We believe that employees are our most important resource and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional experience to every customer, every time.
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Morning Cook
We are looking for someone to work breakfast and lunch. Experience preferred but training available.
Prepare dishes according to Chef’s specifications
Assist chef in any way needed
Prep and stock station as needed
Keep work station clean
Able to work 6:30am – 2:30pm
Above all, you must be motivated and have a positive attitude and a passion for food. A full-time position is available. If this sounds like you and you want to progress your career while ensuring that standards, preparation and presentation of food exceeds the expectations of our guests, we would like to hear from you.
Line Cook
We are looking for an experienced and creative Line Cook to join a small team in our busy kitchen.
We are seeking a mature professional with strong culinary skills and high food presentation standards for this hands-on role.
To be successful you must have the following attributes:
Experience in a similar position
Experience in an a la carte enviroment
Proven organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
Good time management skills
Able to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
Willing to take responsibility
Able to work rostered/flexible hours
A good team player
Above all, you must be motivated and have a positive attitude and a passion for food. A full-time position is available. If this sounds like you and you want to progress your career while ensuring that standards, preparation and presentation of food exceeds the expectations of our guests, we would like to hear from you.
Nail Technician
Performs professional nail, foot, and hand treatments such as manicures and pedicures toguests. They possess in-depth knowledge of nails, including a fundamental knowledge of foot and hand massage techniques and careful application of polish, grooming, cleaning, and cutting. They utilize this knowledge and excellent sanitation and cleanliness skills nail service offerings. Nail technicians must keep up to date with the latest nail products, techniques and trends. They must demonstrate, promote, and sell spa/salon retail products. They must follow all company policies and procedures.
Cosmetologist
Provide hair styling, cutting, and possibly color services to guests. May provide nail services, waxing, and skincare services to guests. Assess guest needs, inquire about contraindications, and examine skin, hair, or nails to evaluate condition, appearance, and appropriateness of scheduled service. Cosmetologist must keep up to date with the latest hair products, techniques and trends. They must demonstrate, promote, and sell spa/salon retail products. They must follow all company policies and procedures.
Massage Therapist
We are fun, upbeat, and have a great atmosphere in which to work. We are looking for an energetic and positive massage therapist to join our team.
Qualifications:
Proficient in: Sports/Therapeutic, Swedish, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, and Deep Tissue massage; Prenatal and Hot Stone certifications are a plus
Strong communication and evaluation skills to assess client needs, establish treatment plans and deliver professional treatment recommendations
Willingness to market and obtain clientele, self-motivated, team-oriented, flexible
Must be certified and follow state and local regulations
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Due to our size, cancellations affect us significantly; therefore, we adhere to a strict cancellation policy. Reservations may be canceled without penalty up to 7 days prior to arrival. Reservations not cancelled by 3 p.m. (7 days prior to arrival) will be charged in full.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Check-in time is 3 p.m.; checkout is 11 a.m. We are happy to store your luggage if you arrive before 3 p.m. or wish to depart later than 11 a.m.
SMOKING AND VAPING
Inside, The Willcox is a smoke-free environment. Please retire to the porch to indulge in a pipe, cigar, cigarette or vape.
CHILDREN
Children are always welcome at The Willcox. Pack and Plays are available at no charge. Call ahead, and one will be set up in your room when you arrive.
PETS
Well-trained and quiet pets are welcome. If your favorite pet is joining you, a $100 charge will be added. All pets must be on a leash while on property and please make sure pets are secure in their crates when you leave your room. A credit card must be presented at the time of check in to guarantee against damages or soiled carpets/soft goods in the room. Damages will be billed on a case-by-case basis.
THE POOL
The pool is open to guests spring, summer and fall but closed in winter. A lifeguard is not on duty, however, so swimming is at your own risk. If you require assistance getting in and out of the pool, please notify the front desk.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The comfort, well-being and safety of our guests has always been our top priority. In addition to local, state and federal guidelines within our industry, we have implemented additional cleaning and sanitation protocols through the entire hotel and installed the REME HALO in the HVAC systems in public areas of the hotel. The HALO-LED is an in-duct, whole building air purification system that is both zero ozone compliant, mercury free and is intended to proactively treat every cubic inch of air-conditioned space, reducing airborne and surface contaminants.
If you have any questions about our health and wellness protocols or have a specific request, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@thewillcox.com or 803-648-1898.
