Rebecca Howerton, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

Giving Matters: Greenville Women Giving receives anonymous gift towards its endowment

Greenville Women Giving annually funds several projects designed to strengthen the community in five key areas: arts and culture, education, environment, health, and human services.

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic presents a check to Pendleton Place.

Giving Matters: TD SYNNEX Share the Magic inspires generosity to benefit children

The Community Foundation of Greenville administers the funds for TD SYNNEX Share the Magic.

Giving Matters: Upstate Circle of Friends matches needs with resources to serve community

In November 2022, the Community Foundation of Greenville made a $12,500 unrestricted grant to USF honoring its commitment to support minority-led nonprofits.

Giving Matters: Center for Community Services expands ability to improve lives

“Our mission is to help people in need become self sufficient. It’s not just emergency relief. We’d like for them to get to the point where they don’t need us.” - Ralph Sweeney

Giving Matters: Fountain Inn Chorale’s Christmas Concert is last with longtime director

The Fountain Inn Chorale began in 2009 as a resident company of the Younts Center for the Performing Arts.

Giving Matters: Mauldin Cultural Center offers art, entertainment and opportunities to find your people

The Mauldin Cultural Center hosts local artists providing year-round instruction in a variety of skills.

Giving Matters: Spinks Family Foundation supports nonprofits that promote strong, healthy communities

The Spinx giving vision began with its founding in the early 1970s and has evolved over time.

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.

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.

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