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Midlands Gives donations surpass $2M
Donations during the 18-hour online giving challenge topped the record of $1.75 million set last year. The charitable challenge, which began in 2014, is part of a nationwide focus on philanthropy.
Midlands Gives takes place Tuesday
Donors can contribute to 415 local nonprofits during the 18-hour online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Last year, the challenge raised a record $1.75 million.
Broderick named CEO of Harvest Hope
Wendy Broderick joins the food bank after serving as the YMCA of Columbia's chief development and marketing officer. The Blythewood resident has also worked with Harvest Hope's Kids Café program.
Midlands nonprofit to be featured on The Today Show
Family Promise of the Midlands, a local branch of a national program which combats homelessness, will be the subject of an interview with Today Show anchor and Columbia native Craig Melvin on Thursday.
Spring Fling to benefit Ronald McDonald House
Around 100 volunteers will work on the house, located at 2901 Colonial, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on March 29. A family which recently stayed at the house will share its experience.
Family Promise to unveil new home
The Midlands branch of a national nonprofit which combats homelessness has moved into a permanent, 6,000-square-foot building on 1333 Omarest Drive. The building was donated by longtime supporters of the organization.
USC Dance Marathon to hold 14-hour event
The Saturday dance is the culmination of a year of fundraising for Prisma Health Children's Hospital by the student-run philanthropic organization. The group aims to raise $1,190,000, representing the hospital's 119 beds.
Rowe elected chair of Harvest Hope board
Erinn Rowe, a Bank of America vice president and treasury sales analyst, will be the first female chair for the nonprofit food bank. She has served on the organization's board since 2016.
Foundation awarding $327,000 in community grants
The Central Carolina Community Foundation is awarding 14 Midlands-area recipients Connected Communities grants to launch projects aimed at improving livability.
SCBIO event set for Feb. 20
The day-long program, to be held at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center, will feature noted life science industry leaders and discussions of statewide industry trends and issues.
Kennedy to serve second term as SCBIO board chair
Lou Kennedy, CEO of West Columbia-based Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp, will again chair the executive committee for the economic development organization focused on developing and advancing the state's life sciences industry.
Midlands Gives registration open until Tuesday
Area nonprofits can register online for the annual giving challenge, which will take place May 7. Returning participants can opt in, while new organizations must complete a brief enrollment and training process.
