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...
Read moreFebruary 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...
Read moreRecommendations 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,...
Read moreMary Black Foundation Elects New Trustees
Mary Black Foundation Elects New Trustees The Mary Black Foundation has announced the election of three new Trustees, Dr. Russell Booker, Mrs. Karen Knuckles, and Mr. Ed Memmott to a four-year term beginning January 1, 2020. Dr. Russell Booker...
Read moreA 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...
Read moreMary 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....
Read morePipeline Project + Nonprofits
Pipeline Project + Nonprofits Today’s blog is written by Zach Fox, Communications Manager, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Broadening Your Board Is your nonprofit organization looking to broaden its board? Look no further than the Pipeline Project. The Pipeline Project, an...
Read moreImproving 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 of Adolescent Health In the field of adolescent growth and development, national leaders identified five...
Read moreBuilding 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 Heritage Month October 15 is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from...
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