2016 Midlands Gives Guide by CCCF

Midlandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gives Impact 2014

About Midlands Gives

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Midlands Gives is in partnership with Give Local America, a national event that works with community foundations and other community partners to host giving days in local communities.

$1,543,023

5,186 3,747

7,849 NUMBER OF DONORS

449

5,540** TWEETS USING #MIDLANDSGIVES

NONPROFITS BY COUNTY 2016

FAIRFIELD

About Central Carolina Community Foundation 3

NEWBERRY 6

KERSHAW

LEE

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Prizes, Regional Bonus Pools & One SC Match 4-5 2015 Nonprofit Information

6-13, 16-25

Donation Checklist

14-15

Thank You Sponsors & Partners

26-27

How to Give

SALUDA 0

LEXINGTON 40

RICHLAND 177 262

CALHOUN

FAQs 28

ORANGEBURG 15

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43%

DONORS WHO GAVE TO A NONPROFIT FOR THE FIRST TIME

*7TH IN NATION FOR NUMBER OF GIFTS **#MIDLANDSGIVES TRENDED ON TWITTER

2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11,372*

NUMBER OF GIFTS

22%

375+

in 2016 !

DOLLARS RAISED

On May 3, 2016, everyone can be a philanthropist by making an online donation to their favorite organizations at midlandsgives.org. During Midlands Gives, contributions of just $20 or more are amplified through sponsored prize incentives.

CCCF Board of Trustees

252

NONPROFITS

$704,932

Midlands Gives, powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, is a 24hour online giving event that brings the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties.

About Midlands Gives

2015

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About Central Carolina Community Foundation Midlands Gives is presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, 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.

What We Do

Our Impact

• We build a more connected community:

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

Our Connected Communities initiative funds innovative projects in three focus areas that improve our quality of life and strengthen our region; vibrant social offerings, superb public spaces & welcoming community.

• We inspire local giving through initiatives such as Midlands Gives.

• We support nonprofits across the Midlands and beyond. Each year, the Foundation and our fundholders distribute an average of 1, 175 grants totaling more than $10 million to nonprofit organizations.

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

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

Who We Serve

3 Donors direct income generated by philanthropic endowments to award grants that support charitable organizations.

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.

Find Out More Visit yourfoundation.org to view more information about the Community Foundation. Or, call 803. 254.5601.

Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees Scott R. Adams Van A. Anderson William Babcock, MD Russell Bauknight J. Mac Bennett Cliff Bourke, Jr. Sharon W. Bryant

William H. Cason II Rita Bragg Caughman Jill Davis Judith M. Davis Elizabeth A. Dinndorf Sharon Reynolds Earle, PhD John Garrison

L. Marion Gressette III C. Carroll Heyward, Vice Chair Rachel Hodges Felicia Rhue Howard Bruce W. Hughes, Chair Catherine H. Kennedy Lou Kennedy

Charlene H. Keys, Secretary/Treasurer David Kulbersh, MD Daniel Lebish Dan Mann Cory Manning Linda O’Bryon Donna S. Pullen

Ben Rex Terry K. Schmoyer Jr., CPA Michael Schraibman Roger Schrum Michael Seezen Sue-Ann Gerald Shannon Stacy S. Stokes, CPA

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Prizes The Foundation’s Corporate Philanthropy Champions have contributed over $95,000 in prizes that will amplify Midlands Gives gifts. Here are some of the prizes you could help your favorite nonprofit win:

Name

Prize

# of Prizes Description Awarded

$10,000

SCE&G Energize

$1,000

BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA Fearless $5,000

$5,000

$5,000 will be added to the 5,000th donation

BB&T First 100 Gifts

$1,000

$1,000 awarded to the first five organizations that receive 100 gifts

COLONIAL LIFE Cares Prize

$500

$500 will be awarded to a randomly drawn nonprofit that receives a donation in each of the following specified time periods: 8:00-8:59 am • 9:00-9:59 am • 11:00-11:59 am 1:00-1:59 pm • 3:00-3:59 pm • 4:00-4:59 pm 6:00-6:59 pm • 8:00-8:59 pm • 9:00-9:59 pm 10:00-10:59 pm

NEPHRON Mayor’s Pitching Contest

$250

$250 added to a nonprofit randomly drawn by a Mayor (or their proxy pitcher) who hits a target during the noon contest at Spirit Communications Park (20 prizes available, limit one per pitcher)

