This is a directory of Upstate area clubs and organizations compiled by library staff based on information provided to us by the organizations themselves. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information. Please send any corrections or additions via email to bmclean@greenvillelibrary.org or by calling (864) 527-9241.
Adopt-A-Highway/Adopt-A-Road
www.greenvillecounty.org/solid_waste/adopt_a_road.asp
Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Road are volunteer litter pick-up programs in Greenville County. Program volunteers are assigned a 2-mile section of an adopted highway or county road in Greenville County.
Adopt-A-Rabbit
Adopt-a-Rabbit operates a sanctuary for rescued domestic rabbits. Most of the rabbits are unwanted pets discarded after Easter.
American Advertising Federation - Greenville
AAF Greenville, as a member of the American Advertising Federation, is dedicated to the freedom-to-advertise principle. The club seeks to serve its industry and its membership through networking and socialization; addressing worthwhile causes through advertising, advancing professional standards; fostering education and advertising awareness for students; advertising professionals, elected officials, and the public; protecting and promoting the industry's self-regulatory process; and recognizing creative excellence in advertising.
American Legion Post 3 – War Museum
www.americanlegion3warmuseum.com
Visit the American Legion War Museum to learn more about Greenville's rich military heritage. During the Spanish American War there was an army camp in Greenville called Camp Wetherill. World War I saw the establishment of an army training camp in Greenville known as Camp Sevier. During World War II the Greenville Army Air Base saw the training of B-25 crews. Following World War II (until 1963) Donaldson Air Force Base was home to the 63rd Troop Carrier Wing and their C-124 Globemasters. Individuals having information or items concerning the above mentioned military sites are invited to contact the Museum Curator. Individuals doing research on the military history of the United States are invited to come by the museum and visit the growing library. Open Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Admission is free.
AnAuthor World Community
AnAuthor World (AAW) is both a place and a program to support the arts. AAW offers writing classes, autographing parties, writing conferences, and other events. AnAuthor World Community came from students of AAW classes who wanted to continue that fellowship of writers. Members of AAW Community consist of published and unpublished writers and artists, teachers, librarians, editors, bookstore owners and employees, and anyone interested in the arts. Members meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am in the conference room of the Downtown Greenville Airport, 100 Tower Drive. Meetings usually feature a speaker. Members of AAW Community receive newsletters, can be part of critique groups, and also receive discounts on various AAW and AAW Community events.
Antique Automobile Club of America - South Carolina Region
The purpose of the Club is the research, development, and restoration of original antique and classic cars, as well as the fellowship of members. Individuals must be a national member in order to join the local group.
Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
The Better Business Bureau is an independent non-profit organization that works to combat consumer fraud and to maintain ethical practices in the advertising and selling of products and services. The Better Business Bureau promotes ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.
Blue Ridge Orchid Society of South Carolina
The Blue Ridge Orchid Society of South Carolina meets the 2nd Monday of each month (Sept-June) at 7:15 pm in the Keowee-Key Activity Center in Salem. The society is a good way to learn about orchids and their care. The meetings have guest speakers.
Bob Jones University
Bob Jones University exists as a training center for Christians from around the world. The goal of the administration, faculty, and staff is to equip its students for a lifetime of service to Christ. While the majority of Bob Jones University students enter Christian ministries upon graduation, a large number also become professionals in such secular fields as higher education, medicine, law, and business. The University gives special emphasis to studies in Bible, church administration, missions, pastoral training, theology, history, education, ancient and modern languages, public speaking, drama, music, and literature.
Bob Jones University Alumni Association
www.bju.edu/communities/alumni/
A dues paying association of graduates and former students of Bob Jones University and Bob Jones Academy dedicated to the support of the school and to the service of the alumni.
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.
Camellia Garden Club of Greer
The club has monthly meetings (except June and July) to learn about and to encourage gardening. Meetings are held from 2:45pm-4:30pm on the Tuesday after the 3rd Sunday each month.
Carolina Ballet Theatre
The Carolina Ballet Theatre is an upstate professional dance company offering several productions throughout the year. The company also provides the Greenville community with the School of Carolina Ballet Theatre.
Carolina Youth Symphony
The Carolina Youth Symphony (CYS) is an independent, non-profit youth orchestra which exists to provide an opportunity for individual growth of musically talented youth through the training and performance of the highest quality of orchestra literature. Hosted by Furman University and unaffiliated with any school district, participation in CYS is open to all grade-school students, with no geographical restrictions. CYS programs include 3 full orchestras with many training and performance opportunities, and a kick-off summer camp. A skill based orchestra, they have performed on three separate occasions at the renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Centre Stage, Greenville’s
Professional Theater
Centre Stage is a 285 seat, state-of-the-art performance facility located one block off Main Street in downtown Greenville.
Clemson Extension Home and Garden Information Center
The Home and Garden Information Center has provided research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety and preservation, nutrition, physical activity, and health to South Carolina residents since 1999.
Clemson University
Clemson University offers countless opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to participate in decades of tradition, improve quality of life for their surrounding communities, and pursue academic challenges. Clemson is a vibrant student-centered community that thrives on leadership, collaboration, and a winning spirit in academics, athletics, and life.
Clemson University
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association seeks to enhance the lifelong Clemson experience by serving, involving and informing alumni, current and future students, and friends of Clemson University.
