The Importance of Early Mental Health Development
This week’s blog is written by Keisha Gray, Program Director Early Childhood Development, Mary Black Foundation The Importance of Early Mental Health Development Infant and early childhood mental health is defined as the quality of a child’s first and...
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The Healing Power of Authentic Narratives
This week’s blog is written by Natalia Valenzuela Swanson, Program Director Healthy Eating | Active Living, Mary Black Foundation The Power of Authentic Personal Narratives Last month, Spartanburg had the honor of welcoming Dr. Gail Christopher as the keynote...
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Spartanburg Welcomes New Nonprofit Leadership
Spartanburg Welcomes New Nonprofit Leadership In the last six months, Spartanburg has welcomed new leadership to local nonprofit organizations. Let’s welcome three of these new leaders: Jada Charley, Executive Director of SAFE Homes; Charlene Cheeks, CEO of Big Brothers...
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month This week’s blog is written by Jada Charley, CEO/President, SAFE Homes Rape Crisis Coalition What I Wish Everyone Knew About Teen Dating Violence Teen dating violence is becoming more frequent, with 1...
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Recommendations from the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Study
Recommendations from the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Study This week’s blog is written by Tom Barnet, Chair, Spartanburg County Behavioral Health Taskforce Spartanburg County Behavioral Health Task Force In 2012, the Joint Funders, consisting of Mary Black Foundation,...
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Ruth’s Gleanings Celebrates One Year Anniversary of FoodShare
Ruth’s Gleanings Celebrates One Year Anniversary of FoodShare This week’s blog is written by Tonja Ruth Smith, Founder/Executive Director, Ruth’s Gleanings Increasing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food Ruth’s Gleanings empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy,...
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Grantee Spotlight: District 7’s New Spartanburg High School Walking Trail
Grantee Spotlight: District 7’s New Spartanburg High School Walking Trail This week’s blog is written by Beth Lancaster, Chief Communications Officer for Spartanburg School District 7 Mary Black Foundation Funds Walking Trail Spartanburg School District 7 was awarded...
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A Lifespan of Autism Services
A Lifespan of Autism Services This week’s blog was written by Amanda Ledbetter, whose family is served by Project HOPE Foundation Project HOPE Foundation Project HOPE Foundation is a local nonprofit organization, founded in 1997 by moms of children...
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The Evolution of Childcare at Middle Tyger Community Center
The Evolution of Childcare at Middle Tyger Community Center Today’s blog is written by Haley Grau, Executive Director, Middle Tyger Community Center and Amy Faulkner, M.Ed, Special Services Coordinator, Spartanburg County School District Five History In 1998, Mary Black...
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Mary Black Foundation’s Strategic Direction
Mary Black Foundation’s Strategic Direction Today’s blog is written by Molly Talbot-Metz, President & CEO, Mary Black Foundation Strategic Planning A strategic plan provides direction, aligns the work of an organization, and inspires action to achieve the ultimate mission....
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