NPAGreenville

01/11/2022

Dr. Shaniece Criss is busy as a health science faculty member at Furman University, a member of many community boards and initiatives, and a wonderful wife and mother. But she felt the calling to serve by running for elected office.

In today’s episode of Simple Civics: Greenville County, Dr. Criss shares her experience as a member of the Travelers Rest City Council and tips for how you can get involved by running for office or simply being more civically engaged.

City of Travelers Rest
Discover Travelers Rest
Institute for the Advancement of Community Health - Furman University

Dr. Shaniece Criss is busy as a health science faculty member at Furman University, a member of many community boards and initiatives, and a wonderful wife and mother.

12/14/2021

Is there something you’d like to see in your neighborhood? An addition you DON’T want to see? A neighborhood association is the best way to join with others to interact with government to make things happen.

In today’s episode of Simple Civics: Greenville County, Gina Norris Hinton, president of the new Slater-Marietta Neighborhood Association, is interviewed by Channing Banks with Greenville Dreams of United Way of Greenville County to cover how she got involved, what the association has worked on, and what she’s learned.

Listen to the episode here: https://podfollow.com/simple-civics-greenville-county/view?fbclid=IwAR0lWemg0gQVEXsw1VuurzZFOxS8Lu7rYT0sx9R6RiSrgMlTp91_sUQLZ4U

Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. S...

12/07/2021

This week's episode of Simple Civics: Greenville County is live!

GP McLeer is the youngest person to serve as mayor of Fountain Inn and one if the city’s biggest cheerleaders! Learn why he ran, why he loves his city, what he got the most calls about during 2020, and what’s ahead for Fountain Inn.

GP McLeer - Mayor of Fountain Inn
City of Fountain Inn Municipality - Government

https://podfollow.com/simple-civics-greenville-county/view?fbclid=IwAR3TBK7xk4Y5ybwWD6f0J0v0oPz5qjyvdp7NsDlUTwTbW26I7cHC0YDBxNc

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. S...

11/23/2021

In this week's session of Simple Civics: Greenville County, Lawson Wetli, president of the Greenville County League of Women Voters, joins us to describe what redistricting means here in Greenville County.

Redistricting happens just once every ten years, and at its core determines who can represent you – in congress, in the legislature, and on city and county councils.

https://podfollow.com/simple-civics-greenville-county/view

Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. S...

11/16/2021

We've launched a podcast!

We believe that many people in our community want to get more involved in local government. But we know they are busy people with jobs, families, and other matters taking their time and attention.

So to make it easier, we've launched Simple Civics: Greenville County, a podcast in partnership with Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy.

Every Tuesday, we will drop a new episode featuring members of NPA and GPP offering short lessons and updates on local government.

Local government should be by the people, for the people, and we'd like this podcast to be the same!

Listen and Follow below!

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. S...

06/23/2021

A HUGE thanks to all of our funders and nonprofits who came out yesterday for our Biscuits Party to Enhance Equity in Philanthropy event in partnership with Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy!

This was our first in-person event in over a year, and we loved getting to see everyone and celebrate all that we've accomplished over the last 16 months!

06/15/2021

Are you signed up for the Summer 2021 21-Day Equity Challenge?

The 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge is a self-guided daily learning experience that exists to build our community’s awareness of how racism impacts the work and lives of every Greenville citizen.

Our Summer Challenge will begin on Monday, June 21!

Register today: http://eepurl.com/g7sqKj

Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy

06/11/2021

We are excited to announce in partnership with Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy, the Summer 2021 21-Day Equity Challenge!

The 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge is a self-guided daily learning experience that exists to build our community’s awareness of how racism impacts the work and lives of every Greenville citizen.

Our Summer Challenge will begin on Monday, June 21.

We hope you will join us in participating in the challenge!

Register today: http://eepurl.com/g7sqKj

10/29/2020

Learn more about our Greenville County Council Candidates!

Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy
United Way of Greenville County

We're less than a week away from Election Day!

A few weeks ago we held a Greenville County Council Candidate Forum with NPAGreenville and United Way of Greenville County.

The decisions made by Greenville County Council are critical to the philanthropic and nonprofit sector of Greenville County, as well as the communities they serve.

If you were not able to attend the virtual forum, or just want to learn more about our county council candidates as Election Day approaches us, check out our recordings of the conversations and each candidate's full pre-forum questionnaire responses here: https://greenvillephilanthropy.org/greenville-county-council-candidate-foru

06/26/2020

We have reached Day 5 of the 21-day equity challenge! Today's theme is the impact of racial trauma on Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color.

Research has linked racism to psychological distress, physical health problems, depression, anxiety, and trauma. The internalization of bias and oppression can cause great distress to minds, bodies, and spirits.

Explore the 21-day challenge here: https://greenvilleequity.org/

06/24/2020

We love seeing our community partners taking part in the challenge! Loaves and Fishes Greenville

As a part of a joint challenge issued by NPAGreenville and Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy , our ED invited staff and Board members to participate in this challenge. Are you or your workplace participating in any work around equity?

06/23/2020

Day 2 of the 21-day equity challenge complete!

Today's topic was Understanding and Reflecting on Our Bias. Research shows that years of structural and cultural constructs have deeply embedded stereotypes into our culture, and consequently into our own subconscious.

Join us in the challenge! Registration closes tomorrow at end of business: http://eepurl.com/g7sqKj