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Explore the events below and check out our calendar for even more opportunities to get involved.
GrandSouth Bank Elf Fun RunSunday December 8, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Join GrandSouth Bank for the inaugural 1.1 Fun Run to kickoff the Greer Christmas Parade. This is an opportunity for serious runners, joggers and families alike to “Run the Parade” route and kick off the Greer Christmas Parade in style. Groups, businesses, clubs and schools are encouraged to participate as a team and dress the part.
$10 by Thursday, December 5th / $15 on-site on Sunday, December 8th at the parade
Greer Christmas ParadeSunday December 8, 2019 | 2:30 PM
The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.
Sponsorship / Vending Opportunities
$50 Non-Commercial / $100 Commercial registration / $625 Float Rental / $700 Float with Sound Rental
Register before Thanksgiving to avoid $50 late fee
Registration will be available on September 1st / Volunteer
Join us for “Classic Christmas Stories” in Greer!
The 2019 Greer Christmas Parade, “Classic Christmas Stories,” will feature parade units including numerous businesses, clubs, organizations, churches, schools, dignitaries, and 2 marching bands in the parade lineup. As always Santa Claus will be the featured guest of the parade.
Thank You! goes to the following organizations for investing in this festive tradition:
The parade will be posted on our YouTube Channel! Tag and tweet your favorite Christmas Parade photos for a chance to win a special Christmas treat from Greer Relief! #2019GreerChristmasParade #hereingreer #BestFloat #BestNonFloat Have fun and enjoy the parade! Merry Christmas!
ALL entries & payment must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving, November 27th. Entries & payment received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the late entry fee of $50.
We will have two awards: Best Float Award, Best Non-Float Award.
We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Thank you for helping Greer Relief make a difference!
See below for available floats for rent.
Neighborhood Breakfast:May 14, 2019 | 7:30 am to 9:00 am
J. Harley Bonds Career Center, 505 N. Main Street, Greer, SC 29650
On Tuesday, May 14th neighbors from the upstate will join us for breakfast and a discussion about Greer Relief. The purpose of the event is to educate the community on the mission of and vision Greer Relief and our focus on eliminating poverty and helping our neighbors overcome barriers for success.
Thank you to the City of Greer for their continued support!
Neighborhood Breakfast Event Partners:
Become a Donor:: click here for upcoming events / click here to support the mission of Greer Relief.
Powered by Engenius
Thank you to our Table Captains for representing Greer Relief!
Relief on TapSaturday, March 30, 2019 | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Greer City Park | 301 E. Poinsett Street, Greer SC
General Admission $25 | Designated Driver $10 | After March 27th $35 at the Entrance
You must be at least 21 to enter — strictly enforced.
For the love of beer & Greer!
If you are unable to come but would like to support the mission of Greer Relief, please consider making a donation: Donate. All proceeds stay local and support the mission to provide services to eliminate poverty by helping neighbors overcome barriers for success.
September 20, 2019 | Morning Captains Choice Tournament
Greer Golf & Country Club, 2299 Gap Creek Road, Greer, SC 29651
$100 Hole Sponsor / $150 Individual / $600 Team / $700 Team + Hole Sponsor
8 AM Registration
9 AM Shotgun Start
Captain’s Choice Format
1 – Mulligan, & 1 – Red Tee per player are included with registration.
Additional Mulligans are available for $80 donation per team OR $25 donation per player.
Buffet Lunch provided by Smoke on the Water
Mimosa bar sponsored & provided by Wild Ace
Snacks, Beer & Beverages are included.
Player Registration FORM + Sponsorship Opportunities
2:15 PM Golf Cart Drawing Ticket Drawing on Facebook LIVE *time subject to change due to tournament timing
Sponsors receive recognition on signage, social media, and the Greer Relief website. Many local businesses participate in this event, so your exposure will be targeted heavily to the Upstate demographic. We hope that you will consider supporting our programs to eliminate poverty and help our neighbors overcome barriers for success. If you would like to move forward with a sponsorship or registering a team, you can contact Evan at 864-334-3492 / events@greerrelief.org by September 11th. Thank you!
Proper Golf Attire is required.
Golf Committee Chair: Patrick Dollar, patrick@martinlawsc.com
Evan McLeod @ Greer Relief: events@greerrelief.org / (864) 334-3492
DayStrong Rubber Products is a leading producer of numerous elastomer-based products used by the textile, gasket, and converting industries. DayStrong provides high quality, precision engineered products that deliver superior value to its customers. As a result, DayStrong is an industry leader in quality, service, and performance.
Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health are now Prisma Health. Together, we’re looking at health in a completely new way, and we’re dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family.
Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Since its opening in 2008, Pelham Medical Center has been a multifaceted facility for expert medical care. The facility offers emergency care services with low wait times, primary physician care, full diagnostic capabilities, medical and surgical specialties, surgery and a world-class cancer center.
GrandSouth Bank Elf Fun RunSunday December 9, 2018 | 2:00 PM Canceled due to weather
Join GrandSouth Bank for the inaugural 1.1 Fun Run to kickoff the Greer Christmas Parade. This is an opportunity for serious runners, joggers and families alike to “Run the Parade” route and kick off the Greer Christmas Parade in style. Groups, businesses, clubs and schools are encouraged to participate as a team and dress the part.
$10* by Thursday, December 6th / $15 on-site on Sunday, December 9th at the parade
*includes an added processing fee
Greer Christmas ParadeSunday December 9, 2018 | 2:30 PM Canceled due to weather
The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.
$50 Non-Commercial / $100 Commercial registration / $625 Float Rental / $700 Float with Sound Rental
Register before Thanksgiving to avoid $50 late fee
Register HERE / Pay Online / Volunteer
Join us for “Classic Christmas Stories” in Greer!
The 2018 Greer Christmas Parade, “Classic Christmas Stories,” will feature over 90 parade units including numerous businesses, clubs, organizations, churches, schools, dignitaries, and 2 marching bands in the parade lineup. As always Santa Claus will be the featured guest of the parade.
Thank You! goes to the following organizations for investing in this festive tradition:
The parade will be posted on our YouTube Channel! Tag and tweet your favorite Christmas Parade photos for a chance to win a special Christmas treat from Greer Relief! #2018GreerChristmasParade #hereingreer #BestFloat #BestNonFloat Have fun and enjoy the parade! Merry Christmas!
ALL entries & payment must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving, November 21st. Entries & payment received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the late entry fee of $50.
We will have two awards: Best Float Award, Best Non-Float Award.
We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Thank you for helping Greer Relief make a difference!
All floats have been taken at this time. We are asking our vendor for additional options, please check back.
September 21, 2018 | Morning Captains Choice Tournament
Greer Golf & Country Club, 2299 Gap Creek Road, Greer, SC 29651
$100 Hole Sponsor / $150 Individual / $600 Team / $700 Team + Hole Sponsor
Tee off with Golf for Relief! The Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament includes breakfast, Smoke on the Water BBQ lunch, soda, beer PLUS a Mimosa bar! Join us for a great time while raising money to help our neighbors in need.
8 AM Registration
9 AM Shotgun Start
Captain’s Choice Format
1 – Mulligan, & 1 – Red Tee per player are included with registration.
Additional Mulligans are available for $80 donation per team OR $25 donation per player.
Buffet Lunch provided by Smoke on the Water
Mimosa bar sponsored & provided by Wild Ace
Snacks, Beer & Beverages are included.
Special On-site Vendor: FH Cigars
Player Registration FORM + Sponsorship Opportunities
Mail, email, or fax your registration to Golf for Relief
PO Box 1303, Greer, SC 29652 l events@greerrelief.org l fax (864) 801-2014
Proper Golf Attire is required.
Golf Committee Co-Chairs: Nikki Crabtree, nikki@greerchamber.com & Hannah Mahaffey, hmahaffey@greenvillefcu.com
Greer Relief: events@greerrelief.org / (864) 848-5356
DayStrong Rubber Products is a leading producer of numerous elastomer-based products used by the textile, gasket, and converting industries. DayStrong provides high quality, precision engineered products that deliver superior value to its customers. As a result, DayStrong is an industry leader in quality, service, and performance.
Conveniently located at Westmoreland Road and Highway 14 in Greer, the state-of-the-art facility is a national award winner for its design. The hospital design focuses on both comfort and convenience for patients and visitors.
Located in the downtown historic district in Greer, SC, Brian offers the personal attention and commitment to quality services that you won’t find anywhere else. Representing you and/or your business with the skills, reliability, and expertise you deserve is what Brian and his associates do best, and they are dedicated to helping you find the legal assistance you seek in an efficient, timely, and affordable manner.
