Giving Matters: Reaching Our Youth Upstate dreams big
Now in its third location, at 710B Lowndes Hill Road, Reaching Our Youth was serving up to 50 students in its after-school program, pre-pandemic.
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Giving Matters: Warehouse Theatre aims to inspire and engage through professional productions, educational programs
“We don’t anticipate opening before September at the earliest, but setting that goal gives us something to work toward,” Johnson says.
Giving Matters: Mill Village Farms grows healthy food, opportunities and hope
How do you bring fresh produce to a food desert, employment opportunities to young people and hope to a community?
Giving Matters: Greer Community Outreach Center evolves to meet changing needs
“Our primary focus has been to meet the need of the community, whatever that is.”- Pastor Steve Watson of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Greer
A home for the holidays: Habitat for Humanity changes lives
For Amanda Piper and her daughter, Grace, age 6, 2020 will hold memories of more than just a pandemic.
Giving Matters: Cancer Society of Greenville County brings education, financial assistance, hope to patients and their families
“As an organization, we’re here, we’re open, we’re safe,” Lisa Green, executive director, Cancer Society of Greenville County says. “We have drive-up service; we’re going to protect our clients.”
Giving Matters: Creative Advancement Center in Greer provides after-school care, enrichment activities and more
One morning while he was living in Augusta, Dan Dudley woke up at 5 a.m., disturbed by news stories of children as young as 12 engaged in prostitution and criminal activity.
Giving Matters: Project Host uses self-sustaining, pay-it-forward models to address food insecurity
“Passion is 90% of success, and they bring all of their passion,” CEO Tobin Simpson says. “You couldn’t ask for a more engaged class.”
Giving Matters: National Adoption Month celebrates the life-changing power of unconditional love
Jamie and Tim Brockman’s journey as parents has been as unique as the family they’ve created.
Giving Matters: CommunityWorks builds brighter futures through lending, financial coaching
Many families and individuals in underserved communities have big dreams for home ownership and new business ventures. But their goals can’t be realized without funding and financial knowledge to guide…
Giving Matters: Chloe Mueller receives 2020 Obermier Scholarship
“I’ve seen what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck. I’ve seen my mom stressed a lot. I’ve had a lot of financial responsibility,” Chloe Mueller said.
Giving Matters: The Family Effect provides resources to reduce the impact of addiction on Upstate families
Recognizing the value of this work, the Community Foundation of Greenville and its fund holders have provided grants to the Family Effect over the years.
Giving Matters: Pleasant Valley Connection works to improve education, well-being and community involvement
Pleasant Valley Connection adapted its youth program to give parents peace of mind as they navigate this unusual year
Giving Matters: Urban League of the Upstate is growing its capacity to advance equity in underserved communities
The Urban League works to create healthy communities by developing and operating affordable housing for families and seniors.
Giving Matters: New Horizon Family Health Services celebrates National Health Center Week
Founded in 1992, New Horizon provides primary and preventive medical care, health education and assistance with management of chronic conditions.