2015 Midlands Gives Guide

MAGNIFY THE MIDLANDS

MidlandsGivesGuide May 5, 2015

Presented by:

About Central Carolina Community Foundation Midlands Gives is presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that links charitable people and businesses with areas of need in the Midlands. The Foundation is made up of more than 400 funds created by individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits who care about our Midlands region.

Our Mission Our mission is to promote, facilitate, and increase philanthropy to create a sustainable impact within our community through responsible giving.

What We Do 1

The Foundation receives gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. These gifts make up our $108 million philanthropic endowment.

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The money is pooled and invested for maximum growth and impact.

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We use the income generated to award grants that support charitable organizations in our community.

Our Impact • $112,000,000 + total grants awarded since inception.

• On average, over $10 million donated to nonprofits from donor funds annually.

• Over 40 scholarships awarded every year.

Who We Serve The Community Foundation serves donors and organizations in the following 11 counties in the Midlands: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter.

Clockwise from top left: A dog playing by the new spray fire hydrant, donated to Saluda Shoals Park for the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Community Foundation staff member welcomes Senior Resources to Senior Day at the SC State Fair.

Foundation board member, John Garrison, giving new shoes to children with INNERSOLE during one of the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Acts of Giving.

The Foundation’s Best of Philanthropy event, held every November to honor local philanthropists.

Foundation President & CEO, JoAnn Turnquist, giving new shoes through INNERSOLE.

Find Out More

Visit connect2.yourfoundation.org to view more information about the Foundation. Or, call 803. 254.5601.

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Welcome to Midlands Gives Our lives would be very different without nonprofit organizations. From the hospitals we are born in, to the arts and culture events we attend and the animal shelters where we find our family pets, nonprofit organizations impact our community and our personal lives every day.

Within the pages of this Midlands Gives Guide, you will find over 250 local nonprofits that touch our lives. And, on May 5th, we will have the opportunity to come together as one community to give back to these nonprofits through Midlands Gives.

Midlands Gives is a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Last year, during our inaugural event, we asked our community to embrace the campaign and they responded beyond our wildest

dreams. In 24 hours, over $704,000 was raised for 150 local charities. Most importantly, we proved that when our community comes together as one, we can make great things happen.

As the ‘voice of philanthropy’ in the Midlands, Central Carolina Community Foundation recognizes the importance of giving back to our community. With 30 years of grants, now totaling over $100 million, we take pride in providing community members with the tools and knowledge needed to invest locally.

Philanthropy - giving time, talent and treasure - can provide the stimulus that helps connect people to their community.

And, as more people are connected to the place they live, work and play, the more they give. The more they give, the more robust their community becomes,

Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees

attracting more people who give. And, so the ‘philanthropic pie’ grows.

So, on behalf of the Community Foundation’s board of trustees and staff, we invite you to join us again on May 5th for Midlands Gives. Your gifts will help connect our community and make it a place we are proud to call home.

Cheers!

Judith M. Davis, Board Chair

JoAnn M. Turnquist, President & CEO

Table of Contents About Central Carolina Community Foundation...................... page 2 Welcome to Midlands Gives................. page 3

Scott R. Adams

David G. Hodges

Roger Schrum

Dr. Bill Babcock, MD

Bruce W. Hughes,Vice Chair

Susie Gerald Shannon

J. Mac Bennett

Catherine H. Kennedy

Martha Scott Smith

Cliff Bourke Jr.

Charlene H. Keys

Stacy S. Stokes, CPA

Prizes.................................................... page 5

Sharon W. Bryant

Dr. David Kulbersh, MD

J. Hagood Tighe, Past Chair

Aflac Gives Back................................... page 5

William H. Cason II

Dan Lebish

Dr. Susie H. VanHuss, PhD.

Rita Bragg Caughman

Dan Mann

Colonial Life Expands Capacity of Nonprofits ........................ page 6

Judith M. Davis, Chair

Cory Manning

Ex-Officio Members

Affiliate Bonus Pools............................ page 6

Elizabeth A. Dinndorf

Shannon Nord

Kay Kinard

Thank You Sponsors & Partners.......... page 7

Paul Duane

Linda O’Bryon

Pauline Lampshire

Dr. Sharon Reynolds Earle, PhD.

Donna S. Pullen

Scott MacFarland

2015 Nonprofit Information......... pages 8 -18

Eric M. Elkins

Barbara Rackes

Porter Thompkins

John Garrison

Ben Rex, Secretary/Treasurer

Christopher Worley

L. Marion Gressette III

Terry K. Schmoyer Jr., CPA

FAQs.................................................... page 19

Carroll Heyward

Michael Schraibman

Participating Nonprofit List............. pages 20

CCCF Board of Trustees........................ page 3 About Midlands Gives.......................... page 4

How to Give........................................ page 19 Join the Movement............................ page 19

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About Midlands Gives Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, is a 24-hour online giving event that brings the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for over 250 nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. On May 5, 2015, thousands of people will magnify philanthropy in the region by making an online donation, through midlandsgives.org, to their favorite organizations.

The Community Foundation’s vision is that Midlands Gives accomplishes the following:

PHILANTHROPY

FAVORITE CAUSES

LOCAL COMMUNITY

Midlands Gives gives everyone the opportunity to be a philanthropist and places a spotlight on giving back as one community.

Midlands Gives creates a fun and engaging way for all of our communities to learn about critical issues impacting our region and inspires them to give.

Midlands Gives is a day for all citizens of all backgrounds and beliefs to come together to raise as much money for nonprofit organizations as possible.

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Prizes Your gifts during Midlands Gives will be magnified by incentive prizes for participating nonprofits. Here are some of the prizes you could help your favorite nonprofit win:

AFLAC Power Hours:

Aflac copy here Midlands Gives organizations are divided into small (less than $750K) and large (more than $750K) budget sizes.

This $1,000 prize and image? is added to the nonprofit in each budget category that has the most unique donors during that designated hour. Hours are: • 6 a.m. – 7 a.m Rise & Shine Power Hour • 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. Coffee Break Power Hour • 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Special Power Hour • 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Quitting Time Power Hour • 7 p.m – 8 p.m TV Dinner Power Hour • 11 p.m.- Midnight Night Owl Power Hour

AFLAC Golden Egg:

50/50:

A surprise prize hour will be announced

by WLTX during News 19@ 6. One donor during the announced hour will be randomly selected to have an additional $3,000 added to their donation. The winning nonprofit will be announced live on WLTX during News 19 Friends @ 5.

The organization to collect at least $50 from each of the 50 states will receive this $1,000 prize.

AFLAC C-Note:

From April 14 to April 24, community members submit videos to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram following the script: “I’m a philanthropist because ____.

I’m [insert your name] and I am Midlands Gives.” A winner will be randomly drawn from the submissions on each social media platform. The following amounts will be added to the winner’s selected nonprofit’s Midlands Gives total:

Between 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., all donations of exactly $100 will be matched up to $10,000.

First 100 Gifts $500 awarded to the first organization to receive 100 unique gifts.

County Prizes: $500 awarded to the organization in each county with the largest number of unique donors.

Palmetto Computer Consulting

#IAmMidlandsGives Video Contest

• $750 Facebook • $500 Twitter • $250 Instagram

Aflac Gives Back Philanthropy and volunteerism are a daily part of Aflac’s corporate culture, from the top throughout the entire workforce. And, their commitment to community service makes a difference. For the second year, Aflac is making an impact in the Midlands by generously sponsoring Midlands Gives.

Aflac has supported Midlands Gives from the beginning. In 2014, when Central Carolina Community Foundation approached Aflac about participating in the brand new giving day concept, they generously sponsored six Power Hour Prizes and 24 Golden Tickets Prizes, magnifying the gifts of many donors throughout the day.

This year, in addition to sponsoring the prizes listed above, the employees are

participating in a contest to raise money for a Midlands Gives nonprofit. All 900 employees are invited to purchase an Aflac plush duck, wearing a Midlands Gives hangtag and lime green neckerchief, and take photos of their duck around their offices. To enter the contest, employees post the photos on social media, tagging #Aflacduckonashelf and #MidlandsGives.

The winning employee, randomly selected from the social media entries, will select the nonprofit to receive the duck sale proceeds.

With more than 900 employees here in Columbia, Aflac is surely magnifying philanthropy for a great cause.