Note: Room rates are subject to all state and local taxes, currently at 11 percent. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Maximum number of guests per room is two adults and two children.
Area Churches Together Serving provides temporary and emergency aid to local residents who need food, clothing or help paying for utilities, medication, house wares and furniture.
Whether you a local resident searching for the perfect home, relocating to the area or just looking for investment property, one of their real estate professionals are glad to you.
Since 1972 the Arts Center has worked to bring the arts to Aiken through partnerships, and educational and cultural activities. The Arts Center is truly a community entity that offers programs and events for all ages, often at little or no cost to participants.
As Aiken's oldest performing arts organization, Aiken Choral Society performs a range of musical styles. The society has performed by invitation at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival for more than 10 years and in 1992 was selected, by audition to perform with the Prague Symphony Orchestra.
The Animal Services Division of the Public Works & Engineering Department operates and maintains the County Animal Shelter and enforces County Ordinances regarding animal control.
The Mission of Aiken County Public Schools, the unifying agent of new horizons and extraordinary possibilities, is to ensure all students thrive as future-ready, globally mindful, and productive citizens through a responsive and inclusive school system.
The function of the City of Aiken Department of Public Safety is to protect and serve the citizens and help protect property within the City of Aiken. The city utilizes Public Safety officers for first responder aid, law enforcement, and fire suppression duties. The Department's divisions are: Patrol and Fire, Traffic and Maintenance, Investigations, and Records. The Department administers various crime prevention and outreach programs. The Director of Public Safety is appointed by, and responsible to, the City Manager.
The Mission of Aiken Elementary School is to meet the educational needs of our students through a challenging, innovative, standards-based curriculum in a safe environment supported by parents and the community.
Cares for horses and other animals that have suffered neglect, abuse and abandonment. Its goal is find '"forever homes" for as many backyard pets as possible.
The tradition of steeplechasing continues in Aiken with the 19th renewal of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Saturday, Oct. 30. It is a nationally sanctioned event that annually brings some of the top riders and horses to Ford Conger Field. Each year the event kicks off with a coat-and-tie party to raise money for the Hitchcock Woods Foundation and the Aiken Rescue Squad.
In 1912, a group of Aiken businessmen formed the Real Estate and Fidelity Company to develop a resort hotel for winter guests. The hotel was named The Highland Park Hotel after an older hotel was destroyed by fire in 1898. In 1912, several of the investors in the Hotel issued stock to build a golf course as an amenity to the hotel and a real estate development surrounding the course. The course opened with 11 holes in 1912 and in 1915 was completed. The principal developers were I.W. Fowler and E.J. Egerrton, who served as club president and treasurer.
The mission of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation is to promote Aiken's equestrian way of life and to encourage the community's civic, educational, and charitable endeavors.
When formed, the Aiken, SC area was in dire need of an organization for vehicle aficionados to meet to converse with others about their accomplishments and catastrophes concerning their pride and joys. Aiken Horsepower Association was the answer to this problem. Aiken Horsepower Association is open to anyone who has the desire to be a part of a club that hosts monthly cruise-ins and an occasional special event. A charity is chosen each year. The club collects items and contributes funds that have been collected just for that project.
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of open, undeveloped space in Aiken County. The ALC has preserved more than 1,300 acres of land.
Aiken Lions Club provides help to financially needy individuals obtain glasses and hearing aids. Once individuals meet guidelines for assistance, our club sets up the doctor appointments for the individuals and assists with scheduling and funding needed for eye surgeries.
At the William James Group, our mission is to deliver an exceptional home-like environment to our residents through compassionate care, personalized attention, and meaningful community engagement, while building trust and confidence with families in our commitment to their loved ones
The Aiken Mid-Day Lions Club was chartered in April of 1995 by the Aiken Evening Club. Since that time, we have grown to become one of South Carolina's most active and involved clubs. Through proceeds from our many fundraisers, we address needs on local, state, national and even international levels. Our support goes beyond the financial, offering our time and talents in many hands-on ways.
Representing true southern hospitality and charm, the Aiken Newcomers' Club (ANC) provides a valuable service to the residents of Aiken, South Carolina and surrounding regions. ANC does not limit its members to actual newcomers to the area, but rather offers an opportunity for women to socialize, represent Aiken, and give back to the community.
Serves the greater Aiken, South Carolina, area by volunteering for a variety of service projects and organizing community fundraisers. The primary focus of the club is to make a difference in the lives of children in our area.