FIRST CITIZENS Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 7:00 and 7:59 am

MUNGO HOMES Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 10:00 and 10:59 am

SCHMOYER AND COMPANY Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 2:00 and 2:59 pm

SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 4:00 and 4:59 pm

SOUTH STATE BANK Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 7:00 and 7:59 pm

TD BANK Power Hour

$1,000

$1,000 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors between 11:00 and 11:59 pm

CYBERWOVEN Increase in Donors Prize

$500

For nonprofits that participated last year, $500 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit with the largest increase in number of unique donors over last year

NELSON MULLINS Most Donors Prize

$500

For nonprofits new to Midlands Gives, $500 added to one small budget and one large budget nonprofit with the most unique donors

Early Bird Registration

$250

Random drawing from those organizations that registered for Midlands Gives 2016 before November 30, 2015 (Winners: Congaree Land Trust, SC Lutheran Retreat Centers, Columbia Writers Alliance and SC Policy Council)

Social Media Share Contest

$250

Random drawing from those organizations that shared the February 16th press release post (Winner: SC Thrive)

AFLAC Match Minute

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The first 100 donations of exactly $100 will be matched by AFLAC up to $10,000 during three time periods: 6:00-6:01 am • 12:00-12:01 pm • 5:00-5:01 pm If Midlands Gives Leaderboard donations reach $1,000,000 by 5:00 p.m. EST, SCE&G will award $1000 each to 30 randomly drawn nonprofits ($30,000 total)

Regional Endowment Bonus Pools

Join Us At Headquarters Central Carolina Community Foundation is partnering with the Columbia Fireflies to house the 2016 Midlands Gives headquarters at the brand new Spirit Communications Park! The community and all participating nonprofits are invited to join us at the new ballpark on May 3rd for a day-long rally of giving. Activities

will include games and contests for nonprofits and community supporters, activities for kids and families, concessions and entertainment sessions. Visit www.midlandsgives.org and click on the events tab to find a schedule of events as well as a listing of other events planned by communities across the Midlands.

Central Carolina Community Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional affiliate organizations are sponsoring bonus pools for the areas they serve. Look for the affiliate symbols in the nonprofit listings to see which organizations are eligible.

Community Foundation for Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties is sponsoring a $10,000 bonus pool for Orangeburg and Calhoun County nonprofits. Eligible organizations will receive a proportional share of the $10,000 bonus pool based on the amount raised by the nonprofit.

Kershaw County Endowment is sponsoring a $2,500 bonus pool for nonprofit organizations in Kershaw County. 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

Sumter Community Foundation is sponsoring a $5,000 bonus pool for Sumter nonprofits. Eligible organizations will receive a proportional share of the $5,000 bonus pool based on the amount raised by the nonprofit. The Cheerful Giver is helping make your Midlands Gives gifts go further this year. For every gift made on midlandsgives.org, $1 will be donated to the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from the unprecedented flooding continue the rebuilding process.

The Greater Chapin Community Endowment is sponsoring a $5,000 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.

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2016 PARTICIPATING NONPROFITS Midlands Gives is honored to have over 375 local nonprofits participating in this year’s event. Central Carolina Community Foundation’s approval of an organization’s participation in Midlands Gives does not constitute an endorsement of a nonprofit or its mission by the Community Foundation or any other giving day partner. REGIONAL ENDOWMENT BONUS POOLS ELIGIBILITY KEY Greater Chapin Community Endowment

Kershaw Community Endowment

animal Animal Protection League of SC

PO Box 5354, Columbia, SC 29250 arts and culture 803.783.2119 www.aplsc.org f

APL provides a safe haven for homeless, abandoned or abused dogs and cats. We are the oldest no kill shelter in the midlands area. community

improvement

Animal Rescue Carolina

PO Box 210668, Columbia, SC 29221 803.951.1920 environment www.arc.rescuegroups.org f µ

Promote spay-neuter. Restore animals to good medical health, before adopting them into permanent homes. Encourage Trap, Neuter and Release. Educate pet owners about their responsibilities for their companion animals.

education

Carolina Greys

213 Meetze Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072 803.957.3866 faith-based www.carolinagreys.org f

1. Educate the public and raise awareness about the availability and suitability of retired racing Greyhounds as pets. 2. Find loving and qualified homes for the Greyhounds entrusted to our care.

health

Carolina Wildlife Center

5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.772.3994 human services www.carolinawildlife.org fTµ

Carolina Wildlife Center’s mission is 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.

youth development Cullen’s Archangel RescuE, Inc. (CARE) PO Box 715, Lexington, SC 29071 803.622.9813 www.caretoadopt.org/ f T

CARE’s mission is 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.

