Giving Matters: The Jolley Foundation prioritizes equity under new executive director
Founders Albert and Rucker Jolley created a fund to help employees of their business, Royal Crown Cola, in times of crisis.
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Giving Matters: Meyer Center for Special Children is a life-changer for families
“The Meyer Center is a game changer—a life changer, really.” - Brian Holmes
Giving Matters: Kennedy Tillery receives Obermier, Alice Watkins and John I. Smith Scholarships
Kennedy Tillery has known she wanted to be a teacher since her earliest school days in kindergarten at Taylors Elementary.
Giving Matters: FAVOR Upstate offers hope for all affected by substance use disorders
FAVOR offers Certified Peer Support Specialist training and internships for those who want to become recovery coaches.
Giving Matters: Clement’s Kindness supports families of children facing cancer
When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious blood disorder, everything changes for his or her family.
Giving Matters: United Ministries shifts gears to better serve emergency shelter, financial stability needs
“We’re working to re-engage congregations with the new model,” Executive Director Lizzie Bebber says. “We really value the relationships between volunteers and the participants.
Giving Matters: Genesis Homes revitalizes neighborhoods, engages communities
“Since its inception, Genesis Homes has grown into one of the major developers and managers of affordable housing in Greenville County,” says CFG President Bob Morris.
Giving Matters: Greenville Literacy Association partners to create career success
The Community Foundation of Greenville has provided $131,559 to support Greenville Literacy Association’s work.
Giving Matters: YouthBASE kicks off fun, targeted intervention to combat summer slide
Data collected from the past fiscal year indicate that YouthBASE is effective at improving behavior and academic success.
Giving Matters: Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation provides connections, resources to combat addiction
Over the past 10 years, Chris and Kelly’s HOPE has helped over 200 such organizations, and many more individuals.
Giving Matters: With safe housing and community, Gateway members create joyful lives
Gateway follows the Clubhouse model, providing recovery services for people living with chronic, long-term mental health conditions.
Greenville Women Giving highlights the arts to build healthier, happier teens
A pair of artists offered an insider's perspective of how the arts are lifting up youth in our community.
Giving Matters: Jasmine Road triples capacity to serve sexual exploitation, addiction survivors
Women striving to break free from human trafficking, prostitution and addiction need acceptance and a safe place to recover from the trauma of life on the streets.
Giving Matters: GCCA hosts City of Women art exhibit, celebrates contributions of women
The juried show features the work of Upstate artists highlighting the contributions of historical and contemporary women to the Greenville community.
Giving Matters: Abundance Capital connects venture philanthropists with social entrepreneurs
In 2020, social entrepreneur Adrick (A.D.) Ceasar saw a need for safe, affordable housing for men and women living in poverty.