Ribbon-Cutting for The Nieri Family Cottage at Boys Farm of Newberry
October 11, 2018Ceremony Scheduled for October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM The Midlands children’s home, Boys Farm of Newberry will welcome a third residency cottage named “The Nieri Family Cottage” on October…
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Ribbon-Cutting for The Nieri Family Cottage at Boys Farm of Newberry
October 11, 2018
Ceremony Scheduled for October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM The Midlands children’s home, Boys Farm of Newberry will welcome a third residency cottage named “The Nieri Family Cottage” on October…
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United Way of the Midlands launches new program for Midlands small business owners – October 25
October 4, 2018United Way announced today the launch of its Small Business Alliance (SBA), a new membership program and affinity group created to connect small business owners with each other while helping…
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United Way of the Midlands launches new program for Midlands small business owners – October 25
October 4, 2018United Way announced today the launch of its Small Business Alliance (SBA), a new membership program and affinity group created to connect small business owners with each other while helping…
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Host a Community Conversation during On The Table, October 24
September 29, 2018Convened by Central Carolina Community Foundation Residents, organizations and local businesses can participate as table hosts Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, encourages people in Richland and…
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Host a Community Conversation during On The Table, October 24
September 29, 2018
Convened by Central Carolina Community Foundation Residents, organizations and local businesses can participate as table hosts Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, encourages people in Richland and…
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Midlands Gives Nonprofit registration is now open for 2019 18-hour online giving day to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on May 7, 2019
September 28, 2018
Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — has launched nonprofit registration for Midlands Gives. The annual online giving challenge returns on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, again…
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Midlands Gives Nonprofit registration is now open for 2019 18-hour online giving day to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on May 7, 2019
September 27, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — has launched nonprofit registration for Midlands Gives. The annual online giving challenge returns on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, again…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief
September 21, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief
September 21, 2018
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
September 12, 2018
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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Mission Lexington receives $5,000 grant from WellCare
August 21, 2018Mission Lexington announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from WellCare of South Carolina. The grant will provide funding necessary to ensure the stabilization of individuals and children in crisis…
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Mission Lexington receives $5,000 grant from WellCare
August 21, 2018Mission Lexington announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from WellCare of South Carolina. The grant will provide funding necessary to ensure the stabilization of individuals and children in crisis…
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Spaulding-Paolozzi Foundation pledges $500,000 to Founders Fund
August 13, 2018The Charleston-based Spaulding-Paolozzi Foundation approved a $500,000 grant to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. The IAAM has less than $1 million to raise to conclude its…
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Cool Care Heating & Air donates new Bryant HVAC System
August 6, 2018Comfort for Heroes Program Honors a Local Columbia Family in Need with New Bryant HVAC System Cool Care Heating & Air continues in their local giving by starting a new…
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Cool Care Heating & Air donates new Bryant HVAC System
August 6, 2018
Comfort for Heroes Program Honors a Local Columbia Family in Need with New Bryant HVAC System Cool Care Heating & Air continues in their local giving by starting a new…
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Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2018: For the Culture, For the Future
August 3, 2018Local young professionals to partner with Central Carolina Community Foundation to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in the Midlands. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy,…
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Critical role of philanthropy in S.C. higher education
June 4, 2018By John P. Dowd III The Citadel recently celebrated a significant milestone as its six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign came to a close. Over this period, we raised a record…
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Critical role of philanthropy in S.C. higher education
June 4, 2018
By John P. Dowd III The Citadel recently celebrated a significant milestone as its six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign came to a close. Over this period, we raised a record…
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Mary Lane Sloan named Woman of the Year; raises more than $74,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 30, 2018The ART of Real Estate announced its founding partner, Mary Lane Sloan, has been named the Woman of the Year by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands chapter. Mary…
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Mary Lane Sloan named Woman of the Year; raises more than $74,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 30, 2018
The ART of Real Estate announced its founding partner, Mary Lane Sloan, has been named the Woman of the Year by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands chapter. Mary…
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Areas of Progress – May 17
May 17, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. Conway lights up The…
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Upstate Forever receives $1 million gift honoring Marjorie E. Schmidt
May 16, 2018
