The Phillis Wheatley Center will hold its Hall of Fame Champions Luncheon on October 13
- Charles Reams 1
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
The Board and staff of the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are proud to celebrate 106 years of service in Greenville County.
The public is invited to attend the premier fundraising event, the Annual PWCC Hall of Fame Champions Luncheon on Monday, October 13th at 11:45 AM at the Community Center, 335 Greenacre Rd, Greenville, SC 29607.
This special event supports the center’s mission to empower individuals and families, especially those from underrepresented communities, to achieve upward mobility and long-term sustainability in Greenville County.
Each year, the center will recognize exceptional community leaders whose work reflects the values and legacy of PWCC. We are proud to announce this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:
James Bobo (Posthumous), Publisher/Photographer, The Community Informer News
Minor M. Shaw, Business Leader
Shammond Williams, Former MBA (Military Basketball Association) Basketball Player & Coach
They will join our esteemed past honorees:
Ralph Anderson, Former State Senator, District 7 in Greenville (POSTHUMOUS)
Phillip Boykin, American Tony Award-nominated Actor & Bass-Baritone Singer
Bobbie Jo Clinkscale, Former PWCC Financial Director (POSTHUMOUS)
Clyde Mayes, Former MBA player
John A. McCarroll, Former PWCC Executive Director (POSTHUMOUS)
Xanthene Norris, Former Councilwoman, Greenville County
Richard W. “Dick” Riley, US Secretary of Education
Stewart Spinks, Founder & Chairman of the Spinx Company
We are also excited to welcome Delvin Choice, a Greenville native and finalist on The Voice Season 6 under the mentorship of Adam Levine, as our special musical guest.
Thanks to individuals, churches, the community, and organizations continued support, we have been able to expand our programs and deepen our impact throughout Greenville County. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor for this year’s luncheon to help us continue this important work. Sponsorship levels and benefits are outlined in the attached packet. Individual tickets can be purchased online at www.philliswheatleysc.org.
Please submit your sponsorship form and contribution by Tuesday, September 30th. For questions or additional information, contact Kristi Inglis at kinglis@philliswheatleysc.org.
