The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Greenwood

MISSION:

SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY AND ADVANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREENWOOD COUNTY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE UPPER SAVANNAH LAND TRUST IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AND SCENIC LANDS, FARMS, FORESTS, WATERWAYS, AND OPEN SPACES ON OUR EIGHT-COUNTY AREA: ABBEVILLE, ANDERSON, EDGEFIELD, GREENWOOD, LAURENS, MCCORMICK, NEWBERRY, AND SALUDA COUNTIES IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY BELIEVES THAT HIGH ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS WITHIN AN ATMOSPHERE OF CARING AND MUTUAL RESPECT GENERATE THE MOST EFFECTIVE COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION POSSIBLE. THE SCHOOLS PHILOSOPHY AFFIRMS THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL IS OF INFINITE WORTH AND DIGNITY. CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY SEEKS STUDENT APPLICANTS OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, AND NATIONALITIES. WE STRIVE TO ASSIST EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER POTENTIAL INTELLECTUALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY CONSISTENTLY NURTURES A LOVE OF LEARNING THAT WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO RESPOND ENTHUSIASTICALLY TO A LIFETIME OF CHALLENGE.

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THE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SAVE, SHARE, AND CELEBRATE GREENWOOD HISTORY.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER GREENWOOD COUNTY INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A GREATER GREENWOOD COUNTY, INC TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WITH A STRATEGIC FOCUS ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.

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FOR OVER 30 YEARS, BURTON CENTER FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED AND FUNDED THE SERVICES/EVENTS PROVIDED BY BURTON CENTER. THE FOUNDATION HOSTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS THAT UNITE CARING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND COORDINATE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIFIC CAUSES THAT WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. BECAUSE OF THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED OVER THE YEARS, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE BURTON CENTER AND ACT AS AN ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILES, AND COMMUNITIES WITH PROVEN PRACTICES TO OVERCOME AND PREVENT ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

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ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING BUILD RECOVERY IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHEMICAL DEPENDANCY BY HELPING RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN EMOTIONAL, VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL BALANCE IN SOBER LIVING

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHLY SPRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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TO LEAD THE COMMUNITY BEYOND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE THROUGH AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION.

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THE MISSION OF GREATER GREENWOOD UNITED MINISTRY IS TO REMAIN A PARTNERSHIP OF DENOMINATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED IN THE LOVING MANNER OF JESUS CHRIST.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE INCOME FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. BASIL ACADEMY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, AND WHITTEN VILLAGE

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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTING AND RESUCE OPERATIONS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC

MISSION:

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN START SCHOOL READY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WITH ENGAGED SUPPORT FROM THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS AND TO OPTIMIZE THE LIVES OF THOSE INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE WHILE BEING RESPECTFUL TO THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF ALL CITIZENS IN OUR STATE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE PEOPLE, BY INFUSING THE GOOD NEWS, GIVING HOPE, AND OFFERING A BETTER WAY OF LIFE.

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SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN START SCHOOL READY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WITH ENGAGED SUPPORT FROM THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

JAYCEE CAMP HOPE -- THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWRITES ABOUT 50% OF THE COST OF THE CAMP FOR 300 +/- MENTALLY RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.