The Aiken Polo Club is one of the oldest and most historic clubs of its kind in the United States. It held its first game on Whitney Field in 1882 and joined the United States Polo Association before the turn of the century. Over the ensuing years, the Aiken Polo Club became the winter playground for many of America's polo legends, including 10-goalers Tommy Hitchcock, Harry Payne Whitney and Devereux Milburn.
Established in 1935, the Aiken SPCA has placed thousands of needy animals into loving homes. This success was achieved through the dedicated efforts of employees and volunteers. It also hinges on commitment, support and responsibility from the community. Contact the Aiken SPCA today to learn how you can participate in its continued success.
The Aiken Symphony Guild was founded in 1986 to bring exceptional music to our community. We do this through our partnership with Aiken Symphony Orchestra (ASO). The Guild is responsible for seeking Sponsors and conducting Special Events that raise funds for the Guild's music programs for students and the ASO concert series. The Guild's student programs include the Youth Concert Series for all fifth grade students in Aiken and Edgefield counties and the Concerto Competition for students eighteen years of age and younger. To date, more than 35,500 fifth graders have attended these concerts. In addition, advertising in the ASO concert Program is a project of Aiken Symphony Guild in support of Aiken Symphony Orchestra.
Aiken Technical College in Support of the Scholarship Fundraiser
ATC is one of 16 schools in the South Carolina Technical College System, and it has served the community for more than 30 years. Its rich history, commitment to higher education and state-of-the-art facilities provide residents with a first-class, affordable education close to home. Each year The Willcox proudly supports Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Held Oct. 1, the fundraiser benefits the Aiken Technical College Foundation Scholarship Fund.
The Aiken Training Track, with its banked turns and soft straightaways, was considered one of the best tracks in the country upon its completion in 1941.[2][3] Notable surrounding buildings include a stable, shed and grandstand. The track and supporting structures, as well as other (non-historic register) structures may be enjoyed and viewed from the quiet roads that border the large district. The Aiken County Training Track, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985.[1]
Aiken Youth Choirs is a collaboration of choral ensembles in Aiken, South Carolina, dedicated to nurturing young voices and fostering a love for music. Our ensembles range in age and performance level to include as many young voices as possible.
Strives to provide materials which communicate experience and ideas from one person to another. Its goal is to assemble, organize, preserve and make easily and freely available to all the residents of its service area the print and non-print materials that will assist them in their pursuit of education, information, research, culture, and lifelong learning.
The leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit fundraiser for Alzheimer's research.
Our mission: Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We've set a bold goal to reduce the annual suicide rate in the U.S. 20 percent by 2025.
From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees.
EARTH DAY began in 1970 and is celebrated annually on April 22nd to promote responsible use and conservation of the planet's resources. Global in scope, this event is celebrated in over 190 countries. Some nations and communities celebrate Earth Day for an entire week, staging parades and scheduling other events that promote a green theme, conservation and sustainability practices.
Interscholastic athletics, offered to students in grades 6 through 12, are an important part of the educational program at Augusta Prep. At the varsity level, Augusta Prep is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association and Region 4-AAA where we compete in 18 varsity sports, to include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
The Primary Mission of Augusta Pride is to promote visibility and pride and to provide cultural unity and diversity education for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally (LGBTQA) communities of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). A Secondary Mission is to initiate and support efforts to raise awareness of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in the LGBTQA community of the CSRA and to contribute to efforts to provide resources in support of those living with HIV.
Chartered in 1917, the American Red Cross of Augusta provides direct service to Baldwin, Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Hancock, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lincoln, McDuffie, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Twiggs, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, and Wilkinson counties.
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Belmont Childcare Association provides early childhood education to the sons and daughters of backstretch workers at Belmont and Aqueduct racetracks at the Anna House, an on-site center at Belmont Park. Children who leave Anna House are ready for kindergarten, have computer skills and can speak fluent English.
Belvedere Elementary School in support of the PTO Fundraiser
Our vision for Belvedere Elementary is to provide an academic setting which encourages students to grow cognitively, socially, and emotionally as they become life-long productive citizens.
Ben Lippen School's vision is to be the premier Christian school in the Southeast identified by its intentional discipleship of students, varied college preparatory academic offerings, dynamic fine arts department, and competitive athletic program.
Scouting America is chartered by Congress to serve our nation's youth by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting America aims to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose. We welcome, at every level of our movement, youth and families who wish to live such a life of impact and purpose, guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting America is committed to creating a welcoming, safe environment where Scouts can freely express themselves, share their experiences, and become the best version of themselves by learning from and respecting each other.