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Colonial Life Expands Capacity of Midlands Nonprofits For many nonprofits, Midlands Gives goes beyond raising money. It is also an opportunity for them to learn new skills, increase their capacity and expand their communication potential throughout the year. Each nonprofit is encouraged to create a personal Midlands Gives goal.

From acquiring new donors, to increasing their presence on social media, to engaging their board or raising money for a particular project, many nonprofits find Midlands Gives increases their impact all year round.

But they aren’t alone in the journey to achieving these goals. Thanks to the generosity of Colonial Life, all nonprofits who participate in Midlands Gives receive extensive training from Central Carolina Community Foundation and South Carolina Association for Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO). The training sessions gives participants the tools and resources necessary to meet their goals and be successful for the giving day and beyond.

Foundation has made all the difference in our ability to plan and promote the event.”

This year, SCANPO held a training series led by a national nonprofit communications expert, Kivi Miller. The series included two webinars and an in-person workshop and was required for first time participants. The 400 nonprofit staff members who attended learned how to identify their audience, focus their messages, and create an editorial calendar for their full calendar year.

These skills help nonprofits of all sizes be strategic about their communications, which leads to more effective results.

For the second year in a row, Colonial Life’s generosity has provided the funding for Midlands Gives trainings. Central Carolina Community Foundation thanks Colonial Life for their support of Midlands Gives and for helping increase the impact of all nonprofits in our community.

“Participating last year helped us raise over $12,000 and gain dozens of new donors. One third of our Midlands Gives donors donated for the first time that day!” commented Adele Little, Director of Healing Species.

“All of the resources and training provided by the Community

Central Carolina Community Foundation Affiliate Bonus Pools The Kershaw County Endowment is sponsoring a bonus pool for Kershaw nonprofits. Prizes will be awarded to eligible organizations according to who has the most unique donors.

1st Prize $1000 | 2nd Prize $750 3rd Prize $500 | 4th Prize $250 Eligible Organizations: • • • •

The Greater Chapin Community Endowment is sponsoring a bonus pool for Chapin nonprofits. Eligible organizations will receive a proportional share of the $5,000 bonus pool based on the amount raised by the nonprofit.

Eligible Organizations: • Chapin Community Theatre • Chapin We Care Center • The Justin Pepper Foundation

The Community Foundation for Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties is sponsoring a bonus pool for Orangeburg and Calhoun County nonprofits. Eligible organizations will receive a proportional share of the $7500 bonus pool based on the amount raised by the nonprofit.

Eligible Organizations: DAZZ-Lowcountry Pregnancy Center Catch the Vision International Edisto Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center Healing Species Junior Service League of Orangeburg Orangeburg County Community of Character Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Orangeburg Maude Schiffley Chapter of SPCA Orangeburg Preparatory School Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College The Samaritan House of Orangeburg, Inc. Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC Inc./ Orangeburg • Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association • Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic • Orangeburg County First Steps • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Nonprofit staff members attending training for Midlands Gives.

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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Global Eco Adventures Kershaw County Community Playground Project Historic Camden Foundation aka Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site

Thank you to our sponsors for making Midlands Gives possible.

Thank you to our media partners for helping spread the word to our community.

We also thank our community partners for their support.

Visit midlandsgives.org to see the complete list.

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2015 PARTICIPATING NONPROFITS Pawmetto Lifeline

ANIMAL Animal Protection League of SC PO Box 5354, Columbia, SC 29250 803.783.2119 www.aplsc.org

Our mission is to provide a safe haven for our community’s abused and abandoned dogs and cats, with the goal of rehabilitating them and finding them permanent, loving homes.

Carolina Wildlife Center

5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.772.3994 www.carolinawildlife.org f T

To rehabilitate, raise and release injured and orphaned wildlife birds and animals and educate our community how best to coexist with wildlife avoiding human-wildlife conflict.

Cullen’s Archangel Rescue, Inc. PO Box 715, Lexington, SC 29071 803.622.9813 www.caretoadpot.org f T

To educate people about proper pet care and training, decrease stray and owner-surrendered pets, and provide veterinary care and shelter for exotic and domestic pets.

God’s Creatures Deserve to Live

3221 Old Camden Hwy., Dalzell, SC 29040 803.316.1524 www.Godscreaturesdeserve2live.com f To be the voice for those who have no voice of their own.

Humane Society of South Carolina 121 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 803.783.1267 www.Humanesc.org f

To end animal cruelty, neglect, and overpopulation by offering low cost spay and neuter surgery and investigating reports of animal cruelty.

Maude Schiffley Chapter SPCA Orangeburg

PO Box 1584, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.536.3918 www.Orangespca.org f

Provide interim sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, abused, or otherwise displaced pets. Responsibly place pets in loving safe homes. Reduce pet overbreeding. Educate others in how to be responsible pet owners.

Patter Pets

PO Box 9594, Columbia, SC 29290 803.319.1502 www.Patterpets.org f T

With the help of our friends and volunteers, we can make a difference in these animals lives.

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1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212 803.465.9150 www.Pawmettolifeline.org f T

Establish a no-kill community in the Midlands, meaning no healthy, adoptable dog or cat dies because it is homeless.

PETS Inc.

PO Box 6394, Columbia, SC 29171 540.462.7236 www.Petsinc.org f T

We are an NPO, no-kill shelter rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and abused pets. We also offer low-cost veterinary care, public awareness of animal-related issues, and responsible pet guardianship education.

Riverbanks Society

PO Box 1060, Columbia, SC 29210 803.779.8717 www.Riverbanks.org f T

It is our mission to foster an appreciation and concern for all living things.

SQ Rescue, Inc.

121 Laurel Bay Lane, Columbia, SC 29229 803.788.2430 www.sqrescueinc.org f T

We are an all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and welfare of abandoned or abused animals by providing vet care, etc. then finding loving homes for them.

The Animal Mission

127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 803.776.7387 www.Animalmission.org f T

To end euthanasia of adoptable pets in local shelters by slowing pet over-population through aggressive, free spay/neuter programs.

ARTS & CULTURE 701 Center for Contemporary Art

Columbia Baroque

PO Box 6972, 4801 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29260 803.422.4921 www.ColumbiaBaroque.com f

We bring historical music to life through performance and education.

Columbia Children’s Theatre

PO Box 3096, 3400 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29230 803.691.4548 www.ColumbiaChildrensTheatre.com

Columbia City Ballet

1545 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.7605 www.columbiacityballet.com f T

To be a premier professional ballet company in the Southeast. To present our art to an ever growing, diverse audience.

Columbia City Jazz

550 Rivermont Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 803.361.9510 www.ColumbiaCityJazz.com f T

We raise dancers on proper technique and a love for dance. Our instructors provide a professional and fun atmosphere for dancers to learn, practice, and reach their potential.

Columbia Museum of Art

PO Box 2068, 1515 Main Street Columbia, SC 29202 803.799.2810 www.columbiamuseum.org f

Columbia Stage Society

Auntie Karen Foundation

Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center

4204 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 803.748.7124 www.auntiekaren.org f T

To empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.

Chapin Community Theatre

PO Box 360, 721 Chapin Road, Chapin SC 29036 803.240.8544 www.chapintheatre.org f T

Provide quality community theatre - By the community for the community.

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The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates outstanding artistic creativity through its collection, exhibitions, and programs, interacting in ways that engage the mind and enrich the spirit.

701 Whaley Street, Suite 212 Columbia, SC 29201 803.319.9949 www.701cca.org f T

A visual art center that promotes understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process, and the role of art in the community.

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To empower children to enrich their lives and their world through engaging and inspirational live theatre experiences.

1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.2510 www.towntheatre.com f T

To provide quality, family oriented entertainment for all who would like to participate on stage, as audience members or behind the scenes.

PO Box 54, 2714 Cleveland Street Elloree, SC 29047 803.897.2225 www.ElloreeMuseum.org

Purpose: (1) To collect, preserve, exhibit, and document the past. (2) To provide educational programs, activities, and exhibits. (3) To promote art and culture.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29212 803.425.7676 www.FineArtsCenter.org f T

To create an environment that promotes artistic and cultural experiences and provides superior educational, instructional and entertainment opportunities that elevate and enrich the community.

Friends of the Lexington County Museum

PO Box 637, Lexington, SC 29071 803.359.8369 http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/DeptIQ/ museum/Pages/FriendsoftheMuseum.aspx f

To enhance the Lexington County Museum through its duly appointed commission and to support, aid, and assist in the improvement and expansion of the Museum.

