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Greenville nonprofit Front Porch holds car show to benefit services

Greenville nonprofit Front Porch holds car show to benefit services

Yahoo16-04-2025

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)- Front Porch Housing is a two to three year supportive housing program in Greenville, SC for individuals and families in crisis.
The nonprofit is hosting a car show Saturday April 26 to raise money for their children's program, a child development center, for counseling service on site and general support of residents.
There's cars entering the competition from all over the country. On 7 News the Hub City Corvette Club appeared and will participate.
Enter your car or attend and you will be supporting Front Porch's ability to house more people in crisis.
The Hub City Corvette Club will hold an event May 24 Parks Chevrolet on Asheville Highway. Front Porch will also be on site taking donations there.
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