Funds will be used to protect green space and natural areas in the Upstate Upstate Forever is thrilled to announce it has received a $1 million gift in honor of…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells 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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Citadel Foundation raises $250 million in historic anniversary campaign
May 15, 2018The Citadel Foundation has successfully completed the most ambitious fundraising effort in the college’s 175-year history. The six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign sought to raise $175 million to celebrate the college’s milestone anniversary.…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells 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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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to help donate items for foster children
May 2, 2018May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), a provider of foster…
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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to help donate items for foster children
May 2, 2018
May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), a provider of foster…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts its 15th Annual Power of the Purse on May 3 to raise money for women and children in the Midlands
May 2, 2018
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 15th Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 3, 5:30 p.m. at 701 Whaley to raise money to support…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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“#GetYourGiveOn with The Soul of Philanthropy” free event for all ages – April 29
April 20, 2018
A free event for all ages, “#GetYourGiveOn with The Soul of Philanthropy” will be held on April 29, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Richland Library Main. Kids,…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018 Volunteer Award recipients
April 19, 2018On Tuesday, April 17 United Way of the Midlands recognized the Midlands’ most outstanding volunteers at its 2018 Volunteer Awards celebration hosted at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Community Innovation…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018 Volunteer Award recipients
April 19, 2018On Tuesday, April 17 United Way of the Midlands recognized the Midlands’ most outstanding volunteers at its 2018 Volunteer Awards celebration hosted at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Community Innovation…
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Applebee’s aims to raise $145,000 for kids battling critical illnesses
April 4, 2018Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Grill & Bar, is excited to kick off its annual Make-A-Wish® South Carolina fundraising campaign. The fundraiser will take place from April 1…
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Applebee’s aims to raise $145,000 for kids battling critical illnesses
April 4, 2018
Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Grill & Bar, is excited to kick off its annual Make-A-Wish® South Carolina fundraising campaign. The fundraiser will take place from April 1…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage dance event raises $40,000 for Epworth Children’s Home
March 30, 2018. In the second annual event, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage hosted a dance competition with professional performers and sales associates affiliated with the brokerage. Proceeds, this year totaling $40,000, were…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage dance event raises $40,000 for Epworth Children’s Home
March 30, 2018. In the second annual event, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage hosted a dance competition with professional performers and sales associates affiliated with the brokerage. Proceeds, this year totaling $40,000, were…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank honors co-founder and raises $147,000 at 37th Annual Gala
March 20, 2018
During its 37th annual gala Friday night, Harvest Hope Food Bank raised $147,000 to continue the fight against food insecurity across South Carolina. The event, A Grand Affair, presented by SCE&G, brought together business…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $335,770 to 11 Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
March 15, 2018Fourth year of Connected Communities grants fund innovative projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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The Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas delivers check to the Spartanburg County Foundation
March 3, 2018The Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), formerly Children’s Security Blanket, gifted $150,000 to its Agency Endowment Fund held at The Spartanburg County Foundation. These funds will be safeguarded…
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The Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas delivers check to the Spartanburg County Foundation
March 3, 2018The Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), formerly Children’s Security Blanket, gifted $150,000 to its Agency Endowment Fund held at The Spartanburg County Foundation. These funds will be safeguarded…
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Mac Bennett honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year
February 19, 2018United Way of the Midlands will recognize Mac Bennett as the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony…
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Mac Bennett honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year
February 19, 2018
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Mac Bennett as the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony…
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Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its…
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Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its…
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Opening celebration for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited
February 12, 2018
WHAT: Opening celebration and VIP reception for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited, a multimedia exhibition dedicated to sharing the tradition of African-American philanthropy. After a nationwide…
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Philip Vann of Colliers International named Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award winner
February 8, 2018United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award, Philip Vann of Colliers International. “This award honors…
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