Historic Camden Foundation

222 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020 803.432.9841 www.historic-camden.net f

To preserve and interpret the historical, archaeological, military, and cultural history of Camden to 1825, particularly as a major colonial trading center and as a Revolutionary War British military base.

Historic Columbia

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.1770 www.HistoricColumbia.org f T

To nurture, support and protect the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia and its environs through programs of advocacy, education and preservation.

Newberry Opera House

1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.5179 www.NewberyOperaHouse.com f T

Our mission is the cultural and economic development of Newberry and the Midlands of South Carolina, through the arts.

Nickelodeon Theatre

1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.8234 www.Nickelodeon.org f T

We are more than a movie theater. We are a center for enrichment and education, providing our community the tools to appreciate and interpret film and other visual media.

Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center 649 Riverside Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.536.4074 www.OCFAC.net f

We exists to provide the facilities and encouragement for the people of our region to enjoy and participate in the arts and our historical heritage.

South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division 105 Oak Lane, Cayce, SC 29033 803.730.4771 www.scapod.org f T

Our mission is to encourage knowledge of South Carolina’s cultural heritage and archaeology.

South Carolina Philharmonic

721 Lady Street, Suite B, Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7937 www.scphillharmonic.com f T We entertain, educate, enrich and excite diverse audiences through live symphonic music.

Sumter County Museum

122 N. Washington Street, Sumter, SC 29150 803.775.0908 www.SumterCountyMuseum.org f T

A private non-profit institution that preserves, interprets, and promotes the historical and cultural heritage of Old Sumter District.

The Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation 2519 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 615.268.6964 www.hootie.com f T

We set out to benefit children of South Carolina and beyond through education and arts programs.

The Humanities Council SC

PO Box 5287, Columbia, SC 29250 803.771.2477 www.SCHumanities.org f T

To enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians.

Woodshed Archive

Columbia Green

PO Box 50191, Columbia, SC 29250 803.545.7595 www.columbiagreen.org f

We promote beautification of the Columbia area through landscaping, gardening, horticulture, education and conservation. Attractive public spaces enhance our quality of life and support economic development.

Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation

1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 803.254.3100. www.columbiaparksandrecreationfoundation.org

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We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Columbia residents and visitors by promoting and supporting the City’s parks and recreational activities.

Columbia Resilience

119 Loch Road, Columbia, SC 29210 803.665.7358 www.columbiaresilience.org f

We are a group of committed citizens aligned with the global Transition Movement. We strive to create a relocalized, vibrant culture of cooperation in the face of diminishing natural resources.

Committee for the Restoration and Beautification of Randolph Cemetery PO Box 7074, Columbia, SC 29207 757.546.4888 www.historicrandolphcemetery.org

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Our mission is to preserve Randolph Cemetery as a beautifully restored cultural heritage site, ensure its continued maintenance, educate the public about its significance, and encourage community engagement.

104 Blythe Glen Lane, Columbia, SC 29206 803.479.8784 www.Woodshedarchive.org f T

Community Relations Council

WXRY/ The Independent Media Foundation

We serve to promote harmony, mutual respect and justice through dialogue, education programs and resources.

1338 Main Street, #202, Columbia, SC 29201 803.753.7260 www.wxryfm.org f T

Your Community. Your Neighborhood. Your Independent Radio. WXRY is committed to providing great radio that builds and serves the whole community. It’s why we’re different. We are the Independent Alternative.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT Babcock Center Foundation

PO Box 36808, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.799.1970 www.babcockcenter.org f T

The mission of the Babcock Center is to empower people with lifelong disabilities to enjoy life by promoting abilities and respecting choice.

930 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.733.1124 www.comrelations.org f

COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource 930 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.733.1123 www.ourcor.org f T

COR connects talented professionals in the Columbia area to diverse and meaningful opportunities for leadership, service, and fun.

Delta House, Inc.

5307 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803.735.1444 www.deltahouseinc.com/weebly f

We are a community based nonprofit organization with a focus primarily on public service, education and economic development.

Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA) PO Box 808, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.531.6186 www.orangeburgdora.com f T

We are committed to building a stronger Downtown in order to strengthen Orangeburg’s economy.

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EngenuitySC

1000 Catawba Street, Suite 130 Columbia, SC 29201 803.354.5720 www.engenuitysc.com f T

We are a public-private partnership focused on enhancing our region’s competitiveness and prosperity. We believe collaboration between business, government, education and community leaders will make our region more economically competitive.

Friends of Mt. Zion Institute PO Box 203, 245 Walnut Street Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.960.8160 www.mtzioninstitute.com f

To preserve the buildings and story of the historic Mt. Zion Institute campus and advance renovation and reuse for the cultural, educational and economic benefit of the community and state.

Growing Home Southeast

440 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033 803.791.5513 www.growinghomese.com f T

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Foundation

521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803.785.8230 www.lex-co.com/sheriff

The Foundation was formed to help raise money to assist the Sheriff’s Department with vital equipment/ K9’s/Bulletproof vests, etc. that cannot be obtained through their annual budget.

MIRCI (Mental Illness Recover Center, Inc.) 3809 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205 803.786.1844 www.mirci.org f T

We are a nonprofit organization assisting individuals with mental illness to recover in areas of their lives impacted by their illness through housing, behavioral healthcare, and assistance with disability benefits.

Newberry County Library System

1100 Friend Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.0854 www.youseemore.com/newberry f

Enabling at-risk children, youth and families to realize their potential and contribute to their community.

Our mission is dedicated to helping meet the informational, cultural, educational, and recreational needs of our citizens. We recognized that information is the foundation of an enlightened community.

Home Works of America

Palmetto Cycling Coalition

3823 W. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29204 803.781.4536 www.homeworksofamerica.org f T

Showing God’s love through service to others by repairing the homes of elderly and disabled homeowners, assisting youth in their development, and empowering communities to care for their own members.

Junior Service League of Orangeburg PO Box 1464, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.682.2245

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The object of the Junior Service League of Orangeburg shall be to give assistance to the needy; to render effective volunteer service; and to foster interest in the economic, spiritual, educational, cultural and civic conditions of the Orangeburg area.

Kershaw County Community Playground

1284 Hwy 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078 864.934.5858 www.kcwestplayground.org f

To improve the quality of life in Kershaw County while enhancing the physical and social development of our children.

Latino Communications CDC 5301 North Trenholm Rd, Ste:A Columbia, SC 29206 803.227.8984 www.latinocdc.org f T

We bridge the gap to the Hispanic community by removing barriers created by language, culture and economic differences through financial literacy, homeownership workshops/foreclosure prevention, community outreach & cultural arts.

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141-F Pelham Drive, Suite 116 Columbia, SC 29209 864.585.9531 www.palmettocycling.org f

South Carolina Bar Foundation

950 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29202 803.765.0517 www.scbarfoundation.org f T

Our mission is to fund the advancement of justice by improving access, education and accountability.

South Carolina Diversity Foundation 1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1100 Columbia, SC 29201 803.361.4155 www.scchamber.net/about/chambercommittees/diversity-council f T

To encourage, support and educate employers and community leaders as they seek to value and strengthen diversity.

South Carolina Fair Housing Center 1925 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.403.8447 www.scfairhousingcenter.org f T

Ensure compliance with federal, state and local fair housing, consumer protection and civil rights laws, through fair housing enforcement, outreach and advocacy as well as public and private sector partnerships.

EDUCATION A Chance Through Literacy

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PASOs

730 Devine Street, Suite 108 Newberry, SC 29208 803.777.5466 www.scpasos.org f T

PASOs helps the Latino community and service providers work together for strong and healthy families. We do this through education, support and grassroots leadership development.

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center

1518 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.1113 www.scjustice.org f T

We advocate for low-income South Carolinians on issues such as housing, education, hunger, immigration and health care to make lasting and long-term changes that will help thousands of South Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens.

Senior Resources, Inc.

2817 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205 803.252.7734 www.seniorresourcesinc.org f T

We are a non-profit agency that provides coordinated services to promote and empower healthy, independent living for senior citizens through the support of staff and volunteers

PO Box 50362, Columbia, SC 29250 803.479.1411 www.achancethroughliteracy.org

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Join us in providing educational opportunities for worthy students that do not have the means to obtain a quality education.