Clemson University
Cooperative Extension Service
The purpose of the Extension Service is to provide sound, science-based information and programs to small farmers, homeowners, and commercial growers to assist them in the areas of agriculture and horticulture.
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.
Consortium for Upstate South Carolina History
The Consortium for Upstate South Carolina History is a group of individuals and organizations interested in the history of the Upstate of South Carolina. Members meet quarterly and are given an opportunity to share concerns, expertise, and historical passions in an informal setting.
Creation Study Group
The Creation Study Group of Greenville is a nonprofit educational, scientific, and religious organization of conservative Christians voluntarily banded together to develop and disseminate information on the implications of the Biblical creation model of origins.
Crime Stoppers – Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
www.gcso.org/crimestoppers.html
Crime Stoppers of Greenville works. Everyday more and more calls are received, and more arrests are made. For more information on this rewarding program, or to offer any information on a crime of any kind, please call or view the above website.
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.
Eastern Star - Sam Poe Chapter, Greenville
The Order of the Eastern Star is an organization for the wives, widows, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Master Masons.
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.
Foothills Paddling Club
The club promotes safe recreational boating and organizes trips and social outings including flat water and white water paddling on local rivers and lakes. The group is involved in education, training, and conservation of river habitat. Trips are scheduled throughout the year. Families are welcome.
Foothills Philharmonic
The Foothills Philharmonic is an all-volunteer orchestra made up of accomplished nonprofessional musicians from the Upstate region. Orchestra membership includes individuals from many walks of life: part-time musicians, teachers, business and professional people, homemakers, and more.
Foothills Piecemakers Quilting Guild
An organization formed to create and encourage interest in Quilt making and quilts. Visitors are welcome at monthly meetings. The Guild has programs and classes on quilting by nationally known instructors and participates in local festivals, schools, and quilt shows. Monthly meetings are held the 1st Thursday at 7:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (located on the lower level) at 5020 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, South Carolina. For more information on the monthly meetings, please e-mail the Guild at the address below and a reply will be sent as soon as possible.
Foothills Trail Conference
The Foothills Trail Conference is a member organization that promotes and maintains the Foothills Trail. The Foothills Trail is a 77-mile woodland path along the Blue Ridge Escarpment in Northwestern South Carolina that runs from Oconee State Park to Table Rock State Park.
Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber's purpose is to promote Fountain Inn as a viable place to live and work. The mission is threefold including economic expansion, community growth, and member development. The Chamber provides information on industries and businesses in Fountain Inn to business representatives, newcomers, and others.
Fountain Inn Garden Club
www.fountaininn.org/community-links
The Fountain Inn Garden Club is a very active organization in town and at several local schools. The club offers education and “hands-on” involvement in many areas including horticulture, gardening, floral designing, ecology, and more. Come join the group for a meeting.
The Friends of the Reedy River
www.friendsofthereedyriver.org
The Friends of the Reedy River is a local, grassroots, volunteer-based, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and restoring the Reedy River.
Furman Alumni Association
The Alumni Association serves the university by guarding Furman's heritage, serving as ambassadors to the university, and actively participating in the life of the university through alumni events.
Furman University
Furman University is an independent, private, coeducational, liberal arts institution. By stressing the arts and sciences, by fostering Christian character, and by emphasizing the value of a broad foundation for specialized careers, Furman aims to develop individual excellence and to prepare students for living as well as for a livelihood.
German American Chamber of Commerce – South Carolina Chapter
www.gaccsouth.com/chapter-partner/south-carolina/
The mission of the GACC South is to promote and expand bilateral trade and investment between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, Inc.
The Girl Scouts of the Old 96 Council are the premier youth development and leadership organization for girls. The council is 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.
Greater Greenville Association of Realtors
Greater Greenville Association of Realtors is a trade association of agents, brokers, and interested representatives of the business community working cooperatively and harmoniously for the benefit of its members and the community.
Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
The purpose of the Chamber is to promote quality development of upstate South Carolina through balanced growth, service to members and to the public, and a community-wide approach to the issues shaping the region's future. Economic development is encouraged through small business services and newcomer services. A variety of business-related services and training opportunities are also available.
Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a nonprofit organization which promotes business and community interests.
Greater Travelers Rest Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is an association of businesses in the Travelers Rest area that networks with other members to create a desirable business environment, help develop a healthy community atmosphere, and have a voice in the area’s growth through a relationship with local government.
Greenville Chautauqua
At Chautauqua, historic figures like Thomas Jefferson, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King, Jr. come to talk -- a Colonial Williamsburg-on-stage. Scholars, costumed as famous people, bring history and literature to life. And it is not a Chautauqua performance unless audience questions are the most dramatic and exhilarating part. Chautauqua is authentic education that is lively, interactive, and fun! A week-long outdoor Festival is held each June under the Chautauqua tent. The Festival is free and open to the public.
Greenville Chorale
From its beginning, the Chorale has presented great choral orchestral literature to the delight of enthusiastic audiences. Recognized as one of the southeast’s finest symphonic choruses, the Greenville Chorale continues to thrill and inspire both those who perform and those who listen to these presentations of great music. The Chorale’s mission continues, uplifting the quality of life and enhancing the cultural experience of the entire region of upstate South Carolina.