Relief on the RocksSaturday, August 25, 2018 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Historic Downtown Greer | Victoria Street, Greer SC
General Admission $35 | Designated Driver $15 | After August 23rd $45 at the Entrance
We’re shutting down the block for a night of whiskey, music and fun – Relief on the Rocks is a new special edition event benefiting Greer Relief. The Trapfire Brothers will be taking the stage with their blues-rock sounds. Throughout the event five local distilleries will be providing spirit samples and food vendors will be selling their menu with up to 40% of proceeds donated back to Greer Relief!
Participating distilleries include:
Food vendors include:
Special Vendor: FH Cigars
General Admission: $35, includes admission, music, and unlimited drink tastings
Designated Driver/Under 21: $15, includes admission & music
After August 23rd, price will go up to $45 at the entrance.
If you are unable to come but would like to support Greer Relief, please consider making a donation to our mission: Donate. All proceeds go to support the mission of Greer Relief.
Interested in being a sponsor? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities!
Funds raised through Relief on the Rocks help achieve our mission to provide services to eliminate poverty and help neighbors overcome barriers for success.
Worried about the weather? We’ve got ya covered! Scott at Greer Event Rentals is on standby with a tent to keep our spirits high.
Neighborhood Breakfast:June 14, 2018 | 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Greer First Presbyterian Church, 100 School St, Greer, SC 29651
On Thursday, June 14th 120 neighbors joined us for breakfast and a discussion about Greer Relief. The purpose of the event was to educate the community on the mission of Greer Relief and our focus on hunger and homelessness prevention.
Thank you to the City of Greer for their continued support!
Neighborhood Breakfast Event Partners:
Become a Donor:: click here for upcoming events / click here to support the mission of Greer Relief.
Powered by Engenius
Thank you to our Table Captains for representing Greer Relief!
Sunday December 3, 2017 | 2:30 PM
The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.
$50 Non-Commercial / $100 Commercial registration / $625 Float Rental / $700 Float with Sound Rental
Register before Thanksgiving to avoid $50 late fee
2017 Parade Line Up – Numerical Order
2017 Parade Line Up – Alphabetical Order
Join us for “Christmas at the Movies” in Greer!
Greer Relief announced today that the 2017 Grand Marshal is Justin Ludley, Greer High School Principal. Principal Ludley, his wife Barrett, and their oldest child James (3 y/o) will lead the parade through Greer on Sunday Dec. 3rd at 2:30 PM. Justin and Barrett’s 6-month old triplets (Tess, Anna, and Will) will be “resting” at home. The entire community comes together for the parade and is very proud of this annual tradition. The festivities are held in conjunction with a weekend of activities organized by the City of Greer & Greer Station Association. Join us in #hereinGreer to kick off the holiday season! The parade will draw residents and visitors from all around the state to enjoy what always proves to be a joyful holiday experience.
Justin Ludley is from Jonesboro, GA. He was hired by Marion Waters as a math teacher for Greer High School in 2006 where he served as a math teacher, assistant football coach, and assistant baseball coach. During his first tenure at Greer High School, Mr. Ludley obtained his Masters’ degree in School Leadership from Furman University in 2011. In 2012, he was hired as an Assistant Principal at Southside High School till 2016. He continued his graduate education during this period and graduated with an E.d.S degree in School District Leadership from Furman University in 2017. In 2016, Justin Ludley was hired by the Greenville County School Board as Principal of Greer High School. In the last two years, students and staff have shown great dedication to service for the Greer community. Led by the Student Government, students and staff raised over $20,000 during Spirit Week of 2016 for Greer Community Ministries and over $26,000 during Spirit Week of 2017 for Greer Relief. Mr. Ludley is honored and thrilled to be able to serve in such wonderful community.
The 2017 Greer Christmas Parade “Christmas at the Movies” will feature over 90 parade units including numerous businesses, clubs, organizations, churches, schools, dignitaries, and 2 marching bands in the parade lineup. As always Santa Claus will be the featured guest of the parade. Judging this year’s parade is Greer Relief Board of Directors President: Walter Bennett from Pelham Medical Center; Community Partner: Chris Manley from Engenius; and Senior Class President & Spirit Week Leader: Hannah Perry. A special Thank You! goes to the following organizations for investing in this festive tradition:
• Parade Sponsor: The City of Greer
• Santa & Band Sponsor: CresCom Bank
• Celebration Sponsor: Engenius
The parade will be posted on our YouTube Channel! Tag and tweet your favorite Christmas Parade photos for a chance to win a special Christmas treat from Greer Relief! #2017GreerChristmasParade #hereingreer Have fun and enjoy the parade! Merry Christmas!
