 children. “We had so many groups…
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The Children’s Wellbeing challenge has selected “PASOs’ Early Childhood Initiative” as a Pioneer!
August 11, 2016
PASOs’ selection came after a thorough screening process in which 284 entries were considered by peers, trusted reviewers, and Ashoka staff. The PASOs Early Childhood Initiative is one of about…
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Town of Ridgeville Supports Red Cross Heroes for Fire Survivors Campaign
August 11, 2016James Williams, the Mayor of Ridgeville, South Carolina, recently made a donation to the Heroes for Fire Survivors Campaign of the American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC. Across the state,…
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2016 ‘Land Trust Day’ at Mast General Store raises record funds for Upstate Forever
August 10, 2016
Greenville’s Mast General Store has donated $7,815 to support Upstate Forever’s land protection efforts – more than in any previous year. Since 2003, the store has partnered with the Greenville-based…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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A Big Night of Baseball with the Columbia Fireflies was a grand slam for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
August 10, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia hosted their first annual summer fundraiser, A Big Night of Baseball with the Columbia Fireflies, on July 29th at Spirit Communications Park. Volunteers,…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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Grimball Reelected as President of ABVI Board
August 8, 2016
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired-Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce that Capers Grimball will be serving her second term as president of the board. Capers has served…
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