Click below for a get-to-know-you with Peggy Ford, longtime Executive Director of Children’s Place, Inc!
Bank of America donates masks to area nonprofits
AUGUSTA — Bank of America is partnering with more than 70 local organizations, leveraging an ongoing partnership with United Way of the Central Savannah River Area and United Way of Aiken County, to provide personal protective equipment, including 100,000 masks, to area residents. In Augusta and Aiken, which has experienced an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Bank of America has been working to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hit hardest by the coronavirus.
‘Major financial issues’ caused by coronavirus make Children’s Place future uncertain
Children’s Place Inc. encourages the public to leave notes of love and support for fathers every June on the sidewalks of Laurens Street, but this year the colorful chalk messages are shadowed by an overarching issue that has touched the lives of millions of people all over the world.
Floyd and Green gives $22,000 to local charities
Every November, Floyd and Green Jewelers holds the Night of Giving Back, during which shoppers donate 10% of their purchase to the charity or nonprofit organization of their choice. Co-owner Steve Floyd said this year was the biggest ever, bringing in approximately $22,000.
USCA School of Business brightens the holidays
The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Business Administration decided to embrace the season of giving during its annual holiday celebration.
Sunday Best: Children’s Place Benefit
A benefit for Children’s Place, Inc. was held on Friday November 22nd at the Outing Club.
Letter: Children’s Place says thanks for Jubilee gift
“Thank you” doesn’t begin to express the gratitude, relief, blessing and, frankly, amazement we feel with the generosity of the congregation of Aiken’s First Presbyterian Church and their 50th Anniversary Jubilee gift to Children’s Place.
First Presbyterian Church donates to Children's Place for Jubilee
First Presbyterian Church of Aiken held a Jubilee Celebration to mark 50 years in its Barnwell Avenue sanctuary in downtown Aiken. In honor of the event, the congregation decided to help pay off debt for Children's Place, a local nonprofit that provides services to children and families suffering from trauma.
Lionel Smith fundraises for Children's Place in honor of Father's Day
"We really appreciate the community," said Children's Place Executive Director Peggy Ford. "We wouldn't be here without this community. For Lionel Smith to Chalk it Up for Dads is real important to us, because mothers and fathers are really important in children's lives. To have this event that highlights fathers is really important."
Children's Place celebrates Golden Anniversary with party at Mellow Mushroom
“It’s not every day when a nonprofit turns 50 in this day and age, when nonprofits live hand to mouth and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Ford, who has been the director of Children’s Place since 1989. “I’m truly proud that we’re still here and still serving the original mission.”
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