Community Impact in Action
The Spartanburg County Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs.
DISASTER RELIEF
THE CHARLES LEA CENTER FOUNDATION
$10,000 – to purchase a generator, ensuring reliable power for individuals with disabilities in their care, enhancing their quality of life and safety.
Mission: to raise awareness about the Charles Lea Center and to provide funds, primarily from the private sector, to assist the Center’s mission of improving the quality of life for those with disabilities and special needs.
REBUILDING TOGETHER
$10,000 – provides urgent home repair needs in the community, ensuring safe and livable conditions for residents.
Mission: complete home repair projects through a combination of contractors, volunteer teams, and partnerships with local governments, businesses, and churches to improve the safety and security of Spartanburg County residents.
BROTHERS RESTORING URBAN HOPE
$10,000 – purchases a generator and supplies to support the BRUH mentoring programs and meet immediate needs in the Cowpens area.
Mission: Restoring the urban community through group mentorship, leadership training, and spiritual guidance.
EVANS TRAINING CENTER
$10,000 – purchases chainsaws and supplies for tree and debris removal, addressing critical community needs while supporting men in their residential program.
Mission: provide 40-week long, residential, faith based program for men who are ready to make radical and dramatic changes to their lives.
GOFORTH RECOVERY
$6,000 – replenishes food supplies for residents and clients affected by Hurricane Helene, supporting their transitional living and addiction recovery programs.
Mission: providing housing and a structured environment that allows alcoholics and addicts to recover from a hopeless and helpless state of mind & body.
UPSTATE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
$10,000 -provides food and utility assistance to support families in northern Spartanburg County facing economic hardships.
Mission: to help families thrive by providing support services, education and community engagement.
ST. LUKE’S FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
$10,000 -supports low-income, uninsured individuals by addressing their pharmaceutical needs and expanding services post-Hurricane Helene.
Mission: changing the lives of underserved Spartanburg County residents by providing quality and compassionate healthcare.
TOTAL MINISTRIES
$10,000 – provides food and financial services for individuals in Spartanburg, ensuring that vulnerable community members receive essential assistance.
Mission: sharing the love of God by assisting our neighbors in Spartanburg County who are facing financial hardships.
What Does a Community Foundation do?
We work to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents.
We protect, preserve, grow, and distribute philanthropic resources throughout our community.
We do this in partnership with individuals, families, businesses and corporations, nonprofits, and professional advisors to foster change, share knowledge, convene around important issues, and maximize impact in the community. We work directly with donors to fulfill charitable goals by providing a variety of customized giving options, handling fund administration, and offering expertise on current and local needs.
Promote Philanthropy
Encourage Engagement
Respond to the community
Promote Philanthropy
Caring for Others
Philanthropy is defined in different ways. The origin of the word philanthropy is Greek and means “love for mankind.” Today, philanthropy includes the concept of voluntary giving (of time, talent, and/or resources) by an individual or group to promote the common good. Philanthropy also commonly refers to grants of money given by foundations to nonprofit organizations. Philanthropy addresses the contribution of an individual or group to other organizations that in turn work for the causes of poverty or social problems-improving the quality of life for all citizens.
Encourage Engagement
Involve the Community
There are over 345,000 residents across Spartanburg County. When we see a need and come together to meet that need, we are building a better quality of life for all. The Foundation acts as a convener – one who brings people together – to address ways to make improvements in our community, to learn from others who have already done what we hope to do, and to harness the collective strengths we have to make a difference.
Respond to the Community
Responding to needs
When we see a need, we have a responsibility to respond to it. Whether it is an immediate response to a disaster, finding ways to support improving economic mobility for impoverished communities, or supporting those working to feed the hungry on a daily basis, we answer the call to to respond to the needs of our residents and build a better future for our entire community.
Graduation & Celebration
October 25, 2024
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Graduation & Celebration
October 25, 2024
GLAA Celebration GLDI Graduation
October 25, 2024
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GLAA Celebration GLDI Graduation
October 25, 2024
November Nonprofit Connect
November 06, 2024
Our annual Thankful For You event.
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November Nonprofit Connect
November 06, 2024
