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Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time

Beth Kanter

million for 252 South Carolina nonprofits, more than doubling the $700,000 raised in 2014 when the event debuted. This year, the Central Carolina Community Foundation had even bigger goals. In northwestern Pennsylvania, the Erie Community Foundation’s event, Erie Gives has raised more than $10.6 million over 5 years.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. BobbyRettew - Bobby Rettew; Anderson, South Carolina; It’s all about stories…I tell ya!

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Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling On Prison Phone Fees

Associations Now

A group of seven South Carolina inmates who created a music video while in prison received harsh punishments, including a combined total of nearly 20 years in solitary confinement, for their creation. People in this country are still sacrificing their freedom and well-being for expression.”