FIDO Dog Rescue

1122 Blakely Court, West Columbia, SC 29170 803.513.5524 www.fidosc.com f µ Taking Care of God’s Creatures!

Community Foundation for Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties

For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation

Orangeburg SPCA, Maude Schiffley Chapter

Our primary mission is to pull animals in kill facilities prior to euthanasia. We then get them fully vetted and treated for all medical conditions prior to adoption.

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

6435 Vixon Loop, Dalzell, SC 29040 757.256.7931 www.forbellessake.org f T

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue

1718 Kennedy Drive, Camden, SC 29020 803.900.0369 www.fosteringfoster.com f µ

We work to save all dogs, regardless of breed, that are at risk of euthanasia. We actively promote spaying/neutering to reduce the number of homeless pets in our communities.

Freedom Rings Rescue

PO Box 3664, Sumter, SC 29151 803.565.1780 www.freedomringsrescue.org f

PAALS

221 N. Grampian Hills Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 803.810.5187 www.paals.org f T µ We are committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service animals andproviding animal assisted educational and recreational activities.

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

Greyhound Lifesavers Inc.

10120 Two Notch Road Suite 2, #150 Columbia, SC 29223 803.414.1476 www.greyhoundlifesavers.org f T

225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.536.3918 www.orangeburgspca.org f

Patter Pets, Inc.

Patter Pets works to ensure a more pet friendly and responsible community by providing resources to families and their pet(s) in crisis.

Our objectives are to find outstanding homes for retired racing greyhounds, to acquaint the public with what great pets they make and to re-home greyhounds found in shelters. Total

Funds

Heartworm Project

372

1526 Bookman Loop, Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.422.7881 www.heartwormproject.org f T µ

We are a volunteer organization that provides medical care and medication to shelter animals that shelters cannot provide. Without our intervention, the animals might be euthanized.

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

PO Box 4335, Irmo, SC 29063 803.454.9094 www.homewardboundrescuesc.com f

Howlmore Animal Sanctuary

PO Box 61128, Columbia, SC 29260 803.609.3888 www.howlmore.org f

We rehabilitate dogs and cats whose special needs require medical and behavioral intervention. If adoption is not possible, they are provided a lifelong home at the sanctuary.

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

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Sumter Community Foundation

The Mission of the Humane Society is to end animal cruelty, neglect, and overpopulation by offering low cost spay and neuter surgery and investigating reports of animal cruelty.

Pawmetto Lifeline

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

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

Pawsitive Direction Spay and Neuter Assistance & Rescue 4000 Cox Road, Sumter, SC 29154 910.273.9079 www.pawsitivedirectionofsumter.org f

Pawsitive Direction provides spay and neuter assistance. Our Pawsitive Pantry allows pet guardians to continue to care for their furkids during hard times, keeping them at home where they belong.

PETSinc

PO Box 6394, 300 Orchard Drive West Columbia, SC 29171 803.739.9333 www.petsinc.org f T µ

PETS Inc. is a 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.

SC Animal Care & Control Association

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

To provide up to date training for animal welfare and control agencies, promoting professionalism and proactive programs that benefit pets across SC.

Second Chance of Orangeburg Animal Rescue Coalition PO Box 1446, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.535.9600 www.secondchanceanimalrescuesc.com

To provide sanctuary and health care to homeless pets. To prevent the needless deaths and suffering of homeless pets To provide the community education necessary to encourage the spaying and neutering of pets

SQ Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 291450, Columbia, SC 29229 803.223.9729 www.sqrescueinc.org f T µ

Auntie Karen Foundation

4204 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 803.748.7124 www.auntiekaren.org f T µ To empower, enlighten & educate through the arts.

Bravo Blythewood

101 Runneymede Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016 803.261.2074 www.bravoblythewood.com f T µ Committed to cultivating the talents of our community, through events, education, promotions, and advocacy. Our goals provide a unifying element for all artists in order to foster our artist community.

