Help Build a Stronger Taylors
Taylors, SC thrives when people know each other, invest in their community, and strengthen the places that bring us together.
We build bridges to make Taylors a place of belonging by creating shared context, fostering intentional collaboration, and leading impactful action.
The Challenge: Greenville County is Growing, and Connection Matters More Than Ever
Taylors is growing, and with growth comes both new opportunities and challenges. As more people move here, the need for connection and a shared sense of place has never been greater.
Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built through relationships, shared institutions, and intentional efforts to create belonging.
At Taylors TownSquare, we are committed to ensuring that as Taylors grows, it remains a place where people feel at home—where they can build relationships, engage in meaningful work, and strengthen the institutions that hold us together.
Be part of the solution.
Our Role: Strengthening Taylors Through Connection
At Taylors TownSquare, we build bridges to make Taylors a place of belonging by:
Connecting People to Each Other – We create opportunities for residents to meet, form relationships, and build community through events and gatherings.
Connecting People to Institutions – We help individuals engage with local churches, businesses, and community organizations where they can make a difference.
Connecting Institutions to Each Other – We strengthen collaboration between community groups, businesses, and organizations to make Taylors more resilient and unified.
Strong communities don’t just happen in government buildings or town meetings. They happen in the everyday places where people gather—schools, businesses, churches, parks, and neighborhoods. Our goal is to strengthen these natural connections so that Taylors continues to be a place where people belong.
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Cultivating a Thriving Community: People & Institutions
A strong community is like a well-tended vineyard—it flourishes when both the vines and the trellises that support them are healthy and strong.
People are the vines—growing, forming relationships, and shaping the culture of Taylors.
Institutions are the trellises—providing structure, stability, and a foundation for people to flourish.
Just as a vineyard needs careful tending, so does our community. If we neglect the trellises, the vines grow wild and bear little fruit. If we abandon the vines, the vineyard withers. Both must be nurtured, and we each have a role to play.
Your Role: Strengthening Taylors Through Connection
A vineyard thrives when its vines are healthy, connected, and rooted in good soil. In the same way, Taylors becomes stronger when people show up, invest in relationships, and take action.
Here’s how you can get involved:
🌱 Stay Connected – Sign up for updates about events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to engage.
🌱 Join an Event – Meet your neighbors, build new relationships, and take part in the life of our community.
🌱 Support the Work – Your donations help fund projects that strengthen Taylors and sustain local institutions.
🌱 Invite Others – A thriving community grows when more people take part. Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get involved.
Strengthening the Institutions That Hold Us Together
A vineyard needs strong trellises to support its vines—just as a community needs strong institutions to provide structure and stability.
Institutions aren’t just big organizations; they are the places and traditions that help people belong:
🏛 A church where people gather in faith and service.
🎳 A roller skating rink where generations have made memories.
💼 A business association that connects and strengthens local entrepreneurs.
🫂 A social club, civic group, or dinner club where friendships grow.
📚 A school PTO, a historical society, or a volunteer network that shapes the future.
These institutions don’t maintain themselves—they need people to invest, show up, and take ownership.
How You Can Strengthen Local Institutions
🌿 Get Involved – Join a group, attend meetings, or volunteer with a local organization.
🌿 Support What Exists – Many longstanding institutions just need fresh energy, leadership, or funding to thrive again.
🌿 Start Something New – If there’s a gap in the community, take the initiative to create something that brings people together.
A vineyard isn’t built overnight—it grows season by season, as people tend both the vines and the trellises that hold them up.
Taylors TownSquare exists to nurture these connections so our community can flourish for generations.
Our Programs Aim to Strengthen the Fabric of Taylors
Our work is focused on connecting people and institutions so that Taylors remains a place of belonging. We do this through:
📌 The Taylors Fellowship – A leadership development program equipping residents to engage deeply in their community. Coming in Fall of 2025.
📌 Chick Springs – Restoring and preserving one of Taylors’ historic gathering places.
📌 The Taylors Business Association – Supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs in growing together.
Our Roots
Taylors TownSquare began as a program of Taylors First Baptist Church in the Fall of 2012. In 2014, we became our own nonprofit organization. Our Board of Directors is composed of community members who have various skills and talents that they freely give back to the community.
