Upstate Mediation Center

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.

10/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for UMC’s 2025 Peacemaker Celebration honoring Surendra Jain, our 2025 Peacemaker. We were also proud to recognize the dedicated volunteers who make our work possible each day. Here’s to another year of promoting peace and understanding across the Upstate!

09/16/2025

Thank you to Attorney Robert Clark and GAL Liz Young for leading our Lunch & Learn on Children’s Issues in Mediation. Lots of actionable takeaways to better support families in mediation. Want to join a future session? Give us a call: 864.370.9771

09/08/2025

Join us for our next CLE Lunch and Learn - Tuesday, September 16th at 12:15 p.m. with Attorney Robert Clark and GAL Liz Young: Children Issues in Family Court Mediations! For more information call UMC at 864.370.9771.

08/26/2025

Probate Mediation at UMC:

Probate disputes often arise during some of life’s most difficult moments—when families are navigating the loss of a loved one. At the UMC, we believe that these conflicts deserve to be handled with care, compassion, and respect.

Through Probate Mediation, families have the opportunity to:
✅ Resolve disagreements outside of court in a confidential setting
✅ Save time and reduce costly legal battles
✅ Preserve relationships by focusing on understanding and collaboration
✅ Reach solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved

With the guidance of a trained mediator, families can find common ground and move forward with peace of mind.

If you or someone you know is facing a probate dispute, mediation may be a meaningful step toward healing and resolution. Learn more about our services at www.upstatemediation.com

08/18/2025

🌟 Family Court Mediation at UMC 🌟

At UMC, we provide a safe and supportive space where parents and guardians can work through difficult issues—like custody, visitation, and communication—outside of the courtroom.

Mediation helps families:
✅ Save time and money
✅ Reduce conflict and stress
✅ Focus on what’s best for their children
✅ Create solutions that work for everyone involved

Every session is led by trained volunteer mediators who guide families toward constructive conversations and workable agreements.

By making mediation accessible, UMC helps prevent conflicts from escalating, keeps families out of long court battles, and gives children the stability they deserve.

08/11/2025

We loved hosting our recent Community Mediation Training, where we equipped 10 new community members with the skills to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
This free program is one of the many ways UMC serves as a resource for our community—building understanding, one conversation at a time. Congratulations to all our new mediators!

08/01/2025

The SC Bar's Family Court Mediation Training is coming to Greenville - November 3-7. If you are interested in taking the course for free, contact UMC! We offer a limited number of scholarships to the training in exchange for volunteering at the center.

07/31/2025

UMC is honored to name Mr. Surendra Jain as the 2025 Peacemaker! His commitment to bridging divides and fostering understanding exemplifies everything this award stands for. Join us in celebrating a true champion of peace. Read more here:

The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is delighted to announce Gregory Ward as the UMC’s 2023 Peacemaker. Mr. Ward was nominated for his extraordinary work in founding Bridge City Coffee, a transformative coffee shop and roaster that redefines the concept of a “for profit” business.

06/13/2025

🌟 FREE COMMUNITY MEDIATION TRAINING 🌟
Be part of the solution. Make a difference. Build peace in your community.

In a time when conflict can feel more divisive than ever, the UMC is offering a free, 3-day training for individuals who are interested in volunteering as community mediators with UMC.

🗓 Training Dates:
📍 Thursday, July 10 | 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Thursday, July 24 | 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Thursday, August 7 | 9 AM – 5 PM

Learn how to turn conflict into conversation—and help neighbors in our community find common ground. Space is limited, so sign up today to start your journey as a volunteer mediator!

Call 864.370.9771 for more information!