Spartanburg beautification group hands out impact grants
Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful this week announced the first six recipients of Community Impact grants designed to fund beautification projects across Spartanburg County.
Furman students pack food for the hungry
Furman University's chapter of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega wanted to do something bigger, according to Lauren Holmes, the organization's vice president of service.
Tax Advantage Group secures Boys & Girls Club financing
Tax Advantage Group LLC, a consulting firm specializing in New Markets Tax Credit financing, ended the year with a $9.5 million deal to finance construction for Boys Girls Club of Cabarrus County.
Greenville Zoo accepting applications for conservation grants
The Greenville Zoo is currently accepting applications for its conservation grant program. Utilizing funds raised through its Quarters for Conservation program, the zoo awards grants to projects that focus on conservation.
Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $47,002 to United Way Greenville
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $47,002 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County.
Project Hope Foundation chairman wins humanitarian award
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff was named the winner of The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation will donate $100,000 to Project Hope Foundation in his honor.
Synnex Share the Magic tops $2M for children’s charities
Synnex Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created by Peter Larocque, president of North American Technology Solutions for Synnex Corp., announced Thursday that $2,063,680 was raised in 2019 for four Upstate charities.
Motiva/Shell Oil and Spinx support Favor Greenville
Favor Greenville announced a $7,000 donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Co. This gift was made possible because of the relationship Stewart and Martha Spinks and The Spinx Co. have with Motiva/Shell, according to a news release.
Bank gives $250,000 for aquatic center
Bank of America on Tuesday announced $250,000 in grant funding to enhance operations and programming for the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center in the Northside community.
Powdersville business leaders work to create identity
A lot of communities are trying to attract business. In Powdersville, a lot of businesses are trying to build community.
Upstate Giving, Dec. 2, 2019
The Greenville Revitalization Corp. has received a $30,000 grant from the John I. Smith Charities to sponsor the building of the Textile Heritage Museum at the Greenville Textile Heritage Park.
Stewart and Martha Spinks honored for philanthropy
Stewart and Martha Spinks were named Individual Philanthropists of the Year on National Philanthropy Day by the Piedmont chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.