Midlands Gives raises over $3 million, breaking all-time records to help local nonprofits overcome impact of COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, online giving event sees highest total, most gifts, and largest number of nonprofits since inception Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge…
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Foundation Brings ‘Hope’ to Liberia
May 6, 2020Giving youngsters a safe place to learn, eat and grow is the mission of Hope Foundation Liberia, according to Columbia attorney Mark Arden, a board member for the non-profit and…
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State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange to hold Mother’s Day sale
May 6, 2020
Gift shop will be open one day only, Sat., May 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange will open to the general…
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Capital Rotary’s first Zoom meeting
May 6, 2020Capital Rotary members – unable to hold their weekly breakfast meetings at the Palmetto Club for the past seven weeks – held their first remote meeting via Zoom (as shown…
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Mission Lexington partners with Midlands Gives to raise funds
May 6, 2020
Mission Lexington announced that more than $30,400 was received in donations from this year’s Midlands Gives online fundraising event. We were able to reach our goal because of matching funds…
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Senior Action offering FREE meals to anyone over the age of 60
May 5, 2020
Senior Action, a non-profit organization devoted to keeping seniors active, healthy, and engaged in meaningful activities, is now handing out meals to ANYONE over the age of 60 who would…
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Dementia support organization announces new board and staff
May 4, 2020
Respite Care Charleston (RCC) announces the appointment of Linda Dove and Amy Zonarich Powers to the non-profit’s board of directors and the hire of Julie Wise as Program Coordinator. Since…
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Lowcountry Land Trust turns annual picnic into ‘Picnic in Your Backyard’
May 4, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust’s Annual Picnic may have been canceled but that doesn’t mean you can’t picnic for a good cause. Instead of hosting its annual fundraiser and conservation celebration at…
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#SupportSupporters through virtual Midlands Gives Day Tuesday, May 5, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
May 4, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is connecting the community virtually to raise critically needed funds for local nonprofits through Midlands Gives, the 18-hour, online giving challenge…
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YWCA Greater Charleston graduates first group of female entrepreneurs of color
May 4, 2020
On April 20, 2020, YWCA Greater Charleston graduated the inaugural class of women entrepreneurs of color from its new WE 360° program. The name of this free eight-week workshop series,…
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Contec Partners with United Way of the Piedmont for COVID-19 response
May 4, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont announced that it has received $25,000 from Contec Inc. into the United for All Fund supporting local COVID-19 relief. The donation will serve as a…
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Richland Library’s Executive Director elected to lead Public Library Association
May 1, 2020
The Public Library Association (PLA) is sharing the results of its 2020 Election and welcoming Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins as the 2021-2022 president. Huggins is serving a three-year…
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One Columbia announces Artist Emergency Fund
May 1, 2020
Funds provided by Knight Foundation to support Columbia-area artists One Columbia for Arts and Culture is privileged to announce an Artist Emergency Fund of $100,000 to provide emergency relief for…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina expands virtual and online training opportunities
May 1, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently announced the launch of virtual vision rehabilitation training for adults who are blind or visually impaired. As our…
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Cherokee, Darlington, Williamsburg coalitions selected for the SC Office of Rural Health’s Blueprint for Health program
April 30, 2020
Community coalitions in Cherokee, Darlington and Williamsburg counties have been selected by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) to participate in Blueprint for Health, a program that supports…
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South Carolina awarded $3.3M grant for educational data system
April 30, 2020
South Carolina will receive a $3.3 million federal grant to incorporate early childhood programs into the state’s existing system for capturing and tracking student progress through school. The Statewide Longitudinal…
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Senior Resources Partners with BlueCross BlueShield of SC to provide emergency food assistance in 16 counties statewide
April 30, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to provide over 245,000 free meals to senior citizens in 16 counties…
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Explore shared family history with Richland Library card
April 29, 2020
While many of us continue to stay at home and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, we can connect to each other through our shared history with help from…
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Ten at the Top names Justine Allen Program and Event Coordinator
April 29, 2020
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Justine Allen to the position of Program and Event Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of…
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Upstate Forever awarded $3.9 million USDA funding partnership
April 29, 2020
RCCP funding will be leveraged to protect critical land and water resources Nonprofit conservation organization Upstate Forever has been selected to receive a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award from…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood
April 29, 2020
We exist to ensure Charleston Promise Neighborhood is a place where residents are engaged in their community and every child is on track to graduate high school with the abilities…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders
April 29, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…
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Celebrate The Season raises more than $75,000 for local charities
April 29, 2020
Donations Total Nearly $1 Million since 2011 The 2019 Celebrate The Season annual holiday event raised more than $75,000, which will be distributed to charitable organizations in Berkeley County and…
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South Carolina Girl Scout honored for life-saving actions
April 29, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands was finally able to recognize one of our Girl Scouts that showed tremendous bravery by saving a life. This weekend Girl…
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Mission Lexington food policy changes
April 29, 2020
Mission Lexington wants to remind Lexington County residents that our food pantry is open 10am-1pm, Monday through Friday. We are relaxing normal policies for food distribution to the neighbors we…
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Junior League of Columbia supports area partners during COVID-19
April 29, 2020
