CNN Mental Health Warrior Mia St. John to speak at NAMIWalks on May 4
April 18, 2019NAMIWalks coming to Finlay Park May 4 Help end the stigma around mental illness and join NAMIWalks on May 4 in Finlay Park at 930 Laurel St. in downtown Columbia.…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Healthy Learners announces new Director of Operations
April 12, 2019
Joanne Bamberg-Jackson takes on exciting new role Healthy Learners, a ministry of Sisters of Charity Health System, is proud to announce that Joanne Bamberg-Jackson has been named Director of Operations.…
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Enterprise Holdings’ and its employees raise almost $200,000 for United Way of the Midlands
April 12, 2019Enterprise Holdings, a longtime supporter of United Way of the Midlands, closed its annual campaign raising more than $196,000, an increase of 26 percent over last year’s results. “United Way…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline collects 2,792 food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank
March 28, 2019
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it collected nearly 2,800 food items during its recent Harvest Hope Food Drive. Blair Cato employees were split into three…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Publix take home top honors at United Way of the Midlands’ Live United Awards
March 13, 2019United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at its annual Live United Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 7 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
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Colonial Life, employees make $2.4 million impact on community
March 13, 2019Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million to S.C. nonprofits in 2018. The multimillion-dollar impact came from a combination of corporate contributions of more…
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Aflac awards $90,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits
March 5, 201915 local nonprofits receive grants supporting health & well-being, education, and community development programs Aflac is granting $90,000 to 15 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being,…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 5, 2019On February 23, 2019, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their sixth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $271,000 to…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 5, 2019On February 23, 2019, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their sixth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $271,000 to…
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Aflac awards $90,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits
March 5, 201915 local nonprofits receive grants supporting health & well-being, education, and community development programs Aflac is granting $90,000 to 15 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being,…
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Ed Mullins honored as United Way of the Midlands 2018 Humanitarian of the Year
March 1, 2019United Way of the Midlands honored Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year at its annual dinner and award ceremony on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at…
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Ed Mullins honored as United Way of the Midlands 2018 Humanitarian of the Year
March 1, 2019
United Way of the Midlands honored Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year at its annual dinner and award ceremony on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at…
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USC Dance Marathon Stands 14 Hours for PRISMA Health Children’s Hospital
February 27, 2019
USC Dance Marathon Targets $1.19 Million Goal and Celebrates 21 years on March 2 Proceeds benefit Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM): presented by Aflac,…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019
United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
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Big success at 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
February 4, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) brought in more than $22,500 in revenue at its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama oyster roast on Friday, January 18. More than 230 patrons…
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Drew Stevens of Northwestern Mutual selected as 2019 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
February 4, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced Drew Stevens of Northwestern Mutual as the selected applicant of the 2019 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This award honors the…
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Drew Stevens of Northwestern Mutual selected as 2019 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
February 4, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced Drew Stevens of Northwestern Mutual as the selected applicant of the 2019 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This award honors the…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts the inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
January 14, 2019United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Venue on Main on February 11, 2019. “As…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts the inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
January 14, 2019United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Venue on Main on February 11, 2019. “As…
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Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee
January 10, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Richland One employees raise nearly $90,000 for United Way of the Midlands
December 19, 2018Richland County School District One, a longtime supporter of the United Way of the Midlands, recently completed its 2018 United Way campaign, with employees contributing nearly $90,000. “We are grateful…
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Richland One employees raise nearly $90,000 for United Way of the Midlands
December 19, 2018
Richland County School District One, a longtime supporter of the United Way of the Midlands, recently completed its 2018 United Way campaign, with employees contributing nearly $90,000. “We are grateful…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic raises more than $10 million for Upstate Children’s Charities since 2011
December 13, 2018SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created in 2011 by Peter Larocque, President of North American Technology Solutions for SYNNEX Corporation, (NYSE: SNX), announced today that more…
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Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
December 10, 2018Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…
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Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
December 10, 2018
Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018
Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign
November 17, 2018Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…
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Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign
November 17, 2018
Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…
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Village Idiot announces “Pizza for Preemies” for Prematurity Awareness Month
November 13, 2018Local Five Points businesses partner with Village Idiot Owners to support March of Dimes November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the Five Points Association and its roster of businesses are…
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Village Idiot announces “Pizza for Preemies” for Prematurity Awareness Month
November 13, 2018
Local Five Points businesses partner with Village Idiot Owners to support March of Dimes November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the Five Points Association and its roster of businesses are…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018
Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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Lexington Medical Center employees raise more than $142,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 7, 2018Employees of Lexington Medical Center completed its annual United Way campaign with an 11 percent increase over the prior year, raising more than $142,000. “Lexington Medical Center is a tremendous…
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Lexington Medical Center employees raise more than $142,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 7, 2018Employees of Lexington Medical Center completed its annual United Way campaign with an 11 percent increase over the prior year, raising more than $142,000. “Lexington Medical Center is a tremendous…
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The Sixth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise $275,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
November 6, 2018Stars shine at Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s premiere event, The Wish Ball. More than a gala, The Wish Ball celebrates wish granting for children in South Carolina battling critical illnesses. With…
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The Sixth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise $275,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
November 6, 2018
Stars shine at Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s premiere event, The Wish Ball. More than a gala, The Wish Ball celebrates wish granting for children in South Carolina battling critical illnesses. With…
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First Community Bank completes record pacesetter campaign
November 5, 2018First Community Bank, a longtime United Way supporter, recently completed its annual United Way giving campaign in August, raising more than $32,000 for United Way of the Midlands. In total,…
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First Community Bank completes record pacesetter campaign
November 5, 2018
First Community Bank, a longtime United Way supporter, recently completed its annual United Way giving campaign in August, raising more than $32,000 for United Way of the Midlands. In total,…
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HUB International to match up to $50,000 for hurricane relief
November 2, 2018HUB International’s regional offices are working hard to contribute to disaster relief in the Carolinas and surrounding areas, thanks to HUB International’s HUB GIVES program. The sixth largest insurance, benefits…
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HUB International to match up to $50,000 for hurricane relief
November 2, 2018
HUB International’s regional offices are working hard to contribute to disaster relief in the Carolinas and surrounding areas, thanks to HUB International’s HUB GIVES program. The sixth largest insurance, benefits…
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Ed Mullins named 2018 Humanitarian of the Year
October 23, 2018United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…
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Elliott Davis employees raise more than $38,000 for annual United Way Campaign
October 23, 2018Employees of Elliott Davis, a professional services firm that offers a full spectrum of business solutions and a long-time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their annual United…
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