COVID-19 Pandemic Jeopardizes Child Welfare
Today’s blog is written by Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research, Institute for Child Success COVID-19 Pandemic Jeopardizes Child Welfare The child welfare system faces a difficult double-bind during the current health crisis: children spending more time in potentially...
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COVID-19: Shining a Flashlight on Inequity
Today’s blog is written by Molly Talbot-Metz, President & CEO, Mary Black Foundation COVID-19: Shining a Flashlight on Inequity In February, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees adopted a Health Equity Framework that we are using to guide our work....
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The US Census, Counting the People Since 1787
Today’s blog is written by Andy Flynt Kathryn Harvey. Andy is the chair of the Complete Count Committee. Kathryn, Founder of Neue South, is helping coordinate the efforts. Para versión en español, haga clic aquí. The US Census, Counting the...
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Self-Care for Nonprofit and Social Service Professionals
Today’s blog is written by Louise Fagan of The Principal Collective, who has been supporting the Mary Black Foundation on a number of projects, including our most recent around self-care. Self-Care for Nonprofit and Social Service Professionals The Mary...
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Hub City Farmers Market Supports Local Farmers and Families During COVID-19
This week’s blog is written by Jordan Wolfe, Executive Director, Hub City Farmers’ Market Hub City Farmers Market Supports Local Farmers and Families During COVID-19 Keeping the Market Open Supports Local Farmers and Families Hub City Farmers Market understands...
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Facing Race Together: Reflections from Together SC Nonprofit Summit
This week’s blog is written by Laura Ringo, Executive Director, Partners for Active Living Facing Race Together: Reflections from Together SC Nonprofit Summit Annual TogetherSC Nonprofit Summit Together SC, a statewide organization that supports the needs of South Carolina...
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Mary Black Foundation Grant Application Opens 2/26/2020
Mary Black Foundation Grant Application Opens 2/26/2020 Starting Wednesday, February 26, 2020 the Mary Black Foundation will be accepting grant applications for its only grant cycle of 2020. The mission of the Mary Black Foundation is to invest in...
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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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