Adopt a Rabbit

A no-kill sanctuary that provides homes for approximately 60 abused or discarded domestic rabbits, all fugitives from shelters, unfit homes, commercial breeders, laboratories, and even strays. The Adopt-A-Rabbit program helps support the sanctuary.

American Civil Liberties Union – Piedmont Chapter of the ACLU

The ACLU's mission is to fight civil liberties violations wherever and whenever they occur. Their clients are ordinary people who have experienced an injustice and have decided to fight back. The ACLU is also active in national and state capitals, ensuring that the Bill of Rights will always be more than a “parchment barrier.” The Chapter Board meets approximately bimonthly. All ACLU members are welcome. Contact the officers for meeting time and agenda.

Boy Scouts of America – Blue Ridge Council

The Boy Scouts of America prepares young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Blue Ridge Council provides scouting programs in the Upstate of South Carolina for every boy and young man from age 6 to 20 and for young women from age 14 to 20.

Community Foundation of Greater Greenville

The Community Foundation of Greenville is a public charity established in 1956 by donors who sought to create a way to give back to their community and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greenville County.

Concerned Citizens for Animals

Concerned Citizens for Animals is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and eliminating pet overpopulation in Upstate South Carolina. The group has a no-kill shelter for stray dogs and cats and also supports a low-cost spay/neuter program. They also offer animals for adoption, humane education programs that promote responsible pet ownership, and animal rescue advice.

Dachshund Rescue of North America, Inc.

Dachshund Rescue of North American, Inc. is an organization with one sole purpose — rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes. Dachshund Rescue is a network of experienced rescue people throughout the United States and Canada who were previously doing rescue independently and realized the benefits of joining together and combining resources.

Discover Upcountry Carolina Association

Discover Upcountry Carolina Association is a regional tourism promotion agency and is responsible for marketing the six Upcountry counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg to the leisure travel market for the economic benefit of the region.

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the USA - Greenville, South Carolina Lodge #858

With more than one million members in more than 2,100 local lodges nationwide, the Elks are one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world. The Elks serve people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that “Elks Care and Elks Share.” The Greenville lodge is located at 7700 Pelham Road.

Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of the Elks of the World – Daughters of Elks Piedmont Temple No. 746

The purpose of the Daughters of Elks is charity to all mankind.

Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of the Elks of the World – Daughters of Elks Golden Temple No. 1350

The Elks exist to provide charity to all mankind.

Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of the Elks of the World – Webbette's Elk Temple No. 1312

The Elks assist anyone in need of assistance.

Emrys Foundation

The Emrys Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the arts through support and presentation of gifted writers, musicians, and visual and performing artists, with special focus on the creativity of women and minorities.

Feline Urgent Rescue

Feline Urgent Rescue's cats are located at PetsMart on Laurens Road in Greenville, SC. F.U.R. is a nonprofit organization and operates completely from donations. Every donation made to Feline Urgent Rescue is tax deductible and is put toward saving the life of a cat in need.

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, Inc.

The Girl Scouts of the Old 96 Council are dedicated to inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. In an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization that helps bring travel to the area and that builds awareness of member products, services, and facilities.

The purpose of the Greenville Humane Society is to promote and improve the quality of life and humane treatment of animals by promoting the reduction of pet overpopulation, elimination of animal suffering, and the increased placement of homeless, unwanted animals into quality homes.

Greenville Junior Chamber of Commerce

The Junior Chamber of Commerce is a leadership training organization for young persons between 18 and 40 years of age. Leadership experience is gained through community service.

Homeless Animals Rescue & Placement

This organization takes in homeless animals and tries to find good homes for them.

Junior Achievement of Greenville

Junior Achievement provides programs to elementary, middle, and high school students that educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and the economy, and be work-force ready.

Junior League of Greenville, Inc

The Junior League is a nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

MOLES

The MOLES are a national organization of women with 30 chapters located in 16 states and the District of Columbia. It was chartered in Norfolk, VA, in 1950. The MOLES began as a group of friends organized for fellowship and community service, and that continues today.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association – James Chester Thomas Chapter

NARFE is an organization of active and retired federal employees. It is the only national organization politically active in representing and supporting the interest of Federal Public Servants to both the Congress and the Executive Branch. All active and retired Federal employees and their spouses and guest are welcomed. For more information see the above websites.

Newcomers of Greater Greenville

The Newcomers of Greenville purpose is to assist new arrivals in identifying with their community, to promote interest in cultural and service programs, and to stimulate new associations and friendships through shared social activities.

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities

An advocacy group for people with a disability who have been discriminated against or denied a service because of their disability.

RoundTowners

The RoundTowners are an independent volunteer organization dedicated to the active participation in and support of Greenville festival projects that help to maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of Greater Greenville.

South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind is a specialized instructional and resource center providing services statewide for individuals who are deaf, blind or sensory multidisabled, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

Sigma Pi Phi. Delta Beta Boule

The fraternity focuses on social action activities, particularly the plight of the black male, and educational activities.

Soroptimist International of Greenville

Soroptimist is a service organization for business women, dedicated to "making a difference for women." Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm and are open to guests. Please email the club at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if interested in attending. Meetings are held at the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave.

South Carolina Center for Equal Justice

The South Carolina Center for Equal Justice provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low-income residents of South Carolina.

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides adjustment to blindness training, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, and prevention of blindness services.

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services provides community supervision of criminal offenders placed under their jurisdiction by the courts and the Parole Board.

United States Social Security Administration – Greenville Office

The Social Security Administration administers the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs as required by law while serving the public with fairness, courtesy, integrity, and understanding. The Greenville Office is located on Pelham Road between E. North Street and Haywood Road.

United Way of Greenville County

The United Way believes that the best way to help the most people is to focus on the underlying causes of the most serious problems. The United Way brings together people from all across the community including local businesses, nonprofit groups, faith groups, government, and concerned citizens to tackle issues that the community has said matter most.

Upstate Community Mediation Center of South Carolina

The Upstate Community Mediation Center is a nonprofit organization that offers a voluntary alternative to the court process by solving disputes through the use of mediation. The Center offers services to all people regardless of their ability to pay.

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife.

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Zonta Club of Greenville

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of business executives and professionals working to improve the legal, political, economic, and professional status of women. The club meets the 3rd Wednesday at 12:30 pm at the Rene’s Fish Market on Haywood Road.