Friends of the Greenway

Nature needs friends like you!

Friends of the Greenway are a community of annual supporters with a deep connection to the Anne Springs Close Greenway^℠, inspired to preserve a place for people to celebrate and experience nature for generations to come. Friends of the Greenway support the efforts of the Greenway to preserve our natural treasures, conserve habitats, promote health and wellness, and connect individuals to the wonder of the natural world.

The Impact of Your Gift

As a Friend of the Greenway, your gift provides essential funds to further our mission to connect people to nature through recreational and educational activities while fostering a passion for environmental conservation, animal habitat, and protection of natural resources.

Friend of the Greenway Benefits

All Friends of the Greenway receive an annual family membership as well as a Friends of the Greenway digital membership card, listing in the Annual Report and on the Donor Wall, the Just For Friends newsletter and preview passes to share with family and friends.

FOG Chart

Yellow Jessamine Gift Level | $550-$749 ($46+/month)

Your gift at this level protects one acre of Greenway, annually.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
Two (2) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Access to Hospitality Tent at Summer Concert Series
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Two (2) Preview Passes to share with family and friends *

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

Golden Rod Gift Level | $750-$999 ($63+/month)

Your gift at this level makes it possible to overseed a wildflower patch each winter.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
Two (2) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Exclusive Access to Semi-Annual Social Events
Four (4) Preview Passes to share with family and friends*

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

Wild Azalea Gift Level | $1,000-$2,499 ($84+/month)

Your gift at this level makes it possible to provide 10 families with Greenway memberships through the Anne Springs Close Bridge Program.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
Four (4) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Access to Hospitality Tent at Summer Concert Series
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Exclusive Access to Semi-Annual Social Events
Preferred Access for Select Programming and Event Registrations including Summer Camps, Green Gala, Taste of Fort Mill & Boil & Brew
Special invitation to featured grand openings for new amenities on the Greenway
Eight (8) Preview Passes to share with family and friends*

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

Carolina Rose Gift Level | $2,500-$4,999 ($209+/month)

Your gift at this level allows proper watershed management and ecosystem restoration on 5 acres of Greenway.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
Four (4) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Access to Hospitality Tent at Summer Concert Series
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Exclusive Access to Semi-Annual Social Events
Preferred Access for Select Programming and Event Registrations including Summer Camps, Green Gala, Taste of Fort Mill & Boil & Brew
Special invitation to featured grand openings for new amenities on the Greenway
Guided Natural Resources program provided by staff and local environmental experts
Opportunity to sponsor an Education program on the Greenway for a school or community group of your choice
Eight (8) Preview Passes to share with family and friends*

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

Woodland Sunflower Gift Level | $5,000-$9,999 ($418+/month)

Your gift at this level ensures proper care and maintenance of one mile of trail each year.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
Four (4) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Access to Hospitality Tent at Summer Concert Series
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Exclusive Access to Semi-Annual Social Events
Preferred Access for Select Programming and Event Registrations including Summer Camps, Green Gala, Taste of Fort Mill & Boil & Brew
Special invitation to featured grand openings for new amenities on the Greenway
Guided Natural Resources program provided by staff and local environmental experts
Opportunity to sponsor an Education program on the Greenway for a school or community group of your choice
Private dinner at Gateway Canteen with Leroy Springs & Co. President and the Greenway’s Board Chair
Eight (8) Preview Passes to share with family and friends *

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

Blue Star Gift Level | $10,000+

Your gift at this level ensures programs such as the Exceptional Equestrians therapeutic riding program lives on each year at a negligible cost to participants.

Benefits include:

Annual Greenway Family Membership ($144 value)
(4) Invitations to Friends of the Greenway Annual Dinner
Access to Hospitality Tent at Summer Concert Series
Special group volunteering and recreational opportunities
10% Discount on Retail Merchandise at Greenway Gateway
Exclusive Access to Semi-Annual Social Events
Preferred Access for Select Programming and Event Registrations including Summer Camps, Green Gala, Taste of Fort Mill & Boil & Brew
Special invitation to featured grand openings for new amenities on the Greenway
Guided Natural Resources program provided by staff and local environmental experts
Opportunity to sponsor an Education program on the Greenway for a school or community group of your choice
Private dinner at Gateway Canteen with Leroy Springs & Co. President and the Greenway’s Board Chair
Personal Guided Tour of Greenway Provided by
Natural Resources staff
Opportunity to develop a customized benefits package
Eight (8) Preview Passes to share with family and friends*

*Preview Passes are in addition to your Greenway digital guest passes.

*Donors may decline member benefits to receive the full value of the tax-deductible donation. If you would like to maximize your gift by declining benefits received, please email give@ascgreenway.org. Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. 501(c)3 | Tax ID: 57-0344121

Become a Friend or Renew Your Gift

Friends of the Greenway memberships begin at $550, payable monthly or annually.

Mailing Address & Contact Info

PO Box 1209, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Give@ASCGreenway.org
803-547-2711

Annual Giving Options

Monthly Giving Options

Friends of the Greenway

2025 Activities & Events

Benefits Available at All Giving Levels:

Rooted Rhythm Music Series Hospitality Tent
May 8, 15, 22, 29 | June 5, 12, 19, 26 | July 10, 17, 24
Concerts are 6-9pm at the Comporium Amphitheater

Annual Friends of the Greenway Dinner
September 25 at the Greenway Gateway

Benefits Available at Goldenrod Level and Above:

Friends of the Greenway Socials
April 10 and December 4

Benefits Available at the Wild Azalea Level and Above:

Early Program Access & Ticket Dates

January
Green Gala Ticket Release
Greenway Preschool Registration

March
Taste of Fort Mill Ticket Release

August
Boil, Brew & 'Que Ticket Release

December
Summer Camp Registration