The UMC Announces 2019 Peacemaker Award Recipients!
The Upstate Mediation Center is pleased to announce the 2019 Peacemaker Award recipients are Victoria Chance and Mary Anne Inglis. They were nominated for their…
The Peacemaker Bench commissioned with Local Artisan Blacksmith Ryan Calloway
The Peacemaker Bench: Artisan Blacksmith Ryan Calloway The UMC commissioned artisan blacksmith Ryan Calloway to create an artistic bench that will be donated to the…
Webinar: How to Settle Real Estate Disputes
UMC Board Member and Volunteer, Rodney Brown, presented a webinar for the SC Realtors Association: How to Settle Real Estate Disputes.
2017 Community Impact Report
The Upstate Mediation Center proudly reports its 18th year of continued growth and success in the Upstate! In 2017, the UMC conducted a record 681 mediations…
Upstate Mediation Center Celebrates National Conflict Resolution Day
The Upstate Mediation Center celebrated National Conflict Resolution Day on October 20th with a reception at Greenville’s Historic Kilgore-Lewis House to honor volunteer mediators and funders. At…
Property owners and service organizations are fighting over conflict in the ‘homeless triangle.’ Mediation may be the answer.
Author: Melinda Young – Greenville Journal On one side of the “homeless triangle” conflict, you have West Earle Street homeowner Matt Johnson. A year ago,…
Community – Police Mediation Program Launched
Greenville, SC – The Upstate Mediation Center (UMC) and the Greenville Police Department and are launching a new Community – Police Mediation Program that is designed…
Peer Mediation Skills Taught to Greer Middle IB School Students
On October 23rd, twenty-four Greer Middle IB School students attended a five-hour training session in basic peer mediation skills conducted by volunteer mediators from the…
Peer Mediation Skills Taught to Greer Middle IB School Students
On October 23rd, twenty-four Greer Middle IB School students attended a five-hour training session in basic peer mediation skills conducted by volunteer mediators from the…
