National Safe Place Week 2025 | |
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National Safe Place (NSP) Week is celebrated nationally during the third full week in March each year. This recognized week honors Safe Place, an outreach and prevention program for youth in crisis. NSP Week serves to recognize the many valued partners who work together to provide immediate help and safety for all young people. It is a dedicated time to acknowledge licensed Safe Place agencies like Pendleton Place, Safe Place locations, and community partners and volunteers. These individuals and groups are the pillars of strength that support the national safety net for youth.
When a young person in the Greenville area is in crisis, they can speak to staff at the YMCA, Greenlink Transit System, or QuikTrip Gas Stations who will call Pendleton Place's 24/7 hotline. One of our many important resources, we will make sure the youth makes it to us safely so we can help them with their next step.
Want to help spread the word about Safe Place? Become a Safe Place supporter.
Want to get involved to keep youth safe? Click here to learn about various ways to get involved in the Safe Place effort.
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50th Anniversary Milestone Moment | |
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One day in 1974 Caroline Johnston, Tunky Riley, and Sheila Lee were speaking with a friend in law enforcement. During that conversation, he told them that children recently removed from their homes and waiting to enter foster care were spending the night in the cells at the county jail. Finding this completely unacceptable, these three women got to work with fellow members of the Junior League of Greenville to raise funds for what would become Pendleton Place. By November 1975, Pendleton Place opened its doors, becoming the first of its kind in South Carolina. Here, children entering foster care were welcomed into a warm, safe, and loving atmosphere—stark contrast to the cold, scary confines of a jail cell.
When we opened our doors in 1975, we became a safe haven for the most vulnerable among us—children from birth to age 17 who deserved nothing less than safety and care from a supportive community. While our programs continue to evolve to meet the most pressing needs of our community, our core purpose remains the same: Pendleton Place is a place where youth are safe, seen, and cared for, where they receive all the support they need to soar into adulthood.
Stay tuned throughout 2025 as we reflect on 50 years of impact to our community! We are thrilled to celebrate and honor our legacy while looking forward to the next 50 years.
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Celebrating National Social Work Month | |
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March is National Social Work Month, and we’re proud to recognize the incredible social workers and social work students who make a difference at Pendleton Place every day. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to strengthening families and supporting our community are truly inspiring.
Join us in celebrating their impact and thanking them for their hard work!
Social Workers:
Halla Banafa, LMSW, Erin Cato, LMSW, Dominque Gibson, MSW,
Michelle Shain, MSW
Social Work Students:
Kat Carrig, JaVakieu Duckett, Sarah Bolton, Kathryn Shoemaker, Laura Pierce, Tia Hull, Tyshonda Ling
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Tickets are available for Arizona's Children's Charities Rock'n on the Runway! | |
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Rock'n on the Runway is only 45 days away! Now is the time to secure your ticket to see some awesome rock n' roll music, participate in the silent auction, and have a great evening with friends and family! Scan the QR code or this link for full details and ticket information.
Please contact outreach@pendletonplace.org for sponsorship and auction donation opportunities. We hope to see you there!
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March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, leadership, and impact of women throughout history. At Pendleton Place, this celebration holds special meaning as we honor the incredible women who founded our organization 50 years ago, and the dedicated women who continue to drive our mission forward today.
From the visionary leaders who laid the foundation for Pendleton Place to the compassionate team members who serve our community each day, women have been at the heart of our work. Their dedication ensures that children, youth, and families receive the support they need to build brighter futures.
This month, we recognize and celebrate these women—past and present—who have shaped Pendleton Place into the beacon of hope it is today. Thank you for your passion, strength, and unwavering commitment to making a difference!
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Lauren Konchan recently moved to our West Greenville neighborhood from Asheville the week of Hurricane Helene and amid a tumultuous election season. To ground herself in her new city, she made sure to get involved with her new community right away which led her straight to Pendleton Place!
Though her own closet space isn’t the most organized, she wants to make sure the donation room at Pendleton Place is an approachable space where finding an item that fits a resident’s needs is a breeze!
As an artist and a reader, she eventually wants to start hosting creative events this summer– stay tuned & hope to see folks there!
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See our open positions below and click the button at the bottom to learn more. We'd love to welcome you or someone you know to the Pendleton Place team!
- Executive Director - Full Time
- Program Support Supervisor, Foster Care Services - Full Time
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Youth Care Specialist - Part Time, 1st and 2nd Shifts, Weekends
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Youth Care Specialist - Part Time, 3rd Shift, Weekends
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JOIN US IN MAKING AN IMPACT!
Each of our programs has a number of ongoing needs! If you are interested in contributing, please contact us at outreach@pendletonplace.org for current wish list information or check out our agency-wide Amazon Wish List.
CURRENT NEEDS: Men's and women's deodorant.
*Please note that we are unable to accept unsolicited items at this time. If you have questions about our donation policy or what we can accept, please email us at development@pendletonplace.org.
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