Blythewood High School Education Foundation

1901 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016 803.691.4090 www.richland2.org/bh/pages/educationfoundation f

To raise funds and promote educational programs for Blythewood High School, located in Blythewood, SC.

Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands

500 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.446.8106 www.begreatacademy.com

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Calhoun County First Steps

304 Agnes Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 803.655.5126 www.scfirststeps.org f

To help families to help their children to be healthy and ready to learn upon entering kindergarten.

CILC/Chameleon Inspirations Learning Center

63 Cedar Terrace Drive, Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.815.0833 www.chameleonilc.webnode.com f

Our mission is to change lives by providing rewarding educational and enrichment opportunities for children and families.

City Year Columbia

1122 Lady Street, Suite 600 Columbia, SC 29201 803.727.1578 www.cityyear.org/columbia

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We are an education-focused organization uniting young adults for a year of service, partners with high-need Midlands schools to provide targeted interventions for students at risk of dropping out.

Columbia College

1301 Columbia College Drive Columbia, SC 29203 803.786.3736 www.columbiasc.edu f T

Established in 1854, a liberal arts college related to the United Methodist Church. It encompasses a women’s college, and evening and graduate programs for men and women.

Communities In Schools of the Midlands PO Box 8884, Columbia, SC 29202 803.254.9727 www.cism.org f T

We surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

EdVenture Children’s Museum

Healing Species

Montessori School of Columbia

Teaching compassion, preventing violence, and changing lives through rescued dogs.

We offer an authentic Montessori education that challenges students academically and fosters each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth in order to prepare them to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community.

PO Box 1202, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.535.6543 www.healingspecies.org f T

Irmo Fire Foundation

6017 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.798.4979 www.irmofirefoundation.org f T

Support the men and women of the Irmo Fire District and promote the safety and well-being of the community they serve.

IT-oLogy

1301 Gervais Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803.354.5738 www.IT-oLogy.org f T

IT-oLogy is the non-profit dedicated to growing IT talent, fostering economic development and advancing the IT profession. We advocate for improving computer science and information technology education at all levels.

Jubilee Academy

3390 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.787.3009 www.jubileeacademysc.org f T

We are a faith-based organization, working to turn the hearts and lives of inner-city children, youth and families towards Christ and Academic Excellence.

Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina

211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.3100 www.edventure.org f T

2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 105 Columbia, SC 29204 803.252.1974 www.centralsc.ja.org f T

Glenforest School

Leadership South Carolina

Glenforest School strives to meet the academic and social needs of students who require a positive, supportive learning environment to achieve their individual post-secondary goals.

Leadership SC motivates South Carolinians for a higher level of public service. SC must have inspiring leadership to remain competitive and LSC joins community leaders to resolve statewide challenges.

To inspire children, youth, and the adults who care about them to experience the joy of learning.

1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.796.7622 www.glenforest.com f

To inspire and prepare young people for the global economy.

PO Box 23205, Columbia, SC 29224 803.788.7066 www.leadershipsc.com f T

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC

Lexington School District Four Education Foundation

We help people become independent through education and training leading to employment.

Ensuring student performance at the highest level.

115 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607 864.351.0123 www.goodwillsc.org/about/mission f T

Hammond School

854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 803.695.4017 www.hammondschool.org f T

The mission of Hammond School is to instill in students a commitment to academic excellence and recognition of individual potential that will contribute to the development of their characters.

607 East Fifth Street, Swansea, SC 29160 803.518.2375 www.lexington4.net f T

Midlands Education and Business Alliance

411 South Maple Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.783.8838 www.montessoricolumbia.com f

My Amigos Bilingual Education Center 132 St. Davids Church Road West Columbia, SC 29170 803.356.2232 www.myamigosbec.org f

We provide a high quality dual-language, Christian, immersion education to children and provides them with tools that enable them to confidently participate in a global community.

Newberry County First Steps

540 Brantley Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.321.1073 www.newberryfirststeps.com f

We will foster nurturing experiences so that every child will enter first grade to succeed.

Orangeburg County Community of Character

155 Riverside Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.534.6821 www.orangeburgcharacter.com f T

Inspire, Motivate, and Recognize Excellent Character in Orangeburg County.

Orangeburg County First Steps

394 Brookdale Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.533.6441 www.orangeburgfirststeps.org f T

To provide easy access and full awareness of early childhood development for the families of all children.

Orangeburg Preparatory School

2651 North Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118 803.534.7970 www.orangeburgprep.com f

Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc., seeks to provide a quality education which prepares students to meet the academic demands of college and to lead productive and fulfilling lives in a complex world.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation

3250 St. Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118 803.535.1246 www.octech.edu f T

Our mission is to provide financial support for the academic programs and services offered by OCtech. Funds raised support scholarships, capital improvements, equipment purchases, and faculty and staff professional development.

1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 803.822.3778 www.mebasc.com f T We connect students, parents and educators to career opportunities through business partnerships, training and resources.

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Partners for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science PO Box 12328, Columbia, SC 29211 803.960.3327 www.engr.sc.edu/summer/index f

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Our Program is focused on addressing the critical needs of motivating minority students to enter and successfully complete post-secondary education in the fields of Engineering and Computer Science.

Peace-Pass It On

226 Lancer Dr, Columbia, SC 29212 803.781.4657 www.peace-passiton.org f T

We are a non-profit committed to stopping bullying at the elementary/middle school level. WORDS do hurt!

Help build self-esteem early-be BUDDY not a BULLY.

Professional Development Scholarship Foundation

2015 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201 803.256.2065 www.palmettoteachers.org f T

To provide resources and funding that allow South Carolina teachers to pursue advanced degrees that will expand their ability to assist public school students with their development and learning.

Prosperity Project

1237 House St, Columbia, SC 29229 803.318.2497 www.prosperityprojectsc.org f T

We exist to provide spiritual, educational, and personal development of school-aged children living in Columbia’s inner city. We do this through education, tutoring, personal skills development and mentoring.

Reach Out and Read Carolinas

7 Medical Park Dr. Columbia, SC 29203 803.309.0612 www.rorcarolinas.org f

We prepare America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.

Richland County First Steps to School Readiness 2008 Marion Street, Suite B Columbia, SC 29201 803.256.7237 www.rcfirststeps.org f T

We promote school readiness through quality early care and education in our Early Head Start, parenting programs, and child care quality initiatives.

Richland Library Foundation

1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.929.3424 www.richlandlibrary.com/foundation f T

We support implementation of new and groundbreaking ideas on an innovative level at Richland Library. Foundation enhancements are the difference between a good library and a great library.

Safe Kids

129 Washington Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 www.safekidssumter.com f

To prevent injury to children at home, at play and on the way.

Sandhills School

1500 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 803.695.1400 www.sandhillsschool.org/pages/sandhills_ school f T To provide a superior learning environment for students with average to superior intelligence who learn differently. Sandhills students benefit from evidence based multi-sensory instruction.

Sandlapper Singers

PO Box 50261, Columbia, SC 29206 803.381.5481 www.sandlappersingers.org f T

To present American choral music in a uniquely entertaining, inspiring, and engaging style and to provide educational opportunities for young singers.

SC Economics

1014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.8677 www.sceconomics.org f

A statewide non-profit dedicated to improving economic education and financial literacy by preparing teachers to teach students to be active, successful, and prosperous members of our global economy.

SC State Firefighters’ Foundation PO Box 211725 Columbia, SC 29221 803.454.1800 www.scfirefighters.org f T Serving those who serve you.

Shepherd’s Center of Columbia

3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.779.4449 www.sheperdcentercolumbia.org f

To assist senior adults in having more meaningful and fulfilling lives by using their skills and knowledge to benefit others in the community by serving together.

South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 140 Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7700 www.teenpregnancysc.org f T

To improve the health and economic well being of individuals, communities, and the state of South Carolina by preventing teen pregnancy.

South Carolina Citizens for Life

1411 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.5433 www.sclife.org f T

We are a pro-life organization founded to restore legal protection to the unborn and to defend the medically fragile members of our human family from hastened death.

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

600 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.6284 www.sipa.sc.edu f T

We are a not-for-profit organization middle, junior and senior high schools, and independent schools. It encourages a high degree of professionalism in scholastic journalism and mass communications in the Southeast.

St. Peter’s Catholic School

1035 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.8285 www.stpeterscatholicschool.org f T

We nurture and challenge kindergarten 4 through sixth grade students, so that they can achieve their full, God-given potential.