The League provides masks, WiFi, meals and financial support to local nonprofits The Junior League of Columbia has redirected funds and launched a new initiative in order to support area…
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Raines Hospitality & Feeding Our Heroes SC send meals to healthcare workers
April 28, 2020On Wednesday April 22nd and Friday April 24th, Raines Hospitality partnered with Feeding Our Heroes SC to distribute over 110 meals to healthcare workers at Trident Health Medical Center and Roper…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina announce plans to merge
April 28, 2020
Consolidation will maximize student impact, help both operations leverage relationships Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Greenville-based Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina have announced their intention to consolidate…
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S.C. Arts Commission to provide arts emergency relief grants
April 27, 2020
Applications to be accepted April 29 through May 15, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing emergency relief for South Carolina arts organizations and individual artists who can…
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Fellow Countrymen launches new website, debuts new brand identity
April 27, 2020
Fellow Countrymen, a community-based non-profit committed to ending veteran homelessness and suicide across the Upstate, has launched a new website that reflects a fresh brand identity and includes a new…
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Senior Resources expands Emergency Senior Nutrition Program
April 25, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with agencies in three additional counties to provide over 120,000 meals to senior citizens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a coordinated effort with…
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Amor Healing Kitchen announces Seed to Soul home dining experience
April 24, 2020
Charleston nonprofit Amor Healing Kitchen, which provides healthy meals cooked by teen chefs for locals facing serious health challenges, today announces its Seed to Soul home dining experience. While last year’s…
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The Children’s Museum adds Elvia M. Pacheco-Flores as Head of Community Initiatives
April 24, 2020
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate welcomes Elvia M. Pacheco-Flores as Head of Community Initiatives. In this role, Pacheco-Flores will support the museum’s mission of “creating a community of problem solvers through…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $10,000 match gift
April 23, 2020
Funds Committed by Local Philanthropists, Walker and Eddie Buxton On May 5, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) is participating in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity and giving.…
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Charleston Animal Society re-accredited by AAHA
April 22, 2020
Organization Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence Charleston Animal Society has once again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association…
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Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $340,000 to South Carolina K-12 education organizations during COVID-19 crisis
April 22, 2020
Grants support education programs and nonprofits Funding also provides flexibility for use by organizations The Duke Energy Foundation has announced more than $340,000 in grants to support South Carolina K-12 education programs…
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Help local nonprofits overcome the impact of COVID-19 on Midlands Gives Day, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
April 22, 2020
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the region will come together virtually through Midlands Gives to raise critically needed funds for local nonprofits. The dollars raised will allow the region’s nonprofits…
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$1.2M raised within two weeks for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC, with $500k match from Bakker family
April 22, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation and its regional partners announce today that $1.2 million has been raised in two weeks for the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund for coastal South Carolina, exceeding…
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Richland County helps procure 40,000 meals for seniors
April 20, 2020
Senior citizens in Richland County will get a needed boost amid the COVID-19 outbreak, with the County covering costs of providing more than 40,000 meals. At its March 31 meeting,…
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Farm to Senior produce offering this week at Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and the Distribution Schedule for the upcoming week
April 20, 2020
Thanks to a generous donation from Vertical Roots, all senior citizens in Richland County, will receive a head of fresh lettuce this week when they pick up their 5 free…
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Rebuild Upstate
April 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate is a nonprofit organization that exists to repair the homes of our low-income neighbors to make homes safer, healthier, and more livable. We envision an Upstate where everyone…
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Rebuild Upstate completes repairs on its 1,000 home
April 17, 2020
Thirteen years after the first nail was hammered into the roof of a home near Clemson University, Rebuild Upstate recently completed repairs on its 1,000 home. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives mini grants to upstate organizations to fund programs during COVID-19 pandemic
April 17, 2020
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, adjusted their grant application window so local non-profit organizations could…
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Bank of America donates $50,000 to Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program
April 17, 2020
Bank of America donated $50,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program. In the wake of…
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New application deadline for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
April 17, 2020
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces an extension to apply for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. The new deadline is Wednesday, July 1. A printable form is available…
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Charleston Sister Cities International
April 16, 2020Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and member of Washington, D.C. bases Sister Cities International founded in 1956 by President Eisenhower to promote peace and prosperity…
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Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont partner for COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont announced a new partnership to raise funds for United Way’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Mary Black Foundation has committed $25,000 as a…
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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online
April 16, 2020
On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…
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LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director
April 15, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and…
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Non Profit Minute – Chloe Tonney, Trident United Way
April 13, 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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