If you’re looking to get to know new people, get out of the house, or become a part of something bigger than your own space, think about joining us in Discord at the Upstate SC Community Project.

Who are we?

We’re a diverse group of folks from all over the Upstate of SC as well as some out of state folks looking to move here. There are members in professions from healthcare to I.T. to childcare and more. We are a professionally diverse group and someone will certainly relate to your work joys and woes. Age-wise, we run from early 20’s to late 40’s with more folks in their early to mid 30’s.

Our Mission:

Our goal is to create not only an online community of people who support and befriend each other, but to bring that to the real world as well. We do that in a few ways. Each month, we have a larger group meetup with food, drinks, games, and casual hanging out. People from different professions are always willing to lend their experience and expertise to each other. We get together to help each other with gardening, yard work, and more when jobs were too big for one person. We aim to not just be words on a screen, but part of each others’ lives off the screen. In addition to monthly group meetups, many members meet regularly for lunch, dinner, or even the occasional breakfasts.

We’ve been a valuable resource for folks moving to the area. It’s great to have local friends when you get here who can recommend good fried chicken, ramen, a reliable mechanic, or where a good place for a day hike may be. Moving is lonely business and our members who have moved here have been delighted to show up already knowing people who want to help them start a new life in our great area.

If having new friends, being part of something bigger, or having great local resources to help you expand and grow sound like something you could use in your life, give us a try!

https://discord.com/invite/5mzsdAtaDy

I heard about it from my roommate who’s frat grandparents are buried there. Does anyone have more information?

Greenville, and the surrounding upstate, has grown by leaps and bounds over the years that I have lived here, and many communities have flourished as a result. Unfortunately, table top RPGs have not been one of them. I have been playing D&D and other systems since I was in middle school, when there were very few people in the area interested or even aware of it. Now, I meet people all the time who want to play or want to learn, but don't know anyone else, or have had bad experiences with the only group they know.

I would like to change that by creating a focal point for our nerdy little family. I'd like to be able to coordinate with multiple GMs and players so that you can find a group that has similar schedules, creates a fun atmosphere, and most importantly allows new comers to learn.

With that in mind, I would like to invite you to my Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/Greenvilles-Nerd-Herder/

We are in the very beginning stages, so it will take some time and effort to really get this ball rolling, but with enough members and excitement, we can make this a labor of love. I am in need of GMs first and foremost, but if you are a player, a newcomer, or if you are just interested in learning more about us, please feel free to contact me through Reddit or Meetup.

There are no member fees, and I do not foresee ever having them. I want to be able to include anyone and everyone.

I'd also like to thank r/Powdersville for letting me reach out to my community on this platform.