Non-profits may apply

The application process has begun for funds to be made available by next year’s Foothills Gala. Upstate non-profits may apply online or by contacting Cindy Swafford, the executive director. The deadline for applications is October 1 and charities selected will be notified nine days later. Successful charities are to receive money from annual “Diamonds & Denim” fundraiser February 23 at the T. Ed Garrison Arena at. Pendleton. The 2012 event provided checks for $10 thousand to the Gleaning House Ministries of Pickens County, the LOT Project of Anderson County, and Our Daily Rest of Oconee County. For more information on the Foothills Gala and how you can become a sponsor or volunteer, visit the web site at thefoothillsgala.org or phone Cindy Swafford at Community First Bank at 864/886-7444.