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04/17/2026

You don’t have to guess your way through relationships.
 
PlanA is a private, easy-to-use tool that helps you think through your choices, your goals, and what’s right for you. No pressure. No judgment.
 
🔗 Find it on connectspartanburg.org

04/07/2026

April plans. What’s your move?

If you’re in Spartanburg, here’s your teen lineup for the month. Something to do. People to meet. No boring weekends.
Pull up with friends. Or come solo and switch it up.

👇 Tag who’s coming with you
📲 Plan your month at connectspartanburg.org

03/02/2026

Measles is spreading in the Upstate and protection is simple.

The MMR vaccine is safe, proven, and free through the DPH Mobile Health Unit.

✔ Helps protect kids and teens
✔ Prevents long quarantines and added stress
✔ One visit. Big impact.

📍 Grace Community Church
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If your child is 6 months or older and not vaccinated, now is the time.

02/25/2026

As we recognize 100 years of Black History Month, let’s be clear. Black history isn’t seasonal. It deserves respect, space, and celebration all year long.

Want to explore Black history in Spartanburg IRL? Start here.

+ Visit the Southside Cultural Monument. A powerful space honoring the people, stories, and resilience that shaped our community.

+ Check out for books, archives, and voices that keep Black history visible and accessible.

02/25/2026

As we recognize 100 years of Black History Month, let’s be clear. Black history isn’t seasonal. It deserves respect, space, and celebration all year long.

Want to explore Black history in Spartanburg IRL? Start here.

+ Visit the Southside Cultural Monument—a powerful space honoring the people, stories, and resilience that shaped our community.
+ Check out the for books, archives, and voices that keep Black history visible and accessible.

02/23/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available right here in Spartanburg. provides confidential resources for those experiencing dating violence.

🧡 You deserve respect. Always.

07/16/2025

🩺 We had an awesome time at the final day of this years Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems’ “High School to Health Care Camp”🎉

This amazing one-week program lets high schoolers explore the wide range of careers in healthcare (there is literally a job for every skill set), meet professionals, and get real hospital experience 🏥

🎡 As a bonus, the last day is a carnival themed career and resource fair with games and prizes!

💫 Big thanks our Connect communications Intern and ambassador (pictured) and to all of our new followers who stopped by — we enjoyed meeting you! 🙌
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07/01/2025

07/01/2025

Summer is more than a break from school—it’s a chance for young people to explore new interests, build confidence, and stay connected to their community. That’s the heart of the Summer Shakedown initiative, a collaborative effort to expand access to high-quality summer learning opportunities f...

06/30/2025

🛑 As our Va**ng Awareness Campaign wraps up, we want to thank everyone who joined us in spreading the word and supporting Spartanburg teens this June. Va**ng is addictive, but quitting is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re ready to take the first step or just need someone to talk to, help is here.

📞 The Forrester Center: (864) 582-7588
📍 129 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg SC

💫 Find more resources online at connectspartanburg.org/teens/substance-use

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06/19/2025

🚭 That sweet flavor might disappear fast — but the damage doesn’t. Va**ng can leave lasting effects on your lungs, brain, and overall health. We’ve partnered with to bring awareness to the long-term risks that don’t go away when the flavor does.

Find more resources online at connectspartanburg.org/teens/substance-use

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