Carolyn Wilson, Financial Stability Coordinator In this blog edition, Carolyn shares some prose… Today I am a candy dish.  I am made of clear, cut glass with scalloped edges so ...

Jessica McKinney Executive Assistant, UFRC I am an avid podcast listener, and recently i came across a show called, “Everything Is Alive.”  If you haven’t heard of it, I highly ...

Did you realize it is only 159 days until Christmas?!?!  If you are like me, then you haven’t been very strict in saving for those gifts we plan to buy.  ...

By: Marie Castronova I thought I would be the least likely person to need the services of the Upstate Family Resource Center. My resume included a bachelor’s degree, a career ...

Roya Fayazzi, Financial Stability Navigator We assist with more than just the immediate needs at the Upstate Resource Center. My days typically start at 8 am. When I arrive at ...

Members’ contributions provide $22,500 in grants Gaffney, SC, December 5, 2017: Broad River Electric Charities has distributed $22,800 from its Operation Round Up® fund to local charities this holiday season. The ...

Heard about AmeriCorps?  According to Wikipedia, AmeriCorps is: a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a ...

We are just a week and a half away from the first Upstate Fam Jam! And let me tell you–we are excited! The Upstate Family Resource Center and the Melting ...

Angie Duncan, GED Instructor It started as a simple question to one of our GED students: “What career are you interested in pursuing after graduation?” We ask that question of ...

Angie Jones, Parent Educator (District 2) I am rooting for Alexis. She is a 29 year old single mother of 2 children. Alexis receives SSI due to several medical conditions. ...