Nexsen Pruet Selects 2015 Diversity Scholars
November 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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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Lisa Cox of Spartanburg selected as Travelocity Travel for Good® voluntourism award recipient
November 3, 2015
Cox Will Travel to Portland to Participate in World Parkinson Congress SPARTANBURG, SC – Committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, Travelocity® selected Lisa…
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Lisa Cox of Spartanburg selected as Travelocity Travel for Good® voluntourism award recipient
November 3, 2015
Cox Will Travel to Portland to Participate in World Parkinson Congress SPARTANBURG, SC – Committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, Travelocity® selected Lisa…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes new communications officer
October 28, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – After an extensive search for a talented and energetic communications professional, The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce that Caroline Goodman will be joining the Foundation…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes new communications officer
October 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – After an extensive search for a talented and energetic communications professional, The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce that Caroline Goodman will be joining the Foundation…
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National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established a…
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National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established a…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $4 Million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates
September 30, 2015
LAKELAND, Fla – Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $4 Million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates
September 30, 2015
LAKELAND, Fla – Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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$541,218 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 9th Annual Meeting Total Grants Surpass $3.6 Million
May 7, 2015
A Special Initiative of The Community Foundation of Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented eight grants totaling $541,218 to selected Greenville County non-profit…
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Mauldin Rotary honors three with Service Above Self Award
February 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – The Rotary Club of Mauldin celebrated 35 years of service by honoring three community leaders who embody the organization’s purpose of service above self. The honorees include…
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Mauldin Rotary honors three with Service Above Self Award
February 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – The Rotary Club of Mauldin celebrated 35 years of service by honoring three community leaders who embody the organization’s purpose of service above self. The honorees include…
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Toyota of Greer gives $20,000 to March of Dimes
February 5, 2015GREER, SC – Toyota of Greer donated $20,000 to the 2015 March for Babies campaign at the annual kickoff luncheon. More than 150 people attended the event as Toyota of…
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Toyota of Greer gives $20,000 to March of Dimes
February 5, 2015GREER, SC – Toyota of Greer donated $20,000 to the 2015 March for Babies campaign at the annual kickoff luncheon. More than 150 people attended the event as Toyota of…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Donates Over 400,000 Lbs. of Food
January 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In the last 12 months, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) donated 431,475 lbs. of food to organizations that feed the hungry. With their Count the Cans Food Drive,…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Donates Over 400,000 Lbs. of Food
January 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In the last 12 months, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) donated 431,475 lbs. of food to organizations that feed the hungry. With their Count the Cans Food Drive,…
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BlueCross Employees and Foundation Present $17 Million to Support SC Nonprofits in 2014
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In a long tradition of statewide community service, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees and its foundation gave a total of $17.4 million to nonprofits and other institutions…
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Fluor Foundation Gifts Support Students With Quick Jobs Training
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Fluor Foundation has given gifts totaling $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to be used for scholarship assistance for students participating in the Quick Jobs With…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic to Present Checks to Upstate Children’s Charities
December 2, 2014Year-long fundraising initiative raises record amounts for children in need across the Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charity fundraiser created by SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), announced…
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Coalition Builds New Playground in One Day for Spartanburg’s Southside Community
November 26, 2014First Choice Fit® playground encourages families to stay fit and healthy SPARTANBURG, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership today led more than 75 volunteers as they…
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Verizon Donates $23,000 to Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina
November 24, 2014
The grant enables more veterans to take part in Honor Flights to witness firsthand war memorials in Washington, D.C. CLEMSON, SC – Verizon presented a $23,000 check to Honor Flight…
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BASF recognized for outstanding contribution to the United Way
November 21, 2014
MAULDIN, SC – The United Way of Greenville recently honored the BASF site in Mauldin, South Carolina for record-breaking fundraising efforts during the 2014 campaign. BASF employees nearly doubled their…
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BASF recognized for outstanding contribution to the United Way
November 21, 2014
MAULDIN, SC – The United Way of Greenville recently honored the BASF site in Mauldin, South Carolina for record-breaking fundraising efforts during the 2014 campaign. BASF employees nearly doubled their…
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Local Author Celebrates Launch of Children’s Book About Greenville Holiday Tradition
November 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Local children’s author Frederick Baus will celebrate the launch of his debut picture book “Oh, Those Holiday Lights!” at a series of book signings throughout the Greenville community…
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Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $107,080 to Twelve Nonprofit Organizations
November 11, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $107,080 in capacity-building grants to twelve nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents in the area…
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Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $107,080 to Twelve Nonprofit Organizations
November 11, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $107,080 in capacity-building grants to twelve nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents in the area…
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Local Author Celebrates Launch of Children’s Book About Greenville Holiday Tradition
November 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Local children’s author Frederick Baus will celebrate the launch of his debut picture book “Oh, Those Holiday Lights!” at a series of book signings throughout the Greenville community…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Helps Homeowners With No Options
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Missionary Supply Network (MSN), a nonprofit organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need throughout the Upstate, has rebranded itself as Emmanuel’s Hammer. Earlier this year,…
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Foundation Honors Bosch with Philanthropist of the Year Award
November 5, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Robert Bosch LLC in Anderson the 2014 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and…
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The Caine Companies raise over $49,000 for United Way, Surpassing Company Goal
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Caine Companies raised $49,026.10 for the 2014 United Way of Greenville County Campaign. With 75% company participation, they surpassed their goal by $12,000. “Supporting United Way…
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Girl Scouts Thanks Emerald Circle Donors
September 22, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands recognized and thanked the women of its local philanthropic group on September 16 at a reception held in…
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Mary L. Thomas Named Top Three Finalist for Council on Foundations’ Distinguished Service Award
September 5, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mary L. Thomas, chief operating officer at The Spartanburg County Foundation, is once again showing herself to be a leader who embodies excellence. Thomas was recently named…
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Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class
September 4, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…
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Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class
September 4, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…
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Jim Pearce Establishes $3.4 Million Endowment
August 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A $3.4 million endowment has been funded by Jim and Kit Pearce at the Community Foundation to provide perpetual support for nonprofit organizations providing food, shelter, clothing…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $81.3K grant to GCM
May 12, 2014GREER, SC – Greenville Women Giving awarded an $81.3K grant to Greer Community Ministries (GCM) at their annual meeting held on May 7 at the Gunter Theatre in Greenville. This…
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$500,000 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 8th Annual Meeting
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $500,255 to selected community non-profit organizations at its eighth annual meeting on May 7, putting its…
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