313 Butler Street, St. Matthews, SC 29135 803.874.3964 www.calhouncountymuseumandculturalcenter.org

As the community arts agency, the Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center offers diverse arts and cultural programming, learning opportunities, and summer programs for youth.

Sunset Felines

Chapin Theatre Company

To provide a better life for all community cats thru Education on the importance of Spay/Neuter, and Humane Treatment. We practice strong T.N.R., Colony Management, and Adoption Programs.

The Animal Mission

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

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

The Pet Oxygen Kit Project, Inc.

4008 Verner Street, Columbia, SC 29204 803.315.6282 www.petoxygenkit.com f

The Mission of the Pet Oxygen Kit Project is to provide a pet animal oxygen kit for every fire truck in S.C. 100% of all contributions will be used to purchase these kits.

arts and culture 701 Center for Contemporary Art

community

701 Whaley Street, Suite 212 improvement Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.4571 www.701cca.org f T

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

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

220 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.360.3449 www.columbiacityjazz.com f T µ

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 Classical Ballet

2418 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.252.9112 www.columbiaclassicalballet.com f

Columbia International Festival

Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center

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.

105 Peaceful Lane West Columbia, SC 29170 803.794.5686 www.sunsetfelines.org f

Columbia City Jazz Dance School and Company

610 Pickens Street, PO Box 12504 Columbia, SC 29211 803.799.3452 www.cifonline.org f T µ

Through music, global cuisines and cultural performances, we celebrate the cultural diversity of the Midlands and promote better cultural understanding, communication and relationships between native and foreign born South Carolinians.

Columbia Museum of Art

1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.2810 www.columbiamuseum.org f T µ

Provide quality community theatre-By the community for the community

Columbia Baroque

PO Box 6972, 4801 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29260 803.782.6500 www.ColumbiaBaroque.com f

Columbia Writers Alliance

Bringing Baroque music to life for the modern audience through education and historically inspired performance.

Columbia Children’s Theatre

PO Box 3096, Columbia, SC 29230 803.691.4548 www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

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Columbia Children’s Theatre empowers children to enrich their lives and their world through engaging and inspirational live theatre experiences.

Columbia Choral Society

PO Box 5563, Columbia, SC 29250 803.933.9060 www.columbiachoralsociety.org f

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.

The Columbia Choral Society exists to stimulate interest in the world’s choral masterworks, and to perform this literature to high standards of excellence for Columbia and South Carolina audiences.

Columbia City Ballet

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

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

PO Box 25311, 1 Old Field Court Columbia, SC 29223 803.466.6550 www.colawriters.com f T

The Columbia Writers Alliance functions is an organization that seeks to serve the community by building a bridge between literature and the arts.

Dutch Fork Choral Society

PO Box 223, Chapin, SC 29036 803.318.0488 www.dutchforkchoralsociety.com

We are a community choir of volunteer singers serving the Irmo/Chapin area. Our mission is to share, preserve and advance the art of choral singing.

Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc.

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

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

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Ensemble Eclectica

Newberry Opera House

Palmetto Mastersingers

Ensemble Eclectica aims to create a fresh, imaginative direction for the arts of the 21st century via innovative interdisciplinary performances of music, dance, and other mediums with a “modern twist.”

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The purpose of The Palmetto Mastersingers is to present quality musical performances by an all-male chorus and serves as “South Carolina’s Musical Ambassadors.”

224 Stonemont Drive, Irmo, SC 29063 803.708.8775 f

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020 803.425.7676 www.fineartscenter.org f T µ

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

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College

7300 College Street, Irmo, SC 29063 803.407.5011 www.harbisontheatre.org f T µ

Rooted in the performing arts, we offer programs and productions that encourage reflection, examination and discovery; and that provide entertainment, education and opportunity to professionals, learners and community members in all stages of life.

Historic Columbia

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.7742 www.historiccolumbia.org f T µ

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

Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation 2519 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.254.6977 www.hootie.com f T

The Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation was established in 2000 to create an endowment that benefits children of South Carolina and beyond through education and arts programs.

Lexington County Arts Association

1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.6264 www.newberryoperahouse.com Our mission is the cultural and economic development of Newberry and the Midlands of South Carolina, through the arts.

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

PO Box 357, 230 South Congress Street Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.635.6847 www.pinetreeplayhouse.org f T µ

Operatunity Foundation for the Arts

Sandlapper Singers

The Nickelodeon is 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.

