Volunteer with Mill Village Farms. | Photo via @millvillagefarms
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Greenville to give your time to. Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 30+ ways to get involved in the Upstate.
If you live + breathe Greenville
The Cancer Society of Greenville County | Check for volunteer opportunities to help improve the lives of local cancer patients and their families. Events like the Ladies Golf Benefit often need day of volunteers.
United Way of Greenville County | Find meaningful volunteer opportunities that change lives and move Greenville County forward.
Mill Village Ministries | Help out this Greenville institution with food share, farming, and youth programming.
City of Greenville | The City of Greenville often needs volunteers to help with special events like Fall for Greenville + cleaning up parks.
Habitat for Humanity | Help with building houses, volunteer to work in one of the ReStores, or assist in the office.
Feed & Seed Co. | Grab some gloves and help pack food share boxes filled with fresh produce.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
Meals on Wheels | Pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m.
Loaves & Fishes | Reduce hunger in Greenville County by volunteering on the rescue route, event committee, or by providing administrative + office support.
Project Host | Volunteer as an individual or as a group in the Soup Kitchen or Gardening for Good programs.
United Ministries | Sort, organize, and collect non-perishable food items for the food pantry.
“Nightmare Before Christmas!” | 1-2:30 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh | $40 | Enjoy the day off of school at this glow-in-the-dark paint class.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
The Three Sisters Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, Travelers Rest | $130 | Indulge in a fall harvest dinner using ingredients grown at Furman Farm + other local farms.
Expand your business in this growing Greenville neighborhood
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Want a tour? Reach out to Grayson Burgess and Edward Wilson at Trinity Partners. | Photo provided by Trinity Partners
Located in the Village of West Greenville is Poe West, a spacious office building with two suites available to sublease via Trinity Partners.
The 1,579- and 3,517-sqft listings would be perfect for any business looking to expand in a fun location. The up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown features unique galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Poe West’s amenities include access to coworking areas, private offices, conference rooms, a kitchen, outdoor spaces, and plenty of parking. Bonus: Furniture is available.
143,463. That’s how many early voters hit the polls in Greenville County ahead of Election Day tomorrow, Nov. 5. Across SC, 1,471,663 were cast during early voting. If you’re voting tomorrow, here’s what to know before you go to the polls + a refresher on the penny tax referendum that will be on your ballot.
Biz
It’s like The Avengers of startups. Founderville VC, the Flywheel Foundation and the Furman University Innovation Lab are joining forces to create the Startup Residence Program to attract software entrepreneurs to Greenville. In 2025, the program will accept five young companies that will receive an initial investment exceeding $100,000. (Upstate Business Journal)
Ranked
No. 4. That’s where Greenville ranked on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the friendliest cities in the US, citing our “burgeoning farm-to-table food movement,” “vibrant arts scene,” and “abundant natural resources” as things that make our locals happy. “You should definitely visit this South Carolina city on the brink of stardom,” the publication lauds.
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Saskatoon Steakhouse landed on Tripadvisor’s list of hidden gems. The Halton Road steakhouse is known for its unique game menu. Fewer than 1% of restaurants on Tripadvisor earn this award, which comes from “a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period.”
Real Estate
Nestled above the Chanticleer golf course, our Mansion Monday feature is this $2.3 million listing that boasts a saltwater pool, an in-law suite, a designer kitchen, and indoor-outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining.
Finance
Meet the two Emerging Teachers of the Year, learn about how artificial intelligence could aid fraud prevention + more in MoneyClips, Greenville Federal Credit Union’s quarterly newsletter.*
Home
Selling your home? Promote your listing where buyers will see it — right here in this newsletter (in as little as two days).
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Unity Park’s newest addition
Take a stroll back in time. | Photo by GVLtoday
The next time you’re strolling, running, or cycling through Unity Park, you’ll see a new installation along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. The Path to Progress — located near the ongoing construction of the Honor Tower — tells the history of the land where Unity Park sits today.
As you stop to read the markers, you’ll learn about:
The Reedy River’s role in the early development and textile boom
How the railroads continued Greenville’s growth + gave the Swamp Rabbit its nickname
The establishment of the West Greenville and Southernside communities
As for the ongoing construction at the park, work continues on Mayberry Field + signage says Honor Tower will open in summer 2025.
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The Biltmore has reopened after it was closed for just over a month due to the impacts of Helene. I took a road trip to Asheville this weekend, and the estate’s halls are decked for the holiday season.
If you’re a “November 1 means Christmastime” person looking for other ways to get a jump start on the holiday season, we shared a few ideas on making spirits bright in Greenville.
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