“Exceptional individuals with different abilities.” This is the motto of the Babcock Foundation, three members of which spoke recently to St. Andrews Optimists. Babcock Foundation works to enable people with disabilities to enjoy normal lifestyles. In the words of the Babcock presenters, a life with disabilities should not be aContinue Reading
On November 14 , 2020, The SC State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 100 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission and FREE parking; everyoneContinue Reading
A grant has been awarded to Mission Lexington by Lexington Medical Center Foundation for prescription medications in the amount of $5,000. “We’re beyond grateful to Lexington Medical Center for their continued support through this grant,” said Robin W. Bowers, Executive Director of Mission Lexington. “This continued partnership allows us toContinue Reading
Caregivers Need Your Help! No one has been hit harder during the pandemic than family caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness is a full time and unpaid job. Now more than ever, these families need hope and relief from pandemic challenges like reduced support systems, isolationContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club members collected 340 bottles of water to be used in special education classrooms in school District 5. Jinni Friend (left), Special Education Coordinator for the district, and Danielle Yarborough (right) accepted the donation from club member Ann Martin (center). This will be an ongoing project ofContinue Reading
Central Carolina Community Foundation has named new members to its Board of Trustees: • Julie C. Albrecht, Vice President, CFO at Sonoco Products Company; • Clifford Bourke, Jr., Vice President of Legal Services at Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.; • Andy Folsom, Vice President, Strategic Investments, M&A and Tax at BlueCrossContinue Reading
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations has announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. They include Nicole Echols, executive director of the Pee Dee Branch of Harvest Hope Food Bank in Florence; John Hart III, executive director of Good SamaritanContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club began its new year by completing old business from the last club year. Katherine Keckeisen (left) was recognized as the 2019-2020 Clubwoman of the Year. The award was presented by Susan Smith (right), last year’s recipient. Kaye Hunke (left) was presented the Dianne McCarty Spirit AwardContinue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) has been named the recipient of a $25,000 Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation grant. The Foundation’s contribution will fund free weekly yoga and tai chi classes for veterans, active duty service members, first responders and their families. Post-traumatic and/or combat-related stress is a criticalContinue Reading
Every year, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo sets aside a day to give back to the community. At Irmo Town Park, the Optimists gathered this year’s recipients for the purpose of awarding over $16,000 in donations to causes that benefit youth. The funds are a direct result of salesContinue Reading
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor six Columbia-area women at its annual Women of Distinction Awards Celebration September 24 drive-in movie style. In March, COVID-19 delayed the celebration. The event will be a safe, socially distanced way to recognize these them. If you’ve been wantingContinue Reading