813 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.0772 www.opera-tunityfoundation.webs.com

Orangeburg Civic Ballet

South Carolina Archives and History Foundation

1321 Springdale Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118 803.533.0017 www.orangeburgcivicballet.org f T Orangeburg Civic Ballet endeavors to bring cultural enrichment to Orangeburg County and surrounding communities by providing a performing outlet for dancers and cultivating an awareness and appreciation of the arts.

Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center 649 Riverside Drive, PO Box 2106 Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.536.4074 www.ocfac.net f

The Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center exists to provide the facilities and encouragement for the people of our region to enjoy and participate in the arts and our historical heritage.

Lexington County Museum

PO Box 1183, Columbia, SC 29202 803.816.2414 www.live2create.org f T µ

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children of all ages through the expressive arts while addressing social issues in the underserved communities of South Carolina.

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PO Box 50261, Columbia, SC 29250 803.351.5481 www.sandlappersingers.org f T

The mission of the Sandlapper Singers is to present American choral music in a uniquely entertaining, inspiring, and engaging style and to provide educational opportunities for young singers.

Our mission is to provide cultural enrichment to Orangeburg County and surrounding communities through live community theatre and quality entertainment.

Live2Create Center for the Arts

The mission of the Pine Tree Playhouse, Inc. is to promote and advance interest & participation in the Dramatic Arts through the operation & maintenance of a venue for the performance of the arts.

Our mission is to develop, nurture, and support the creation of a strong Opera/Classical music community providing outreach projects and programs to inspire creativity and appreciation of Opera and Arts.

Orangeburg Part-Time Players

PO Box 637, Lexington, SC 29071 803.359.8369 www.lex-co.sc.gov/museum f µ

Pine Tree Playhouse, Inc

Nickelodeon Theatre

105 Caughman Road, Lexington, SC 29071 803.359.1463 www.villagesquaretheatre.com f

To encourage and stimulate the practice and appreciation of arts among the people of Lexington County and beyond.

PO Box 7441, Columbia, SC 29202 803.765.0777 www.palmettomastersingers.org

1141 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.536.5454 www.optp.org f T

Palmetto Luna Arts

1830 Henderson Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.606.1164 www.palmettoluna.org f

Palmetto Luna Arts mission is to foster an understanding of the Hispanic/Latino culture by promoting artistic creation and providing opportunities for cultural expression for the community in South Carolina.

8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.896.0339 www.nationalregister.sc.gov/Foundation/ SCARFoundation.htm f T

The South Carolina Archives and History Foundation is a private, non-profit organization providing support for the programs and services of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

South Carolina Philharmonic

500 Taylor Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7937 www.scphilharmonic.com f T µ The South Carolina Philharmonic entertains, educates, enriches and excites diverse audiences through live symphonic music.

Sumter County Museum

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

The Sumter County Museum is a private non-profit institution that preserves, interprets, and promotes the historical and cultural heritage of Old Sumter District.

Tapp’s Arts Center

1644 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.988.0013 www.tappsartscenter.com f T µ

We are a multi-purpose gathering place for creative exploration. We encourage artistic agency through exhibitions, cultural events, workshops, classes, and studios to help Columbia create, learn and grow.

Columbia Green

The Palmetto Opera

PO Box 50462, Columbia, SC 29250 803.201.8843 www.palmettoopera.org f T µ

The Palmetto Opera is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to bring opera to the citizens of South Carolina and surrounding areas in order to enrich their lives culturally and educationally.

Town Theatre

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

We are proud of its role to provide quality, live, familyoriented community theatre to the Midlands and beyond as well as to offer the foundation for those who wish to participate on or backstage.

Trustus Theatre

PO Box 50191, Columbia, SC 29250 803.254.7595 www.columbiagreen.org f

Columbia Green promotes 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 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.

520 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.9732 www.trustus.org f T µ

COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource

Woodshed Archive

Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) connects talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for Leadership, Service and Fun.

We are dedicated to high-quality productions that speak to today’s most important issues. We are a safe place for exploration and expression of the political, the personal, and all things human.

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

Delta House, Inc.

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

Workshop Theatre of SC

635 Elmwood Ave, PO Box 11555 Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.4876 www.workshoptheatre.com f T

1717 Gervais Street, Suite 103, Columbia, SC 29201 803.851.5906 www.ourcor.org f T µ

Workshop Theatre creates an artistic outlet for local actors, directors, and designers through education and production experience. Workshop provides theatre of the highest quality for audiences of all ages.

