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
La Magia del Arte en el Museo de los Niños en el Upstate
La Magia del Arte en el Museo de los Niños en el Upstate Los niños aprenden muchas cosas de la apreciación del arte. El...
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Birth and Equity: Why Community-Based Doulas?
Birth and Equity: Why Community-Based Doulas? This week’s blog is written by Molly Chappell-McPhail, Executive Director at BirthMatters, Brenda Blasingame, M.A., Executive Director at...
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Complete Parks: Spartanburg’s Strategy to Tackle Health Inequities through Civic Engagement
This week’s blog is written by Kim Moultrie, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation In February, I attended my first...
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The Magic of Art at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
The Magic of Art at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate This week’s blog is written by Erin Munroe, Museum Coordinator, TCMU-Spartanburg Para versión...
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Mary Black Foundation 2018 Annual Report
In 2018, the Mary Black Foundation invested over $3.25 million in grants and initiatives to improve health and wellness in Spartanburg County. We also...
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Welcome New Healthy Eating | Active Living Partners
This past January 7, Spartanburg welcomed three bright and eager individuals into the world of Healthy Eating | Active Living. I had the pleasure...
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