Celebrating 25 years of expanding opportunity in Greenville
May 22, 2026
By Tony McDade Board Chair Hollingsworth Funds on behalf of the entire board and staff at Hollingsworth Funds Twenty-five years ago, Greenville received an extraordinary gift, one that continues…
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Feed & Seed receives $70,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to expand food processing capacity
May 21, 2026
Greenville Women Giving awarded Feed & Seed a $70,000 grant to purchase large-scale food processing equipment that will significantly increase its production capacity. Feed & Seed is a nonprofit organization…
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Lonza Capsugel donates $50,000 to expand autism services in Greenwood
April 22, 2026
Lonza Capsugel has donated $50,000 to Project Hope Foundation to support the development and expansion of local autism services. A check presentation took place at the site of Project Hope’s…
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YMCA of Greenville celebrates 150 years of serving Greenville County
April 16, 2026The YMCA of Greenville officially commemorates its 150th anniversary, marking a sesquicentennial of service to the people of Greenville County. What began on April 16, 1876, when an interdenominational committee…
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International Ballet presents “Passport to Dance” – an elegant evening of performance and philanthropy
March 27, 2026
International Ballet invites the community to an unforgettable evening of artistry and impact at its annual Passport to Dance benefit gala on April 10 at the Westin Poinsett. Passport to…
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Truliant Foundation celebrates giving impact
March 2, 2026
The Truliant Foundation announced the significant impact its programs had in 2025 across the Carolinas and Virginia, in areas including workforce education, social mobility, and financial literacy. The Truliant Foundation’s…
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Final Call for Prince George’s Annual Tour: Secure your passage through history before March 13
March 2, 2026
Time is running out to claim your spot for one of the South Carolina’s most storied traditions. The Prince George Winyah Church Women are preparing for the 79th Annual Tour…
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Lander’s Give Day sets new fundraising record, surpassing $108,000
February 18, 2026
Lander University’s annual Give Day set a new milestone, raising more than $108,000 and marking the most successful Give Day in the University’s history. The record-breaking total reflects strong participation…
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SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA) announces statewide expansion and new executive committee
February 18, 2026
More South Carolinians will soon gain access to affordable broadband, devices, and digital skills training as the SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA), led by backbone agency Palmetto Goodwill, expands its…
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AnMed Foundation receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
February 16, 2026
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen from…
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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees fund Watts of Love, an assistance and energy-efficiency grant program to help members’ power bills
February 12, 2026
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees have donated $30,000 to launch a new bill and home energy-efficiency assistance program designed to help members in need. The seed money from employees supports…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years of service with focus on growth and community impact in 2026
January 28, 2026
Charter expansion and foundation launch mark major milestones for Midlands-based financial institution Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that provides personal and business banking services across…
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Heritage launches landscaping giveaway to support local nonprofits in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville
January 13, 2026
Three Nonprofits to Receive a Full Year of Professional Landscaping Services Heritage, a leading provider of commercial landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, announced today the launch of a new…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $27,500 to local Upstate non-profits
December 10, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $27,500 to seven Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance announced the culinary and musical headliners for this year’s highly anticipated Homes for the Holidays event taking place on Saturday, December 13th. The one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community
November 25, 2025
When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…
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South Carolina’s largest modular train layout to headline Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair
November 5, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday,…
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Hispanic Alliance’s Homes for the Holidays tour returns December 13 with elegant décor, Latin flair, and a mission to uplift
October 16, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance invites Upstate residents to step inside a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that blends exquisite home design, gourmet Latin cuisine, and a legacy of community impact. Homes for the…
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Upstate Institute of Youth Programs receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support its STEM Success & Career Readiness Program for high school students in Oconee County
October 9, 2025
Pictured L to R: Tequisha Whitener, UIYP Project Advisor; Thwanda L. Davidson, Ed.D.UIYP Executive Director; SCSL Marketing & Outreach Director Destra Capers; Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons; and SCSL President…
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Green Valley Country Club raises over $30,000 during inaugural Golf & Benefit Concert
October 6, 2025
Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) hosted its first annual Golf & Benefit Concert on September 19th, raising more than $30,000 in support of two impactful organizations: the Meyer Center…
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AIM receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Employment Pathways workforce development program in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
October 1, 2025Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AIM’s Employment Pathways Program, which connects SNAP recipients with…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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State Agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
