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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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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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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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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Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C.
January 22, 2018
Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C. Come to see philanthropy differently: philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans explored…
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Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C.
January 22, 2018
Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C. Come to see philanthropy differently: philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans explored…
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Dominion Energy supports Critical Community Needs by giving more than $1 million to charity
January 9, 2018
Focus is on essential needs for shelter, access to health care, and food security in communities served by Dominion Energy Grants to be shared by 161 organizations in 11 states…
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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief
December 6, 2017One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…
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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief
December 6, 2017
One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Junior League of Greenville to hold Grant Application Open House June 8
May 24, 2017
Greenville non-profit groups and agencies are invited to attend the Drop-In to learn more about the Junior League of Greenville and apply for 2017-2018 grant funds The Junior League of…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.18 million for Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign to ensure accessibility for all
May 11, 2017
More than 300 volunteers rallied together to help exceed campaign goals YMCA of Greenville announced that it has raised $1,181,334 for its Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign, making it the…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.18 million for Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign to ensure accessibility for all
May 11, 2017
More than 300 volunteers rallied together to help exceed campaign goals YMCA of Greenville announced that it has raised $1,181,334 for its Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign, making it the…
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Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
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Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
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Godshall’s Ginny Beach named Advisory Board Chair for Salvation Army
November 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s vice president of operations, Ginny Beach, will be chairman of the Salvation Army of Greenville’s Advisory Board in 2017. Beach has been…
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Godshall’s Ginny Beach named Advisory Board Chair for Salvation Army
November 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s vice president of operations, Ginny Beach, will be chairman of the Salvation Army of Greenville’s Advisory Board in 2017. Beach has been…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation support South Carolina nonprofits with more than $360,000 in grants
October 26, 2016Twenty-four South Carolina nonprofits have received more than $360,000 in funding as a result of grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The funding will support hunger relief, healthy eating…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation support South Carolina nonprofits with more than $360,000 in grants
October 26, 2016
Twenty-four South Carolina nonprofits have received more than $360,000 in funding as a result of grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The funding will support hunger relief, healthy eating…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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Bosch Rexroth supports Greenville Technical College’s Center for manufacturing innovation with scholarship funds
August 1, 2016
A $70,000 gift by the Bosch Community Fund will create scholarships for students who are part of the Manufacturing Honors College at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI). Bosch Rexroth…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
June 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
June 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.…
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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants
May 17, 2016
Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…
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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants
May 17, 2016
Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…
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Melvin and Dollie Younts fund entrances to Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
March 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC—Melvin and Dollie Younts, whose gifts have benefitted education across the Upstate, have given $1 million to Greenville Technical College, to fund two entrances to the college’s Center for…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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Spartanburg County Foundation announces 2016 grant cycle
January 11, 2016
The Spartanburg County Foundation is excited to announce that in 2016 it will offer two responsive grant cycles. The Spring Cycle, now open, focuses on programmatic and general purpose grants…
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Spartanburg County Foundation announces 2016 grant cycle
January 11, 2016
The Spartanburg County Foundation is excited to announce that in 2016 it will offer two responsive grant cycles. The Spring Cycle, now open, focuses on programmatic and general purpose grants…
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Foundation welcomes Booker as new Trustee
January 7, 2016
The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Sheryl Booker to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. Booker received her Bachelor of…
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Foundation welcomes Booker as new Trustee
January 7, 2016
The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Sheryl Booker to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. Booker received her Bachelor of…
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Special tax bill includes extended help for charities
December 29, 2015On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…
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Foundation now accepting nominations for the 2016 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
December 29, 2015
The Spartanburg County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual award honors individuals who have worked to improve the…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards Just Because grants totaling $9,600
December 29, 2015
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $9,600 in surprise grants to five Spartanburg County nonprofit organizations today, Just Because. This act of ambush philanthropy not only provides assistance to nonprofit organizations,…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards Just Because grants totaling $9,600
December 29, 2015
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $9,600 in surprise grants to five Spartanburg County nonprofit organizations today, Just Because. This act of ambush philanthropy not only provides assistance to nonprofit organizations,…
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Foundation now accepting nominations for the 2016 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
December 29, 2015
The Spartanburg County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual award honors individuals who have worked to improve the…
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Special tax bill includes extended help for charities
December 29, 2015On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…
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Nexsen Pruet Selects 2015 Diversity Scholars
November 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has awarded law school scholarships to three minority students who are planning careers in North and South Carolina. The 2015 NP Scholars are Christina Anderson, Tanisha…
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