Greenville City Parks and Recreation Department
www.greatergreenville.com/city_services/parks.asp
The Parks & Recreation Department offers a comprehensive system of parks, greenways, public facilities, and recreational choices that help enhance the quality of life of its residents and visitors. The Recreation division schedules and coordinates year-round athletic and youth programs and operates five community centers that offer general leisure activities and special summer programs. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains 39 parks occupying more than 500 acres of land within the city including Falls Park and the largest park in the system, Cleveland Park, a 122-acre site located along the Reedy River that features tennis courts, softball fields, playground areas, a fitness trail and picnic shelters. A main attraction at Cleveland Park is the Greenville Zoo, an exotic animal kingdom rated one of the best tourist attractions in South Carolina.
Greenville Civitan Club
http://www.civitan.net/greenvillesc/
Civitans are everyday citizens who come together in communities throughout the world to make life better for their neighbors. Family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers meet at local Civitan clubs to socialize, learn, and serve in communities. Civitans seek to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.
Greenville Coin Club
The focus of the organization is for the enjoyment of those who are interest in coins and currency, and to promote numismatic education. There is a short business meeting followed by an auction of coins and currency.
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.
Greenville County Bar Association
The primary purpose of the Greenville County Bar Association is to promote the common business and professional interests of lawyers practicing in Greenville County.
Greenville County Bird Club
The Greenville County Bird Club provides opportunities for observing, photographing, learning about, and protecting wild birds and their habitats.
Greenville County Democratic Party
The Greenville County Democratic Party (GCDP) is the local branch of the state and national Democratic Party. GCDP recruits and supports candidates for local office while helping statewide and national candidates organize within the county and win elections. The party also organizes and connects volunteers with opportunities for involvement during elections and beyond. Between election cycles, the party keeps local Democrats connected with each other and informed about important issues and events.
Greenville County Historical Society, Inc
The Greenville County Historical Society collects and preserves documents pertaining to the history of Greenville County and promotes interest in the county's heritage.
Greenville County Museum of Art
The Greenville County Museum of Art offers its visitors a way to sample the very best in American art through traveling exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from its own collection.
Greenville County Recreation District
The Greenville County Recreation District provides leisure and recreational services and facilities for the citizens of Greenville County and surrounding areas. The mission of the district is to be a leader in providing diverse, dynamic, and ever-improving recreational opportunities in a sustainable manner. The district manages over 51 parks and facilities throughout Greenville County including 7 community centers, 3 waterparks, ice rink, inline rink, a camp and retreat center, and a 13 mile rail-trail greenway.
Greenville County Republican Party
The Greenville County Republican Party exists to promote and further Republican principles and ideals through education, election of Republicans, and active participation in local, state, and federal government.
Greenville County School District
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/district/schools/index.asp (school locator)
The Greenville County School District provides educational experiences in cooperation with the home and community that prepare students for lifelong learning and for ethical, productive participation in a democratic society and the global community. The school locater link leads to a list of schools by their type or level and then in most instances to the individual school’s website.
Greenville County School District Board of Trustees
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gcsd/depts/admin/board
The Board of Trustees of Greenville County Schools is an elected body. Their mission is to ensure excellence in the governance of a quality educational program by analyzing needs, establishing policies, allocating resources, and monitoring progress. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, except July, beginning at 7:00 pm.
Greenville County Solid Waste and Recycle Locations
www.greenvillecounty.org/solid_waste/
The Greenville County Solid Waste Division is committed to providing Solid Waste collection, disposal and education services to the citizens of Greenville County. As part of their Solid Waste Management Plan they encourage recycling of wastes through educational programs and by providing recycling drop-off sites throughout the county. The Greenville County Solid Waste Division’s website has information about all of the county’s Solid Waste Services including the Two Chimneys Landfill, the seven Residential Waste and Recycling Centers, and the various Recycling Drops-Offs.
Greenville County Taxpayers Association
www.scatsc.org/county_groups.htm#greenville
The Greenville County Taxpayers Association is an educational, nonpartisan, and nonprofit organization for tax relief and better government in South Carolina.
Greenville Drive Baseball
The Greenville Drive baseball team is the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The team plays in downtown Greenville at West End Field. Modeled after Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, West End Field boasts its own “Green Monster,” a 30-foot high wall in left field, equipped with a manual scoreboard.
Greenville Figure Skating Club
The Greenville Figure Skating Club promotes the teaching, learning, and testing of figure skating. The club hosts test sessions and competitions each year as well as giving the skaters opportunities to perform in show and exhibitions.
Greenville Griffins Rugby Football Club
The Greenville Griffins are a men’s rugby club playing year round against teams throughout the Southeast. New and experienced players are always welcome.
Greenville Humane Society
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 in Harmony Show Chorus
Greenville in Harmony Show Chorus is an award winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a world wide organization committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. The chorus performs for civic, educational, and community organizations throughout the upstate area. The chorus is comprised of over 60 ordinary women who make extraordinary music. Members range from young adults to seniors and come from more than 7 counties in the upstate. The chorus rehearses Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm at Mauldin First Baptist Church.
Greenville International Folk Dancers
The Greenville International Folk Dancers teach and practice participatory dances from around the world as a fitness and social activity that encourages global understanding.
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.