The Barclay School

4702 Colonial Dr, Columbia SC 29130 803.741.4245 www.thebarclayschool.org f

Our mission is to provide a rich, diverse curriculum for special needs students in a safe nurturing environment.

The Landrum Washington Legacy Fund, Inc 1507-C Bush River Rd, Columbia SC 29210 803.731.5344 www.lwlegacyfund.net f T

Our mission is to help average students with above average talents and gifts succeed in college.

Turning Pages, Greater Columbia Literacy Council 4711 Forest Dr, Suite 3, PMB 267 Columbia, SC 29206 803.782.1210 www.turning-pages.org f T

To enable functionally illiterate adults in Richland and Lexington counties to acquire the literacy and life skills necessary to participate productively in their homes, workplaces, and community.

Tutor Eau Claire Dyslexia Resource Center

628 Muller Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203 803.252.5051 www.tutorec.org f T

To raise awareness of Dyslexia and offer practical solutions for these students - and the families & educators that support them.

Vital Connections of the Midlands, Inc. 911 Beltline Blvd., Columbia SC 29205 803.319.3499 www.vitalconnectionsofthemidlands.org

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We will provide high-quality, comprehensive early care and education.

ENVIRONMENT Congaree Land Trust

PO Box 5232, Columbia, SC 29250 803.988.0000 www.congareelt.org f T

To promote voluntary conservation of scenic lands, open spaces, farms, forests, natural areas and significant habitats in central South Carolina.

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Congaree Riverkeeper

PO Box 5294, Columbia, SC 29250 803.760.3357 www.congareeriverkeeper.org f

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We work to protect and improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreation on the Congaree, Lower Saluda and Lower Broad Rivers through advocacy, education and enforcement of environmental laws.

Gills Creek Watershed Association

712 Main St, EWS 603, Columbia, SC 29208 803.727.8326 www.gillscreekwatershed.org f

To restore and protect the Gills Creek Watershed by uniting local government, citizens, businesses, and organizations.

Global Eco Adventures

517 Laurens Court , Camden, SC 29020 803 427-2000 www.globalecoadventures.org f

We provide academic and applied knowledge of outdoor activities to overweight/obese adolescents inspiring passion for the environment and reshaping priorities through increased awareness of healthy recreational activities.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful

1307 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.733.1139 www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org f T

To engage, inspire and educate the Midlands to invest in our community through litter prevention, recycling and beautification.

Palmetto Conservation Foundation 722 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.771.0870 www.palmettoconservation.org f T

The Palmetto Trail is a free, accessible resource for trail users of all abilities that currently stretches over 350 miles across the state, connecting South Carolina from the mountains to the sea.

Saluda Shoals Foundation

5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.213.2035 www.saludashoaldfoundation.org

The Saluda Shoals Foundation serves as a steward of Saluda Shoals Park through financial support, fostering partnerships and promotion of the park’s exceptional recreational activities, environmental education, and cultural opportunities.

South Carolina State Museum

301 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201 803.898.4938 www.scmuseum.org f T

The mission of the South Carolina State Museum Foundation is to support and promote the purposes of the South Carolina State Museum.

701 Whaley Street, Suite 209 Columbia, SC 29201 803.673.4464 www.sustainablemidlands.org

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To advocate and educate for solutions that balance the needs of the community, the environment, and the economy.

FAITH-BASED Acts Metro

7001 St. Andrew’s Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.764.0588 www.actmetro.org f

We empowers families in crisis to rise from despair and dependence to hope and self sufficiency. We provide wraparound services and a trained mentor to each family.

Alex’s House Orphanage

211 Huckleberry Lane Lexington, SC 29072 803.467.3638 www.alexshouse-haiti.blogspot.com

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We exist to raise and rescue the least of these from hunger, poverty, and darkness.

Bethel Christian Camp

750 Boy Scout Road, Gaston, SC 29053 803.926.5511 www.bethelchristiancamp.org f T

We provide life changing camping experiences with a focus on underserved youth and offers retreat opportunities for the community.

Catch the Vision International

1425 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.539.2301 www.catchthevision.org f

We are dedicated to meeting people’s physical and spiritual needs worldwide. We strive to share God’s love through Haitian orphanage support, Peru food distribution, and local Orangeburg projects.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charleston, Inc.

1427 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.726.7764 www.charitiessc.org f T Serving God’s Family throughout South Carolina.

CEF Columbia-Midlands

500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29221 803.798.4405 cefcolumbiamidlands.org f T

We are a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.

Chapin We Care Center

To conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.

We are a Christian organization providing food and warmth for those in need in the greater Chapin community.

1800 Chapin Road, Chapin, SC 29036 803.345.3244 www.chapinwecare.org f T

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Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lake Murray 1510 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.4173 www.cpclakemurray.org f

To empower women and men to make life-affirming decisions regarding pregnancy through education, compassionate care, material aid and the gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Daybreak Pregnancy Center 2009 Hampton Street, Suite C Columbia, SC 29204 803.771.6634 www.daybreakpregnancy.com

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To offer services in a manner that will encourage women to choose life for their pre-born child. We offer hope through prevention, intervention and attention.

South Carolina Wildlife Federation 215 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29205 803.256.0670 www.scwf.org f T

PO Box 141, Gadsden, SC 29052 803.353.2761 www.congareecomplexcdc.org

Edisto Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 260 John C. Calhoun Drive Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.536.2300

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Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Joy in the Mourning Center for Life Losses

P.O. Box 4162, Irmo, SC 29063 803.716.4600 www.joyinthemourningcenter.org

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We are a faith-based organization that provides programs to help people cope with life losses and return to the joy of living.

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina

2501 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.484.5110 www.lecsc.org f T

Lee County First Steps

PO Box 344, Bishopville, SC 29010 803.484.5110 www.scfirststeps.org/lee f T

Ensure that children arrive at school healthy and ready to learn.

Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS)

216 Harmon Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.957.6656 www.licssc.org f T

Glorifying God by serving our neighbors in crisis.

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Newberry County Literacy

The Samaritan House of Orangeburg, Inc.

Harvest Hope Food Bank

To provide programs which enable adults and children to Read, Write, Math and Basic Computer Skills necessary to function on jobs and society while reaching individual goals.

To provide transitional housing to homeless men, women and children in Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg Counties.

To provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education.

1121 Caldwell St, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.8086 www.newberryread.com

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Orangeburg Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Inc.

Alzheimer’s Association

PO Box 245, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.535.0061 www.ceforangeburg.com f T

To evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in a Bible believing church.

Providence Home

3421 N. Main St, Columbia, SC 29203 www.providencehomecolumbia.org

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To help stabilize the living conditions of dislocated men and to encourage progress in realizing their full personal potential in self-sufficient living through the power of Jesus Christ.

SC Christian Action Council

PO Drawer 3248, Columbia, SC 29230 803.461.3206 www.sccouncil.net f

To serve the faith community and the state as a catalyst for unity and advocacy for a more just society.

Seth’s Giving Tree

3344 Greystone Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720 803.285.3595 www.sethsgivingtree.org f

To promote Christian values of faith, hope, respect, integrity and generosity through projects and programs that will impact the youth of Lancaster County, SC.

Sharing God’s Love

147 Friarsgate Blvd. Irmo, SC 29063 803.732.3188 www.sharinggodslove.net f T

Therefore, I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and the poor and the needy in your land.

Deut.15:11b

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.739.5006 www.stillhopes.org f

To provide a faith based community where life will be rich and full as God intends it to be, holding to our values, serving one another with dedication and promoting health and wellness for all.

The Brookland Foundation

PO Box 2022, Columbia, SC 29202 803.744.7914 www.brooklandfoundation.org

1580 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.516.0088 www.samaritanhouseobginc.org f

To improve the lives of people by developing and promoting efforts to enhance their spiritual, emotional, physical, social and econonic well-being.

140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 210 Columbia, SC 29210 800.272.3900 www.alz.org/sc f T

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

American Cancer Society

128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 803.750.1693 www.cancer.org f T

The nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer.

American Heart Association 190 Knox Abbott Drive, Suite 301 Cayce, SC 29033 803.806.3026 www.heart.org f T

Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Autism Academy of South Carolina

1505 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.929.0011 www.autismacademyofsc.org f T

We strive to provide high-quality, individualized, evidence-based behavioral intervention in a yearround, positive, professional & cheerful center-based setting, helping children with autism achieve their maximum potential in life.

