Simple Civics: Greenville County

Is Greenville County's housing crisis leaving families, seniors, and workers behind? Discover how the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) tackles this vital community challenge, leveraging federal and local funds to build and rehabilitate homes. Links: * Greenville County Redevelopment Authority [https://gcra-sc.org/] * Connect with Joe Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-smith-ii-98836816/] * Connect with Francisco Arnaiz [https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-arnaiz-5815a0221/] _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. [https://podcaststudiox.com/] Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville [https://www.greatergoodgreenville.org/]. Get in touch. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/contact/] Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/donate/] Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/newsletter/]

Greenville County: explore the important 2025 municipal elections impacting your daily life. Discover what's on the ballot in every city, why it truly matters, and how you can get involved - including as a candidate - to shape your community. Links: * Episode with Leigh McGill from Campaign Ethics Reporting Services (campaign finance rules) [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/understanding-campaign-finance-reporting-requirements-in-south-carolina/] * Episode with Derek Lewis on "how to really support a candidate" [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/how-to-really-support-a-candidate/] * Episode with Derek Lewis and John Michael Catalano about "Election Day behind the scenes" [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/election-day-behind-the-scenes-encore-episode/] * Episode with Liz Semen about "serving on a board or commission" [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/participating-in-your-local-government-boards-and-commissions-speaking-at-meetings-and-more/] * Episode with Benton Blount about getting into office for the first time [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/learning-as-they-lead-reflections-from-the-heart-of-public-service/] _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. [https://podcaststudiox.com/] Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville [https://www.greatergoodgreenville.org/]. Get in touch. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/contact/] Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/donate/] Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/newsletter/]

Discover how Greenville Together [https://greenvilletogether.org/] is urgently tackling homelessness head-on with a bold, collaborative, and data-driven plan. Learn about their innovative housing surge, the vital role of people with lived experience, and the critical need for permanent supportive housing in the community. Join the conversation to understand the strategies aiming to functionally end homelessness and transform lives in Greenville. Links: * Register for the 200th Episode Live Event! [https://greatergoodgreenville.org/join-us-to-celebrate-200-episodes-of-simple-civics/] * Triune Mercy Center [https://www.triunemercy.org/] * United Ministries [https://united-ministries.org/] * United Housing Connections [https://www.unitedhousingconnections.org/] _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. [https://podcaststudiox.com/] Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville [https://www.greatergoodgreenville.org/]. Get in touch. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/contact/] Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/donate/] Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/newsletter/]

The Children's Museum of the Upstate isn't just a place for kids - it's a $339 million economic engine for Greenville County. CEO Lauren Luneckas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenluneckas/] explains how this Smithsonian affiliate became the 7th largest children's museum in America and reveals multiple ways adults can volunteer, support, and engage with this community treasure. Discover why creating spaces truly built for children fosters better citizens and stronger communities. Links: * The Children's Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) [https://tcmupstate.org/] * TCMU Greenville Location [https://tcmupstate.org/greenville/] * TCMU Spartanburg Location [https://tcmupstate.org/spartanburg/] * Previous Episode with the South Carolina Children's Theatre [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/the-west-ends-hidden-gem-kids-find-their-voice-at-south-carolina-childrens-theatre/] * Previous Episode with the Roper Mountain Science Center [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/40-years-of-wonder-how-roper-mountain-science-center-transforms-curiosity-into-a-career/] _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. [https://podcaststudiox.com/] Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville [https://www.greatergoodgreenville.org/]. Get in touch. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/contact/] Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/donate/] Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/newsletter/]

"I went into engineering because of Roper Mountain." In this heartwarming episode, Director Michael Weeks [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weeks-18329411/] shares stories of how Roper Mountain Science Center has shaped careers and ignited curiosity across generations for 40 years. Get an insider's tour of this Greenville treasure which serves every elementary and middle school in Greenville County while also offering public programs like - from their popular butterfly encounter and marine touch tanks to their observatory housing North America's eighth largest refractor telescope. Learn about their exciting summer offerings, including camps where kids build robots and solve mysteries, and the new Wild Kratts exhibit that brings the popular PBS show to life. Whether you're a longtime visitor or have never experienced the mountain's magic, this episode will inspire your next science adventure. Links: * Roper Mountain Science Center [https://www.ropermountain.org/] * Previous Episode with the South Carolina Children's Theatre [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/the-west-ends-hidden-gem-kids-find-their-voice-at-south-carolina-childrens-theatre/] _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. [https://podcaststudiox.com/] Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville [https://www.greatergoodgreenville.org/]. Get in touch. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/contact/] Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/donate/] Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. [https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/newsletter/]