The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Spartanburg

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THE PURPOSE OF WOFFORD COLLEGE IS TO FUNCTION AS A LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.

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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.

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CONVERSE UNIVERSITY IS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS CO-ED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. CONVERSE ADVANCES A CULTURE OF BELONGING AND COLLABORATION THAT IGNITES CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND TRANSFORMATION.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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SDS IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY, CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-K THROUGH 12.

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APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CHARITABLE AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE BENEFIT OF SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTH SERIVCES DISTRICT, INC., A PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN FURTHERANCE OF SERVING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION OFFERING ASSOCIATE AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREES WITHIN THE UNITED METHODIST CONNECTION. AT SMC, LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED IN A VALUES-ORIENTED, STUDENT-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION THAT ENCOURAGES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION, SOCIAL AWARENESS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPTION OF TRANSFERRING TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR CONTINUED STUDY OR ENTERING A CAREER AFTER GRADUATION. THE CURRICULUM RANGES FROM THE BASIC LIBERAL ARTS AND TRANSFER PROGRAM TO PREPARATION FOR IMMEDIATE ENTRY INTO THE JOB MARKET THROUGH CAREER TRACK AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OPTIONS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A COMPETENT AND DEDICATED FACULTY, DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WORK-STUDY POSITIONS, AND SPECIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

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THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (SRHS). THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HEALTH BY FUNDING SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO SRHS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FOCUS IS HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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UPWARD SPORTS IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY THAT PARTNERS WITH CHURCHES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN.

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SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO DISCIPLE THE HEARTS OF INDIVIDUALS TOWARD BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP AND PROACTIVE PHILANTHROPY IN ORDER TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES AND ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

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THE MISSION OF SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC IS TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC FOCUSED ON THE ANALYSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS IN SUPPORT OF AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION.

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THE NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE IS WORKING TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD INTO A COMMUNITY OF CHOICE, WHERE CURRENT RESIDENTS CHOOSE TO STAY AND NEW PEOPLE CHOOSE TO MOVE. RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO STAY AND MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES IN THE NORTHSIDE WILL HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO. THE NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST AMBITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT IN SPARTANBURG'S HISTORY. RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS AT ALL LEVELS WERE KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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TO PROMOTE IDEALS OF CHARACTER, SERVICE, & LEADERSHIP AMONG ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.TO REWARD MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

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CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER PROVIDES CULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOR SPARTANBURG COUNTY THROUGH ITS CULTURAL FACILITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND GRANT MAKING.

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THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS PRIMARILY TO ASSIST THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG BY ACQUIRING, DONATING, CONTRIBUTING, OWNING, OPERATING, LEASING OR MANAGING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.