Empower Charleston awards $150,000 in grants to three local nonprofits
December 3, 2024This Giving Tuesday, Empower Charleston proudly announces its commitment of $150,000 in grant funding to three remarkable nonprofits through its Investment Program. The 2025-2026 Investees—AMOR Healing Kitchen, Beyond BASIC, and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Sara Grambach as new Development Director
December 2, 2024Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA), a vibrant hub for the visual arts and a cornerstone of Greenville’s cultural community, is proud to announce Sara Grambach as its new Development…
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Local Greenville pacemaker Betty Farr to participate in Holiday Fair & Kringle Village event
November 22, 2024Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, announced…
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Cypress Adventures awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program
November 21, 2024Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful youth leadership program…
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TD Bank recommits to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s prostate cancer awareness program, SC AMEN
November 19, 2024TD Bank has committed $100,000 to support the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s SC AMEN program, a community outreach initiative that brings education, screenings and health services assistance to Black men…
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Spartanburg County Foundation announces Giving Tuesday campaign ‘boost’ for twelve local nonprofits in partnership with Spartanburg Gives’ Brew Good event December 3 at FR8yard
November 19, 2024As Spartanburg Gives prepares to host the 5th Annual Brew Good for Giving Tuesday event at FR8yard on December 3, the Spartanburg County Foundation has announced a $500 grant for…
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Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates five-year anniversary
November 15, 2024Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates its five-year anniversary as an independent advisory firm. Since its inception, Grant Philanthropic Advisors has proudly supported dozens of individuals, foundations, family offices and corporations in…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Spartanburg County
November 14, 2024An affordable college education became a reality on Thursday for hundreds of high-achieving, under-resourced Spartanburg students because of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The expansion was made possible through an…
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First Citizens Bank donates $10,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges’ Student Lifeline Grant Program
November 4, 2024South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a generous gift from First Citizens Bank in the amount of $10,000. This contribution will go toward SCICU’s Student Lifeline Grant Program,…
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Empower Charleston Showcase raises $137,410 for six local nonprofits
October 31, 2024Empower Charleston announced that its recent Showcase Event successfully raised $137,410 to support six impactful nonprofits serving the Tri-County region. This unique gathering brought together over 200 community leaders, philanthropists,…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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TD Bank and TreesUpstate hold 13th annual TD Tree Days
October 30, 2024Employees from TD Bank and staff and volunteers of TreesUpstate joined together on October 29 to plant 30 trees in Dixie Estates in Gantt as part of TD Tree Days,…
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Upstate businesses raise funds for veterans through flag football tournament at Fluor Field
October 28, 2024Upstate businesses brought their best tailgate game to Fluor Field on Oct. 24 for a unique fundraising event. Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted its third annual flag…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Awards $20,000 to seven local teachers
October 23, 2024The Spartanburg Science Center honored seven public school educators who were district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity, perseverance, and fortitude of our…
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Over 237 wishes granted: Make-A-Wish® South Carolina reflects on a year of hope and milestones
October 22, 2024Record-breaking fundraising efforts and heartwarming stories highlight another successful year of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. As we close the books on our fiscal year, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
October 21, 2024The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced it has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Sponsorships available for inaugural Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
October 16, 2024Sponsorship opportunities are available for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of…
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Helping Hands of Georgetown receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more students in its Youth Empowerment Program over the next two years
October 10, 2024Helping Hands of Georgetown County, has been awarded a $100,000 two-year grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support expanding HHG’s Youth Empowerment Program, (YEP) in…
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Rural non-profit, Trent Hill Center receives $59,000 grant from Power:Ed to help youth aging out of foster care with independent living skills and building future pathways
October 10, 2024Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support its Independent Living…
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TD announces $500,000 in contributions to aid Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
October 8, 2024TD announced $500,000 in contributions to support local relief efforts in parts of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Donations will be distributed to a few local…
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Hurricane Helene disaster relief effort underway in the Midlands
October 4, 2024Drop off donations at Jack Oliver’s Pool, Spa and Patio at 3303 Forest Drive, weekdays 10 a.m until 6 p.m and Saturdays 9 a.m to 5 p.m. In the wake…
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Greenville Symphony to offer free outdoor broadcast of opening concert at TD Stage Sunday, Oct. 6
October 2, 2024Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community The Greenville Symphony Orchestra announced there will be a free live outdoor broadcast…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes new board members to support growing mission
September 30, 2024South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors: Vicky Schmitz Hammond, David Crabb, Kathryn Owen Hix, Heath Beard, and LaVonda Paul.…