September 11, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and fellow state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural…
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Habit Burger & Grill and OneBlood to host September drives at Upstate locations
September 3, 2025
The Big Red Bus is rolling back to Habit Burger & Grill locations across southeast Florida this September, inviting community members to give the gift of life. Habit Burger &…
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Ticket sales now live for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville
September 3, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced ticket sales are now live for Holiday Fair, a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing joy of the season to families, friends and holiday enthusiasts alike.…
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Greenville Literacy Association receives $55,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen college and career pathways for adult learners
August 28, 2025
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has been awarded a $55,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to sustain and expand its College and Career Navigator (CCN) program.…
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Oasis Animal Hospital + Greenville County Animal Care Adoption event
August 20, 2025
Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, 900 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC…
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Jim ’60 and Carolyn Willis Creel ’61 make transformational gift to Clemson
August 18, 2025Jim ’60 and Carolyn Willis Creel ’61 have made a lasting impact on Clemson University with a generous $2 million gift to name the Creel Family Auditorium in the newly…
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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op celebrates 85 years of service with commitment to the future
August 15, 2025
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative celebrates 85 years of powering rural communities through quality service and reliability. Over the next year, the co-op will reinvest in our local community by supporting…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates 60 years of community health progress
August 14, 2025
ReGenesis Health Care proudly joined more than 1,400 community health centers across the nation in celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW), August 3–9, 2025. This year’s theme, “Powering Communities, Inspiring…
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Northside Development Group announces new CEO David Summers
June 26, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Northside Development Group (NDG) announced the appointment of David Summers as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Summers brings…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham
June 9, 2025
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
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Habit Burger & Grill teams up with OneBlood for community blood drives
May 29, 2025
OneBlood, a not-for-profit blood center serving the southeastern United States, is partnering with Habit Burger & Grill to host community blood drives from June 3-5. Donors will have the opportunity…
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AnMed Foundation receives $52,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
May 28, 2025
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $52,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate’s Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen recently…
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Caine Halter Family YMCA honors legacy families with ceremonial ribbon cutting
May 20, 2025As part of the YMCA of Greenville’s recreational capital improvements at its oldest family branch in Greenville County, the Caine Halter Family YMCA hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for upstate charities
May 15, 2025
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 3rd, 2025 to benefit…
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Habit Burger & Grill honors South Carolina’s Hometown Heroes with free burgers
May 14, 2025
Habit Burger & Grill’s Hometown Heroes program has relaunched in South Carolina just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Every Thursday through June 12, all Upstate…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to support critical home repairs
May 14, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing through home repairs, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving. The generous two-year investment will help provide…
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Truliant Foundation accepting Community Mini Grant applications through May
May 13, 2025
The Truliant Foundation invites nonprofit organizations in locations served by Truliant Federal Credit Union’s branch network to apply for Community Mini Grant funding in May. Now in its 17th year,…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 7, 2025
Francis Marion University Education Foundation (FMUEF), has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $18,000 to local Upstate nonprofit
May 6, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has awarded six local nonprofit organizations $18,000 from its fourth quarter 2024…
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Rebuild Upstate honors volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 30, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, recognized volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission;…
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Kopis honors two leaders named to Upstate’s most promising young professionals lists
April 22, 2025
Kopis, a Greenville-based tech firm specializing in custom software development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and business intelligence services, proudly announces that two of its leaders were recently recognized for…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Upcountry Fiber and the Foundation for Rural Service award $5,000 joint grant to Clemson Rural Health Mobile Clinic
December 16, 2024
Grant will support essential health services for rural communities in Upstate South Carolina Upcountry Fiber, together with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic branch of NTCA–The Rural Broadband…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Sara Grambach as new Development Director
December 2, 2024
Greenville 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, 2024
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 Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, announced…
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