10 local nonprofits receive $19,500 to shape the future of our community
February 1, 2021
The Beyond the Table grants distributed by Central Carolina Community Foundation Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded $19,500 to 10 local nonprofit organizations to…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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Join Trident United Way’s Lead United to make a difference
January 29, 2021
For 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. Now the time has come to build…
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BASF donates meals to Oconee frontline healthcare workers
January 28, 2021BASF continues to support the Oconee Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, BASF team members delivered 125 meals from Kentucky Fried Chicken to employees in the Intensive Care Unit,…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 2021
2021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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Lexington-based The Courage Center one of four in U.S. to receive overdose reduction implementation
January 26, 2021
The Courage Center is one of four organizations in the country to receive an implementation grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $7.2 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year
January 22, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2020-2021 fiscal year (July 1, 2020…
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SIOS Technology Corp. and its employees contribute more than $5,000 to Feeding America
January 19, 2021
SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, delivered on its employees’ commitment to giving back to the community and contributed more than $5,000 to Feeding America,…
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Love and Kindness on Full Display in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
It’s been one month since the fire at the Landau Apartments in Clinton and the house fire in Joanna. People across the county stepped up to help the displaced families…
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Landau Fire Fund – Contributions by Individuals
January 18, 2021(Please note that there were contributions made anonymously and others whose names may have inadvertently been left off the list) Names are listed alphabetically by last name: Jim Adair Laurie…
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Landau Fire Fund – Contributions by Businesses
January 18, 2021(Please note that there were contributions made anonymously and others whose names may have inadvertently been left off the list) Businesses are listed alphabetically by last name: Advanced Fiber Solutions…
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Lander schedules Day of Giving Campaign for Feb. 11 – 12
January 15, 2021
Lander University will observe its 149th birthday with a 24-hour Day of Giving. From noon Feb. 11 through noon Feb. 12, Lander alumni, friends and supporters are encouraged to galvanize…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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Inspired by community support, Greenville Drive continued winning ways in 2020 despite cancelled season
January 12, 2021
Franchise finishes 2020 strong with multiple community, philanthropic and national awards Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season, the Greenville Drive continued to rack up wins,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-2022 school year
January 11, 2021
More than 175 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2021-2022 school year. More…
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Fukoku South Carolina Delivers Holiday Help
December 21, 2020
On Monday, team members from local industry Fukoku delivered food items to the Baptist Crisis Center in Laurens. Fukoku holds a holiday drive annually to help those in need in…
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BASF supports Oconee during the holidays
December 21, 2020
BASF is helping the people of Oconee County this holiday season through a series of donations. BASF donated $2,250 to three Oconee County first responder agencies to help them better…
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Jump start 2021 with the Famously Hot Pink Challenge Jan. 4-31
December 21, 2020
With all the disruptions of 2020, it’s been easy to lose sight of the importance of personal health and wellness. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s Famously Hot Pink Challenge will realign…
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Synovus presents YMCA of Greenville with $5,000
December 10, 2020
Synovus Financial Corporation presented two checks totaling $5,000 to the YMCA of Greenville on Wednesday, December 9 – $2,500 for the Y’s COVID relief emergency food program, and $2,500 for…
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Prisma Health Richland Hospital selected as recipient of Project 4 donation
December 8, 2020
Local Community Nominates NICU to Receive 4moms mamaRoo® infant seat Donation Prisma Health Richland Hospital is one of 10 national hospitals to receive a NICU donation as part of Project…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students
December 8, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…
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Just Say Something celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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March of Dimes and local partners come together for NICU Thanksgiving Project
November 24, 2020
Local Partners Supporting Moms and Babies During Thanksgiving MARCH OF DIMES AND LOCAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON A LEADING ISSUE LEADING TO INFANT LOSS WHAT: As…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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College of Charleston student Rides to the Rescue of Facilities Management Employee
November 19, 2020If you need a reminder that there are good people in the world, look no further than College of Charleston junior Reese Phillips. Recently, Phillips was in her downtown apartment when…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign brings comfort, joy, hope and love this holiday season
November 19, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign will bring comfort, joy, hope and love to Prisma Health—Midlands patients and families this holiday season. GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, will take…
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Power:Ed Awards Two Grants Totaling $170,700
November 18, 2020Teachers’ Supply Closet received a $25,000 grant and the Greenville Literacy Center received a $145,700 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. Teachers’ Supply Closet, which serves schools…
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United Way of the Piedmont launches new Financial Opportunity Center
November 18, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, is excited to announce the opening of its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC). The FOC is a one-stop-shop for…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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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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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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‘Awesome ride’ for Lander University’s Tommy Claus is ending
November 10, 2020
What! No Tommy Claus on the Lander University campus? No Tommy Claus to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Greenwood and beyond? Say it isn’t so! Tommy Tumblin, who created…
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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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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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Communities In Schools of the Midlands launch $180 Giving Campaign | 180 days of school is still in sight
November 4, 2020
Join the 180 Pledge Today! Like many other states, children that attend a public or private school in South Carolina goes to school 180 days a year. Young people are…
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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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Village Idiot celebrates giving milestone, 30th anniversary
October 19, 2020
Local pizzeria has donated over $100,000 in community giving Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza in the Midlands. Recently, the local, small business owned by…
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Riggs Partners announces 2020 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients
October 14, 2020
Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 23rd annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates $200 million in total grantmaking
October 13, 2020
Harnessing the collective resources of the community through over 26,000 grants and scholarships Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $200 million in grants…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina announces October as ABVI Awareness Month
October 6, 2020
During the month of October, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) is promoting awareness for the more than 15,000 adults who are blind or visually…
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American Heart Association to kick off 2021 Lowcountry Heart Walk Campaign
October 5, 2020
The American Heart Association will officially kickoff the 2021 Lowcountry Heart Walk Campaign virtually on October 7th at 12PM via Zoom. The kickoff will showcase the opportunities to support the…
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Community Foundation of Greenville responds to COVID-19 crisis
September 30, 2020
$400,000 in grants to be awarded to 20 local nonprofits At a time of unprecedented health care and economic crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greenville’s…
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Community Foundation of Greenville
September 30, 2020
The Mission of the Community Foundation of Greenville inspires giving by bridging philanthropy and purpose, making Greenville County an inclusive and vibrant community. We help families make their charitable giving…
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Transitions Homeless Center announces 9th annual Reconstructing Home art show and auction
September 30, 2020
Transitions Homeless Center’s signature fundraiser, Reconstructing Home, is going virtual! Beginning October 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm, over 100 items will be going up for auction, including a showcase of…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in innovation grants
September 29, 2020
Foundation Awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2020-2021 School Year The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools…
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Trident United Way working to inform Tri-County high cost of living
September 28, 2020Self Sufficiency Standard study highlights our region as one of the highest costs of living areas in S.C., further emphasizing the vital work Trident United Way does to improve…
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Let Your Voice be Heard with On the Table Community Conversations Oct. 4-10, powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 28, 2020
Week of community discussions aims to help move region forward The third annual On the Table initiative — powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy —…
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Together SC announces new board members, selected by South Carolina nonprofits
September 23, 2020
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. They…
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Serving Those in Need Despite Challenges – The Laurens County Safe Home
September 22, 2020
2020 has been quite a year so far. From COVID-19 to business and school challenges, everyone has experienced change and challenges and that includes the Laurens County Safe Home. We…
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South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking Board of Director members
September 22, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
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