Celebrity Waiter Night: Community serves up donations for Children’s Place in Aiken

article10.jpg

On Monday, Aug. 31, Children’s Place Inc. held its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter Night, in downtown Aiken and at several other locations.

Read Article

Celebrity Waiter Night: Aiken community unites to support local children

article9.jpg

Since 1994, Celebrity Waiter Night has been the largest annual fundraiser for Children’s Place.

Year after year, the Aiken community comes together to support the work Children’s Place does through its many programs, all of which aid the development of young children and their families.

Read Article

‘Major financial issues’ caused by coronavirus make Children’s Place future uncertain

article8.jpg

Children’s Place Inc. encourages the public to leave notes of love and support for fathers every June on the sidewalks of Laurens Street, but this year the colorful chalk messages are shadowed by an overarching issue that has touched the lives of millions of people all over the world. 

Read Article

Children’s Place hosts Stand Up for Children donors

article7.jpg

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.

Read Article

Floyd and Green gives $22,000 to local charities

article6.jpg

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.

Read Article

SafeCare program in Aiken aims to improve family relations in homes of at-risk children

article5.jpg

Children’s Place Inc. will be implementing a new program to help at-risk families soon, thanks to the generosity of a nearly $750,000 grant from Duke Endowment.

Read Article