As an offshoot of the Salvation Army and the Boys and Clubs of America, the local chapter has served the city for more than a decade by providing an after-school program and summer day camp for children who normally would be home alone.
Brenda's Angels exists to provide well-being and financial support to pancreatic cancer patients in need, to fund pancreatic cancer research and to promote pancreatic cancer education with the desire to make a difference.
The mission of The Bridge 2 Home (The Bridge) is to provide a safe and loving home for girls who have experienced child sex trafficking, where they can find healing and growth.
Established in 1949, the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center is an Episcopal summer camp and conference center located near Aiken. It offers an outdoor Christian youth camp, hosts conferences, meetings, and retreats, and serves other churches and nonprofit groups.
Camp Happy Days' mission is to offer support and encouragement to children diagnosed with cancer and their families by providing cost free year-round programs, special events and access to crisis resources.
CanHope provides help to anyone affected by cancer in our communities, the South Carolina counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick, and Orangeburg. We promote the early detection and prevention of cancer. As well, financial support is available to cancer patients that meet designated criteria.
Catholic Charities of SC in support of Fall into Giving
Informed and inspired through the mission of the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities of South Carolina promotes dignity, ministers to the spiritual and physical needs of those under our care, and acts to break the cycle of poverty in the Palmetto State.
The mission of the The Charitable Foundation of Aiken is to pledge our resources to organizations that create life-changing opportunities for the residents of Aiken County, South Carolina. The foundation will raise funds separately through annual giving programs such as the Circle of Giving and year-round fundraising initiatives. These funds will be dispersed under the guidance of the foundation's executive board and advisory committee.
Our Vision is one where all healthy and treatable animals are saved. It's a vision where all people and animals are treated with respect and kindness. And it envisions a world where cruelty is not tolerated. Businesses help make our lifesaving work possible, through philanthropy, product donations and corporate volunteer programs.
The Child Advocacy Center is Aiken's only comprehensive program for the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. A nonprofit collaboration among more than two dozen public and private agencies, the center provides the specialized forensic interviews and medical evaluations needed to assure a child's safety and establish the facts of an allegation. The CAC also manages a team of professionals that reviews each child's case and makes recommendations for further action.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive intervention, advocacy, and prevention services to support the safety and well-being of children in the Greater Augusta area. Through specialized programs, we ensure that every child who has experienced abuse has a voice and access to the resources needed for a safe, bright future.
Treats children with significant developmental and behavioral problems by providing speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling in a licensed pre-school setting.
The City of Aiken PRT department is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Aiken residents and guests by providing meaningful parks, recreation, and tourism opportunities.
We exist to serve the uninsured in Aiken County, making certain that each and every citizen who walks through our doors receives the quality care he or she deserves.
We welcome HR and business professionals and those with a vested interest in the field of Human Resources and encourage your attendance at our meetings. We are certain you will find them professionally and personally rewarding!
KronotexUSA has renamed and dedicated its employee golf tournament to honor Dean Scarbeary, a recently deceased employee. Scarbeary, former receiving lead at KronotexUSA's Barnwell, S.C., laminate flooring plant, worked at the facility for nine years and was one of the organizers of the annual employee golf tournament.
Dream Equine Therapy Center, headquartered in York, S.C., provides emotional support and wellness to the terminally and chronically ill through rescued and rehabilitated horses. Volunteers visit hospitals, nursing homes and rehab facilities, or patients can ride at the farm with a doctor's referral.
DU got its start in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when North America's drought-plagued waterfowl populations had plunged to unprecedented lows. Determined not to sit idly by as the continent's waterfowl dwindled beyond recovery, a small group of sportsmen joined together to form an organization that became known as Ducks Unlimited. Its mission: habitat conservation.
Elkridge Harford is active in Maryland steeplechase racing, sponsoring the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point races each spring to the benefit of the Manor Foundation and Ladew Gardens.
Episcopal Day School in support of the Southern BBQ Annual Fundraising Event
The Episcopal Day School is a mission of the Church of the Good Shepherd and exists to guide children to discover their place in God's world for lives of wisdom, love, and service. Informed by a Christian perspective, we offer an education that attends to the nurture and development of the whole child, so that each may form a sure foundation for life.
The tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Augusta, which offers after-school centers for more than 3,000 at-risk children and their families.
The mission of the Fairfield County Fire Service in South Carolina is to protect its citizens by providing emergency response, preserving life and property, and promoting fire safety education.
The Family YMCA of Aiken County strengthens your physical health as well as your spiritual health. In addition to this location functioning as a Family YMCA that opened in 2012, this branch is also the home of Cedar Creek West Church.
"The Church does not have an education program, it is an education program". We the members of First Presbyterian Church take this charge very seriously. We see our involvement with First Presbyterian Preschool as a vital part of what the church is and who we are all called to be. With special care and developmental encouragement offered to each child, we are a wonderful resource for young families in this community.
The First Tee of Aiken was established in August 2009 and is a locally owned and operated nonprofit organization. The First Tee of Aiken is located at Houndslake Country Club and features a 9-hole course, practice range, putting green, and clubhouse/teaching facility. Students enrolled in The First Tee of Aiken receive quality life skills and golf instruction, free use of golf equipment, supervised practice privileges, tournament opportunities and more. Special emphasis is placed on recruiting low to moderate-income youth, minorities, girls, at-risk youth, students with disabilities and youth that might not have otherwise been exposed to the game and its positive values. No student or group will be turned away based on their inability to pay.
The Friends of the Animal Shelter - Aiken County (FOTAS) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization created in 2009 to supplement the resources of the Aiken County Animal Shelter in the care of approximately 4800 homeless and abandoned animals consigned to its care each year. FOTAS helps promote successful adoptions, spay and neuter programs, and transfers pets to no-kill shelters. FOTAS is wholly funded by private donations.
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum's purpose is the advancement of the study and the appreciation of local history through promotion and financial support to the operations of the museum.
The Garden City Gospel Mission is a life-changing station that provides hope for the hopeless, help for the helpless, and a safe housing environment for nearly 400 different men off of our streets annually. We provide physical needs daily, making people feel important, wanted, loved, and safe.
In 1983, Greenville's Community Planning Council and the United Way of Greenville County together conducted a community-wide Needs Assessment Planning Study. The results demonstrated the dire need for day services and housing for adults with serious mental illness in Greenville County. To address the problem, the Mental Health Association established a task force. That task force went on to establish a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the quality of life for adults with mental illness in Greenville. That nonprofit is now known as Gateway. Gateway has served more than 1,400 members and trained more than 2,200 colleagues on the Clubhouse model. We're proud to be a pillar of hope for people with mental illness in our community, and continue to help affected individuals regain purpose and joy every day. Today, Executive Director Randy Redlinger continues to expand our program.
Based in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network, offering the most comprehensive primary, specialty and subspecialty care in the region.
To improve and save the lives of companion animals through compassionate care, affordable adoption, spay/neuter services, community engagement and education.Â
Goodwill strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work.
Great Oak provides equine assisted activities that promote the physical, emotional, and psychological health of individuals with special needs. At Great Oak, we change lives. Our programs are the catalyst for unbridled personal growth and awareness. We share our knowledge to empower individuals and their families.
Our organization is non-medical and non-research, focusing on individuals with PD and the people in their lives. We know firsthand that they all have unique experiences in living with PD. "Our vision is to maximize the quality of life for families affected by Parkinson's Disease."
Our mission is to provide humane care for surrendered animals by offering refuge, providing medical care, and facilitating an adoptive home. Each year we take in more than 1,000 animals in need of compassionate care.
Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities. Our Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. Women Build opportunities are available across the U.S., and any woman who wants to learn how to build and construct a home is invited to join us.
This event is an opportunity to celebrate the students, parents, faculty, past parents, grandparents and alumni of Heathwood Hall School. This fun event brings us all together virtually for a night of celebration and fundraising. The Auction is Heathwood's largest parent and community-driven fundraising event, with profits from the last 37 years reaching well over $3 million. Your potential donation help support Heathwood from the classroom to the athletic fields, the stage, and beyond. We all play an integral role in continuing the success of our school that inspires students and creates future leaders.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in support of the 32nd Annual Auction
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School cultivates creative and critical thinking, develops leadership and social skills, and promotes service to others over the pursuit of self-interest through a rich academic and extracurricular program in a supportive community of talented educators and engaged students.
A United Way agency that serves as a 24-hour emergency home for abused, abandoned and neglected children in South Carolina. The annual Chef's Extravaganza is one of many charitable events The Willcox takes part.