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Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser will now take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Zen in downtown Greenville. Previously scheduled on September…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Charleston’s philanthropic tradition faces unprecedented challenges amid national decline in charitable giving
September 26, 2024Charleston’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy is facing unprecedented challenges, as the number of people and the total dollars that support nonprofits nationwide has reached a historic low, according to a…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s 2024 Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament
September 25, 2024The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation will hold its Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club. The…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Champions Upstate Causes in 2024
September 25, 2024South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, is pleased to announce the 2024 tournament has raised more than $625,000 for Upstate…
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Revelry Brewing toasts 10-year milestone, decade of giving back with The Green Heart Project
September 18, 2024Revelry Brewing Company, Charleston’s award-winning brewer of craft beer and boisterous good times, celebrates 10 years of cultivating community since opening its Conroy Street brewery and tasting room in 2014.…
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Duke Energy provides $100,000 in grants to support organizations providing senior home ramp programs in South Carolina
September 12, 2024Funding supports 13 organizations with up to $15,000 in grants Simple safety improvements like ramps can improve security, quality of life South Carolina’s senior population should never have to decide…
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YMCA of Greenville annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank to be held on November 21
September 12, 2024YMCA of Greenville is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast as a way to bring business and community leaders together to pause, reflect, and give thanks for Greenville’s many blessings.…
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Wine & Design and Premier Arts Collective announce national corporate giving partnership
September 11, 2024Greenville, South Carolina, based Premier Arts Collective (PAC) is partnering with Wine & Design, an experiential art franchise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with over 50 studios nationwide. The partnership…
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Sam Franklin chosen to lead YMCA of Greenville as its new president and chief executive officer
September 10, 2024Sam Franklin, who has served the YMCA of Greenville as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, will begin leading the $24 million mission-driven, health and human services nonprofit…
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Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer
September 10, 2024Trident United Way (TUW) announced leadership promotions and new hires within the organization’s Communications team. These changes underscore TUW’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth in their mission of supporting…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village ticket sales now live
September 3, 2024Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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Joel Perkins of The Mud Brothers, AutoCorrect and The Bi***in’ Syncs Team come out on top at inaugural Sync for Survivors Benefit
August 22, 2024With a crowd of 400 guests cheering wildly with rainbow-lit glow sticks, this first-time event for the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (“CSPA”) raised an impressive $200,000 to expand programming within…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $180,000 to six South Carolina organizations
August 15, 2024More than $4.1 million in grants awarded since Foundation’s inception Each year, the band donates to different organizations that align with the priority areas that the band selects for the…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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Annual meeting Holiday Fair & Kringle Holiday Village unite at the Greenville Convention Center December 5-7
July 31, 2024Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville Convention Center’s annual Holiday Fair and the…
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Friends of the Laurens Library Now Accepting Books, CDs, and DVD Donations
July 26, 2024The Friends of the Laurens County Library are currently accepting donations of books, CDs, and DVDs at the Laurens Library. Community members are encouraged to be generous and help support…
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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth
July 23, 2024Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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Premier Arts Collective announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
July 22, 2024**Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene** Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser set…
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Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors
July 11, 2024Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors bringing decades of philanthropic leadership. In his role as Of Counsel with GPA, Porter will make strategic connections to potential clients and thought leaders…
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United Ministries announces program closure
July 8, 2024New Focus on Economic Mobility, Housing Stability, and Homeless Services After thorough analysis and evaluation, United Ministries’ leadership team and Board of Directors have determined that the organization will no…
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Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County Leaders in philanthropy
July 3, 2024Nearly 200 members of Trident United Way Women United and their guests gathered at Trident Technical College to honor four local leaders in philanthropy at the 2024 Women United Awards…
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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary awarded $30,000 grant from Power:Ed for nursing scholarships to help students pursue healthcare careers
June 25, 2024Mike Rosenfield, Hospital Auxiliary President; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Executive Director; and Janet Porter, Hospital Auxiliary Board Chair The Hospital Auxiliary (HHHA), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients in need in…
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