Giving Matters Archives

Paylor Family Scholarship awarded to Clemson engineering student Tyler Shakespeare

Living in Jamaica as a young child, Tyler Shakespeare experienced frequent and unexpected power outages and saw the effects the disruptions had on his family and others.

Front Porch Housing to add child development center

Finding high-quality child care that is also convenient and affordable is a challenge for any parent.

Giving Matters: Grant gives Upstate Forever a bird’s-eye view

Since its founding in 1998, the nonprofit has worked to balance growth with protection of the region’s natural resources.

Giving Matters: SHARE Head Start prepares children, families for school and life

The nonprofit offers child development and family support services through its Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Giving Matters: Greenville Concert Band looks to the future with new endowment fund

The public is invited to help Greenville Concert Band meet its initial fundraising goal of $100,000.

Giving Matters: Roger and Louise Ables Charitable Fund to support basic needs, environment and the arts

Community Foundation of Greenville is happy to announce the establishment of the Roger and Louise Ables Charitable Fund.

Giving Matters: Next Up Fund poised to help more students pursue higher education

When college scholarships are awarded each year, many deserving applicants compete for limited opportunities.

Giving Matters: Centre Stage continues to grow audiences, impact

Centre Stage has begun a promising 2026 with expanding audiences, physical space and outreach opportunities.

Giving Matters: Children find joy at Poe Mill Achievement Center

Poe Mill Achievement Center is a free, after-school and summer-enrichment program for elementary children, operating out of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church.

Giving Matters: Girls on the Run inspires confidence, connection and joy

Girls on the Run envisions a world where every girl knows her potential and has the confidence to pursue her dreams.

Giving Matters: Community Foundation of Greenville awards three scholarships to Bella Majarais

Since she was 3, Bella Majarais, a 2025 graduate of Wade Hampton High School, has wanted to be an actor.

Giving Matters: Able South Carolina brings lived experience to disability services and advocacy

For individuals facing reduced mobility, hearing or vision, or less obvious disabilities like asthma or mental illness, Able South Carolina provides connections

Giving Matters: Planned charitable giving yields year-round joy

For Mike and Beth Andrews, charitable giving is not something they do only around the holidays or at year’s end to reap a tax benefit.

Giving Matters: Sustain SC connects commerce and conservation for a more sustainable future

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to vital coastal wetlands, South Carolina’s abundant natural resources are part of its allure for those who want to live and do business here.

Giving Matters: Greenville Health Authority announces $3.9M in Healthy Greenville Grant Awards

GHA has awarded over $38 million to date, with the aim of making Greenville County the healthiest county by funding initiatives that improve the health of Greenville County residents.