Upstate Mediation Center

01/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest members of the Upstate Mediation Center Board of Directors!

We are excited to welcome Joy Campbell, Reid Tidwell, and Reeves Bridges to the UMC Board. Each brings valuable experience, thoughtful leadership, and a strong commitment to our mission of helping people resolve conflict and build understanding in our community.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the perspective and energy they will bring to UMC. Welcome to the team!

01/21/2026

As promised, here is the WSPA 7News story with Diane Lee, highlighting UMC and the benefits of choosing mediation when conflicts arise!🎥☮️ Thank you to our Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, current board member and mediator, Attorney Trevor Buhr (Empowered Law & Mediation), and Emeritus board member and mediator, Attorney Kirby Mitchell (South Carolina Legal Services) for being a part of this segment! Extra special thank you to all of our incredible volunteers and funders. We truly can't do this meaningful work without your commitment and dedication! 😀 South Carolina Bar Foundation JolleyFoundation AAML Foundation The County of Greenville, The Davis Foundation, and John I. Smith Charities!

01/07/2026

We had a special guest at UMC this morning! 🎥 Our Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, was interviewed by WSPA 7News, Diane Lee WSPA. She shared all about the wonderful mediation services we offer and how mediation can benefit everyone. Stay tuned for the full story soon!

12/03/2025

We had a great turnout for yesterday’s Lunch & Learn with Stuart Mauney, who delivered an excellent Ethics Refresher for Mediators. His insight, humor, and real-world examples gave all of us a valuable reminder of the high standards we uphold in this work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to Stuart for sharing his expertise with our mediation community!

11/20/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our Annual Day of Giving raffle winner, Trevor B.! 🎉 We hope you enjoy your night out in downtown Greenville!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we not only met our goal — we surpassed it, raising over $4,000 to support mediation services for families in need. 💙

Your gifts make a real impact, and we are so grateful for this community. Thank you for believing in UMC’s mission!

11/18/2025

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11/13/2025

🎉 Today is the Day! UMC’s Annual Day of Giving is HERE! 🎉

Every gift — truly any amount — makes a difference in helping families in crisis find peaceful solutions through mediation. Your support keeps our services accessible to those who need them most.

Plus! When you donate today, you’ll be entered to win a Downtown Greenville Getaway:
🌙 One-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Greenville
🍽 Dinner for two at a Table 301 restaurant of your choice

It’s the perfect excuse for a night out — all while supporting a great cause!

💛 Give today. Share with a friend. Help us spread peace in our community.

👉 Donate here: https://upstatemediation.com/donate/

Thank you for supporting UMC!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Only two more days to donate for a chance to win! Donations can be made on the UMC website: www.upstatemediation.com

11/07/2025

Only one week left! 🎉 Give any amount to Upstate Mediation Center’s Annual Day of Giving by November 13 and you’ll be entered to win a Downtown Greenville Getaway — a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency and dinner for two at a Table 301 restaurant. Donate today and help us build peace in our community!

10/22/2025

When you give any amount to UMC between now and November 13th, you will be entered to win a Downtown Greenville Getaway! One night stay at the Hyatt Regency Greenville and dinner for 2 at a Table 301 restaurant of your choice!

10/22/2025

UMC’s Annual Day of Giving is almost here — November 13, 2025!

When you give **ANY amount** to the Upstate Mediation Center between **now and November 13th**, you’ll be entered to win a **Downtown Greenville Getaway**:

• 🏨 **One-night stay at Hyatt Regency Greenville**
• 🍽️ **Dinner for two at a Table 301 restaurant of your choice**

Your gift fuels affordable, high-quality mediation that helps families find common ground, eases court backlogs, and builds a more peaceful Upstate. 💙

Give today and get entered: https://upstatemediation.com/donate/



Thank you to our friends at the Hyatt Regency Greenville and Table 301!

Our community thanks you for your donation! Many of the people who benefit from these mediation services are unable to afford to pay expensive legal fees.