Heritage is located in Lexington, South Carolina and is only minutes from the capital city of Columbia. Heritage is a distinctively Christian school offering an accelerated curriculum to capable students in Kindergarten through High School. Founded in 1996, Heritage is over twenty years old.
A not-for-profit group that provides medical and rehabilitation services to residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Children and adults receive physical, occupation and speech therapy.
The Holistic Wellness Fair is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the vision of spreading awareness of holistic wellness practitioners, products, and services in the local community.
Hospice Care of Tri County helps individuals and their families as they deal with a life-limiting illness. The focus is to provide support and comfort-oriented (palliative) care to reduce the fears of pain, losing control, being alone and being a burden to others.
JDRF is the leading global organization funding promising T1D research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
The goal of Kennedy Middle School is to provide young students an opportunity to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically in a safe, positive, student-centered environment in order to become productive members of society.
Founded in 2003 by a group of workers' comp professionals, the tax exempt charitable organization is devoted to providing scholarships to children of Kentucky workers who have been killed or suffered catastrophic injuries in work-related accidents.
The Knights were formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Leadership Aiken County is operated by volunteers, and each year a diverse group of residents learn about their community, participating in field trips related to local government, education, health care, law enforcement and social services. Each class completes a project that benefits the community, whether it is a fundraiser for a local charity or lobbying for changes to legislation or budgets.
We strive to create a peaceful sanctuary where children and equines in Aiken come together to foster a love for learning. Through this nurturing environment, we empower children to apply their growth to all aspects of a full, deep, and abundant life.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. We are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we've invested nearly $1.3 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today's most innovative approaches.
From Charleston to Hilton Head Island, LCAF provides free programming and resources to support families from the time they suspect their child may have autism, through diagnosis and throughout their lives.
The only black history museum in the Central Savannah River Area. Opened in 1991, it is the former home of Lucy Craft Laney, who started the first school in Augusta, Ga. for black children. The school opened on January 6, 1883, in the basement of the Christ Presbyterian Church, then on 10 and Telfair Street with little money and only six students.
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. This impact is why we are driven to make every one of these wishes come true.
MHCO exists for one purpose -- to help children who need a stable, caring and loving home. We do not replace a family -- we provide. We teach, guide, nurture, and share, focusing on life both at and after MHCO, so we can help a child determine his or her own path for the future. Our state licensed and nationally accredited home uses a family-living model that provides our children with individual living spaces, essentials needed for daily living, support if they have special needs, and a promise for full development and learning, from infant to young adulthood.
MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses exclusively on cancer and has seen cases of every kind. Our doctors treat more rare cancers in a single day than most physicians see in a lifetime. That means you receive expert care no matter your diagnosis.
Mead Hall Episcopal School in support of The Panther Golf Club Tournament
Mead Hall has served the Aiken community for over 50 years and emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in God's truths and in Christ's love. Beyond academics, students are expected to set high standards for personal character and integrity. The Strawberry Festival held in April is the school's annual fundraising event.
For many years Mead Hall has been developing the hearts and minds of children, giving them a strong foundation on which to build their lives. Our tradition of academic excellence, spiritual inquiry, and high moral standards has enabled our graduates to become capable and confident leaders in their communities -- their professional successes and their personal lives attest to this.
Megiddo Dream Station makes an immediate and eternal impact by providing intensive, effective bible-based job and personal skill training. Megiddo offers evening classes for people who are underemployed and want to find better jobs or get promotions.
Each year the equestrian community comes together to make an indelible imprint while raising money for Alzheimer's disease. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association of South Carolina and supports programs for those with Alzheimer's, their family members and caregivers.
The mission of Mental Health America of Aiken County is to serve as an advocate and a community resource by promoting positive mental health in Aiken County.
The primary purpose of the MOMS (MOMS Offering Moms Support) Club is to offer all mothers an opportunity for networking within a community. We hope to provide you with a chance to find other moms, like yourself, facing the same challenges. Another bonus is that this club welcomes children!
To foster a love of riding among our therapeutic riders, while expanding their equine knowledge through educational and social events and empowering them to develop confidence that transcends their riding experience.
The Children's Hospital of Georgia's Level IV (highest level) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offers some of the most advanced technology and skilled physicians in the Southeast. As a leading regional perinatal center, the unit treats patients who need highly specialized care that many other regional perinatal centers cannot provide. Its staff gives the tiniest patients a fighting chance at life by delivering skilled and coordinated care to meet the complex needs of premature babies and their families.
