Some of the most challenging issues in Greenville County – issues that fall outside of the responsibility of any single organization – are seeing progress thanks to the concerted efforts […]
Finding Out What Works: Evaluation of OnTrack Greenville
In 2014, the Social Innovation Fund agreed to invest $3 million in the United Way of Greenville County over three years to support OnTrack Greenville. The goal of OnTrack […]
Public Policy and Philanthropy
Philanthropic funders in Greenville County traditionally have focused on grantmaking as their sole means of strengthening the community. However – as it turns out, learning how to advocate effectively may […]
OnTrack Greenville year two – soccer, band and engaged students and community
Brianna began the 2017-18 school year in sixth grade – for a second time. She was embarrassed and discouraged that her failing grades the year before meant she’d be […]
Affordable Housing in the City of Greenville – phase 2
Last year, the City of Greenville released the results of its Affordable Housing Assessment, conducted by czb, LLC with the support of a committee of local stakeholders. The assessment pointed […]
Veterans Issues
GPP members recently considered Veterans Issues at their regular membership meeting for May, 2017. Held at the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Greenville and facilitated by Cheryl Wiggins, Senior Manager […]
Looking back and looking ahead
The success that Greenville County enjoys – a strong economy with plentiful international investment, diverse arts offerings, relatively positive relationships among diverse people, world class parks and trails – is […]
Faith and Philanthropy
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 Many communities of faith* and funders in Greenville County […]
Affordable Housing in the City of Greenville
Affordable Housing The cranes picketing Greenville’s downtown skyline are evidence that the city’s housing market is booming. New apartments and condominiums are under construction in and around the central business […]
Philanthropy and the Arts
A short walk through downtown Greenville illustrates that our community cares about art. We have sixty arts nonprofits in Greenville County, according to Alan Ethridge, Executive Director of the […]
