Give Greenville: A One-Stop-Shop for Giving Local

Have you ever wanted to support your local community but didn't know where to start? Finding the right nonprofit to align with your values can be a challenge, especially with so many incredible organizations doing vital work. This episode unveils a groundbreaking solution for Greenville County residents: Give Greenville, a new online platform designed to bridge the gap between your generosity and real-time community needs. We sit down with leaders from two impactful local nonprofits to discuss how this tool is changing the game for local giving and how you can make a tangible difference.

In this in-depth conversation, we explore the immense value of a centralized nonprofit directory for Greenville County. Joined by Caroline Robertson of Greer Relief and Kim Mogan of GirlUp GVL, we uncover the daily challenges and triumphs of community-focused organizations. Caroline shares the stark reality of their work, including providing crisis assistance for families impacted by the SNAP benefit crunch and federal shutdowns, with their pantry needs growing from serving 25 to 100 families a day. Kim provides a look into the life-changing mentorship and financial literacy programs at GirlUp GVL, celebrating small victories that build lifelong habits for young women. We discuss exactly how to support local nonprofits in Greenville, not just financially, but through advocacy and volunteering. The conversation also highlights the critical importance of end-of-year giving in Greenville, with some organizations receiving up to 40% of their annual individual donations between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Discover how Give Greenville, a project led by Greater Good Greenville, empowers both newcomers and long-time residents to find and connect with causes they care about, supporting the year-round effort to build a stronger community.

About Our Guests:

Caroline Robertson is a leader at Greer Relief, an organization built on the principle of "neighbors helping neighbors." She shares powerful stories of meeting immediate community needs, from keeping shelves stocked at their choice pantry to preventing homelessness and ensuring families have their lights on.

Kim Mogan represents GirlUp GVL, where she works to create safe places and foster life-changing habits for young girls in Greenville County. She discusses the organization's focus on mentorship and financial awareness, empowering the next generation to build a stable future.

Timestamps / Chapters:
(00:00) Meeting Critical Community Needs
(00:15) Greer Relief's Response to the SNAP Benefit Crunch & Federal Shutdown
(01:30) GirlUp GVL's Success with Mentorship and Financial Literacy
(02:30) How to Find and Support These Local Nonprofits
(03:32) Announcing Give Greenville: A New Nonprofit Directory for Greenville County
(05:28) Why a Central Directory Helps Donors and Small Nonprofits
(08:10) The Critical Role of End-of-Year Giving and Giving Tuesday
(10:54) Beyond Donations: How to Give Back with Your Time and Voice
(12:19) The Power of Sharing and Advocacy

What's a local nonprofit in your community that you're passionate about? Let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video and subscribe for more conversations about what's happening in Greenville County.

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