Spartanburg Gives

Honoring Spartanburg County's K-12 Educators
2024-08-26 08:30 - 2024-08-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, 431 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29374
Help us Honor K-12 Teachers (current or retired from teaching in Spartanburg County)!
Nominate your favorite teachers and tell us how they have impacted you!
Teachers who are nominated will be featured in the SCF digital exhibit in their Center for Philanthropy. Nominations are due Wednesday, August 21.

Donate to Defend Potential Craft Axe Throwing
2024-09-01 16:00 - 2024-10-31 21:00 | Craft Axe Throwing, 226 W Main St Suite D, Spartanburg, SC, 29306
Craft Axe Throwing is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate to support mentoring relationships!
Throughout September and October, customers at the Greenville and Spartanburg Craft Axe Throwing locations can make a donation at checkout, which directly creates and supports matches for disadvantaged youth in the Upstate.

Faith Initiative Quarterly Lunch
2024-09-05 00:00 - 14:00 | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, South Carolina
The next quarterly meeting of the Faith Initiative To End Child Poverty will be Thursday, September 5 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Please spread the word! RSVP to Scott Neely (scott@faithinitiativespartanburg.org) so they can plan food and space for all.

Family Fun 5k
2024-09-07 | Wofford College
Join us for Hope Center for Children’s first ever Family Fun 5K on September 7, 2024! Bring the whole family to walk or run, and have some healthy fun while supporting a great cause. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck and check out our pop-up shop for Hope in the Burg shirts. The event will take place at Wofford College with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit Hope Center for Children’s mission of building stable, healthy families and providing children a safe place from abuse and neglect.

CINDERELLA | Spartanburg Little Theatre
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-22 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
This enchanting, Tony-nominated Broadway adaptation of the beloved musical will put a spell on audiences of all ages. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s timeless score showcases some of the legendary songwriting duo’s most unforgettable tunes, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” as well as a hilarious libretto with new characters and surprising twists. Add a dash of fairy-tale romance, magical onstage transformations, and the iconic pumpkin and glass slippers—and you’re guaranteed to have a ball! Cinderella is appropriate for all audiences. Everyone must have a ticket, and children under 4 are not admitted, including babes in arms.

Hub City Brew Fest
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Love Where You Live Mural Broad Street Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
All are welcome to Spartanburg’s premiere craft beer event, being held in our original downtown location once again. This year Hub City Brew Fest is grateful to partner with the Spartanburg Brew Club to put on Hub City Brew Fest. The proceeds will help fund operational expenses and continued improvements to our great parks. Funds raised by this event benefit the Coalition for Active Youth Fund [#0807] a component fund of the Spartanburg County Foundation, a charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).

Coffee & Conversations: Advocacy 101
2024-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Spartanburg Housing, 170 Arch Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29303, United States
Join United Way of the Piedmont for this Advocacy 101 training on National Voter Registration Day! Their Vice President of Collective & Community Impact Hannah Jarrett will provide an advocacy crash course and share more about the exciting work United Way is doing to improve our community on a systems-level.

Cherokee County Domestic Violence Fair
2024-09-18 09:00 - 14:30 | First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29316
Join us for a day of education on such topics as orders of protection, domestic violence and criminal court, assessing risk, and more!
Registration/sign in will start at 8:30am
Agenda:
9:00-9:10am
Welcome
There will be several breakout sections from which to choose:
9:20-10:20am
Breakout 1A: Internet Crimes Against Children
Breakout 1B: Avoiding Implicit Bias in Victim-Work
Breakout 1C: Ethics for Judges and Attorneys
10:30-11:30am
Breakout 2A: Determining the Primary Aggressor
Breakout 2B: Human Trafficking
11:40-12:40pm
Breakout 3A: OPs, Safety Planning, and ROs
Breakout 3B: Assessing Risk: The Danger Assessment
2:20-3:20pm
Breakout 4A: Domestic Violence & Criminal Court: The Role of Medical Personnel
Breakout 4B: Child Parent Psychotherapy
In addition to your chosen breakouts, and during lunch, there will also be a panel on the New Child Protection Act, Child Abuse, and Reporting.
Cost: $65
Lunch is included with your registration, and a limited number of scholarships are available! Please email marlene.evans@projectrest.org if you do not already have a mechanism for scholarship.
In addition to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and Project R.E.S.T, there are many wonderful agencies making this event possible! This event would not happen without the work of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartanburg, Cherokee & Union, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, SC Legal Services, Access Health, and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office!

