Forces of Philanthropy: Mill Village Ministries

Mill Village Ministries

Address: 1186 Pendleton St., Greenville, SC 29611
Phone: 864-351-8865

Facebook Handle: facebook.com/millvillageministries
Instagram Handle: @mill.village

Established: 2012
Number of Employees: 25
Geographic Service Area: Greenville

Funding Sources

Grants: 37%
Donations: 29%
Special events: 14%
Earned revenue: 19%

Mission Statement

Mill Village Ministries’ mission is to confront local, systemic injustice through education, access and resources by inviting the whole community to spark multigenerational improvements in Greenville.

Impact

Mill Village Ministries creates multigenerational change in Greenville through a coalition of social enterprises. Each year, it provides job training for more than 50 youth, distributes more than 250,000 pounds of fresh food through Mill Village Farms, repairs more than 1,400 bicycles through Village Wrench, activates more than 600 people of faith to help tackle systemic injustices in our community through Village Engage and educates more than 100 women and minority entrepreneurs through Village Launch. By addressing food insecurity, transportation access, and economic opportunity, Mill Village Ministries empowers neighbors and strengthens our community. Your support helps build a healthier, more equitable Greenville for all.

Leadership

Dan Weidenbenner, executive director

Board of Directors

Sean Dogan
Tommy Blackmon
David Delk
Randy McCreight
Inez Morris
Jeff Randolph
Norma Jean Suarez

Fundraisers and/or Events

Village Wrench Village Quench fundraiser at Hotel Domestique, July 24, 2025
Mill Village Farms Culinary Concert fundraiser at Hotel Hartness, Oct. 16, 2025
Village Engage Faith & Justice Forum at Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, October 24th 2025.
Village Launch Village Ignite fundraiser at the Peace Center, February 2026

Volunteer Opportunities