Raising Awareness for what is Threatening Moms and Babies: PAM
November 16, 2020
Prematurity Awareness Month in Greenville, SC March of Dimes and Local Partners Come Together to Shine a Light on a Leading Issue Leading to Infant Loss WHAT: As part of…
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Local Child’s Puppy Wish Is Granted
November 12, 2020
A special delivery arrived for 3-year-old Wyatt from Greer on Wednesday. Gathered with his family at Fairway Subaru in Greenville, Wyatt received a bernedoodle puppy from Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. Wyatt…
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Greenville Women Giving shines the spotlight on affordable housing
November 12, 2020
Last month, a study revealed that throughout Greenville County there are 50,000 cost-burdened households paying more than 30 percent of their income toward housing, some of which are substandard. This…
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Connect for Good GVL receives $500,000 grant from Greenville County CARES to expand program
November 12, 2020
Connect for Good GVL, a program that provides free meals to those impacted by COVID-19, has surpassed a 20,000 meals milestone and received a substantial grant from Greenville County CARES,…
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Local CEO honored with international management award
November 12, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith has been honored with the 2020 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence, the most prestigious leadership award presented by Goodwill Industries…
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Non Profit Minute – KP Papadimitriou, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
November 11, 2020
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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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation campaign underway to fund new $425,000 critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 11, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has recently launched a campaign to raise $425,000 to fund a new, specialized ambulance to transport critically ill children. More than $263,000 has been raised to…
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Sans Souci pocket park receives $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation
November 11, 2020
The Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance (SSNA) has received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help fund the development of a pocket park along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.…
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Get Your “First Look” at the New Laurens County Museum
November 11, 2020
The Laurens County Museum Board of Directors along with Laura Clifford Cook, the project manager for the museum are hosting a “First Look” at the renovations completed to the…
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Executive Director
November 10, 2020
EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CLINTON YMCA The CEO of the Clinton YMCA is responsible for establishing and implementing the mission, vision, goals, and values of the YMCA within the organization and…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas announces Lights of Love Campaign
November 10, 2020
Be a Light of Hope for Families This Holiday Season Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its first annual Lights of Love campaign presented…
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Organizational Changes to Improve Clinical and Therapeutic Support for Children and Families
November 10, 2020
Expanded clinical oversight and dedicated program directors will allow for compliance with Families First Act and upgraded care experience. Thornwell, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and families in…
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Non Profit Minute – Stuart White, Congaree Land Trust
November 10, 2020
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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Volunteer team seeks and serves local veteran through Rebuild Upstate Build Day
November 10, 2020
On Saturday, November 14, Rebuild Upstate will host a unique volunteer opportunity. Local veteran Tameka Simmons will lead a team of Upstate volunteers through a Rebuild Upstate build day. They…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards MIRCI $50,000
November 10, 2020
The Leon Levine Foundation granted MIRCI—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., $50,000 to assist with general support of MIRCI’s Adult and Youth Services Programs. MIRCI, is a full service Behavioral Healthcare…
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Trident United Way and AmeriCorps partner to help veterans at One80 Place
November 9, 2020
Trident United Way and its AmeriCorps members are leading an effort to honor those who have served our country and are in need. A simple click on a mouse or…
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The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program Closed to Public but Live Streamed
November 9, 2020
The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program has been relocated to be an indoor event based on the weather forecast. On Wednesday, November 11, the City of Clinton will host…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces $12,000 Dean and Laurie Hubbs matching gift challenge to support veterans’ food relief programs
November 9, 2020
Your gift makes twice the impact for Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 13, 2020 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today a $12,000 matching gift challenge by…
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American Legion Post 25 – Toy Run, Saturday, November 14th
November 9, 2020
The American Legion Post 25 of Laurens will host a Toy Run on Saturday November 14th to benefit the Christmas for Kids Program cosponsored by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…
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Latin Night comes to Firefly Distillery!
