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05/08/2026

📣 It’s that time again…

Our monthly call for inclusive event submissions is OPEN! 🎉

Got something coming up that brings people together and promotes access, connection, and opportunity for individuals of all abilities? We want to help share it with our community.

✨ Mark your calendars: Submissions for this month are due Friday, May 15
✨ Don’t forget to include a graphic (PDF, JPEG, logo, etc.)
✨ Disability-related events only (no fundraising promotions this round)

Consider this your friendly monthly nudge 😉—we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

Together, we’re building a more inclusive and connected Greenville 💙

Questions? Reach out to Lara at [email protected]



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05/07/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our Spring 2026 Pre-Employment Program (PEP) participants as they complete this 13-week journey! 👏

Over the past three months, these incredible individuals have built workplace skills, explored career pathways, strengthened their confidence, and prepared for the next step in their employment journey.

We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished! The future is bright and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in our community and workforce.

Join us in congratulating our PEP graduates! 💙

05/07/2026

🌿 Out of Office + Full Hearts 🌿

Our team is taking a short pause to rest and recharge! The Barbara Stone Foundation office will be closed Friday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 13.

💛 Before we go—THANK YOU.
Bingo Bash was such a joyful, community-filled day. Whether you played, volunteered, donated, or cheered us on…you helped make it incredibly special.

🙌 And a special shoutout to Wade Hampton High School for choosing to support the Barbara Stone Foundation during their Spirit Week—we’re so grateful for your partnership and belief in this work!

📩 Need us urgently?
Emergencies only, please reach out to Lara Ceisel:
[email protected]

✨ We’ll be back and ready to roll on Thursday, May 14—and we can’t wait to see you at our May Lunch & Learn!

05/06/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming our new Greenville CAN Program Manager, Jennifer Sperry! ✨

With 24 years of experience in the disability community, she brings a deep passion for inclusion, advocacy, and expanding opportunities for individuals and families across our region. We’re so excited for the relationships she’ll build, the voices she’ll amplify, and the impact we’ll have together.

At the Barbara Stone Foundation, we believe strong communities are built through connection—and that’s exactly what Greenville CAN (Collaborative Action Network) is all about. 💙

📣 Community partners: she’d love to connect! Reach out, say hello, and let’s keep collaborating, taking action and building our network: [email protected].

05/02/2026

Our office is PACKED and the silent auction is 🔥🔥🔥

We’re talking fun, unique items for everyone. You can browse everything online 👀 and register to bid now!
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Join us TOMORROW for one more unforgettable community event this season:
🗓 Sunday, May 3
🕝 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 The Foundry (Judson Mill)
🎉 FREE Bingo
🎤 Hilarious callers Jarrell & Trey
🍴 Mill City Kitchen (limited menu available)
🎁 Silent auction + big announcements you won’t want to miss

Most importantly, every dollar raised helps us continue creating opportunities and support for people with disabilities in our community.

Bring your people, come ready for a Sunday Funday, and let’s make it count 💙

05/02/2026

Your voice matters! The draft of our Five-Year State Plan is available, and we want to hear from you! Share what you like, what we can improve and help shape a more inclusive South Carolina for all. Visit https://bit.ly/3uIDuE0 to review the plan and share your feedback today.

04/30/2026

We are beyond excited and can’t wait to partner with Wade Hampton High School. Let’s go Generals!

💙 2026 Spirit Week Charity Announcement! 💙

We are proud to share that our 2026 Spirit Week charity will be the Barbara Stone Foundation!

This incredible organization works to champion individuals with disabilities in Greenville County and empower them to live fully and independently.

🌟 Learn more and support their mission: barbarastonefoundation.org

Let’s come together, GENERALS, and make a difference!

04/28/2026

Sunday Funday called… it wants you at Bingo Bash. 🎉

Looking for something the whole family can enjoy this Sunday? B-I-N-G-O! We’ve got you covered.

Join us Sunday, May 3 | 2:30–5:30 PM at The Foundry for our 9th annual Bingo Bash — an inclusive afternoon of fun, fundraising, and community.

✨ FREE to play (reserve your spot today!)
🎙️ Entertaining Bingo callers Jarrell + Trey
🎁 Fun prizes for winners
🛍️ A unique Silent Auction is LIVE now (check out the link below)
💙 We don’t just love raising funds — we love to give back, too. We’ll be announcing this spring’s Community Innovations Grant recipients.
🍴 Food available from Mill City Kitchen

A big thank you to our Premier Sponsors: David’s Table, The Foundry, McMillan Pazdan Smith, and TJ & Jerry Saad, for helping make this a community-centered event.

Bring your friends, family, lucky charm… and join us this Sunday Funday for a cause.

🎟️ Reserve your free spot + browse the silent auction here: https://buff.ly/qQW6dSU

04/22/2026

Swinging through Spring with BSF!

Our latest newsletter just dropped—and it’s full of everything you need to know this season! From an an announcement about an upcoming (brief) organizational break to Bingo Bash 🎉, plus community opportunities and updates you won’t want to miss… it’s all inside.

Take a few minutes to catch up, get involved, and stay connected. 💙
📬 Check your inbox (or click the link below)!

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04/16/2026

🎉 Will your company’s logo be on our Bingo cards?

Bingo Bash is free, family-friendly, and powered by sponsors who believe in inclusion. 💙

Don't miss your spot at the table. In fact, sponsors get their own table, too!

✨ Sponsorship deadline EXTENDED to Monday, April 20!

🔗 https://buff.ly/38m9kDQ

04/15/2026

🧠💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and we’re focusing on education, awareness, and networking.

Join us for our next Greenville CAN Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 14 at the Kroc Center as we welcome Prisma Health’s Day Treatment Program for Behavioral Health.

Learn how Prisma’s innovative therapies and outpatient programs are expanding access to care in our community—supporting individuals who need more than traditional therapy, but not hospital-level care.

✨ Free to attend (lunch provided by Carolina Drive In!)
✨ In-person or virtual option available
✨ Build knowledge and network

Greenville CAN Lunch & Learns aim to increase awareness of disability services while offering consistent opportunities to network and collaborate.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gcan-may-lunch-learn-prisma-day-treatment-program-for-behavioral-health-tickets-1987527693835?aff=oddtdtcreator



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