WSSB Radio Station

300 College Street, PO Box 7619 Orangeburg, SC 29117 803.536.7485 www.wssbradio.org f

Delta House, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates exclusively for charitable, economic, educational and social purposes in South Carolina.

Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA) PO Box 808, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.531.6186 www.orangeburgdora.com f

DORA strengthens and improves Downtown Orangeburg through historic preservation based economic development utilizing the Main Street Four Point Approach.

WXRY/Independent animal Media Foundation

Easter Seals South Carolina

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

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

community improvement Carolina Women for Change & Empowerment

environment PO Box 213101, Columbia, SC 29221 864.214.5019 www.cw4ce.org

We are a nonprofit organization of women actively and effectively serving the people and communities of the Carolinas education through compassion, empowerment, and volunteerism.

PO Box 5715, Columbia, SC 29250 803.466.4089 www.easterseals.com/southcarolina/ Providing exceptional services to ensure children with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities since 1934.

EngenuitySC

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

EngenuitySC is 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.

Galilee Institute for Human Development

PO Box 2443, Orangeburg, SC 29116 843.513.3339 www.gifhd.org f

Touching Lives - Build strong, forward-thinking and selfmotivated college students through direct, person-centered services, education empowerment, advocacy, social awareness, and healthy living. We empower participants and invite positive life change.

Home Works of America

3823 W. Beltline Boulevard, 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.

Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo

7001 St. Andrews Road, #301, Irmo, SC 29212 1.423.653.0800 www.ivyheritageofirmo.org f T

Organized exclusively for education and charitable purposes, The Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo promotes unity within the community and provides advanced education, improved quality of life, entrepreneurship and cultural experiences.

James M. Hinton Community Development Foundation

1110 Mason Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803.381.8923 www.secondcalvarybaptist.org/ community%20service.html T

The mission of the James M. Hinton Community Development Foundation is to provide services that positively impact the quality of life in the North Columbia area and the surrounding communities.

Junior League of Columbia

2926 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.252.4552 www.jlcolumbia.org f T µ

An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Junior Service League of Orangeburg PO Box 1464, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.707.3869 f

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.

Latino Communications CDC

PO Box 292021, Columbia, SC 29229 803.227.8984 www.latinocdc.org f T µ

Latino Communications bridges 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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S. Beltline-Gills Creek Community Relief Foundation

Leadership South Carolina

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

As the premier statewide leadership program, Leadership South Carolina develops motivated citizens into betterinformed, energized, and networked leaders for public service to improve their communities, region and businesses.

Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation

521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803.785.8230 www.lexingtoncountysheriffsfoundation.com

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.

New Bethel Foundation

PO Box 1548, Lexington, SC 29071 803.546.3007 www.newbethelfoundation.org f

The Mission of New Bethel Foundation is to improve the lives of people by developing and promoting efforts to enhance educational, emotional, physical, social and economic well-being.

A grassroots group created by flood victims to help the Midlands recover from the devastation of the October 2015 floods.

2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, SC 29204 803.254.5601 www.onescfund.org

The One SC Flood Relief Fund will support nonprofit organizations providing relief and recovery assistance in the 24 FEMA designated emergency counties.

Palmetto Cycling Coalition

Refreshed & Restored Ministries Inc.

6729 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.262.1428 www.refreshedrestored.com f

River Alliance

400 Rivermont Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 803.765.2200 www.riveralliance.org f µ

Our mission is to help the regional community become more engaged with the Broad, Saluda and Congaree Rivers by making the rivers accessible to everyone while keeping them protected.

A Chance Through Literacy

faith-based PO Box 50362, Columbia, SC 29250 803.479.1411 www.achancethroughliteracy.org fT

The mission of the Foundation is to provide a range of services at affordable rates that foster independence for subscribers and peace of mind for families and caregivers.

services American human Business Women’s Association-Midlands Chapter

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

SC Diversity Foundation

1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1100 Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.4601 www.scchamber.net/about/chambercommittees/diversity-council f

The mission of the South Carolina Diversity Foundation is to encourage, support and educate employers and community leaders as they seek to value and strengthen diversity.

PO Box 23503, Columbia, SC 29224 800.726.8774 www.scthrive.org f T µ

SC Thrive leads South Carolinians to stability by providing innovative and efficient access to quality of life resources.

