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The board of directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, has appointed Leslie Skardon as CEO. (Photo/Sustain SC)
Feb 15, 2024

Sustain SC names new CEO

The executive will lead Sustain SC as it works to build on its mission to connect businesses and local stakeholders to support both economic growth and conservation priorities.

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corp. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 31, 2024

FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY: Junior Achievement receives career readiness grant

The funds will be used to continue offering a career development program to 1,140 South Carolina middle and high school students.

CommunityWorks is committed to creating a “brighter future” for financially underserved individuals and businesses in South Carolina by providing equitable financial products and services to build wealth. (Photo/Provided)
Dec 27, 2023

Behind this women-led Greenville financial institution’s $400M impact

The institution is committed to creating a “brighter future” for financially underserved individuals and businesses in South Carolina by providing equitable financial products and services to build wealth.

Upstate Preservation Trust, a historic preservation nonprofit in Upstate South Carolina, has received approval for $1.205 million in funding to acquire historic Oakland Plantation from the YMCA of Greenville. (Photo/Provided)
Dec 27, 2023

Nonprofit acquires funding for purchase of YMCA property in Simpsonville

The circa-1820 property and its associated outbuildings make up a rare intact collection of historic plantation resources, and represents the largest grant awarded by the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust to date.

Oct 4, 2023

Lowcountry Food Bank breaks ground on regional hub facility in Hampton

The new facility will serve as a hub for Lowcountry Food Bank partners, providing an improved experience for food pickup, opportunities to convene through increased coordination, collaboration and shared learning in a teaching kitchen.

Aug 8, 2023

Eight South Carolina nonprofits receive grants to increase access to health care

Eight nonprofit organizations in South Carolina have received grants from the CCME Foundation, a nonprofit organization that support health care quality improvement in the Carolinas

Jul 24, 2023

How this Greenville nonprofit created an Upstate entrepreneur hub

The organization started as a means to address needs and provide resources to smaller entrepreneurs that were leading, scaling and growing companies that banded together, wanting to learn from one another.

Jul 5, 2023

Entrepreneurship accelerator to launch in Colleton County

The program helps under-represented individuals successfully start and grow their businesses or nonprofits across a wide range of industries.

May 25, 2023

CEO of Charleston nonprofit to step down

The organization's board of directors is working to name an interim CEO, and a search for a permanent CEO has begun.

May 5, 2023

Richland County donors fund housing for struggling families

Newly renovated housing for struggling families has opened in Greenwood thanks to a donation from two Richland County residents.

Mar 20, 2023

Trident United Way names new CEO

The new leader has held leadership roles at some of the largest nonprofits in the U.S., including over two decades within the United Way Network.

Mar 1, 2023

Sisters of Charity Foundation appoints director of culture and values

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has selected Ericka Wooten to serve in a new role as the foundation’s director of culture and values