If You’re Happy and You Know It, Thank a Plant! By Fiona Lavin Steck It has been scientifically proven that spending time in nature positively affects mental health, but this can be difficult to do for many people. One way to reap those benefits is to incorporate houseplants into your living space. Some houseplants have […]
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Happy World NGO Day! By Ashley Ramos Every year on February 27, we recognize the dedication and impact of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) worldwide. But what exactly is an NGO? According to World NGO Day, it is a nonprofit, citizen-based group that operates independently of government influence. They are also called non-profit organizations, civil society organizations,
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How AmeriCorps VISTA Fuels Sustaining Way’s Mission By Ashley Ramos Since its launch in 1965, the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program has played a crucial role in fighting poverty by helping nonprofits build capacity to serve communities better. At Sustaining Way, about 78% of our staff are AmeriCorps VISTAs, which greatly shows
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Sustaining Way in 2025: Resilience, Community, and Connection 2024 Roundup As we turn the corner into 2025, we cannot help but feel gratitude to each and every person who made an impact with us in 2024. Whether you participated in our programs, followed along with us on social media, or donated your time and money,
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Why Sustainability Matters in 2025 By Kennedy Davis Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact we’ve had and set intentions for the year ahead. Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a way of life that empowers each of us to contribute to a healthier
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Thrifted with Love: Your Essential Secondhand Christmas Shopping Guide By Kennedy Davis and Ashley Ramos We want to show gratitude this holiday season, so we’ve compiled some of our favorite places in the Upstate to shop secondhand! Buying secondhand clothing can reduce your carbon footprint by 82%. And in the U.S., around 85% of all textiles thrown
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Creating Resilient Communities After Hurricane Helene with Sustaining Way By Jenna Seigworth As the immediate threat of Hurricane Helene has subsided, many of us in the Upstate are taking a collective sigh of relief. At Sustaining Way, a nonprofit organization in the Nicholtown community, our focus has shifted from immediate relief efforts like pop-up food
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Honoring Indigenous Land and Legacy at Sustaining Way By Fiona Lavin Steck Sustaining Way’s Land Usage Statement: Sustaining Way acknowledges that the land we steward at Annie’s House, along with the areas we serve in Nicholtown, New Washington Heights, and Spartanburg, rests on the ancestral homelands of the Cherokee and Catawba people. These people used
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Fall 2024 Newsletter Hurricane Helene Update Community partners create swift response to Hurricane Helene relief Dear friends, We know the past week has been a tumultuous time for so many, and we extend our heartfelt support and compassion to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. Faced with such adversity, we have seen the remarkable resilience of
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South Carolina’s Guide to Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery By Abbi Burgess and Jenna Seigworth Sustaining Way is dedicated to keeping our community educated on all things hurricane recovery. In this article, we will provide links to resources that assist those who are still food, water, electricity and shelter insecure. We also want to provide
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