Giving Matters Archives

Giving Matters: Fountain Inn Chorale’s Christmas Concert is last with longtime director

The Fountain Inn Chorale began in 2009 as a resident company of the Younts Center for the Performing Arts.

Giving Matters: Mauldin Cultural Center offers art, entertainment and opportunities to find your people

The Mauldin Cultural Center hosts local artists providing year-round instruction in a variety of skills.

Giving Matters: Spinks Family Foundation supports nonprofits that promote strong, healthy communities

The Spinx giving vision began with its founding in the early 1970s and has evolved over time.

Greenville Women Giving to accept applications for 2023 grants

The organization will award five grants in May 2023.

Giving Matters: The Jolley Foundation prioritizes equity under new executive director

Founders Albert and Rucker Jolley created a fund to help employees of their business, Royal Crown Cola, in times of crisis.

Greenville Women Giving kicks off its 17th year of generosity

Since its founding in 2006, the group has awarded $7.6 million to 87 nonprofit organizations through 140 grants.

Giving Matters: Meyer Center for Special Children is a life-changer for families

“The Meyer Center is a game changer—a life changer, really.” - Brian Holmes

Giving Matters: Kennedy Tillery receives Obermier, Alice Watkins and John I. Smith Scholarships

Kennedy Tillery has known she wanted to be a teacher since her earliest school days in kindergarten at Taylors Elementary.

Giving Matters: FAVOR Upstate offers hope for all affected by substance use disorders

FAVOR offers Certified Peer Support Specialist training and internships for those who want to become recovery coaches.

Giving Matters: Clement’s Kindness supports families of children facing cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious blood disorder, everything changes for his or her family.

Giving Matters: United Ministries shifts gears to better serve emergency shelter, financial stability needs

“We’re working to re-engage congregations with the new model,” Executive Director Lizzie Bebber says. “We really value the relationships between volunteers and the participants.

Giving Matters: Genesis Homes revitalizes neighborhoods, engages communities

“Since its inception, Genesis Homes has grown into one of the major developers and managers of affordable housing in Greenville County,” says CFG President Bob Morris.