It’s 5 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Young professionals from all walks of life are gathered at the latest Main Street spot to mix, mingle and find their place to make a difference. On Saturday, they will help rebuild a local home damaged by a flood. The week after that, it’s an intimate dinner at […]
Columbia City Ballet is a point of civic pride after 59 years
It’s not often that a local cultural institution transcends its purpose of entertainment and education and becomes a point of pride for a community. But that is exactly what the Columbia City Ballet (columbiacityballet.com) has done. Started as a community dance company that performed twice annually, Columbia City Ballet has evolved in its 59th year […]
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Offers Hope and Healing
When someone in the five-county area experiences the trauma of sexual abuse or assault, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM.org) is there for them every step of the way, any day of the week, anytime of the day. Sexual assault does not discriminate by age, ethnicity, gender or family income. The only thing survivors […]
Don’t let fear prevent you from providing the love and support of a stable home to a child in Foster Care
They welcome children from broken family systems and envelop them in love, respect and acceptance. They provide counseling, education, medical care and spiritual enrichment, help them reunite with their families or find loving foster families, and guide them to high school graduation and beyond. Since 1896, Epworth Children’s Home has served children and families through […]
The Mental Illness Recovery Center Saves Lives and Money Right Here
If you are looking to positively impact our most vulnerable and under-served community members’ quality of life, you have an opportunity this Giving Tuesday. Your contribution to Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc., (MIRCI.org) improves the lives of people facing mental illness and homelessness, while saving us all millions of dollars and strengthening our community. Supporting […]
Children’s Trust of South Carolina believes that every child should grow up happy, healthy, nurtured and safe
As South Carolina’s leader in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, Children’s Trust partners with local organizations across the state to work with the whole family – children, parents, grandparents and caregivers. Children’s Trust provides a variety of evidence-based programs that help families handle life’s challenges – big and small – together. The organization […]