CommunityWorks

10/16/2026

Today, we’re celebrating National Boss Day and an incredible leader at CommunityWorks, LaTorrie Geer!
This year marks 14 years with CommunityWorks for LaTorrie. Throughout her time with the organization, her vision, compassion, and commitment to our mission have helped shape the work we do and the communities we serve. Join us in thanking LaTorrie for her many years of leadership and for all she continues to do to move CommunityWorks forward!

10/15/2026

On the last day of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, CommunityWorks wants to recognize the contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx community members. We celebrate our clients and staff members who exemplify the entrepreneurial and communal spirit of their cultures in their work, innovation, and love for our communities. We look forward to continuing the celebration of community!

10/15/2026

CommunityWorks is excited to once again offer a Faith-based Intensive in the Upstate. On Nov. 7, we'll be partnering with Palmetto Community Advisors and Catalyst Community Consulting to bring a one-day training to help faith leaders stepping into the world of affordable housing and community development.

CommunityWorks is hosting a FREE Faith-based Development Financing Intensive on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 am-2 pm at Greenville Tech’s Barton Campus.

10/08/2026

Ready to build your business credit? Join CommunityWorks for our Business Credit Builder Blitz on October 23 from 12–1 PM!

This free online class will walk you through how the Credit Builder Secured Savings program can help you build personal and business credit, grow savings, and prepare for future financing.
Plus, eligible account holders can access up to a $500 savings match and free financial and business coaching.
October 23
12–1 PM
Free Online Class
Open to all South Carolina residents

Ready to take the next step to build your credit? Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q04xNFDl0

10/05/2026

It’s Customer Service Week, and we’re celebrating Gina Cherry, our Administrative Coordinator, who helps keep CommunityWorks running smoothly and is often one of the first friendly faces our clients and community partners meet. From answering questions to keeping things organized behind the scenes, Gina brings care, patience, and a commitment to helping others to everything she does. Thank you, Gina, for all you do for our team and the people we serve!

10/01/2026

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and we’re celebrating the women entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening our communities. With more than 14 million women-owned businesses nationwide, women entrepreneurs are a powerful part of our economy. At CommunityWorks, we’re proud to support women business owners with access to capital, education, coaching, and resources to help them turn their goals into growth. Here’s to the women behind the businesses we’re proud to call clients!

09/24/2026

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09/17/2026

From building a stronger business to preparing for a new storefront, Quincella Williams, owner of Wax N’ More Studio, is turning her vision into lasting growth. ✨
Before recently earning a 2026 South Carolina Women in Business Award from Greenville Business Magazine, Quincella partnered with CommunityWorks to strengthen her business and plan for what’s next.

Through CommunityWorks training, Quincella earned a grant that helped her build a professional website and expand her marketing efforts. She also opened a Credit Builder Secured Savings account to strengthen her business credit and work toward securing property. With ongoing coaching, access to capital, and connections in the community, Quincella continues to move her business forward.

Her story is a reminder of what can happen when entrepreneurs have access to the right tools, resources, and opportunities to grow.

09/10/2026

What is the CommunityWorks Academy?
The CommunityWorks Academy is an eight-week, hands-on business development program designed to give entrepreneurs practical tools, trusted guidance, and real-world strategies they can use to move their businesses forward.

8 weeks | Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 10
6–7:30 p.m. | Zoom
$45 to participate

Come ready to learn, connect, and leave each week with something you can put into practice. Registration is open! Learn more and reserve your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04x9_QT0

09/03/2026

We kept the affordable housing conversation going last week with our Affordable Housing Practitioner Workshop!
Following the Upstate Affordable Housing Summit, 50 affordable housing practitioners joined CommunityWorks and the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) for an afternoon focused on the funding tools and resources available to support affordable housing development in South Carolina.
Participants took a deeper dive into federal, state and local funding sources, including how programs are administered, common funding cycles, eligible activities and strategies for combining resources to help bring affordable housing projects to life.
Thank you to everyone who spent the afternoon learning, sharing and connecting with fellow practitioners. And a special thank you to PNC Bank for sponsoring the workshop and helping make this opportunity possible!