Be The Match

701 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.543.9034 www.bethematch.org f

Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer- like leukemia or lymphoma. Be The Match delivers cures by helping patients get a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Children’s Chance

13 Surrey Court, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29212 803.254.5996 www.childrenschancesc.org f T

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center 1800 Saint Julian Place, Suite 206 Columbia, SC 29204 803.733.5969 www.ecchc.org f T

To provide comprehensive, high quality compassionate health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan

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2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.4432 www.harvesthope.org f T

Healing Icons

PO Box 5194, Columbia, SC 29250 803.429.4151 www.healingicons.org f T

We are on a mission to teach creativity as a form of stress reduction and healing to every adult cancer survivor on the planet.

Health Education Consultants, Inc PO Box 308, Irmo, SC 29212 803.727.8837

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To prevent or delay chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease among the medically underserved populations through health education.

Healthy Columbia

4100 North Main, Suite 203 Columbia, SC 29203 803.667.9630 www.healthycolumbia.org

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Healthy Columbia builds leadership to enable individuals and communities to take action to transform their lives by improving health.

Healthy Learners

2749 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29204 803.454.0350 www.healthylearners.com f T

In the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Healthy Learners is devoted to removing children’s health barriers to learning with love and compassion.

Lexington Medical Center Foundation 2720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29033 803.791.2540 www.lexmed.com/giving/foundation

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To assure that high value, quality health services and patient-centered care are available for the people of the Midlands.

Lourie Center

1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.1971 www.louriecentersc.com f T

To provide opportunities for adults over 50 to remain physically fit, socially engaged, intellectually stimulated and independent.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving South Carolina 421 Mission Court, Irmo, SC 29063 803.748.7333 www.madd.org/sc f T

To end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking

Skip To My Lupus, Inc.

NAMI South Carolina

PO Box 1267, Columbia, SC 29202 803.733.9592 www.namisc.org f

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and treatment for the seriously mentally ill and their families in South Carolina through education, support and advocacy.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic 860 Holly Street, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.534.7200 www.ocfreeclinic.com f

To understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically uninsured that live below 2005% of the Federal Poverty Level in Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties.

Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services PO Box 25679, Columbia, SC 29224 803.788.7063 www.paals.org f T

We are committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service animals and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities.

Palmetto Health Foundation

1600 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.434.7275 www.palmettohealthfoundation.org f

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Engaging community partners to enhance health care for patients and families served by Palmetto Health.

Richland County Recreation Foundation 7492 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.865.0138 www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/ foundation f T

To assist Richland County Recreation Commission in its dedication to enriching lives and connecting communities through diverse recreational opportunities.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC 5000 Thurmond Mall Blvd, Suite 108 Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.0118 www.rmhcofcolumbia.org f T

To find, create and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.

Safe Life Senior

1746 Westminister Drive, Columbia SC 29204 803.254.2673 www.safelifesenior.com f T

To provide a range of services at affordable rates that foster independence for subscribers and peace of mind for families and caregivers.

SC HIV/AIDS Council

1518 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.6644 www.schivaidscouncil.org f To eradicate the spread of HIV and AIDS in South Carolina.

PO Box 10356, Columbia, SC 29207 803.251.9413 www.skiptomylupus.org f T

Our mission is to provide Christ- centered, comprehensive support services that educate, raise awareness, and enhance the quality of life for people affected by Lupus.

South Carolina Cancer Alliance 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 312 Columbia, SC 29204 803.708.4732 www.sccanceraliance.org f T

The SCCA is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on ALL people in South Carolina.

South Carolina Tobacco-Free Collaborative PO Box 8173, Columbia, SC 29202 803.251.0130 www.sctobaccofree.org f T

To eliminate the toll of tobacco use by providing leadership, guidance, and resources to state and local partners.

Tell Them

807 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.929.0088 www.tellthemsc.org f T

We stand together, a unified voice of reason, in support of age appropriate reproductive health education and access to reproductive health counseling and services for all South Carolinians.

The Therapy Place

3620 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.787.3033 www.thetherapyplace.org f T

To provide traditional and innovative therapies and recreational opportunities for children with special needs in an environment that is family-friendly, to include resources and education for the parents/caregivers.

Young Men’s Christian Association of Sumter

510 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150 803.773.1404 www.ymcasumter.org f

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Acercamiento Hispano de Carolina del Sur/ South Carolina Hispanic Outreach 827 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29203 803.419.5112 www.schispanicoutreach.org f

The mission of South Carolina Hispanic Outreach is to provide access, information, and services to the Latino Community in South Carolina.

Alston Wilkes Society

3519 Medical Drive, Columbia SC 29203 803.799.2490 www.AlstonWilkesSociety.org f T Rebuilding Lives for a Safer Community

American Red Cross

2751 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29230 803.540.1200 www.redcross.org/sc f T

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia

4300 North Main Street, Columbia SC 29203 803.691.5700 www.bbbsgc.org f T

To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Christ Central Ministries

P.O. Box 712, Lexington SC 29072 803.960.7375 www.chrismyerschildrensplace.com

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To provide a stable and loving home environment for mothers and their children who are in some type of transition where they will learn positive behaviors and life skills.

CSC Habitat for Humanity

209 S. Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.3570 www.MidlandsHabitat.org f T

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

DAZZ-Lowcountry Pregnancy Center

HUMAN SERVICES Able South Carolina

136 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 803.779.5121 www.able-sc.org f T

Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of independence.

923 Chestnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.937.3010 www.dazzorangeburg.com f We provide life affirming reproductive health and family services in a compassionate Christian environment.

Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center

1615 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.791.1511 www.dickersoncac.org f

To provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services to physically and sexually abused children ages 0-18 years throughout the Midlands of South Carolina.

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Dream Riders

156 Sandy Hill Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803.957.7906 www.dreamrider.org f

To provide an opportunity for people with special needs to benefit from equine assisted activities in a safe environment.

Healing Families Foundation

PO Box 50597, Columbia, SC 29203 803.726.9457 www.healingfamiliesfoundation.org

Mental Health America of South Carolina

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Working to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children by raising support for services at LRADAC.

Dress for Success Columbia

Hidden Wounds

To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

To provide interim and emergency counseling services to ensure the psychological health and well-being to combat veterans and their families.

1804 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.814.0413 www.dressforsuccess.org/columbia f T

Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation

Epworth Children’s Home

2900 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205 803.256.7394 www.epworthchildrenshome.org f T

To serve children, youth and families through a caring, accepting and safe Christian community, where hurts are healed; hope is nurtured; and faith in God, self and others is developed.

Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. 1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 104 Columbia, SC 29204 803.252.0914 www.FamilyConnectionSC.org

4711 Forest Dr., Columbia, SC 29206 803.403.8460 www.hiddenwounds.org f T

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3955 Southeastern Way, Suite 1 Unit 1 West Columbia, SC 29169 843.409.7991 www.hpcfoundation.org f T

To provide assistance to individuals who are challenged by an incurable illness, including financial, educational, technological, and grief support.

JCMC-Haven of Rest

PO Box 166, Alcolu, SC 29001 803.309.8085 www.jordancrossroadsministrycenter.com

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We are a statewide nonprofit that supports families of children or individuals with any disability through parent support.

We are a faith-based nonprofit crisis center located in Clarendon County. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for women and their children escaping domestic violence abuse.

Family Promise of the Midlands

Killingsworth, Inc

2501 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.832.4765 www.familypromisemidlands.org f T

We bring together the faith community to provide shelter and hospitality to homeless families, helping them achieve sustainable independence.

Family Shelter, Inc.

2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.771.7040 www.familysheltersc.org f T

To provide emergency shelter in a stable living environment for homeless children and their parents and help our residents build life skills needed to regain independence.

Federation of Families of South Carolina 810 Dutch Square Blvd. Suite 205 Columbia, SC 29210 803.772.5210 www.fedfamsc.org f

To provide leadership in the area of children’s mental health through education, awareness, support and advocacy.

Happy Wheels

133 Dupre Mill Court, Lexington, SC 29072 615.417.5279 www.happywheelsinc.org f T

To brighten the day of hospitalized children in South Carolina and to teach younger generations about volunteering and giving back to those who are suffering.

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1831Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.6359 www.killingsworth.org f T

1823 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.5363 www.mha-sc.org f T

Our mission is improving the lives of people with mental illness in South Carolina, promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition

1821 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.933.0052 www.midlandsfathers.com f T To engage fathers in the positive support of their children and enhance community support for fatherhood throughout the Midlands.