The North Augusta Junior Women's League is an organization that empowers women to serve the community in a positive way. This group of women strives to combine their time, talents, and energies to meet the needs of the schools and families in North Augusta. The NAJWL makes a positive impact on the children of North Augusta through fundraisers that help to support North Augusta schools and the needs of the children attending those schools.
Opera Carolina is the premiere professional opera company in the Carolinas, presenting three main-stage productions and education and outreach programs that reach more than 65,000 people each year in North Carolina, South Carolina and northern Georgia.
In memory of Phillip Lee Jr., to promote mental wellness in the community,Pouring hope into Life by leading individuals to take steps towards greater resilience, independence, and recovery
One Love Animal Rescue, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization so all donations will be tax-deductible. We rely solely on donations, fundraisers, and often times, our own money. Only through your support and generosity are we able to rescue and care for many abused, neglected, injured and abandoned dogs and cats. In some cases, extensive medical treatments are required in addition to the routine spay-neuter, veterinarian care, grooming, and day to day expenses. We understand the choice is yours in supporting your cause and we are grateful and humbled by your generosity.
Palmetto Cheer Elite is a competitive cheer gym located in Aiken, SC. Your support helps us offer a higher quality experience for all participants. Raising dollars for extra curricular activities is very difficult to do but is vital for our program.
Palmetto State Teachers Association was organized in 1976 as an alternative to the union and has become the fastest growing teaching association in the state. PSTA is governed by a Board of Directors who volunteer their services.
An estimated one million people in the United States and over five million worldwide are living with Parkinson's. Parkinson's affects one in 100 people over the age of 60. While Parkinson's is a movement disorder, it also brings non-movement related symptoms. There is no known cure for Parkinson's. We are fortunate to live in the CSRA which is home to one of the National Parkinsons Foundation Center's of Excellence, the Movement Disorder Program, at GRU in Augusta, GA.
A 110 Acre Complete Training Facility for Eventing, Foxhunting, Dressage, & Show Jumping. Events for riders & horses of all levels that include a Jumping Derby, Hunter Trial, Combined Tests, and Recognized Horse Trials.
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy fights to end Duchenne. We accelerate research, raise our voices to impact policy, demand optimal care for every single family, and strive to ensure access to approved therapies.
Our organization specializes in training and providing service dogs to disabled American Veterans who suffer from mobile disabilities,traumatic brain injuries, and/or post-traumatic stress.
A leader in the brain tumor and childhood cancer communities, PBTF's mission of Care. Cure. Thrive. reflects our commitment to curing all pediatric brain tumors and transforming how children and their families are cared for. A world without childhood brain tumors is possible when we stand together to effect real, meaningful change.
Money raised at the tournament supports the American Cancer Society and its mission to reduce the risk of cancer, provide free programs and services for cancer patients and fund groundbreaking research.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Our mission is to raise the identification rate of survivors beyond one percent through education, provide emergency services to survivors, and ensure that every survivor has access to safe housing and holistic care.
Sara Collins Elementary School is an urban school located in Greenville, South Carolina. With its school motto, "Our students are our world," it provides quality education to students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Sara Collins is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school. The school has a long-standing tradition of excellence and volunteerism. The students, staff, and parents have been recognized for their achievements and accomplishments on local, state, and national levels.
Saratoga WarHorse Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering veterans a three-day experience that has proven to be effective and invaluable for those struggling to adjust to life after military service, will be participating in the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium organized by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP).
The Savannah River Cancer Foundation provides help to anyone affected by cancer in our communities, the South Carolina counties of Aiken, Edgefield, Allendale and Barnwell, and to promote the early detection and prevention of cancer.
Self-Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. Services include prevention and wellness, acute care and tertiary care services including cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics and genetics.
The Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. is a private, 501c3, non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect; and protecting and serving children and families. Since 1989, this nonprofit, community-based organization has worked to break the cycle of child abuse through prevention and intervention services.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
St. Mary's on the Hill in support of the School Carnival
In a Christ-centered atmosphere, the mission of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is to teach, to learn, and to become faith-filled servants of Jesus. By having Christ as the center of our school and in partnership with parents, we are teaching our students to become the next generation of Christian leaders.
