During the week of November 12-18, 2011, the Waccamaw Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week.
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Through an endowment created by Peter and Betsy Barr in memory of Frank Thompson, the Derricks will be given the opportunity to present a not-for-profit charity of choice with a $1,000 donation and the distinction of the Frank A. Thompson II Citizenship Award.
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The Waccamaw Community Foundation’s 4th annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet was held on Thursday, September 8th at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, through the Waccamaw Community Foundation, awarded a $10,000 grant to Carolina Human Reinvestment (CHR) and The Benefit Bank of SC (TBB-SC) to implement a more robust Charity Tracker network in the area. The system empowers community organizations to collaborate, share data and build relationships so they will have the information necessary to more efficiently deliver services to the community.
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Murrells Inlet, SC, (April 2011) — The Waccamaw Community Foundation welcomes three new Board Members. Dr. Hal B. Holmes, Jr. of Conway ~ Mr. James Carson Benton, Jr. of Myrtle Beach and Dr. Muriel O’Tuel of North Myrtle Beach.
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WCF News
During the week of November 12-18, 2011, the Waccamaw Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week.
Through an endowment created by Peter and Betsy Barr in memory of Frank Thompson, the Derricks will be given the opportunity to present a not-for-profit charity of choice with a $1,000 donation and the distinction of the Frank A. Thompson II Citizenship Award.
COF News
Same-sex spouses, life partners, adopted children, second marriages, religious conservatives, political liberals. Today’s families are increasingly diverse and families with foundations are no exception. The changing nature of your family may be creating challenges to harmonious and effective governance. Fortunately, the experience of other foundations is a laboratory of solutions.
If you recently the Council on [...]
This past week marked my first experience attending the national Council on Foundation’s annual Family Philanthropy Conference. I found myself wearing multiple hats-representing the Council on Foundations as a board member, as well as SWIF, our region and our donors. I found the many conversations and connections I’ve had this week to be incredibly valuable for [...]
