Upstate Mediation Center

08/13/2026

Join us for a 1 Hour CLE: Crisis-Negotiation Lessons for High-Conflict Mediation! RSVP by August 20th. Free for UMC volunteers!

08/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the generous funders who make UMC’s work possible. Your support allows us to provide affordable and free mediation services, trainings for UMC volunteers and the community, and promote peaceful conflict resolution throughout the Upstate.

Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a more peaceful community!

07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to UMC's Newest Community Mediators! 🎉

After completing an intensive 40 hours of training, our newest class of volunteer community mediators has officially graduated! We are so proud of their commitment to learning the skills of communication, conflict resolution, and peacemaking.

These volunteers are joining a dedicated team that helps neighbors, families, and community members work through conflict with understanding and respect—providing mediation services that strengthen relationships and build a more peaceful Upstate.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible group and thanking them for their willingness to serve our community. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make!

💙 Congratulations, Class of 2026! Welcome to the Upstate Mediation Center family.

07/28/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Join us for UMC's 2026 Peacemaker Celebration as we honor this year’s Peacemaker Award recipient, Ame Sanders!

We can’t wait to celebrate Ame and her commitment to building understanding, connection, and a stronger Upstate community. 💙

More details coming soon!

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce Ame Sanders as the recipient of Upstate Mediation Center's 2026 Peacemaker Award!

Ame’s dedication to building understanding, fostering belonging, and strengthening our Upstate community truly embodies the spirit of this award.

Please join us in congratulating Ame on this well-deserved honor! 💙 And join us on October 20th at AVENUE for the Peacemaker Celebration!

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.

07/20/2026

Pro Bono Makes a Difference!

Every day, attorneys across South Carolina volunteer their time and expertise to help individuals and families facing civil legal challenges.

Pro bono service strengthens communities, expands access to legal assistance, and helps ensure that justice is not limited by financial circumstances.

Thank you to the attorneys and legal professionals who give back through pro bono service.

Get involved ⚖️ www.scaccesstojustice.org/volunteer-opportunities

07/14/2026

We are proud to share that Upstate Mediation Center has been selected as a 2026 South Carolina Bar Foundation grantee!

We are incredibly grateful for the South Carolina Bar Foundation's continued support of our mission to provide high-quality, affordable, and free mediation services. Their investment helps expand access to justice and ensures more individuals and families can resolve conflict peacefully.

Thank you, South Carolina Bar Foundation, for your partnership and support!

07/13/2026

Our Community Mediation Training is off to a great start!

Over the past two days, this amazing group has jumped into learning, practicing new skills, and participating in role plays with enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. We are grateful for these new volunteers and their commitment to helping others resolve conflict peacefully.

06/08/2026

Our volunteer mediators make this work possible. We are thankful for the time, skill, and compassion they bring to every mediation. A recent participant wrote: