On Wednesday evening, more than 40 of the earliest donors to construction of the new home for Children’s Place, Inc. gathered in the repurposed 1880s church currently serving as classroom space and dining hall for a thank you reception and update on the status of its modern, purpose-built replacement.
Floyd and Green gives $22,000 to local charities
Every November, Floyd and Green Jewelers holds the Night of Giving Back, during which shoppers donate 10% of their purchase to the charity or nonprofit organization of their choice. Co-owner Steve Floyd said this year was the biggest ever, bringing in approximately $22,000.
USCA School of Business brightens the holidays
The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Business Administration decided to embrace the season of giving during its annual holiday celebration.
Sunday Best: Children’s Place Benefit
A benefit for Children’s Place, Inc. was held on Friday November 22nd at the Outing Club.
Children’s Place holds fundraising event
A benefit for Children’s Place, Inc. was held on Nov. 22 at the Outing Club. The money raised will go toward the new facility that Children’s Place will be opening on Willow Run Road. The event was sponsored by Missy Byrne, Ann Gillam, Molly Jones, Jennifer Parrott, Becky Reynolds and Cristi Williams.
Letter: Children’s Place says thanks for Jubilee gift
“Thank you” doesn’t begin to express the gratitude, relief, blessing and, frankly, amazement we feel with the generosity of the congregation of Aiken’s First Presbyterian Church and their 50th Anniversary Jubilee gift to Children’s Place.
First Presbyterian Church donates to Children's Place for Jubilee
First Presbyterian Church of Aiken held a Jubilee Celebration to mark 50 years in its Barnwell Avenue sanctuary in downtown Aiken. In honor of the event, the congregation decided to help pay off debt for Children's Place, a local nonprofit that provides services to children and families suffering from trauma.
Lionel Smith fundraises for Children's Place in honor of Father's Day
"We really appreciate the community," said Children's Place Executive Director Peggy Ford. "We wouldn't be here without this community. For Lionel Smith to Chalk it Up for Dads is real important to us, because mothers and fathers are really important in children's lives. To have this event that highlights fathers is really important."
Children's Place puts spotlight on kids during Mental Health Awareness month
“May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Children's Place of Aiken County seeks to improve awareness about how mental health can affect children, especially those that come from abusive homes.”
