The Family Effect

The Family Effect is a nonprofit organization working to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children in Upstate South Carolina.

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Great news! Secured a group to host the March Madness Tournament! Thanks for your support.

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Still looking for volunteers to host a March Madness Basketball Tournament for the teens at Phoenix Academy. Interested? Call 467-3944.

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Planting underway @ the Academy's Organic Garden. Let's see what good things grow this year at the Academy.

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Regardless of your crazy mad bball skills, sign up to help with our March Madness BBall Tournament. Call Kelly, 467-3944, or visit website.

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A mother and her 15-month old graduated from Serenity Place today! Starting a new life free of addiction. Let's celebrate!

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Spread the word to sign up 4 Family Effect updates. Awesome March volunteer project to be announced next week. Pass it on!

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Visit Plato's Closet today. Donate any unwanted clothes in The Family Effect box by the door. B93.7 will be on site between 5-6 PM

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Watch Nick at Nite's segment at 6 PM "Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics" http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/kids-of-alcoholics-full.html

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Feb13 starts the Ntl Children of Alcoholics Week, a sad but needed reminder that 11 million kids are growing up in families with addiction.

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The story of the infant found at the Bilo Center is heartbreaking. 80% of child neglect cases are caused by addiction. Share our message!

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Announcing "Friends of the Family" monthly volunteer projects. Simple, tangible, fun ways to give back! Follow or "like" us to learn more.

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We're still in need of a group to host a Valentine's Day party. Can you help us? If interested, call 467.3944. Thanks for sharing the love!

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The Family Effect wants to throw a Valentine's party for the moms and kids at Serenity Place. Interested in helping - call 864.467.3944

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Learn why spending a dollar now can save Greenville millions. http://www.familyeffect.org/mydocuments/op_ed_greenville_news_jan_20_2011.pdf

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We invite you to read our latest blog post - New Year, New Slate - http://www.familyeffect.org/blog.php

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Thank you, Coach Dabo Swinney, for your generous donation that provides Christmas to the mothers and children of Serenity Place.

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We have 30 children in need this Christmas. Let us know if you, your church or company can help provide for them. Call today 864-467-3748.

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Christmas is the giving season. We challenge you to volunteer. Every hr. you volunteer equals $20.25 donation. Make a difference!

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Help rebuild families in 1 hour a week. We need volunteers to play with our preschool kids on Monday and Thursday PMs. Can you help?

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‎65-80% of Greenville's child neglect and abuse cases are caused by addiction in the home. Help spread the word about The Family Effect.