ALL entries & payment must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving, November 22nd. Entries & payment received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the late entry fee of $50.
We will have two awards this year: Best Float Award, Best Non-Float Award.
We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Thank you for helping Greer Relief make a difference!
June 19, 2017 | Morning & Afternoon Tee Times
Greer Golf & Country Club, 2299 Gap Creek Road, Greer, SC 29651
$100 Hole Sponsor / $125 individual / $500 team / $600 Team + Hole Sponsor
Tee off with Golf for Relief! We are shaking up the tournament by shifting participants into a morning shotgun start. The Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament includes a ChickFilA breakfast, Smoke on the Water BBQ lunch, soda, beer AND a Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar! Join us for a great time while raising money to help our neighbors in need.
8 AM Registration
9 AM Shotgun Start
Captain’s Choice Format
2 – Mulligans, & 1 – Red Tee are available for a $20 donation.
Door Prizes & Awards are presented following the tournament for:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ~ Par Three ~ Closest to the pin ~ Longest drive
Breakfast sandwiches provided by Chick-fil-A of Greer
Buffet Lunch provided by Smoke on the Water
Mimosa bar sponsored & provided by Wild Ace
Bloody Mary bar provided by Constellation Brands.
Snacks, Beer & Beverages are included.
Player Registration FORM + Sponsorship Opportunities
Proper Golf Attire is required.
Golf Committee Chair: Kevin Duncan, Countybank, kduncan1337@gmail.com
Greer Relief: events@greerrelief.org / (864) 848-5356
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors for your support of the 2017 Golf for Relief:
DayStrong Rubber Products is a leading producer of numerous elastomer-based products used by the textile, gasket, and converting industries. DayStrong provides high quality, precision engineered products that deliver superior value to its customers. As a result, DayStrong is an industry leader in quality, service, and performance.
Conveniently located at Westmoreland Road and Highway 14 in Greer, the state-of-the-art facility is a national award winner for its design. The hospital design focuses on both comfort and convenience for patients and visitors.
Wintertime Beach Blast!Friday March 24, 2017 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Spinning Jenny | 107 Cannon Street, Greer
General Admission: $60 per person till March 15th or $75 at the door
Reserved Seating: $600 Table for 8 I $300 Table for 4
If you are unable to come but would like to support Greer Relief, please consider making a donation to the mission: Donate
Come shake off the wintertime blues and feel the sand in your toes at the “Wintertime Beach Blast.” The beach-themed party will warm spirits with a mid-winter “getaway” featuring yummy food catered by Wild Aces, beverages served with flair, fantastic entertainment with DJ Craz-e Crane, and a fabulous silent auction provided by our wonderful supportive business community. Think warm thoughts and don your Hawaiian shirt/Beach attire as we go under the Boardwalk for a tropical paradise. Adults only please.
Funds raised through the annual Gala and other events help achieve our mission to prevent hunger and homelessness in the Greater Greer area.
Would you like to help us? We are collecting donations for our famous silent auction. Consider making a donation to help our neighbors in need. Click here for the donation request form.
Neighborhood Breakfast:September 19, 2017 | 7:30 am to 9:00 am
BMW Zentrum | 1400 Hwy 101 S., Greer SC
On Tuesday, September 19th 130 neighbors joined together for breakfast and a discussion about Greer Relief. The event started in the BMW Zentrum museum with networking and breakfast. On display were Service Pit Stops showcasing: Volunteering, Safety Net, & RENEW. Guests were invited to check in with each station to learn more about the programs at Greer Relief. The program was presented in the BMW Zentrum Auditorium.
The program opened with a welcome from Walter N. Bennett, III, Greer Relief Board President:
The invocation was given by Dr. Gene Fant, Jr., President of North Greenville University.
Greer Relief by the numbers was presented by Caroline Robertson, Executive Director:
A Neighbor Testimonial Video was presented “Misty, A Story of Strength” Misty joined us for a quick thank you.
Donor Presentations:
A Special Thank you to a few of our top donors from this past year. These donors provided funds that were undesignated an so provided us the ability to use the funds when & where needed.
How YOU can help was presented by Mark Owens, President & CEO of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce closed out the event, saying “Something I think that is special about our community in Greer is that we care about each other. Neighbors do matter…Lets all be brave in our giving…THIS is helping families break the cycle.”
Thank you to all attendees and friends of Greer Relief!
