Nexton hosts annual Work Outside Day
September 17, 2019Nexton, the most technologically advanced community in South Carolina, hosted its second Work Outside day. Approximately 70 employees from a dozen regional companies, including Greystar, Equifax and Robert Bosch participated…
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Riggs Partners announces 2019 CreateAthon clients
September 16, 2019
Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 22nd annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour marketing marathon will…
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Looking back: East Cooper Community Outreach remembers Hurricane Hugo and its origin
September 12, 2019
Area nonprofit looks back to its roots for 30th anniversary and their expanded offerings from storm relief to permanent resource for community members. The Lowcountry is approaching the 30th anniversary…
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United Way of the Midlands recruits volunteer tutors for its Midlands Reading Consortium to help striving readers increase literacy skills
September 11, 2019
United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2019-2020 school year. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-kindergarten through second-grade students improve…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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SYNNEX & ScanSource raise $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation
September 6, 2019SYNNEX Corporation and ScanSource raised $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation at the 6th annual Pelham Cup charity golf tournament. The tournament took place on Saturday, August 24 at the Legacy…
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Kopis and American Cancer Society are teaming up for Real Men Wear Pink TopGolf Tournament
September 5, 2019
The annual American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign is taking a new swing in October 2019. Kopis and the local chapter of American Cancer Society have come together…
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United Way of the Midlands postpones United Way Day to September 17 due to possible impending weather
September 4, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced it will postpone United Way Day, its annual kickoff event, due to Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact. United Way Day will be held on Tuesday,…
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Local non-profit to organize Fall River Clean-up
September 3, 2019
Local citizens are coming together to remove litter and debris from the Reedy River as part of this year’s Fall River Clean-up with support from the City of Greenville and…
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Angels Charge Ministry presents Law & Order Luncheon: Doing Justice to Your Taste Buds
August 30, 2019
Angels Charge Ministry announces Law & Order Spartanburg: Doing Justice to Your Taste Buds This tapas style luncheon features an Elite Task Force of Chefs; Sheriff Deputies, Public Safety Officers,…
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United Way of the Midlands kicks off 2019-2020 campaign season at Segra Park
August 30, 2019
United Way of the Midlands kicks off its 2019-2020 fundraising campaign at United Way Day on Thursday, September 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Segra Park. “United Way Day is a…
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Charleston RiverDogs game to benefit Alzheimer’s research
August 27, 2019
Sign Up with Code to Support Local Non Profit Celebrate Labor Day Weekend while giving back at the ballpark. The RiverDogs Alzheimer’s Awareness Night will take place on Sunday, September…
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Poverty: More than meets the eye
August 27, 2019
Area nonprofit explores the difference between generational and situational poverty Poverty is most likely not the first thought that comes to mind when one hears Mount Pleasant. However, East Cooper…
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Cancer Association event to Go Over the Edge of AC Hotel Spartanburg
August 22, 2019
The Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties Inc. announces the return of the popular fundraiser, Over The Edge Upstate – slated for Friday, October 18, at AC Hotel Spartanburg,…
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Justin Pepper 5K raises funds for scholarships for community-minded volunteers
August 21, 2019
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for…
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AllSouth collects school supplies for R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
August 20, 2019
AllSouth Federal Credit Union organized a school supply drive to benefit students at R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy. AllSouth locations in Sumter collected much needed school supplies for two weeks…
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More than $10 million invested in Prisma Health Breast Center through Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
August 19, 2019
On Oct. 12, 1991, 200 people walked through downtown Columbia at the first Walk for Life, an event founded by former first lady of Columbia, Beth Coble. Walk for Life…
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Registration now open for October 22 On The Table Conversations powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 14, 2019
Second annual engaging conversation initiative will bring people together across the Midlands to break bread and discuss the future of our communities. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host annual Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 2019 Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament at the Dataw Island Golf Club on Monday, September 9. Presented by US. Foods,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
August 12, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation will honor three major donors and highlight their critical role in helping the college develop qualified students for local employment at the 2019 Workforce Development Salute.…
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SWITCH honors FUEL with Champion Award for 2019
August 9, 2019SWITCH, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Upstate of South Carolina, awarded FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, the…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation invests $75,000 to support housing connected services in the Midlands
July 29, 2019Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $75,000 to United Way of the Midlands to support programs and services to help break common barriers to long-term employment and stable housing. “We…
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United Way of the Midlands honors top volunteers for 2019
July 23, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced the recipients of its annual Volunteer Awards honoring local community members for their outstanding volunteer efforts. “United Way is proud to serve as a…
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Chris Pricenor returns to chair the 30th Festival of Trees, benefiting Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands
July 19, 2019
Chris Pricenor has returned for a fourth year as chair of Festival of Trees, the signature fundraising event for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The 30th Festival of Trees, led by…
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BP donates $1 million to the International African American Museum
July 16, 2019
BP announced a major financial commitment of $1 million to the International African American Museum (IAAM). The donation supports the museum construction along with programs and education. BP has a…
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Publix associates raise $608,000 for United Way of the Midlands
July 15, 2019
Publix Super Markets ended its annual United Way of the Midlands charitable giving campaign raising more than $608,000 combined with a Publix Super Markets Charities match. “The associates at Publix…
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Local firm, SeamonWhiteside, raises more than $60,000 through local fundraisers
July 3, 2019
SeamonWhiteside participated in the Palmetto 200, Brain Tumor Walk, and Hard Hats with Heart Events SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a leading landscape architecture and engineering firm, recently participated in its fifth Palmetto200…
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Stevens & Wilkinson commemorates 100 years with scholarship at Clemson University
July 1, 2019
Initiative to support architecture and design students at Clemson University Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, announced the establishment of an architectural scholarship at…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces New VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Terminix employees raise over $129,000 during annual United Way campaign
June 26, 2019
Terminix Service, Inc., a longtime United Way of the Midlands supporter, completed its annual employee giving campaign raising more than $129,000, a 20 percent increase over prior year’s donations. “The…
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BE LIMITLESS with Matilda!