Equestrian therapy (also known as equine therapy or Equine-Assisted Therapy [EAT]) is a form of therapy that makes use of horses to help promote emotional growth. Equestrian therapy is particularly applied to patients with ADD, anxiety, autism, dementia, delay in mental development, down syndrome and other genetic syndromes, depression, trauma and brain injuries, behavior and abuse issues and other mental health issues.
Have you ever seen a homeless cat or dog and wished you could do something about it? Now you can! Join That's What Friends are For, Inc., a network of caring and compassionate people.
Augusta Ballet is on a mission to foster a culture of dance appreciation and support across a diverse audience of all ages in the Augusta community and across the CSRA. We achieve this mission by presenting high-quality classical and contemporary ballet performances, offering free (or low-cost) educational opportunities to local youth and offering unique events aimed at cultivating the next generation of ballet and dance audiences.
The Cumbee Center provides free, 24-hour emergency services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with crisis and long-term counseling, temporary emergency shelter, legal advocacy, referrals to social service agencies, support groups, emotional support and community outreach programs.
Lydia provides free services to women who are coping with cancer. This support includes ongoing correspondence and monthly encouragement for at least 12 months. Women in Aiken (South Carolina) and Burke, Columbia, McDuffie and Richmond counties (Georgia) also qualify for rent, utility and prescription drug assistance.
Located on the Riverwalk in historic downtown Augusta, the Morris Museum of Art, the oldest museum in the country that is specifically devoted to the art and artists of the American South, is noted for its multifaceted permanent collection of 5,000 works of art and a rich variety of continually changing special exhibitions and public programs. The Morris is dedicated to the continued interpretation of the culture of the South in all its forms.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community.
Great Houses connect people to a nation's heritage and open windows to another age. The Preservation Society of Newport County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, and present an exceptional collection of house museums and landscapes in one of the most historically intact cities in America.
Our goal is to educate the whole person. We stress experimental learning. Our small class sizes allow for frequent field trips to area businesses, natural environments, museums, learning centers and other places of interest. These experiences increase the effectiveness of learning by engaging students in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. We also teach Life Skills. Our students get hands-on experience with skills like gardening, raising chickens, sewing, cooking, car maintenance, and managing finances.
The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys October through December and distributes them as Christmas gifts to underprivileged children.
Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc. is recognized across the state as being a leader in the provision of services and support to our fellow citizens with disabilities. Our strong advocacy has resulted in more resources and opportunities being made available to people with disabilities in our area than can be found in many other areas of the state.
Our mission: To promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.
Established as a not-for-profit organization, the USET Foundation helps fund the High Performance competition. Money is provided to America's elite and developing athletes and horses to pay for training, coaching, travel expenses and educational needs.
United Way of Aiken County is a volunteer-driven organization that raises and distributes funds for community needs. Volunteers from all walks of life work in partnership with private businesses, governments and nonprofits to pinpoint and address critical community issues.
University of South Carolina Aiken in support of the End of Year Appreciation Luncheon
Founded in 1961, USC Aiken is a comprehensive liberal arts institution committed to active learning through excellence in teaching, faculty and student scholarship, research, creative activities, and service. In this stimulating academic community, USC Aiken challenges students to acquire and develop the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for success in a dynamic global environment.
University of South Carolina Aiken in support of USCA Family Day
Founded in 1961, the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) is a comprehensive liberal arts institution committed to active learning through excellence in teaching, faculty and student scholarship, research, creative activities, and service. In this stimulating academic community, USC Aiken challenges students to acquire and develop the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for success in a dynamic global environment.
Founded in 1991, Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services while reducing the long-term costs of health care that result from untreated conditions.
Women Beyond Cancer hosts free retreats for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Several are held at a local horse farm, where the group is headquartered, and a few are organized in national locations including Maine and Utah.
Women of Woodside in support of the Winter Luncheon
Raises money for charities and helps members of the Woodside golf community connect with volunteer opportunities. Over the past 25 years, the Women of Woodside have contributed more than $500,000 to local charities and combine give 25,000 hours to the community each year.
The Friends of the Animal Shelter - Aiken County (FOTAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) (Tax ID #27-0609272), volunteer organization created in 2009 to supplement the resources of the Aiken County Animal Shelter in the care of approximately 4800 homeless and abandoned animals consigned to its care each year. FOTAS is wholly funded by private donations.
Began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life.
Wreaths Across America would not be successful without the help of volunteers, active organizations and the generosity of the trucking industry, which offer invaluable support to WAA's mission to remember the men and women who served our country, honor our military and their families, and teach our children about.
