Sisters of Charity Foundation announces 2023 President’s Fellows
September 13, 2023Initiative seeks to increase diversity of male leadership within the philanthropic sector. SOUTH CAROLINA – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced a new cohort of the President’s…
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SC Philharmonic opens 59th Season with wild west violin concerto on Oct. 7th
September 12, 2023
Violinist Holly Mulcahy and composer George S. Clinton come to Columbia for the SC Premiere of The Rose of Sonora at Koger Center “Not only was [The Rose of Sonora]…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
September 11, 2023
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. New members of the board…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at S.C. HBCUs
August 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors
August 16, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Katy Handell, Brandi Snyder Keefer, Michelle White and Bridget Winston. Katherine “Katy” Handell is a…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds two new members
August 16, 2023
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Linda Pearce Edwards and Dr. Todd Lefkowitz as two new members elected to serve on…
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One80 Place launches new Eviction Prevention service line in Richland, Lexington counties
August 14, 2023
One80 Place, the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness, has launched a new Eviction Prevention line through the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 phone…
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United Way invests over $13 million to enhance basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
August 14, 2023
United Way of the Midlands invested over $13 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including $2.1 million in Impact grants for its 2023-2024 fiscal year to…
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Rodney McMillian, Columbia-born artist with national reputation, receives Key to the City and S.C. State House resolution as his work is acquired by the Columbia Museum of Art
August 8, 2023
Two McMillian artworks have been acquired by the museum with support from the Contemporaries The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees
August 4, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…
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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg elects Coby Cartrette Hennecy as 107th President
July 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg inducted its new officers on Tuesday, July 11 at the Piedmont Club. The roster included: Coby Cartrette Hennecy (President), Louis J. Smith (President-Elect), Lindsay G.…
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The Leon Levine Foundation invests $50,000 in WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
July 5, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and…
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SC EMS Association receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to update and expand training programs to boost EMT pipeline across rural SC
June 28, 2023The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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Amanda Herlihy appointed executive director of SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
June 26, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Transitions Homeless Center
May 25, 2023
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Lexington District One Educational Foundation awards 2023 Administrator of the Year Award to Margaret Schilit
May 22, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented the 2022 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mrs. Margaret Schilit at the Lexington County School…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation $33,016 Mathematics Grant to benefit all K-2 students in district
May 22, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation has awarded a $33,016 Counting Collections for Mathematics Grant to Lexington District One Instructional Services, which will benefit all kindergarten through second grade students in…
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The Hive Community Circle attends “Communities in Action: Building a Better South Carolina” hosted by the White House
May 9, 2023
Joined by elected officials and community leaders from South Carolina (SC), The Hive Community Circle (The Hive) Executive Director, Ashley Thomas, attended the event “Communities in Action: Building a Better…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse
May 3, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $20,000+ in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2023-2024 school year
April 11, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $20,178 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to five schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…
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Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to support at-risk youth
March 29, 2023Local nonprofit, Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services (PPCYS), has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 60 unhoused Midlands high school students…
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Ben A. Rast, CFP®, CPWA® of Morgan Stanley named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
March 26, 2023
The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Ben A. Rast of The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley as the Corporate Walk Chair…
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The Hive’s 2023 SC Survivor Summit – April 14-15
March 23, 2023
The Hive’s Annual SC Survivor Summit is back and this year as a two-day retreat The theme for this year’s Summit is “Release: Holding Space to Heal” The Hive Community…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Seal of Transparency for third consecutive year
March 15, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is proud to announce that they have earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the leading nonprofit…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker
March 14, 2023
Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker at Southern Fried Circuit charity concert Upcountry Fiber announces that Lindsay Ell, who was named “one of the…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation announces $150,000 in scholarships
March 6, 2023
Current students can apply now for 87 awards The Midlands Technical College Foundation is making more than $150,000 in scholarships available to MTC students for the 2023-24 academic year. To…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Drew Stevens named ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni’
February 27, 2023
Drew Stevens was just selected as the 2023 ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award’ recipient. He’s a Certified Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual and a partner in the G3 Wealth…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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Prisma Health develops program to help pair Black mothers with doulas with support of the TD Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2023
With support of the TD Charitable Foundation, Prisma Health is developing a program to improve maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers by pairing them with doulas for support through…
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Carolina Children’s Home offering 2023 scholarships and grants
January 4, 2023
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit which provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for 2023 scholarships and…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium seeks 150 volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
December 20, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Moore Bradley Myers is proud to host the 2022 Bike Bonanza in the Town of Swansea
December 16, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to sponsor the 2022 Bike Bonanza, an event giving away free bikes to local children in the Town of Swansea, on Saturday, December 17…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its 2023 JA Inspire Virtual program for SC middle and high school students
December 14, 2022Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director
December 12, 2022
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 16
December 8, 2022Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 7, 2022
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…
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Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University
December 6, 2022The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks participants for Blueprint for Leadership Class of 2023
November 28, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through December 18, 2022. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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Samsung hosts 6th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Sixth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, reaffirming its commitment to recognize and honor the service of local…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 3rd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash – Nov 12
November 7, 2022
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November 12, 2022 at Steel Hands Brewery at 2350 Foreman Street Cayce, SC 29033 from Noon to…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants
November 3, 2022The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants to Lexington District One middle and high school VEX Robotics team. These grants are…
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AAF Midlands is hosting its annual Oyster Roast & Auction – Nov 17
November 1, 2022
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is hosting its annual Oyster Roast & Auction on Thursday, November 17th from 6-9pm at Swamp Cabbage Brewing Company. The Oyster Roast &…
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Cheryl Holland, President of Abacus Planning Group, to lead 2022-23 Midlands Go Red for Women® Movement
October 11, 2022
Community leader to chair American Heart Association’s initiative to improve women’s heart health The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all,…
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Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis receives national award for youth program
September 27, 2022
American Heart Association school programs target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, honor…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina as Presenting Sponsor for Columbia 2022 Light The Night event
September 27, 2022
The Georgia/South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, has announced that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has joined Columbia’s…
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