Greenville Kennel Club
The purpose of the Greenville Kennel Club is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of all breeds of purebred dogs; to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; and to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
Greenville Literacy Association
The Greenville Literacy Association, a community-based adult literacy program, recruits and trains community volunteers to provide instruction for adults in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-GED, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Greenville Literacy has five fully equipped and staffed learning centers across Greenville County and assists church and neighborhood literacy programs near these centers
Greenville Little Theatre
www.greenvillelittletheatre.org
The Greenville Little Theatre is the Upstate’s premier regional theatre. Since 1926, the Greenville Little Theatre has showcased this area’s talented performers in a six show main stage season of popular plays and musicals. The Studio 444 series features more offbeat material. Classes are available for all ages.
Greenville Music Teachers Association
The Greenville Music Teachers Association comprises over 70 members and holds monthly meetings, teacher and student recitals, and offers scholarships for students of all instruments and voice. GMTA is an affiliate of Music Teachers National Association and South Carolina Music Teachers Association.
Greenville Natural History Association – Hiking Club
The Greenville Natural History Association sponsors weekly hikes. The club seeks to promote the enjoyment of the outdoors, teach outdoor ethics, and encourage the conservation of air, woods, waters, and wildlife.
Greenville Storytellers Guild
The Greenville Storytellers Guild is open to any and all interested in storytelling whether they wish to tell or just listen and enjoy. Stories may be traditional, personal, or original creation. The only rule is that they be short.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is a widely respected professional regional symphony. With more than 100 performances a year, the group remains true to its original vision as it entertains and educates the region's music lovers. Internationally acclaimed conductor Maestro Edvard Tchvizhel has served as Music Director and Conductor of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra since 1999.
Greenville Technical College
Greenville Technical College is one of the largest urban, public two-year colleges in South Carolina. The mission of the college is to provide the highest quality learning opportunities primarily to the residents of Greenville County through exceptional postsecondary programs and services. The college's curricular offerings include technical courses, certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and university transfer courses. Developmental courses are available to prepare students to enter a program of study or to take the General Education Development (GED) tests.
Greenville Woodworkers Guild
The club aims to assist members with improving their woodworking skill level, to assist other upstate charitable organizations with their skills, and to elevate the public's knowledge of woodworking as an art form. The Guild operates an Education Center Shop: a fully equipped woodworking shop usually open weekdays from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays.
Greenville Zoo
The Greenville Zoo has wildlife from around the world, including giraffes, orangutans, giant tortoises, lions, and elephants. The Zoo also has the popular Reptile Building, which houses lizards, frogs, turtles, and snakes. Rated one of the best tourist attractions in South Carolina, the Greenville Zoo is the most visited “family facility” in the Upstate. The Zoo is open seven days a week, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Greenville Zoo is a department of the City of Greenville.
Greer Cultural Arts Council
The mission of the Greer Cultural Arts Council is to serve the Greater Greer Community by providing affordable cultural arts opportunities. The council offers the highest possible quality of training and events. All activities reflect the highest moral standards. The Greer Cultural Arts Council encourages the participation of all citizens, regardless of age, creed, ethnicity, gender or economic status. Through art, music, dance, and drama, the council hopes to enrich the lives of the citizens of Greater Greer and surrounding communities.
Greer Development Corporation
The Greer Development Corporation promotes economic growth and development in Greer, South Carolina. The organization is primarily focused on recruitment and retention of businesses involved in manufacturing, commercial, and office activities.
Greer Heritage Museum, Inc.
www.cityofgreer.org/visit/heritage_museum.php
The Greer Heritage Museum displays historical artifacts related to Greer and its surrounding area. The museum also hosts programs, workshops and special displays. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Greer Stamp Club
Meetings are held at the Jean M. Smith Library of Greer on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00 am-11:30 am. No December meeting.
Harvest Moon Folk Society
The society sponsors 2 or 3 Contra dances a month. The dances are usually the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at River Falls Lodge, near Jones Gap State Park. Contra dancing is a traditional American dance form derived from English Country dancing. It is an active social dance appropriate for all ages. No alcohol. Call the Harvest Moon Hotline for upcoming dance dates, bands, and callers. Also, check the hotline for dance cancellations due to inclement weather which will be recorded by 2:00 pm the day of the dance.
Home Builders Association of Greenville
The Home Builders Association of Greenville promotes successful and ethical business practices in the building industry while providing high-quality, affordable housing to the community.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Established in 1847, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the leading body for professional mechanical engineers. With a world-wide membership now in excess of 75,000 engineers, the group is the United Kingdom's qualifying body for Chartered and Incorporated mechanical engineers.
International Brotherhood of Magicians - Ring 63
The group promotes fellowship in, and the betterment of, the Performing Art of Magic in Greenville and the surrounding areas. Members can be anyone having a true interest in the art of magic including professional performers, hobbyists, collectors of magic, and historians. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month. Occasional exceptions are made for holidays, etc. Sufficient notice will be given of meeting date changes
International Center of the Upstate
The International Center of the Upstate is a nonprofit cultural organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural understanding among the local and international residents of Upstate South Carolina. The Center provides social events, language classes in English and 6 other languages, orientations for international newcomers, educational workshops, and business services. The Center also promotes the activities of the various international organizations of the Upstate.
Italian-American Club of Greater Greenville
The club has regular Out-To-Dinner and Out-To-Lunch times to enjoy local restaurants, a monthly pot-luck feast, plus an annual picnic and Christmas Party. The Italian-American Club supports worthy charitable organizations. The group is open to anyone who is Italian, of Italian-American heritage, or married to an Italian-American.
Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina
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 Achievement of Upstate South Carolina serves Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties.
Junior League of Greenville, Inc.
The Junior League is a nonprofit organization for women whose mission is developing the potential of women, improving the community, and promoting voluntarism.
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. Kiwanis believes that working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.”
Lake Hartwell Sail and Power Squadron
The Lake Hartwell Sail & Power Squadron is a unit of United States Power Squadrons which was organized in 1914 as a nonprofit, educational organization with the goal of making boating safer and more enjoyable. The squadron's activities involve both educational and social aspects. Members continue their boating education through a series of courses in seamanship, navigation, and related nautical subjects. The Squadron also offers free vessel safety inspections to the public.
Lakeside Concert Band
www2.furman.edu/academics/music/Programs/Pages/SummerPrograms.aspx
The Lakeside Concert Band performs on Thursday nights from May-August as part of Furman University Music Department’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and held at the lakeside amphitheatre. Restrooms and handicapped parking are available. The rain/heat location is the McAlister Auditorium.
Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with 1.35 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. Founded in 1917, the volunteer organization’s motto is “We Serve.”
Metropolitan Arts Council
The Metropolitan Arts Council stimulates and supports artistic expression and its appreciation and enjoyment in ways that enrich all citizens, artists, cultural organizations, and communities of the Upstate.
Military Officers Association of America – Greenville Chapter
The association is a fraternal organization of commissioned and Warrant officers of the seven uniformed services of the United States. Membership is open to Active, Reserve, National Guard, and Retired members of all the services. The group sponsors educational assistance, survivor assistance, insurance, travel, and retiree employment services.
Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
The Old Master Painting Collection at the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University beautifully traces the artistic, cultural, and religious history of Western Europe from the 14th through 19th centuries. Works by recognized artists such as Rubens, van Dyck, Reni, Tintoretto, Le Brun, Cranach, Ribera, and Murillo are aesthetically exhibited with the period furniture, sculpture, and tapestries to lend a period ambience to the galleries and give patrons a panoramic view of ages past. Of special note, the Museum and Gallery’s baroque paintings represent one of the most important collections in America.
Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green
The Old Master Painting Collection at the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University beautifully traces the artistic, cultural, and religious history of Western Europe from the 14th through 19th centuries. Works by recognized artists such as Rubens, van Dyck, Reni, Tintoretto, Le Brun, Cranach, Ribera, and Murillo are aesthetically exhibited with the period furniture, sculpture, and tapestries to lend a period ambience to the galleries and give patrons a panoramic view of ages past. Of special note, the Museum and Gallery’s baroque paintings represent one of the most important collections in America.
Museum and Library of Confederate History
www.confederatemuseumandlibrary.org
The museum has numerous artifacts and displays portraying the war and home life in the south during the 1800’s. The research library has over 2000 volumes.
Music Club of Greenville
The purpose of the Music Club of Greenville is to encourage the appreciation of music, to stimulate musical interest in Greenville, and to support education in the field of music. The club is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs and the SC Federation of Music Clubs.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) - Greenville Chapter
The objectives of NARFE are to sponsor and support legislation to protect the benefits and general welfare of its members on issues such as retirement and health benefits, to keep members informed on legislative issues, and in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management to answer questions related to Federal retirement benefits.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Line
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ODI conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support the NHTSA's mission to improve safety on our Nation's roadways.
National League of American Pen Women
The league is an organization for professional women artists, writers, and composers. The NLAPW was founded in 1897 as a professional organization for Women Artists, Composers, and Writers. The Carolina Piedmont Branch was founded in 1951.
National Railway Historical Society - Greenville Chapter
www.nrhs.com/chapters/greenville.htm
The Society promotes the preservation of railroad history and equipment and the dissemination of information on railroad history and current operations. Monthly programs feature local, national, and, occasionally, international train interest subjects. The local group meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Friday of each month.
National Society Daughters of the British Empire in the United States – Redcoat Chapter Greenville
The DBE is a charitable, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian voluntary American society. Members join in fellowship, contribute substantially to their local communities, and support four retirement homes for men and women. Membership is extended to women of British or Commonwealth birth or heritage and to women married to men of British or Commonwealth birth. The Redcoat Chapter of the DBE meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the International Center for the Upstate, 1st floor, City Hall, Greenville, SC.
Newcomers of Greater Greenville
www.orgsites.com/sc/greenvillenewcomers/
The Newcomers of Greater Greenville’s purpose is to assist newcomers in identifying with their community, to promote interest in cultural and service programs, and to stimulate new friendships through shared social activities
North Greenville Baptist Association
The organization is an association of 45 Southern Baptist Churches providing resources, training, and support for the churches. The group leads and organizes ministry projects and prayer events in the community.
North Greenville University
Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a coeducational liberal arts college which provides opportunities for higher education in a Christian atmosphere.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman
Furman Learning in Retirement Program (FULIR) has been renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman (OLLI @ Furman) in response to a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, a San Francisco based philanthropic organization. OLLI at Furman continues to serve senior adult learners with classes and activities that stimulate the successful aging process by inspiring students to stay intellectually and physically active. Each term, over 600 people in the Greenville community enjoy the opportunity to make new friends and pursue educational interests on the Furman campus.