November 9, 2020
For the remaining 2020 Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 performances, Charleston Jazz, REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery are excited to partner together to present the CJO LIVE AT…
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Clinton YMCA Announces Search for New CEO
November 6, 2020
Earlier this year, Gene Simmons, CEO of the Clinton Family YMCA, announced his plans to retire, effective December 31, 2020. Simmons has served the Clinton YMCA organization for over 43…
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First aid for mental health
November 6, 2020
Just like CPR can assist a person who’s having a heart attack, mental health first aid is emergency care for those with panic attacks, anxiety, depression or even suicidal thoughts.…
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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines
November 5, 2020
Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…
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American Legion Post 25 Boot Drive
November 5, 2020
American Legion Post 25 will be conducting a fundraising “Boot Drive” at various locations in Laurens on November 7th and 8th. Members of Post 25 will be accepting donations “in…
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City of Laurens Veterans Day Program
November 5, 2020
On Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans Day, at 10:30 am, the City of Laurens and American Legion Post 25 will host a Veterans Day Program on the Old Courthouse Square in…
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Ten at The Top announces final Unsung Hero nominees for Greenville County
November 5, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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Grand Strand hospitals choose new blood provider
November 5, 2020
Non-profit, community blood center expands along South Carolina coast The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical…
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Richland Library commends service of volunteers with 2020 awards
November 5, 2020
Richland Library is honoring the dedication and support of our volunteers. Please join us in congratulating the following valued members of our team, who are receiving special recognition and an…
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Walkers and runners across the country go #PinkForPrisma for the 30th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon
November 5, 2020
More than 2,450 registered walkers and runners across South Carolina, 30 additional states and three countries helped Prisma Health Midlands Foundation kick breast cancer to the curb for the Virtual…
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2020 Torch Award Winners
November 5, 2020
Announcing Your 2020 Torch Award Winners! November 5, 2020 – Our panel of judges spent the last few weeks reviewing all of our nominations for the 2020 Business of the…
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Guardian Research Network® appoints Shirley Trainor-Thomas as Vice President, Network Partners
November 4, 2020
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. announced Shirley Trainor-Thomas, a clinical research and healthcare industry executive, joined as Vice President, Network Partners, effective immediately. Trainor-Thomas, a cancer survivor herself,…
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The Salvation Army & Trident United Way ask you to Round Up at Harris Teeter
November 3, 2020
The Tri-County’s two most-respected names in service to community are teaming with Harris Teeter for the Round Up Campaign, which invites shoppers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar.…
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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2020
Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…
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Columbia Urban League – Young Professionals will provide relief to voters in the 2020 election
November 2, 2020
With support from Shield the Vote in partnership with Verizon, Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Premier Counseling, the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals will offer PPE, snacks and water to assist with…
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Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $82,298 to United Way
November 2, 2020
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a virtual “Together We Can” United Way campaign to raise dollars and collect canned goods for local communities Colliers International |…
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Major Fostering Foster donor issues community challenge to donate up to $30,000 in matching funds
November 1, 2020
Fostering Foster Animal Rescue has the opportunity to end the year strong with the help of our community. A generous donor will match up to $30,000 in individual and business…
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Thornwell receives exemplary four-star Charity Navigator ranking for its financial accountability and adherence to its mission in its use of donor funds
October 30, 2020
Thornwell, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving and enriching the lives of children and families in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, has been recognized as a Top-Ranked Non-Profit by Charity…
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Community Spotlight – Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County
October 28, 2020
In this Community Spotlight we hear from Gretchen Smith, Director of the Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County. The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit…
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Join Greenville’s Nonprofit leaders on November 12 as they Socialize and Mobilize for 2021
October 28, 2020
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums, in partnership with the NonProfit Alliance announces its first-ever Virtual Socialize and Mobilize event on November 12 at 11:00 am. This free event is an…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Gateway
October 28, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Gateway, a Clubhouse Model rehabilitation program. Marko Huttunen, Vice President of Professional and Executive Banking for Countybank, presented the check on behalf of…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $5,000 to fight childhood hunger
October 28, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank has donated $5,000 to support LCFB’s BackPack…
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Greenville Women Giving $50,000 grant applications open Nov. 1
October 28, 2020
Greenville Women Giving will begin accepting applications for its current season of granting beginning November 1. All GWG grants awarded this year will be in the amount of $50,000 and…
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Non Profit Minute – Greenville Women Giving, Mary Hipp and Susan Cinquemani
October 28, 2020
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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United Ministries receives $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
October 27, 2020
United Ministries is honored to be a recipient of a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) for a second year in a row. The Leon Levine Foundation supports…
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The Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes seven new board members
October 27, 2020The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed seven new members to its board of directors: Michael L. Boone, Harriet Poe Coker, Angela C. Douda, Kim Shealy Jeffcoat, LaMyron Jenkins, Dani…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds five new members
October 27, 2020
The Columbia Museum of Art announces five new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2020 – 2021 term: Mr. Charles L. Aiken, Mrs. Alicia Barnes,…
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Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 13 announced
October 27, 2020
Charleston Jazz announced Season 13 for the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO). 2021 CJO Season 13 will feature a lineup of performances to include a musical timeline of the history of…
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Richland Library Southeast makes service adjustment on 11/3
October 26, 2020
Richland Library is announcing our Southeast location (7421 Garners Ferry Road) will serve as a polling place for the 2020 General Election, and in the interest of public safety, library…
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Act UNITED for more affordable housing
October 26, 2020
By Sarah DeWolf Trident United Way, Public Policy Committee Chair You can make a difference this election day by supporting affordable housing in the form of two referenda in Charleston…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $10,000 donation from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
October 26, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today a $10,000 grant from The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help provide hunger-relief to Lowcountry children. The LCFB will use the funding…
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