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Sunday, May
30, 2021
Anyone who is 16 years of age and older is eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. No medical conditions or job requirements are needed. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those aged 16-18. Here is an overview of options for getting your vaccine scheduled. For additional vaccine clinic days and times, see our HA Calendar of Events.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENT OPTIONS
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Bon Secours St. Francis
Community members can call the vaccination hotline (866) 624-0366, Mon. -Fri. 8AM – 5PM for a vaccine appointment. For assistance in Spanish, contact Dennisse Channel, Healthy Community Navigator at (864) 449-7601 or [email protected]. You can also make an appointment through MyChart.
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DHEC
You can call DHEC’s COVID-19 Information Hotline to make a vaccine appointment in English or Spanish. The phone number is 1-866-365-8110. To locate a vaccine appointment near you, please visit the VaxLocator Map. Easy Access Walk-in Vaccine Clinic in Anderson County
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Prisma
To schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment with Prisma by phone call 1-833-2PRISMA. Spanish speakers can contact Sebastian Villacis with PASOs at 864-399-3797 if they have any questions regarding the vaccine or need support with the process. You can also visit Prisma Vaccine Site to find a location near you.
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GET YOUR COMMUNITY VACCINATED!
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Our COVID-19 vaccine providers need your help to connect shots to the people who need them! If you can help rally your community to attend a vaccine clinic, or have access to a possible venue such as churches, schools, community centers or any site with high visibility, reach out to the following community liaisons!
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DHEC
Contact Jervelle Fort at DHEC by email or phone number, 864-918-0039.
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Prisma Health
If you are interested, please email Rut Rivera of PASOs Greenville.
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| Leadership Opportunities in the City of Spartanburg
Do you live in the City of Spartanburg or know someone who does? If so, great news! The City of Spartanburg is accepting applications for their boards and commission through June. Boards and commissions are a great way to serve your community, flex your leadership skills, and build your resume. Learn more about the available positions here. Don’t forget to let us know if you’ve applied.
Live outside of Spartanburg? Check out our website for open board and commission positions near you! |
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Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization
Fund is Now Open
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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund will provide assistance to businesses that suffered losses due to COVID-19. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business. Funds used for qualifying expenses by March 11, 2023 will not need to be repaid.
For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Begin the process early by registering with the SBA online here:
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Read over application guidelines and required documents thoroughly to prepare to submit your application. Guidelines are available in Spanish and English. Applications will be accepted starting May 3rd and continue until funds are exhausted.
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Eligible renters in the Upstate can receive assistance through one of two pathways, depending on your county of residence. If you live in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg counties, see the following information by county. All other Upstate residents please see the information for SC Housing’s SC Stays Plus program below.
For Greenville County Residents
Greenville County launched the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERAP”). An ID from ANY COUNTRY is accepted for this application. Both the Tenant AND the Landlord must agree to participate in ERAP – Before applying, it is recommended that both discuss and agree that they are both willing to apply and provide the required information.
For Anderson County Residents
For Spartanburg County Residents
There are several options for residents based upon the area of the county where you live. Please link to this
additional list of resources by county and scroll to the “Upstate” section at the bottom. You can view resources based on your location.
SC Housing – SC Stays Plus Program
All other Upstate residents can access the statewide housing program that will relaunch in early May. The SC Stay Plus Program has a new, easier application, and will be accepting renters with foreign IDs. Renters should begin to collect information to apply and sign up to receive email alerts now!
Monday, May
31, 2021
Anyone who is 16 years of age and older is eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. No medical conditions or job requirements are needed. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those aged 16-18. Here is an overview of options for getting your vaccine scheduled. For additional vaccine clinic days and times, see our HA Calendar of Events.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENT OPTIONS
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Bon Secours St. Francis
Community members can call the vaccination hotline (866) 624-0366, Mon. -Fri. 8AM – 5PM for a vaccine appointment. For assistance in Spanish, contact Dennisse Channel, Healthy Community Navigator at (864) 449-7601 or [email protected]. You can also make an appointment through MyChart.
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DHEC
You can call DHEC’s COVID-19 Information Hotline to make a vaccine appointment in English or Spanish. The phone number is 1-866-365-8110. To locate a vaccine appointment near you, please visit the VaxLocator Map. Easy Access Walk-in Vaccine Clinic in Anderson County
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Prisma
To schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment with Prisma by phone call 1-833-2PRISMA. Spanish speakers can contact Sebastian Villacis with PASOs at 864-399-3797 if they have any questions regarding the vaccine or need support with the process. You can also visit Prisma Vaccine Site to find a location near you.
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GET YOUR COMMUNITY VACCINATED!