General Daniel Morgan Leadership Society Event
2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | AC Hotel by Marriott Spartanburg, 225 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306
Join United Way of the Piedmont for their annual event to honor leadership donors in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties.
This event is invite only.
Established in 1986, the General Daniel Morgan Leadership Society recognizes and celebrates individuals who demonstrate their commitment to our community by investing in United Way of the Piedmont at the leadership level. The confidence in United Way demonstrated by a leadership level investment sets an example of philanthropic involvement for others.
Investments of $1,000 or more annually qualify for membership in the General Daniel Morgan Society. Membership includes access to exclusive United Way events, educational opportunities, and more.

Habitat Spartanburg’s 25th Annual Billy L. Painter Golf Tournament
2024-09-23 | Musgrove Mill Golf Club, 772 Musgrove Mill Road, Clinton, South Carolina
Billy Painter was dedicated to Habitat Spartanburg’s mission of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to deserving, low-income families. Billy worked tirelessly for years on the Habitat Golf Tournament Committee and the Board of Directors. Billy passed away on June 18, 2016, but his legacy continues as Habitat for Humanity continues to lift Spartanburg families up.

Second Chance Supper | Angels Charge Ministry's 10-Year Anniversary
2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Fretwell, 101 Fretwell Street
Second Chance Supper benefits Angels Charge Ministry’s mission of helping local women find a new way of life after incarceration. Spartanburg County ranks #2 in South Carolina for the number of females incarcerated, and there are very few resources available to support successful reentry. Your support of Second Chance Supper allows Angels Charge Ministry to serve more of the women who desperately need our services.

2024 Farm to Table Dinner
2024-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | 1800 Drayton Catering&Events, 1802 Drayton Rd, Ste 101, 29307
Enjoy six locally sourced courses, wine pairings and live music by Jamison Smith, while supporting our mission to strengthen the local food system.

Not Your Average Yard Sale
2024-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | 2375 East Main Street, 2375 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29307, United States
Come check out Help for Our Elderly’s Yard sale for a cause. Proceeds benefit Help for Our Elderly’s mission to ensure the elderly, disabled, and underserved have access to daily necessities. Attend the Yard Sale, or donate directly!

Road Rally 37 "I Love New York"
2024-10-06 15:30 - 20:00 | Surprise Location
Often described as a “mobile mini Amazing Race in a car,” this year marks the 37th Annual Amazing Road Rally – I Love New York. In order to celebrate this year’s victory, teams will compete to claim the title of the 2024 Road Rally winner. The team winner is based upon the highest score after crossing the finish line the fastest. The rally stops will be a secret until the race begins, but we can promise you that all stops will be the “A Skyline Full of Adventures.” After the Road Rally has concluded, teams will join together for a celebratory evening including a casual dinner featuring New York’s favorite foods, bar and dancing with DJ Dale.
Road Rally benefits the Charles Lea Center, a non-profit organization that supports over 1,500 individuals in Spartanburg County with disabilities and special needs where they live, work and play through a broad spectrum of programs and services including day, residential, vocational, educational, individual and family support services.
The mission of The Charles Lea Center Foundation is to raise awareness about the Charles Lea Center and to provide funds, primarily from the private sector, to assist the Center’s mission of improving the quality of life for those with disabilities and special needs.

DV Silent Vigil, City of Spartanburg
2024-10-10 | Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg

SCSDBF’s Art Show & Cocktail Party
2024-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 | South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, 355 Cedar Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29302
From time to time, the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) Foundation hosts a student art show & auction for our friends and donors. This year, the Art Show & Auction will be on October 10, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 PM in Walker Hall on the SCSDB campus. You will not only see beautiful student art, ceramics, note cards, candles, pottery and jewelry but you can also purchase these items. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the artists, a portion into the Fine Arts Program at SCSDB to purchase supplies for more art work, and a portion to the Foundation to continue our support of SCSDB.

