Spartanburg’s Focus on Economic Mobility
Today’s blog is written by Troy Hanna, Executive Director of The Spartanburg County Foundation. Investing in youth has and continues to be a high priority for Spartanburg County. The Spartanburg County Foundation is excited to embark on a two-year...
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PASOS: Supporting Latino Families
Today’s blog is written by Nora Curiel-Munoz, PASOS Program Coordinator, Upstate Family Resource Center Being involved with nonprofit organizations has been a wonderful and rewarding experience for me. I have worked at the Upstate Family Resource Center in Spartanburg...
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Contec, Inc. Earns Working Well Recognition
Today, we highlight the recent recognition of Contec, Inc. by Working Well, an evidence-based wellness strategy for employers in SC. Contec, Inc. achieved Platinum status in the following five categories by meeting best practice standards in promoting well-being in...
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A Day with Allison Black Cornelius
On October 24th, Spartanburg’s Joint Funders welcomed Allison Black Cornelius for a one-day workshop, “Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.” Kathy Dunleavy, President and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, shared, “On behalf...
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Making Literacy a Top Priority in South Carolina
Literacy 2030 is an initiative promoted through the SC State Library. Literacy 2030 unites stakeholders from across the state from a variety of sectors, toward the common goal of breaking the inter-generational cycle of low literacy in South Carolina....
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Foundation Awards One Million in Grants
Spartanburg, S.C. – The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young moms. Children’s Museum of...
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Continue the Journey
Today’s blog is written by Morgan A. Jordan, Director, Lifelong Learning at Wofford This fall, Wofford College again will welcome adult learners to classes with its Lifelong Learning program. Lifelong Learning begins its third year in September, offering 22...
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Mary Black Foundation Health Equity Education Series
The trustees & staff of Mary Black Foundation have embarked on a health equity education series for 2017 around the five social determinants of health. Health equity is a social and physical environment that promotes good health for all...
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FOUNDATION AWARDS ONE MILLION IN GRANTS
Spartanburg, S.C. – The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,126,600 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate was awarded $40,000 for general operating support to sustain the...
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Moving Forward – MBF’s 2017-2019 Strategic Plan
In February, the Trustees of the Mary Black Foundation introduced and approved the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan. The plan for the previous 3 years was completed in December. It adopted a framework for a more proactive approach to collaboration and...
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