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Our COVID-19 vaccine providers need your help to connect shots to the people who need them! If you can help rally your community to attend a vaccine clinic, or have access to a possible venue such as churches, schools, community centers or any site with high visibility, reach out to the following community liaisons!
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DHEC
Contact Jervelle Fort at DHEC by email or phone number, 864-918-0039.
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Prisma Health
If you are interested, please email Rut Rivera of PASOs Greenville.
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| Leadership Opportunities in the City of Spartanburg
Do you live in the City of Spartanburg or know someone who does? If so, great news! The City of Spartanburg is accepting applications for their boards and commission through June. Boards and commissions are a great way to serve your community, flex your leadership skills, and build your resume. Learn more about the available positions here. Don’t forget to let us know if you’ve applied.
Live outside of Spartanburg? Check out our website for open board and commission positions near you! |
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Ten at the Top has launched a new podcast channel that includes three distinct podcasts focused on issues impacting the Upstate.
Start-Grow Upstate – Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Upstate is critical to our growing economy. The Start-Grow Upstate podcast features one-on-one interviews by entrepreneur support providers for those looking to start or grow a business in the Upstate.
Upstate Gems – The Upstate of South Carolina is filled with many individuals, businesses and organizations that are collectively helping to shape the Upstate as a leading place to live, learn, do business, and raise a family. Join Ten at the Top executive director Dean Hybl for each episode as he sits down with an Upstate influencer to learn about their journey and how they are making a difference in the Upstate.
Upstate Mobility Alliance Podcast – There are many elements associated with the movement of people and goods in the Upstate. Upstate Mobility Alliance Director Michael Hildebrand interviews individuals leading the mobility charge in the region.
Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization
Fund is Now Open
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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund will provide assistance to businesses that suffered losses due to COVID-19. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business. Funds used for qualifying expenses by March 11, 2023 will not need to be repaid.
For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Begin the process early by registering with the SBA online here:
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Read over application guidelines and required documents thoroughly to prepare to submit your application. Guidelines are available in Spanish and English. Applications will be accepted starting May 3rd and continue until funds are exhausted.
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Eligible renters in the Upstate can receive assistance through one of two pathways, depending on your county of residence. If you live in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg counties, see the following information by county. All other Upstate residents please see the information for SC Housing’s SC Stays Plus program below.
For Greenville County Residents
Greenville County launched the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERAP”). An ID from ANY COUNTRY is accepted for this application. Both the Tenant AND the Landlord must agree to participate in ERAP – Before applying, it is recommended that both discuss and agree that they are both willing to apply and provide the required information.
For Anderson County Residents
For Spartanburg County Residents
There are several options for residents based upon the area of the county where you live. Please link to this
additional list of resources by county and scroll to the “Upstate” section at the bottom. You can view resources based on your location.
SC Housing – SC Stays Plus Program
All other Upstate residents can access the statewide housing program that will relaunch in early May. The SC Stay Plus Program has a new, easier application, and will be accepting renters with foreign IDs. Renters should begin to collect information to apply and sign up to receive email alerts now!
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Most Urgent Volunteer Needs
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Greer Relief needs help tending to our plot at the Greer Community Garden. No gardening experience required! We are watering every day. The garden is located at 218 West Road in Greer. Sign up for all gardening events on our calendar.
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We are blessed with donations and need volunteer drivers to help pick them up. Can’t commit to a schedule? Let us add you to our as needed list! If you are interested, please contact Sharon. This includes shopping trips to Harvest Hope!
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Zymurgy is on June 26th and there are still great volunteer opportunities available for groups, teens, and adults. Click HERE to sign up! To learn more about the event, click the Zymurgy logo.
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- Greer Relief’s RENEW Shop needs new or nearly new children’s clothes, sized newborn to teen. We accept donations Monday – Friday from 8:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
- If your company, school, or neighborhood would like to host a food drive, we would love to make that happen. Talk to Caroline or Sharon for more information!
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URGENT NEEDS:
Household Supplies:
Laundry Detergent (liquid or pods)
Dish Soap
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Shampoo
Food:
Corn
Meat (canned chicken, tuna, beef stew, etc)
Instant Potatoes
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If you are interested in volunteering, look at our volunteer calendar, email Sharon, or call (864) 334-3509. Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!
Have a great weekend!
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A virtual music festival will be held this year via our Facebook page. Join us starting at 11am to hear regional musicians. The music festival honors Carl Sandburg and his work to preserve the origins of American music in “The American Songbag. Artists this year include Jon Shain, Matthew Toomi, Pretty Little Goat, and Kat Williams.
Tuesday, June
1, 2021
| Leadership Opportunities in the City of Spartanburg
Do you live in the City of Spartanburg or know someone who does? If so, great news! The City of Spartanburg is accepting applications for their boards and commission through June. Boards and commissions are a great way to serve your community, flex your leadership skills, and build your resume. Learn more about the available positions here. Don’t forget to let us know if you’ve applied.