The PAL Party
2024-10-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Fretwell, 101 Fretwell Street
The PAL Party is an opportunity to bring our donors, volunteers, and staff together to celebrate our efforts in creating a happier, healthier Spartanburg County for all. This outdoor party is fun for the whole family, complete with live music, food, beverages and children’s activities.
This fundraising event supports continued trail development, healthy food access, revitalizing community parks, and improved childhood wellness.

Cherokee County Domestic Violence Fair
2024-10-11 | Cherokee County

A Shucking Good Time
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Glendale Shoals Preserve, 350 Broadway St, Glendale, SC, 29346, United States
It’s almost that time of year – OYSTER SEASON! Save this date on your calendars and plan to have A Shucking Good Time with SPACE on Thurs., Oct. 17 from 6 – 9 pm at Glendale Shoals Preserve. Our 8th annual oyster roast, presented by Cribbs Catering, is our primary fundraiser of the year with all proceeds supporting grassroots conservation efforts right here in Spartanburg. Stay tuned – tickets will go on sale soon.

2024 Interpersonal Violence Conference
2024-10-18 09:00 - 15:30 | First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29316
Join Project R.E.S.T for a day of education on such topics as orders of protection, domestic violence and criminal court, assessing risk, and more!

Hub City Brew Fest
2024-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg

Get Out the Vote Concert
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Harvest Park, 498 Howard St, Spartanburg, 29303
On Oct. 19 at Harvest Park, SIREN — the Spartanburg Initiative for Racial Equity Now — is hosting Adia Victoria for a Get Out the Vote concert.
Join us for a special evening as Spartanburg’s own Adia Victoria plays an intimate set in her hometown for the first time! Get ready to experience her powerful vocals and mesmerizing stage presence in person. This event is a homecoming you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!
Proceeds will help support Get Out the Vote efforts in the weeks leading up to the November election.

Middle Tyger's Night of Community
2024-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Middle Tyger Community Center, 84 Groce Rd, Lyman, SC
Join Middle Tyger Community Center October 29 at 6 PM for an evening outdoors full of music, encouragement, and HOPE as one unified community. Chairs will be provided, and parking will be available at Lyman Methodist and Lyman Baptist.

STEM Educator Awards
2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Come join the Spartanburg Science Center in celebrating our STEM Educators. Want to help support this event? The center is also looking for sponsors! To learn more, contact them at science@spartanarts.org.

Uptown Sertoma Auction for a Cause
2024-10-23 17:30 | Indigo Hall, 190 Ezell Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Save the date for the Uptown Sertoma Club’s Auction For a Cause, October 23 – 5:30pm at Indigo Hall.
Hope Center for Children is so excited to be one of the organizations benefiting from this great event! Be on the lookout for Hope Center’s Auction Items!

Auction For A Cause - Auction Party
2024-10-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Indigo Hall, 190 Ezell Street, Spartanburg, 29306

DV Silent Vigil, Gaffney
2024-10-24 | Gaffney, SC

Purple Pint Night
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Fr8yard, 125 E Main St, Spartanburg, 29306, United States
Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, live music, and specialty drinks—all for a great cause as you show your support for Project R.E.S.T., our local nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

BOO!seum: Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-26 09:00 - 16:30 | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate- Spartanburg, 130 Magnolia St, Spartanbrg, SC, 29306, United States
Tickets are on sale now for BOO!seum: Trick-or-treat at TCMU! Grab your most fab-BOO-lous costume and head to TCMU-GVL or TCMU-SPG on Saturday, October 26th for a fun-filled day of candy-collecting as you wind through our eerie-sistible museum! In addition to loads of treats guests will enjoy games, crafts, 20% off Halloween items at The TCMU Store and much, much more!
This event is timed-ticketed only. As this is a fundraiser for the museum, all guests, including members, must purchase a ticket to attend.
