Rebecca Howerton, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

Giving Matters: Foothills Family Resources supports, educates and empowers residents of northern Greenville County

Foothills Family Resources is a gateway to crisis services like assistance with food, shelter and utilities.

Giving Matters: United Ministries celebrates 50 years, welcomes new executive director

“Not only is this crisis hitting individuals and families in a significant financial way, but people are hurting,” says new executive director, Lizzie Bebber.

Giving Matters: Mental Health America provides advocacy, raises awareness and answers calls 24/7

“We’re hearing every day from people who are struggling with uncertainty about jobs, homeschooling, the future and what it holds,” Susan Smyre Haire, director of community engagement and development said.

Giving Matters: Center for Community Services hopes to build on newfound community support

“Crisis always brings opportunities to see where the gaps are,” Andrew Ross, executive director of the Center for Community Services said.

Giving Matters: Project HOPE optimistic during Autism Awareness Month, despite challenges

Project Hope asks the community to continue supporting friends and parents of children with autism as they have in the past. One way to do that is to simply check in.

Greenville Center for Developmental Services

Milestone: Center for Developmental Services celebrates 20 years

CDS brings together providers under one roof to help individuals with developmental disabilities, with services including screening, diagnosis and therapy.

Giving Matters: Local nonprofits adapt relief efforts to COVID-19 reality

The social distancing required to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has made Greenville relief agencies work more difficult, but that hasn’t lessened the need or their commitment to do their best for the people they serve.

Giving Matters: 23rd Annual Walk with the Docs — Virtual Edition — helps support Free Medical Clinic

Contributions can be made in honor of a favorite health care professional, with an acknowledgement card sent to the honoree upon request.

Public Education Partners launches expanded advocacy role with EDTalk focused on classroom challenges

"More than any other organization, Public Education Partners positively impacts student achievement by supporting professional development for teachers and principals,” said Bob Morris, CFG president.

Giving Matters: A Child’s Haven provides mental health services for at-risk preschoolers

In the bright, orderly therapy rooms at A Child’s Haven, Sandra Casanova plays with preschool-aged children, most of whom have been expelled from a typical child care setting. All have…

Giving Matters: Local family shares its value for education through scholarship fund

“I’m grateful to be able to do extracurricular activities and still get the grades I want,” said Gracie Wells, 2019 recipient of the Margaret and Jack Paylor Family Scholarship.

Giving Matters: Bradshaw Institute and ICS seek solutions for vulnerable families through Childhood Homelessness Project

Megan Carolan, ICS’s director of policy research, said children are at greatest risk of homelessness during the first year of their lives.

Giving Matters: Upstate Fatherhood Coalition helps rebuild families

The nonprofit was formed in 1999 by a group of concerned citizens from Greenville and Spartanburg counties with funding from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.

Making a difference — A life transformed by community service

“My first student in crisis was a single mother with five kids and one on the way who was struggling to stay in a nursing program." - LeAundrea Robinson

Do some good: Sharing the gift and reaping the benefits of community service

“Volunteers truly make our mission possible,” said Tanya Yachaina, volunteer coordinator for Harvest Hope Food Bank.

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