Celebrating the Future of Philanthropy

The Spartanburg County Foundation Opens First Center for Philanthropy in South Carolina SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted an opening ceremony for The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, South Carolina’s first center for philanthropy, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The new center is located at 431 E.…...

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A Testament to Rob Chapman at the Center for Philanthropy Groundbreaking- George Dean Johnson, Jr.

Remarks from The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy Groundbreaking Ceremony There are so many things I could say involving his humility, his business acumen, his philanthropy, and his wonderful family. You all know that about Rob, and I have chosen to speak about his unique gifts in dealing…...

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Intern for a Summer, Philanthropist for Life

My summer of working with The Spartanburg County Foundation began in a way I never thought imaginable. Walking in that first day, I was an intern eager to learn and assist the communications officer. I came prepared and ready to work hard and gain as much experience as I could.…...

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Spartanburg Receives National Recognition as a Winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced today the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to place-based funders for initiatives that recognize exemplary partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities…...

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Spartanburg County Community Development Department Public Meetings

The Spartanburg County Foundation would like to share the following information from the Spartanburg County Community Development Department.  Be sure  to attend one of the 12 meetings scheduled throughout the county.  See the dates and locations listed below. Bring your ideas and your voices!...

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Citizen Scholars Receives $7,400 OneSpartanburg Grant

The Citizen Scholars Institute was awarded a $7,400 grant from OneSpartanburg Tuesday, June 26, 2018, during the second annual Citizen Scholars Summit at the Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus. The grant will be used to allow all eighth-graders enrolled in Citizen Scholars to participate in a yearlong robot building course…...

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DETERMINED TO RISE

DETERMINED TO RISE  Determined to Rise, presented by Breakfast Business and Professional Women of Spartanburg in partnership with The Spartanburg County Foundation, was a powerful evening of inspirational storytelling. Over 200 guests heard stories from local women, like Susan Lea and Tammie Hoy Hawkins, who spoke about the importance of…...

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Investment Performance Webinar

Those wishing to view the Investment Performance Webinar from Monday, May 21, 2018, can download the link below  https://integralsg.webex.com/integralsg/onstage/playback.php?RCID=cbe9de6f1c195f58a9c386e2cc5b99e3 PASSWORD:  Foundation2018 The Spartanburg County Foundation continues to remain transparent in our investment strategy and asks you to join us for the Investment Performance Webinar Monday, May 21, 2018 beginning at…...

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Commits $75,000 to The Franklin School

In recognition of 75 years of impact, The Spartanburg County Foundation presented a $75,000 grant to the Northside Development Group Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at The Franklin School, 100 Franklin Street, Spartanburg....

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District Six at Cragmoor Farms Receives the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award

The Farm to School efforts continue to be recognized across the state. On February 27, 2018, Spartanburg School District Six at Cragmoor Farms received the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Award at the ForeverGreen Luncheon hosted by Upstate Forever. District Six is grateful for the opportunity to provide their students with…...

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