Oliver Gospel Mission

1100 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.6470 www.olivergospelmission.org f T

To see that the broken and homeless are sheltered, given the gospel of Jesus Christ, and equipped to live responsibly.

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter PO Box 3395, Columbia, SC 29230 803.786.6819 www.palmettoplaceshelter.org f

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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter provides a safe and nurturing environment for abused and neglected children and unaccompanied youth, offering them a broad range of services concentrating on personal healing and development.

Palmetto Project, Inc.

To support, to empower, and to advocate for women who are recovering from various life crises within a safe, nurturing Christian environment.

4500 Fort Jackson Boulevard Columbia, SC 29209 803.779.4875 www.palmettoproject.org f

Lexington County Foster Parent Association

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.

To provide support to local foster parents and the children they serve. To promote awareness of the needs of these children within our community and encourage new foster home recruitment.

Protecting and advancing disability rights.

PO Box 1708, Lexington, SC 29072 803.603.6114 www.mylcfapa.com f

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas

1118 Union Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.750.9917 www.lscarolinas.net f T

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas, branded in the community as Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC), is guided by its mission statement: Empowered by Christ, we walk together with all we serve.

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3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208 Columbia, SC 29204 803.217.6702 www.pandasc.org f T

SC Lions

234 Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Suite C, Columbia, SC 29108 803.457.7077 www.sclions.org f

Our vision is the gift of sight and hearing through providing hearing aids, eye surgeries and health screenings to uninsured low income persons.

SC Thrive

2211 Alpine Road Ext, Columbia, SC 29223 800.726.8774 www.scthrive.org f T

We lead South Carolinians to stability by providing innovative and efficient access to quality of life resources.

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands

St. Lawrence Place

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina

STSM advocates for and supports survivors of sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.

We provide support services, life skills, and transitional housing to enable homeless families to achieve independent living as productive members of the community.

To positively support and impact the achievement of a life without limits for people with disabilities.

Sistercare

The Arc of South Carolina

3830 Forest Drive, Suite 201 Columbia, SC 29204 803.790.8208 www.stsm.org f T

1202 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033 803.748.5020 www.arcsc.org f T

PO Box 1029, Columbia, SC 29202 803.926.0505 www.sistercare.com f T

To provide direct services and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and to promote prevention of domestic violence in the Greater Columbia community.

South Carolina Autism Society

806 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.750.6988 www.scautism.org f

To enable all individuals with autism spectrum disorders in South Carolina to reach their maximum potential.

South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families

2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 111 Columbia, SC 29204 803-227-8800 www.Scfathersandfamilies.com

2400 Waites Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.256.3999 www.stlawrenceplace.org f T

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Provide the means for fathers to become great dads.

South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers

PO Box 2195, Columbia, SC 29202 803.256.0471 www.cac-sc.org f

We promote the State’s collaborative response to child abuse by advancing the work and mission of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

South Carolina Respite Coalition P.O. Box 493 Columbia, SC 29202 803.935.5027 www.screspitecoalition.org f

We help family caregivers of all ages to get regular breaks (respite) from 24/7 caregiving so they can keep their loved ones living at home.

South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) 140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.5500 www.scyap.com f

SCYAP believes every youth has the right to a permanent home and family, and that family and community are invaluable resources in the positive growth and development of each youth.

Special Olympics South Carolina

1276 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.414.3300 www.so-sc.org f T

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

We promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Arc of the Midlands

218B East Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.693.5746 www.arcmidlands.org f T

1101 Harbor Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.926.8878 www.ucpsc.org f T

United Way of the Midlands

1800 Main Street, Columiba, SC 29201 803.733.5400 www.uway.org f T

We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.

USO South Carolina

3250 Airport Boulevard, Suite 7, West Columbia, SC 29170 803.822.7955 www.uso.org/southcarolina f T To lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families.

We emphasize community integration, person-centered planning, circles of support and self-determination. Our goal is to support and help all individuals with special needs to achieve recognition and acceptance as valued members of their communities.

West Columbia Beautification Foundation

The Cooperative Ministry

We are committed to redefining West Columbia as an impressive and attractive place to live, work, or visit by involving the entire community in positive beautification efforts.

To increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing poverty in the Midlands through crisis assistance and sustainability programs.

Work in Progress, Inc.

3821 W. Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204 803.799.3853 www.coopmin.org f T

The Nurturing Center

1332 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.4160 www.thenurturingcenter.org f

Our mission is to nurture trusting, caring relationships between adults and children.

The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington, SC 309 East Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.359.6838 ext. 110 www.sclex.org f

We are a volunteer organization whose mission is to provide older adults with opportunities to be engaged with each other and their community.

The Women’s Shelter

3425 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 803.779.4706 www.womenshelter.org f Our mission is to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rehabilitative services to homeless women in crisis.

Transitions

2025 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.708.4861 www.transitionssc.org f T

To engage and equip homeless adults of the Midlands to transition into stability and permanent housing.

PO Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.791.1880 www.westcolumbiasc.gov f T

1413 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.758.0066 www.workinprogresscolumbia.com f T

To provide qualified candidates to the local job market by referring people who have experienced mental illness or emotional problems to the appropriate job opportunities.

YMCA of Columbia

1612 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.748.9622 www.columbiaymca.org f T

To put Christian principle into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

YWCA of the Upper Lowlands 246 Church Street Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-7158 www.ywca.org f

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We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Achieve Columbia

P.O. Box 50860 Columbia, SC 29250 803.608.0904 www.achievecolumbia.org f

We serve students with academic promise but who are at risk of not graduating due to exposure to poverty and trauma. Achieve empowers participants through mentoring, tutoring, and counseling.

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Beginnings SC

1823 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.216.1171 www.scbegin.org f T

We work to ensure that every SC child who is deaf or hard of hearing will reach his or her fullest potential.

Boys Farm, Inc.

6655 SC HWY, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.5910 www.BoysFarm.org f

Camp Discovery at His Acres

We provide recreation and experiential learning in nature to teach, heal and inspire young lives.

Camp TALK

To assist children who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s, or PDD-NOS and their families to obtain the social and life skills necessary to become independent, selfsupporting members of the community.

Columbia Bethlehem Community Center 344 McRae Street, Columbia, SC 29203 803.807.9582 www.bethlehemcenter.umcsc.org f

To educate and enrich the lives of individuals and families in the midlands to help them achieve their own success.

Columbia SC Starlings Volleyball

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To encourage health, positive life skills, and academic achievement for girls from diverse, lower socioeconomic environments to train and compete at USA Volleyball’s Junior Olympic level. Starlings are community-based and self-sustaining.

Congaree Rapid Soccer Association

The mission of the Congaree Rapid Football Club (CRFC) is to provide quality coaching in a structured classic league soccer environment. Youth player development is our ultimate goal!

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To advance the creation, promotion and support of community service and educational opportunities for young women in the State of South Carolina while providing a forum in which to express their opinions, talent and intelligence.

PO Box 5167, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.381.0482 www.GOTRColumbia.org f T

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

PO Box 1388, Columbia, SC 29202 864.221.2248 www.Girlsrockcolumbia.org f T

Empowering girls in Columbia, South Carolina through music education.

HOOP-OLOGY

PO Box 2155, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.466.7387 www.camptalk.org f T

PO Box 2135, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.814.5013 www.CongareeRapid.com f T

We build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

130 Pinnacle Court Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29223 864.770.1239 www.GSSC-MM.org f T

Girls Rock Columbia

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3032 Kilkee Circle, Columbia, SC 29223 803.800.1002 www.scstarlings.wix.com/volleyball f

Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization

Girls on the Run of Columbia

To offer a Christ-centered home with love, Christian training, understanding, and guidance to meet the spiritual and physical needs of boys wanting healing and direction.

208 Claude Bundrick Road Blythewood, SC 29016 803.754.2008 www.campdiscoverysc.org

Girl Scouts of South CarolinaMountains to Midlands

Post Office Box 21502 Columbia, SC 29211 803.546.0354 www.hoop-ology.com

Our mission is to teach fundamental skills and techniques, the benefit of proper training and conditioning methods, the positive aspects of good sportsmanship, team participation and organized play through basketball.

Indian Waters Council, BSA

715 Betsy Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 803.750.9868 www.Indianwaters.org/iwcn f

The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America provides quality youth programs designed to strengthen character, develop good citizenship, and promote physical fitness.

