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 22nd 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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Accepting the check on behalf of the organization were board members and volunteers, including Cher McKay, JoAnne Turner, Brandy Amidon, Shannon Mercer, Tanya Thomas, Joe Dill, Ella Keown, Darrel Mercer and Eric Vinson.

Since its inception, Blue Ridge Fest has raised more than $3 million for Upstate charitable organizations.

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

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