North Greenville Crisis Ministry receives $17K from Blue Ridge Fest proceeds

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative recently presented North Greenville Crisis Ministry with a check for $17K, part of the proceeds from the 20th annual Blue Ridge Fest.

Held in May, the festival features one of Upstate’s largest classic-car cruise-ins along with a beach night show and dance that features nationally known entertainers. Blue Ridge Fest is organized and staffed by Blue Ridge Electric employee volunteers, enabling the festival to maximize its proceeds to benefit local charities.

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Since its inception, Blue Ridge Fest has raised more than $2.5 million for Upstate charitable organizations.

Pictured from right to left: Front Row: Hal Ruble with Quality Inspection Services (Blue Ridge Fest Sponsor), Bryan Roper, Kandy Brooks, North Greenville Crisis Ministry Director Linda Tresca Hollis, and Ministry board member Ray Shockley; Second row: Barbara O’Rourke, Slyvia Clanton, Juleen Dammann, and Martha Bates; Third row: Daphne Hoffen and Tammi Griffith.

On the Web: North Greenville Crisis Ministry | Blue Ridge Fest

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