Palmetto Cutlery Club
The Palmetto Cutlery Club is an organization dedicated to trading and collecting cutlery related items, combating fraud, counterfeiting and opposing misguided and unwise information in the knife collecting circles. The club welcomes anyone with an interest in cutlery. Regular scheduled meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Greer Tennis Club, 226 Oakland Avenue, Greer, SC.
Palmetto Pleaters
The Palmetto Pleaters are a local nonprofit chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America. The group organized in 2002 with the purpose of offering exciting opportunities for anyone interested in heirloom needlework. Guests are invited to visit one of the monthly meetings to learn more about the art and improve skills while sharing the group’s love of many types of needlework, especially smocking. Beginners or experts are encouraged to join. Please email the club for information on joining.
Palmetto Poison Center
(800) 222-1222 Emergencies
The PPC provides services free-of-charge to the public and health professionals 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year.
Palmetto Statesmen Chapter
The Palmetto Statesmen is the Greenville and Spartanburg, SC area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society or, historically, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, with the acronym SPEBSQSA. The chapter has a long history; it is the oldest chapter in South Carolina. It participates in the District of the Society called the Dixie District which supports barbershop chapters and quartets in six Southeastern states.
Park Avenue Duplicate Bridge Club
An American Contract Bridge League sanctioned club whose members play duplicate bridge. The club meets Mondays from 9:30 am -1:00 pm at St. James Episcopal Church at 301 Piney Mountain Road.
Peace Center for the Performing Arts
The Peace Center presents the world's finest performing artists, sustains state-of-the-art venues, and provides quality services to support local arts organizations while fostering life-long appreciation for the arts through comprehensive education and outreach programs.
Piedmont American Indian Association - Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation
www.paialowereasterncherokeenationsc.com
The mission of the Piedmont American Indian Association (PAIA) is to be a source of information for the public and a social contact for Indian people and for people who have an interest in Indian culture; to be a visual presence of Indians in the Upstate; and to offer cultural and social activities for Indian people of all nations. PAIA is a state recognized Native American Indian organization. The association has a tribal office, a library, a museum, and a craft store.
Piedmont Area Mensa
Piedmont Area Mensa is a local chapter of American Mensa Ltd., centered in Greenville and serving the Upstate. Mensa is an international society for which the sole requirement for membership is a score of 98th percentile on any of a number of standard IQ tests. Anyone seeking more information or interested in joining is invited to contact the group.
Piedmont Brass
A truly unique brass quintet, the Piedmont Brass is at home in any environment – from concert stages to church services to festivals. The Piedmont Brass group is actually three distinctly different bands. There is the Piedmont Brass Quintet, the Steubenville Tootlers (a German band) and the Steamboat Band (a New Orleans Style Dixieland Jazz band).
Piedmont Wood Carvers Club
The club promotes wood carving as an art form and teaches interested persons to carve. Activities include weekly and monthly meetings and an annual competition show in the fall. The club meets on the 3rd Saturday for a carve-in beginning at 9:00 am and Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:00 pm in Room 17, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd. Mauldin, SC.
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities – Piedmont Office
Established in 1977 as the protection and advocacy system for the State of South Carolina, P&A is a member of the National Disability Rights Network and is mandated by state and federal law to protect the right of people with disabilities in South Carolina.
Roper Mountain Science Center
The primary mission of the center is to foster enhanced learning and growth opportunities through educational excellence and high quality instructional programs for students, teachers, and the general public. The center is owned by the School District of Greenville County, which provides the full-time staff and operational support. The nature trails, arboretum, and butterfly garden are available to the public any time the main gate is open.
Rotary International
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
RoundTowners
RoundTowners is an independent non-political, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the active participation in, and support of projects that help to maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of Metropolitan Greenville, South Carolina. The mission statement of the RoundTowners is to provide leadership and professional volunteerism.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) – Piedmont Chapter #0232
SCORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the small business community through no-fee mentoring and business counseling and low-cost/free workshops. SCORE is a member of the Alliance for Small Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
Sierra Club – the William Bartram Group
southcarolina.sierraclub.org/williambartram/
The Bartram Group has approximately 1,000 members in Greenville, Spartanburg, Laurens, and Union Counties. The club’s focus is environmental education through monthly programs and outings.
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is an active group of business organizations and professional individuals dedicated to enhancing the local community and its commerce.
Simpsonville Pioneers Square Dance Club
The club offers modern Western Square dancing on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Dancing is at mainstream and Announced Plus levels. Casual attire is acceptable. The dance is held at the Simpsonville City Park community building at 8:00 pm.
Sisters In Crime
www.sincupstatesc.blogspot.com
Sisters in Crime is a national organization of authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers, and librarians bound by their affection for the mystery genre and their support of women who write mysteries.
Slater Hall Citizen’s Committee
The Slater Hall Citizen’s Committee (SHCC) is a group of concerned local area residents dedicated to the restoration of the Slater Hall property. Initially formed in 2005, the committee is comprise of people from all walks of life—long time residents, as well as people new to the area that want to see this historic property restored.
Small Business Development Center of South Carolina
http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/sbdc/
The Small Business Development Center provides confidential consulting and management training courses tailored to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Key areas of assistance include business planning, financial planning/loan packaging, starting/expanding a small business, marketing and resources for procurement and international trade.
Society for Creative Anachronism – Canton of Falcon Cree
The SCA is a nonprofit, educational, re-creational international organization founded in 1966. Its purpose is to study, enjoy, and promote a better understanding of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (AD 600 to AD 1600). The Society welcomes anyone (as members or visitors) who is interested in romanticism, history, or culture.