June 25, 2019If you have been around Town during a summer show, you know that one of our favorite things to do is to give back! This year, in conjunction with our…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation launches new funding for innovative health solutions
June 18, 2019
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is encouraging organizations to apply for a new grant opportunity to improve the health and well-being of South Carolinians. The Catalyst grants initiative…
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Midlands leaders become Riley Fellows, present community action projects
June 18, 2019
Thirty-nine leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have completed the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). Over the past five months, participants examined sensitive issues related to…
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City of Columbia employees raise more than $50,000 for United Way of the Midlands
June 18, 2019
The City of Columbia charitable giving campaign has concluded with employees raising more than $50,000 to support United Way of the Midlands. “We are grateful to the City of Columbia…
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CBL Foundation gives $5,000 to support Quick Jobs at Greenville Technical College
June 13, 2019The Citizens Building and Loan (CBL) Charitable Foundation has given $5,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support Greenville Technical College’s Quick Jobs with a Future program. The gift will…
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Upstate leaders become Riley Fellows, present community action projects
June 12, 2019
Thirty-eight leaders from the Upstate and surrounding area have completed the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). Over the past five months, participants have examined sensitive issues related…
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Wells Fargo invests $75,000 to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
June 10, 2019Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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AllSouth annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament raises $7,500
June 6, 2019
AllSouth Federal Credit Union raised $7,500.00 for Friends of Fisher House, Columbia, South Carolina. The funds were raised during their 23rd annual Soldiers & Vets Charity Golf Tournament which took…
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Call for summer mentors from Benjamin Franklin Experience
June 6, 2019
Program for Teens Seeks Accomplished Professionals to Share Their Career Triumphs and Challenges 27% of Greenville County high-school graduates were considered NOT ready for college or careers in 2018. Benjamin…
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Michelin’s Corporate Foundation donates $1 million to build ‘Michelin Green’ in Greenville’s Unity Park
June 6, 2019The Michelin Corporate Foundation announced a $1 million donation to protect and restore a span of the Reedy River that runs through Greenville’s Unity Park, the largest contribution to the…
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Salvation Army presents ‘DOING THE MOST GOOD’ awards
May 30, 2019
The Salvation Army of the Midlands celebrated National Salvation Army Week last week. A major highlight of the week included presenting community partners with ‘DOING THE MOST GOOD’ awards. The…
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Lake Carolina Development donates $31,000 to local Children’s Charities
May 30, 2019
Lake Carolina Properties presented a check for $31,000 to five local charities through its beneficiary, Children’s Charities of the Midlands. This gift was made possible through various community events and…
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Local business raises funds for local non profit
May 24, 2019
During the month of April, otherwise known as Earth Month, Ivy Salon raised funds for Friends of the Reedy River through their Earth Month raffle and an event, Block Party…
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Wishes in Bloom raises record funds in the Lowcountry for Make-A-Wish and reveals a Wish LIVE
May 23, 2019
On May 19, 2019, the Lowcountry community enriched the garden with hope and strength for wish kids at the third annual Wishes in Bloom garden party hosted by Magnolia Plantation…
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National Salvation Week Schedule of Events May 20-26
May 22, 2019
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is celebrating National Salvation Army Week this week through Sunday, May 26. Throughout the week, several events will be hosted as a way for…
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2019 MGC Long Run gives $25,491.60 to the USO South Carolina
May 21, 2019
The MGC Long Run, a 15k, 5k, Virtual 5k and Kids’ Fun Run, raised $25,491.60 for USO South Carolina. For over 77 years, the USO has been the nation’s leading…
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$580,870 awarded by Greenville Women Giving at annual meeting
May 16, 2019
Total Grants Surpass $6 Million Greenville Women Giving, a 560+ member local philanthropic organization, awarded $580,870 in grants last evening during its annual meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Since…
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Coastal Community Foundation
May 16, 2019
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina empowers individuals, families and organizations to make a lasting impact on coastal communities in South Carolina through permanent, endowed funds for charitable giving. We…
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