Community Organizations

Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches

Many of the area churches participate in the Alliance of Pendleton Churches. Rev. Courtney Krueger coordinates monthly meetings with representatives from all area churches. The mission is to provide opportunities for worship, fellowship and missions for members of Pendleton area churches. Community services are planned throughout the year. For more information, contact Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg at 864-646-3913 or email at office@fbcpendleton.org.

Anderson Humane Society

The Anderson County Humane Society is a private, not-for-profit animal welfare organization. An all-volunteer Board of Directors governs the organization. Information on the spay and neuter program can be found here Spay and Neuter Information

Pendleton Area Business Association

An organization of the businesses in and around the area of Pendleton with the goal in mind to promote Pendleton and its businesses and encourage it to grow in keeping with its historic nature.

Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture

A public service organization providing for the preservation of and education about significant African American historical resources in the Pendleton area and across the upstate of SC. For more information, contact Terence M. Hassan at 864-646-9781.

Pendleton Historic Foundation

The Pendleton Historic Foundation owns, maintains and shows the Plantation House Museums, Woodburn and Ashtabula. The Foundation consists of a board of 16 individuals who maintain the houses and secure funding to keep the houses in good condition. A general membership meeting is held each spring to keep members informed of the business of the Foundation. For more information, call 864-646-7249.

Pendleton Pride in Motion

Pendleton Pride in Motion is a group of concerned citizens committed to making Pendleton a healthier place to live. The group formed four committees to address the focus areas; Beautification. Communications & Advocacy. Health, Education and Social Services. Community Progress and Smart Growth. A Coordinating Council governs the overall activity of the 501(c)3 organization. For more information, call Powell Hickman at 864-376-4219.

Pendleton Recreation Association

The Pendleton Recreation Association is a privately run non-profit association of area residents set up to provide recreation programs for the youth of Pendleton area. Youth programs offered include Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer and Softball. Call 864-646-9226 or email pendletonrecreation@gmail.com to sign up for programs!

Pendleton Community Center, Inc.

A non-profit organization that has dedicatedly served the Pendleton community for over fifty years. It serves as the historical landmark site for the Anderson County Training School as well as The Faith Log Cabin Library. It continues to serve the community as the oldest existing African-American community organization. Monthly meetings are held on the Saturdays before the first Sunday of every month at 4:30 pm. For more information, contact Terence Hassan at 864-221-0361.

Pendleton Rhinos

Community service group focused on uplifting & empowering our community through action. Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this area, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!