Soroptimist International of Greenville
Soroptimist is a service organization for professional women, dedicated to “improving the lives of women and girls.” Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month and are open to guests. Please email the club if interested in attending.
South Carolina Children's Theatre
The South Carolina Children's Theatre provides young people and their families with participation in high quality theatre and year-round education and outreach.
South Carolina Commission for the Blind
The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides adjustment to blindness training, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, and prevention of blindness services.
South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution
The South Carolina Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been active since 1891. Since the beginning, the organization has worked to serve God, Home, and Country and promote the objectives of the DAR. More information on DAR chapters in Greenville is available at the State website above.
South Carolina Department of Education - Information on Home Schooling
ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/125/
This section of the South Carolina Department of Education website provides information on homeschooling in South Carolina. Included on this page are PDF links on Home Schooling law from the SC Code of Law as well as links on the three Home Schooling options available in the state.
South Carolina Department of Education - Information on Private Schools
ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/77/PrivateSchoolsinSouthCarolina.cfm
This section of the South Carolina Department of Education website provides links to groups with information on private schools on both a state and national level.
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce - Greenville
jobs.scworks.org (Virtual One-Stop)
The South Carolina Employment Security Centers Commission is now the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce with a newly designed website. The department provides job placement to all individuals who are legally able to work. Employment assessment and guidance is also utilized to assist individuals with job placement and to help determine an individual's interest and skills. The department also has a new job search engine in the Virtual One-Stop system for jobseekers and employers.
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
www.dppps.sc.gov/county_offices.html
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.
South Carolina Firefighters’ Association
The South Carolina Firefighters’ Association provides services such as education, training, benefits and representation to the fire departments of the state. The association enhances the professionalism and capabilities of the fire service in dealing with incidents involving fire, rescue, hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters.
South Carolina Genealogical Society – Greenville Chapter
The Greenville Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society offers educational programs and workshops as well as publications of genealogical data. The chapter promotes the collection and preservation of records as well as stimulating general interest in genealogy and family history.
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
The Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is South Carolina's premier school for artistically talented high school students. Utilizing the state's rich cultural heritage and diversity, the school serves as a laboratory for developing new and innovative concepts and programs in the arts, humanities, and other academic studies.
South Carolina Knitting Guild
The South Carolina Knitting Guild is a group of hand knitters of all levels of experience who meet to learn and have fun. Programs address areas of interest to the group and include new techniques, ways to improve knitting, and exchange of ideas. The group contributes hundreds of hand-knitted items to various charity groups each year. Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:45 pm at the University Center in the Old McAllister Square at 225 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, S.C.
South Carolina Legal Services
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. SCLS is a non-profit corporation funded by grants from the federally funded Legal Services Corporation, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, the South Carolina Bar, local United Ways, state court filing fees, and other federal, state, and local funding.
South Carolina Native Plant Society – Upstate Chapter
The South Carolina Native Plant Society is a 501c-3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and restoring native plant species and communities. The group works through educational efforts and active engagement in plant community rescue and restoration. Education offered includes monthly meetings with speakers and assisting in curriculum development. The Society is also engaged in advocacy for native plant communities and other environmental issues.
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
South Carolina State Parks
www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/park_locator.aspx
South Carolina State Parks protect over 80,000 acres of land from the mountains to the sea. Parks located in the upstate are Caesars Head State Park, Jones Gap State Park, Paris Mountain State Park, and Table Rock State Park.
South Carolina Works - Greenville Career System
South Carolina Works Centers provide numerous resources for job seekers and employers via co-located partner agency staff and/or auxiliary services. Individuals seeking a new job or interested in advancing their career may access a wide array of information on training programs, education, and employment services. Employers may post job openings, locate qualified job applicants, and receive outplacement and recruitment assistance. Services are federally funded through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and free of cost to the public.
Southern Tea Society
The Southern Tea Society is a nonprofit social club for women. It was founded in 1998 and is dedicated to promoting interest in the history, traditions, and protocol of taking tea. Traditional English Teas are held the 2nd Thursday of each month from August through May at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome.
Special Olympics Greenville
www.greenvillerec.com/activities-and-programs/special-olympics
The Special Olympics program offers training and competition in 15 different sports. Two full-time Recreation staffers direct these programs with help from hundreds of community volunteers. There are no fees for Special Olympics programs.
Sterling High School Alumni Association
The Alumni Association membership is for any former student, faculty or staff member of Sterling High School. The purpose of the association is to maintain and preserve the history of Sterling High School and to encourage and promote communication among alumni of Sterling High School. The association also plans, organizes, and conducts programs and events that commemorate the legacy of Sterling High School
Team Greenville
Team Greenville is a year-round swim club for all ages. Team Greenville exists to provide the people of the Greenville area with a full service, competitive swimming program sanctioned through the Greenville County Recreation District. The program offers the opportunity for each individual, novice through masters, to reach his or her full potential as a swimmer and as a person.
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization offers a proven and enjoyable way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.
United Daughters of the Confederacy - Hampton Lee Chapter #1281
This chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Greer, S.C. in 1911. The goals of the organization are educational, benevolent, patriotic, and historical.
United Daughters of the Confederacy - Winnie Davis Chapter #442
The United Daughters of the Confederacy is the outgrowth of many local memorial, monument, and Confederate home associations and auxiliaries to camps of United Confederate Veterans that were organized after the War Between the States. It is the oldest patriotic organization in the country because of its connection with two statewide organizations that came into existence as early as 1890 – the Daughters of the Confederacy (DOC) in Missouri and the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Confederate Soldiers Home in Tennessee. Membership is open to women no less than 16 years of age who are blood descendants, lineal or collateral, of men and women who served honorably in the Army, Navy, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of American, or gave Material Aid to the Cause.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Greenville Office
The EEOC enforces the following federal laws against job discrimination: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (forbids employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); The Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
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 East 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 concerning the community.
Upcountry History Museum
Experience the history of the Upcountry at South Carolina’s newest cultural attraction. Go on an interactive journey through time, featuring cutting-edge technologies and engaging exhibits that tell fascinating stories of the people who shaped the region. The Upcountry History Museum is located on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville.
Upper Piedmont Tennis Association Foundation
The Upper Piedmont Tennis Association Foundation is a nonprofit organization and an umbrella Community Tennis Association (CTA) group that promotes and assists the growth of tennis through sponsorships, providing competitive league play for adults 18 and up. The group helps sponsor junior tennis and works with the school systems to provide tennis as part of their Physical Education curriculum. The foundation also works with adaptive and wheelchair tennis and with underprivileged kids throughout the Upstate.
Upper South Carolina Basketmakers Guild
www.orgsites.com/sc/uppersouthcarolinabasketmakersguild
The guild promotes the art and tradition of basketry through instruction, public service, and community awareness. Guild meeting are the place to find instructors and mentors who help individuals learn and refine their skills. Monthly meetings are held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior at 2600 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors, SC. Check the website for the date and time of the next meeting. Members participate in seminars and the bi-annual convention called Weave-In which brings together basket makers of every level to share techniques, to marvel at each other’s talents, and to collect new supplies from the vendors.
Upstate Film Society
The Upstate Film Society works with other community venues to provide quality and diversified independent film screenings in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Upstate Forever
Upstate Forever promotes sensible growth and the protection of special places in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The membership-based, nonprofit organization covers Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union counties.
Upstate Investment Club
The Upstate Investment Club is an educational club that teaches how to invest in stocks. Visitors are always welcome. The group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Ramsey Family Library on Augusta Road at 7:00 pm.
Upstate Mediation Center
The Upstate Community Mediation Center is a nonprofit organization that offers a voluntary alternative to the adversarial court process by resolving disputes through the use of mediation. The Center provides mediation services on a sliding fee scale based on income and never turns anyone away for inability to pay.
Upstate SC Secular Humanists
The Upstate SC Secular Humanists is a membership organization dedicated to building a socially nurturing and intellectually stimulating humanist community. The group meets twice monthly for food and conversation. Contact for more information.
Upstate Senior Band
The Upstate Senior Band is an official program affiliated with Senior Action of Greenville County. The band has been organized for over 12 years and has grown to 40 members. The group averages 40 performances a year. The band’s philosophy has always been to have fun learning and playing music and then to share this with the community. The Upstate Senior Band has always found this to be both rewarding and special. Please feel welcome to inquire and participate. Just started is a beginners program for Seniors who have always wanted to discover the joy of music.
Upstate Visual Arts
The mission of Upstate Visual Arts is to enhance the quality of life within the community by elevating the stature of visual art and educating the public to its significance.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. - Foothills Chapter #523
Vietnam Veterans of America seeks to assist any veteran in receiving their earned benefits. The organization is a Vietnam Veterans group that stands by the motto – “Never again will one group of veterans abandon another.”
Warehouse Theatre
The Warehouse Theatre is a professional theatre in its 4th decade of bringing intense, intimate, and unexpected theatre entertainment to the Upstate. Theatre, stand-up, and live music can all be found at the Warehouse.
Western Carolina Sailing Club
The Western Carolina Sailing Club is a family-oriented place on Hartwell Lake which serves the community with benevolence. The club has a harbor, docks, and grounds and also offers sailing lessons for people who share a common interest in the sport of recreational sailing. The club is located at 5200 Westwind Way, Anderson, SC.
Western South Carolina Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
sites.google.com/a/wescagems.org/www/home
The Western South Carolina Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. of Greenville, SC was organized June 15, 1955 and has as its purpose the study and enjoyment of all fields related to gems, minerals, and earth science. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. (Refreshments from 7:15-7:30 pm) at Northside United Methodist Church, 435 Summit Drive, Greenville. Visitors are welcome and are invited to become members of the organization. Annual dues are $15 for a single membership and $25 for a family membership.
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.
Writers Be We
The Writers Be We organization works in small groups (4 to 6 members) of novel writers who get together to read and critique each others work.
YMCA of Greenville
All YMCA programs are tools the YMCA uses to accomplish its mission, achieve its vision of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities and reinforce the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
YWCA of Greenville
The YWCA Greenville was established in 1917. The mission of the YWCA is eliminating racism and empowering women. No easy task. No ordinary organization. The Vision of the YWCA is to build and maintain a strong community by combining: Early School Success and Student Success Preparation and Family Financial Security to equal an Inclusive Community.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Epsilon Iota Zeta Chapter
An international nonprofit organization with over 100,000 professional women around the world, Zeta prides itself on volunteerism and community service activities.
