Welcome to The Mary Black Foundation
We are a private foundation that was established to help improve the health and wellness of Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Mission & Values
The Mary Black Foundation invests in people and communities for improved health, wellness, and success in Spartanburg County.
Community Initiatives
The Mary Black Foundation plays a leadership role in a number of community collaborations. As convener, facilitator, and, at times, funder, the Foundation is actively involved in many initiatives outside its grantmaking.
Latest News
Local Spartanburg Nonprofit Receives National Accreditation
Local Spartanburg Nonprofit Receives National Accreditation Today’s blog is written by Amber Pendergraph, Lead Doula, BirthMatters Let’s Celebrate BirthMatters is a local nonprofit organization...
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Today’s blog is written by Erica Moore, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System The Issue Did...
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Updates from Hub City Farmers’ Market
Updates from Hub City Farmers’ Market Today’s blog is written by Jordan Wolfe, Executive Director, Connect, Hub City Farmers’ Market The Saturday Farmers’ Market...
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Improving Adolescent Health through Out of School Time Opportunities
Improving Adolescent Health through Out of School Time Opportunities Today’s blog is written by Polly Edwards-Padgett, Program Director, Connect, Mary Black Foundation Essential Components...
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Building Trust, Building on Strengths
Building Trust, Building on Strengths Today’s blog is written by Natalia Valenzuela Swanson, Program Director, Healthy Eating | Active Living, Mary Black Foundation Hispanic...
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Increasing Parenting Supports Across Spartanburg County
Increasing Parenting Supports Across Spartanburg County Today’s blog is written by Angela Talley Robinson, Positive Parenting Program Initiative Director, Hope Center for Children Healthy...
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