Upstate Mediation Center

10/21/2026

Congratulations to UMC’s 2026 Peacemaker, Ame Sanders!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate Ame and her commitment to building a more peaceful community.

Take a look at the photo album for highlights from a wonderful evening!

10/21/2026

10/13/2026

09/09/2026

We are so excited to see our 2026 Peacemaker Award recipient, Ame Sanders, featured in the Upstate Business Journal! 🎉

Ame’s commitment to building a more inclusive and connected community embodies the spirit of the Peacemaker Award, and we are honored to recognize her this year.

Congratulations, Ame! We can’t wait to celebrate you in October! 💚

Ame Sanders was awarded the Upstate Mediation Center’s 2026 Peacemaker Award.

08/28/2026

We had a fantastic afternoon of learning, connection, and conversation at our latest Lunch & Learn!

A big thank you to Nate Brooks from Clemson University for presenting “Lowering the Temperature: Crisis-Negotiation Lessons for High-Conflict Mediation.” Nate shared practical strategies and insights that gave us plenty to think about and take back into our work as mediators.

We were thrilled to have such a great turnout, including several members of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission staff. We are proud to host opportunities like this that bring together people and organizations working in different ways toward the same goal of helping people navigate conflict and strengthening our community!

We’re already looking forward to our next Lunch & Learn. 💚

08/13/2026

Join us for a 1 Hour CLE: Crisis-Negotiation Lessons for High-Conflict Mediation! RSVP by August 20th. Free for UMC volunteers!

08/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the generous funders who make UMC’s work possible. Your support allows us to provide affordable and free mediation services, trainings for UMC volunteers and the community, and promote peaceful conflict resolution throughout the Upstate.

Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a more peaceful community!

07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to UMC's Newest Community Mediators! 🎉

After completing an intensive 40 hours of training, our newest class of volunteer community mediators has officially graduated! We are so proud of their commitment to learning the skills of communication, conflict resolution, and peacemaking.

These volunteers are joining a dedicated team that helps neighbors, families, and community members work through conflict with understanding and respect—providing mediation services that strengthen relationships and build a more peaceful Upstate.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible group and thanking them for their willingness to serve our community. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make!

💙 Congratulations, Class of 2026! Welcome to the Upstate Mediation Center family.

07/28/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Join us for UMC's 2026 Peacemaker Celebration as we honor this year’s Peacemaker Award recipient, Ame Sanders!

We can’t wait to celebrate Ame and her commitment to building understanding, connection, and a stronger Upstate community. 💙

More details coming soon!

07/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce Ame Sanders as the recipient of Upstate Mediation Center's 2026 Peacemaker Award!

Ame’s dedication to building understanding, fostering belonging, and strengthening our Upstate community truly embodies the spirit of this award.

Please join us in congratulating Ame on this well-deserved honor! 💙 And join us on October 20th at AVENUE for the Peacemaker Celebration!

The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is delighted to announce Gregory Ward as the UMC’s 2023 Peacemaker. Mr. Ward was nominated for his extraordinary work in founding Bridge City Coffee, a transformative coffee shop and roaster that redefines the concept of a “for profit” business.