One SC Fund accepting donations for hurricane relief
Since it was founded after the historic flood of 2015, the One SC Fund has awarded more than $4.8 million in grants to nonprofits and provided relief and recovery assistance to 25,250-plus people statewide.
Upstate Giving, Sept. 9, 2019
Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledged $30,814 in their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties. Associates from both organizations pledged to contribute $20,814, while Countybank Foundation gav
Cats always land on their feet, but …
Days before Hurricane Dorian wreaked its havoc along the S.C. coast, the Charleston Animal Society worked with several partner organizations to get homeless animals to safety.
Subway partnering with Transitions Homeless Center
Volunteers will provide free sandwiches and haircuts on Sept. 18 at the center, located at 2025 Main St. Transitions has served more than 1.6 million meals since opening in 2011.
Helping Out for Sept. 4, 2019
The Avian Conservation Center will hold Birds & Brunch at the Bennett, its annual fundraising event, at noon Oct. 27 at Hotel Bennett. The event will include live birds of prey, auction items, a brunch with open bar and a raffle.
Samsung donates $100,000 to Fisher House Columbia
Fisher House is a national foundation that builds homes where families of military members and veterans can stay for free when their loved ones are in the hospital.
Helping Out for Aug. 28, 2019
Charleston fine art photographer Jessica Yurinko is hosting Growth Begins With The Heart, an exhibit, reception and fundraiser, on Sept. 22 at S.C. Society Hall.
Upstate Giving, Aug. 26, 2019
Spartanburg-based AFL has given a $7,500 grant to the S.C. School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation. The grant will help expand Einstein’s Workshop — a MakerSpace program designed to emphasize learning and exploring STEM subjects
Time for Art gala accepting submissions
Columbia Opportunity Resource is accepting submissions of artwork to be featured at the sixth annual Time for Art gala in November. The gala will include a silent auction of the artwork, which bidders “pay for” with volunteer hours.
Meals on Wheels gets Food Lion support
Meals on Wheels of Greenville has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
Helping Out for Aug. 21, 2019
The Charleston RiverDogs are partnering with parent organization the New York Yankees for the 2019 Hope Week Initiative this week. RiverDogs players, coaches and the front office staff members are making community service appearances.
Upstate Giving, Aug. 19, 2019
Synnex Corp. and ScanSource are teaming up for a charity golf tournament to raise money for Project HOPE Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering a lifespan of services for the autism community.