Burton Center for disabilities and special needs

06/01/2026

Lexington Operations had a great time visiting the Orangeburg Gardens for National Garden Day.

05/20/2026

Saluda Day Program recently turned its day program into New Orleans and celebrated the famous Mardi Gras with carnival foods, jazz music, and various games. Beads, masks, designer hats, and fancy jewelry were worn by everyone. King Dennis and Queen De'Aerial led the parade. They were thrilled to learn about and taste the traditional Bananas Foster, King's Cake, and other foods and drinks.

05/18/2026

Thank you to members of the Emerald City Rotary for helping with our garden project on a recent Saturday. They constructed a flower bed, sealed the picnic tables, erected rails on one of our greenhouses, and installed a patio area for the picnic table.
They continue to help us make sure our garden project is a success.

05/18/2026

Burton Center received Youth & Education funding from Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) to assist in the construction and furnishing of three facility areas for new programming, providing a storefront, a bank setting, and a life skills room for hands-on learning environments. This program will fill a critical gap by offering training in financial literacy, social skills, and other life skills. The curriculum will be person-centered and tailored to each individual's goals and needs to build practical abilities, foster personal growth, and enhance self-management. This program will increase self-advocacy and safety awareness, building confidence and boundary-setting skills when navigating public systems.

Left to right: Mary Woodiwiss, GCCF Director of Grants and Projects; Laurie Cordell, Burton Center Executive Director; Jeff May, Burton Center Foundation consultant.

Greenwood County Community Foundation

05/13/2026

What a beautiful day for the 35th Annual Burton Center Lloyd Roofing Golf Classic yesterday! 54 teams participated, with the Harris Funeral Home team (D. J. Freese, Tom Howie, Chris Major, and Gage Evans) winning the morning round and Greg Overholt’s team (Rod Overholt, Grady Overholt, Jessie Wiley, and Cole Patterson winning the afternoon round.
The Burton Ensemble performed during lunch. Ricky Boyd singing “Stand by Me” and the dance team performing to “I Got the Music in Me”.
“Many thanks to everyone who coordinated, sponsored, and participated in the Golf Classic. For 35 years, the purpose of the classic has been to raise awareness of people with disabilities and special needs and funding to help them,” stated Jeff May, Co-Chair of the Golf Classic.

05/13/2026

Thank you Ashley Square!

05/06/2026

Announcement:

Due to the rain and thunderstorms, the 35th Annual Burton Center Lloyd Roofing Golf Classic has been moved to Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Schedule will remain the same.

Thank you,

Golf Committee

04/30/2026

The Saluda Day Program joins in the nationwide Read Across America week to motivate and build knowledge by reading their favorite book independently.

Lindsey from Saluda County Library, also stopped by to join our efforts by reading stories and assisting consumers in fun activities.

04/29/2026

The Ware Shoals Day Program learned about the life cycle of butterflies. They observed 5 caterpillars grow and transform into beautiful Monarch butterflies. They released them from their habitat today.

04/28/2026