Giving Matters - GREENVILLE JOURNAL

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.

Giving Matters: Bob Morris reflects on 20 years as CFG President

The importance of investing in young children and supporting their families is timeless. As the Governor Richard Riley Sculpture declares, “Education Really Matters.”

Giving Matters: Growing connections and capacity— Community Foundation of Greenville outlines new strategic plan

The Community Foundation of Greenville inspires giving by bridging philanthropy and purpose, making Greenville County an inclusive and vibrant community.

Giving Matters: New GTC initiative aims to keep African American male students where they belong — enrolled in school

Last year, GTC President Dr. Keith Miller, created the “President’s Commission on Persistence and Retention” to address the urgent issue of keeping students in class.

Giving Matters: Stock donation to Community Foundation’s donor-advised fund creates win-win for local environmental activist

Friends of the Reedy River advocates for responsible development as Greenville grows.

Confessions of an Ad Man

Joe Erwin has led many significant endeavors, but the secret behind his plentiful success rests in a humble attitude and a giving spirit.

Future Forward

After a substantial career with Bank of America, Bill Bridges lends his business expertise to help others take their next financial leap

Health Connection

Backed by a life of experience, Dr. Brenda Thames bridges the gap between health care providers and educators

Making Room

Honoring his humble roots, DJ Rama of Auro Hotels instills a philanthropic mission in his company

High Road

Greenville’s United Ministries works tirelessly to help others help themselves

School of Thought

From his early days as a school bus driver, William Brown has been dedicated to quality education. Now he provides students access to successful futures through Legacy Early College

Giving Matters: The Power of Collective Giving

Maggie Glasgow, past Co-Chair, Greenville Women Giving; Board Member, Catalist

Giving Matters: Community Foundation’s donor-advised funds make it easy to support diverse causes

Helping people—in ways large and small— is in Elizabeth Garrison Rasor’s DNA.

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