Live outside of Spartanburg? Check out our website for open board and commission positions near you! |
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Ten at the Top has launched a new podcast channel that includes three distinct podcasts focused on issues impacting the Upstate.
Start-Grow Upstate – Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Upstate is critical to our growing economy. The Start-Grow Upstate podcast features one-on-one interviews by entrepreneur support providers for those looking to start or grow a business in the Upstate.
Upstate Gems – The Upstate of South Carolina is filled with many individuals, businesses and organizations that are collectively helping to shape the Upstate as a leading place to live, learn, do business, and raise a family. Join Ten at the Top executive director Dean Hybl for each episode as he sits down with an Upstate influencer to learn about their journey and how they are making a difference in the Upstate.
Upstate Mobility Alliance Podcast – There are many elements associated with the movement of people and goods in the Upstate. Upstate Mobility Alliance Director Michael Hildebrand interviews individuals leading the mobility charge in the region.
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Most Urgent Volunteer Needs
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Greer Relief needs help tending to our plot at the Greer Community Garden. No gardening experience required! We are watering every day. The garden is located at 218 West Road in Greer. Sign up for all gardening events on our calendar.
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We are blessed with donations and need volunteer drivers to help pick them up. Can’t commit to a schedule? Let us add you to our as needed list! If you are interested, please contact Sharon. This includes shopping trips to Harvest Hope!
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Zymurgy is on June 26th and there are still great volunteer opportunities available for groups, teens, and adults. Click HERE to sign up! To learn more about the event, click the Zymurgy logo.
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- Greer Relief’s RENEW Shop needs new or nearly new children’s clothes, sized newborn to teen. We accept donations Monday – Friday from 8:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
- If your company, school, or neighborhood would like to host a food drive, we would love to make that happen. Talk to Caroline or Sharon for more information!
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URGENT NEEDS:
Household Supplies:
Laundry Detergent (liquid or pods)
Dish Soap
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Shampoo
Food:
Corn
Meat (canned chicken, tuna, beef stew, etc)
Instant Potatoes
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If you are interested in volunteering, look at our volunteer calendar, email Sharon, or call (864) 334-3509. Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!
Have a great weekend!
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The Roper Research Room is open each Tuesday from 1 – 7 p.m. or by appointment with the curator. Find photos and documents about Anderson County or your ancestors from the area. The holdings in our library are more than2,800 strong making it a wonderful resource for teachers, students and researchers. From city directories, maps and photographs, to many family genealogies, we have information that can help with your research.
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Vaccinations will take place from 6-8pm in the Power Alley hospitality area of Fluor Field, directly inside the Main Street entrance to the stadium. No appointments are needed; vaccinations will be offered on a walk-up basis and administered by officials with Prisma Health. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered free of charge; those 16 years of age or older, needing their first or second dose, will be eligible. For those needing their second dose, it must be a minimum of three weeks since their first dose, but no later than six weeks.
To help encourage participation, all of those that get vaccinated on June 1st at Fluor Field will receive a complimentary ice cream at the Drive’s destination ice cream stand Sweet Caroline’s as well as a complimentary ticket to any remaining 2021 regular season game.
“Getting vaccinated is the most critical thing we can all do to protect ourselves, our families, and our community. By partnering with Prisma Health to offer vaccinations at our games, we can help our community move closer to ending the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Drive Owner & President Craig Brown.
School’s officially out. Vacation is starting. The Pool is ready. And the Drive is playing! Summer is officially here. Join the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field on Tuesday June 1st as we officially kick-off Summer at the ballpark, as the Drive take on the Asheville Tourists at 7pm.
Kids and families can enjoy all kinds of fun activities at the game including…
- As a congratulations from the Drive for a job well done, all A/B Honor Roll Students will receive a complimentary ticket to the game by using promo code ABHONOR
- The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a vehicle sunshade courtesy of our friends at Waldrop Plumbing Heating and Air
- Greenville’s favorite toy store Elephant’s Trunk will be set-up on the stadium concourse with all kinds of fun, games, and toys for the family
- Get your face painted or visit a balloon artist on the stadium concourse, as well as join everyone’s favorite frog Reedy Rip’It for a chance to partake in between inning games and activities on the field
In addition to the Summer kick-off fun & games, June 1st will also mark our second COVID-19 vaccination event at the ballpark with our long-time partner Prisma Health. Whether it’s your first or second vaccine dose, anyone 16 years of age or older is eligible, with no registration required. The vaccination event will take place in the Power Alley area on the concourse from 6-8pm.
We hope you can join us at Fluor Field on June 1st to help kick off the summer! Gates open at 6pm; first pitch at 7pm