PO Box 297, Hartsville, SC 29551 843.857.9173 www.Miss-SC.org f T

Run Hard Running Team

108 Rosewood Lane, Lexington, SC 29072 803.414.9508 www.runhard.org f T

We teach boys/girls grades 2nd-8th how to live an active, healthy and wholesome lifestyle through endurance training, setting goals and focusing on nine core areas.

SC Community Uplift Foundation PO Box 4306, Columbia, SC 29240 803-592-0182 Sccommunityupliftfoundation.org

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To engage the next generation to serve, lead, and succeed.

South Carolina Afterschool Alliance 1611 Devonshire Dr. Columbia, SC 29204 803.254.5454 www.scafterschool.com f T

The mission of the Afterschool Alliance is to raise awareness, help to increase sustainability and promote the importance of after school programs in South Carolina.

The Justin Pepper Foundation PO Box 598, Chapin, SC 29036 803-932-2222 www.Justinpepper.com f T

We facilitate volunteer opportunities for youth. Our motto is . . . proof that you are never too young to make a difference.

Innersole

The Salvation Army of the Midlands

We are a sole movement that effectively changes the impact of poverty on our children. A sole movement that allows a common bond of compassion and humanity uniting us by the gift of giving new sneakers and the responsibility of shaping an enduring impact.

The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

PO BOX 5717, Columbia, SC 29250 803.237.8184 www.innersole.org f T

Midlands Community Development Corporation

2430 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209 803.647.9111 www.Midlandscdc.org f T

Empowered individuals, healthy families, and vibrant communities.

3024 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803-765-0260 www.Doingthemostgood.org f T

Youth Corps

P.O. Box 50964, Columbia, SC 29250 803.665.5640 www.youthcorps.net f T

Youth Corps is life-changing experience that unleashes the leadership of youth through dynamic community interaction.

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www.midlandsgives.org

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A: To participate, simply log on to MidlandsGives.org on May 5, complete the giving form, select your charity or charities and make a donation using your credit or debit card ($20 minimum).

Q: Who is impacted by Midlands Gives?

A: You. Your local hospital, your child’s activities, your museum, and your pet shelters are all impacted by this event.

Our lives would be very different without nonprofit organizations. Midlands Gives not only raises money for these organizations to carry out their missions but also helps them to deepen their relationship with you. All participating organizations are headquartered in your backyard, the Midlands.

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MAGNIFY THE MIDLANDS

Who will you give to on May 5th?

701 Center for Contemporary Art A Chance Through Literacy Able South Carolina Acercamiento Hispano de Carolina del Sur / South Carolina Hispanic Outreach Achieve Columbia Acts Metro Alex’s House Orphanage Alston Wilkes Society Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society American Heart Association - Midlands American Red Cross Animal Protection League of SC Auntie Karen Foundation Autism Academy of South Carolina Babcock Center Foundation Be The Match Beginnings SC Bethel Christian Camp Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Blythewood High School Education Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Boys Farm, Inc. Calhoun County First Steps Camp Discovery at His Acres Camp TALK Carolina Wildlife Center Catch the Vision International Catholic Charities of the Midlands, Inc. CEF Columbia-Midlands Chapin Community Theatre Chapin We Care Center Children’s Chance Christ Central Ministries CILC/Chameleon Inspirations Learning Center City Year Columbia Columbia Baroque Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Columbia Children’s Theatre Columbia City Ballet Columbia City Jazz Columbia College Columbia Green Columbia Museum of Art Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation Columbia Resilience Columbia SC Starlings Volleyball Columbia Stage Society Committee for the Restoration and Beautification of Randolph Cemetery Communities In Schools of the Midlands Community Relations Council Congaree Complex Community Development Corporation Congaree Land Trust Congaree Rapid Soccer Association Congaree Riverkeeper COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lake Murray CSC Habitat for Humanity Cullen’s Archangel RescuE, Inc. Daybreak Pregnancy Center DAZZ Delta House, Inc. Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Assn.

(DORA) Dream Riders Dress for Success Columbia Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center

Edisto Habitat for Humanity, Inc. EdVenture Children’s Museum Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center EngenuitySC Epworth Children’s Home Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. Family Promise of the Midlands Family Shelter, Inc. Federation of Families of South Carolina Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Friends of Mt. Zion Institute Friends of the Lexington County Museum Gills Creek Watershed Association Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands Girls on the Run of Columbia Girls Rock Columbia Glenforest School Global Eco-Adventures God’s Creatures Deserve to Live Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC Growing Home Southeast Hammond School Happy Wheels Harvest Hope Food Bank Healing Families Foundation Healing Icons Healing Species Health Education Consultants, Inc Healthy Columbia Healthy Learners Hidden Wounds Historic Camden Foundation Historic Columbia Home Works of America HOOP-OLOGY Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation Humane Society of South Carolina Indian Waters Council, BSA INNERSOLE Irmo Fire Foundation IT-oLogy JCMC-Haven of Rest Joy in the Mourning Center for Life Losses Jubilee Academy Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Junior Service League of Orangeburg Keep the Midlands Beautiful Kershaw County Community Playground Killingsworth, Inc. Latino Communications Community Development Corp.

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina Leadership South Carolina Lee County First Steps Lexington County Foster Parent Association Lexington County Sheriff ’s Department Foundation Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) Lexington Medical Center Foundation Lexington School District Four Education Foundation Lourie Center Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas Maude Schiffley Chapter SPCA Orangeburg Mental Health America of South Carolina Midlands Community Development Corporation Midlands Education and Business Alliance Midlands Fatherhood Coalition

Midlands STEM Institute MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Montessori School of Columbia Mothers Against Drunk Driving South Carolina My Amigos Bilingual Education Center NAMI South Carolina Newberry County First Steps Newberry County Library System Newberry County Literacy Newberry Opera House Nickelodeon Theatre Oliver Gospel Mission Orangeburg Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Inc Orangeburg County Community of Character Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Orangeburg County First Steps Orangeburg Preparatory School Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation PAALS Palmetto Conservation Foundation Palmetto Cycling Coalition Palmetto Health Foundation Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter Palmetto Project, Inc. Partners for Minorities in Engineering & Computer Science PASOs Patter Pets Pawmetto Lifeline Peace-Pass It On PETSinc Professional Development Scholarship Foundation Prosperity Project Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. Providence Home PurposeDriven, Inc Reach Out and Read Carolinas Richland County First Steps to School Readiness Richland County Recreation Foundation Richland Library Foundation Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC Run Hard Running Team Safe Kids Safe Life Senior Saluda Shoals Foundation Sandhills School Sandlapper Singers SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center SC Christian Action Council SC Community Uplift Foundation SC Economics SC HIV/AIDS Council SC Lions SC State Firefighters’ Foundation SC Thrive Senior Resources, Inc. Seth’s Giving Tree Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Sharing God’s Love Shepherd’s Center of Columbia Sistercare Skip To My Lupus, Inc. South Carolina Afterschool Alliance

South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division, Inc. South Carolina Autism Society South Carolina Bar Foundation South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy South Carolina Cancer Alliance South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families South Carolina Citizens for Life South Carolina Diversity Foundation South Carolina Fair Housing Center South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers South Carolina Philharmonic South Carolina Respite Coalition South Carolina State Museum Foundation South Carolina Tobacco-Free Collaborative South Carolina Wildlife Federation South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) Southern Interscholastic Press Association Special Olympics South Carolina SQ Rescue, Inc. St. Lawrence Place St. Peter’s Catholic School Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Sumter County Museum Sustainable Midlands Tell Them The Animal Mission The Arc of South Carolina The Arc of the Midlands The Barclay School The Brookland Foundation The Cooperative Ministry The Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation The Humanities Council SC The Justin Pepper Foundation The Landrum Washington Legacy Fund, Inc The Nurturing Center The Salvation Army of the Midlands The Samaritan House of Orangeburg, Inc. The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington SC The Therapy Place The Women’s Shelter Transitions Turning Pages, Greater Columbia Literacy Council Tutor Eau Claire Dyslexia Resource Center United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina United Way of the Midlands USO South Carolina Vital Connections of the Midlands, Inc West Columbia Beautification Foundation Woodshed Archive Work In Progress, Inc. WXRY/The Independent Media Foundation YMCA of Columbia Young Men’s Christian Association of Sumter Youth Corps YWCA of the Upper Lowlands