Turner Lakeview Community Development Center 1122 Monticello Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.319.8484 turnermemorial.org f

Turner Lakeview Community Development Center is committed to transforming lives, hope for our youth, eliminating homelessness, and restoring the addicted in order to build a stronger community.

West Columbia Beautification Foundation

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

1103 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169 678.516.7984 youth www.abwamidlandssc.org f development

Business women of diverse occupations; Providing opportunities for themselves and others to grow personally and professionally through Leadership, Education, Networking, Support, and National Recognition.

Artificial Intelligence In Action (AI In Action)

1271 Hillsboro Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.614.4715 www.aiinaction.org f T

AI in Action is committed to diversifying the computer science community by teaching traditionally underrepresented (female, minority, low income, and rural) students software engineering skills.

Ben Lippen School

7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803.807.4000 www.benlippen.com f T µ

Ben Lippen School seeks to glorify God by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 803.705.4519 www.benedict.edu f T

PO Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171 803.791.1880 www.westcolumbiasc.gov/beautifywcolasc/

Benedict College will be a power for good in society. We will be a full opportunity college with high quality programs of teaching, research, and public service. These programs will provide our students with the knowledge to empower them to create a better world.

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is 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.

Blythewood High School Education Foundation

Widows In Need (W.I.N.)

PO Box 324, Columbia, SC 29202 803.673.5257 www.widowsinneed.org f T µ

Our mission is to provide supportive services for independent widows ages 60 and older with low income.

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Safe Life Senior

SC Thrive

One SC Flood Relief Fund

141-F Pelham Drive, Suite 116 Columbia, SC 29209 803.445.1099 www.palmettocycling.org f

1320 Main Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201 803.381.0790 www.SBGCRelief.com f T µ

10901 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016 803.691.4090 www.bhseducationfoundation.net f The BHS Education Foundation provides scholarships for deserving seniors and funding for special projects and classroom initiatives. In 2015, the Foundation awarded nearly $15,000 in scholarships.

Calhoun County First Steps

Communities In Schools of the Midlands

Friends of the Children’s Garden

To help parents to help their children to be healthy and ready to succeed upon entering kindergarten.

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

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304 Agnes Street, PO Box 194 St. Matthews, SC 29135 803.655.5126 www.scfirststeps.org f

Camp T.A.L.K.

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

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, self-supporting members of the community.

Cornerstone Christian School

1542 Albert Street, Camden, SC 29020 803.432.8885 www.cornerstonechristiancamden.com

2945 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.782.2814 www.cnhs.org f T

Challenger Learning Center Foundation 2600A Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.929.3951 www.thechallengercenter.net

Chameleon Inspirations Learning Center

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

City Year Columbia

1122 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.727.1578 www.cityyear.org/columbia f T

City Year Columbia, 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.

Claflin University

400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.535.5351 www.claflin.edu f T µ

The Mission of Cornerstone Christian School is to witness the transformation of these young men and women into Godly, caring, influential citizens of the community and beyond.

8807 Two Notch Road, Suite I Columbia, SC 29223 803.419.0126 www.dtiusa.org f T

Dr. Robert E. Howard/WHS Scholarship Fund

2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, SC 29204 803.978.7816 www.yourfoundation.org/scholarshipopportunities T

The Dr. Robert E. Howard/WHS Scholarship seeks to assist individuals financially and afford the recipients the opportunity to attend a local academic institution of higher learning in the Orangeburg area.

East Point Academy

1401 Leaphart Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.926.0520 www.eastpointsc.org f

EdVenture Children’s Museum

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

EdVenture’s mission is to inspire children, youth, and the adults who care about them to experience the joy of learning.

Fairfield County First Steps

A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs.

PO Box 215, 101 N. Congress Street, Suite 1 Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.635.1590 www.scfirststeps.com/county-contact-page/ f

Columbia College

Friends of Lexington Main Library

1301 Columbia College Drive Columbia, SC 29203 800.277.1301 www.columbiasc.edu f T µ

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.

5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803.261.8697 www.lmlfriends.org f T

900 Clemson Road, PO Box 23205 Columbia, SC 29224 803.730.3718 www.carolinachildrensgarden.org

The mission of the garden is to inspire, educate, and motivate the community to use gardening as a tool to bring families in touch with nature and each other.

Discovery Therapies, Inc.

Cardinal Newman School

PO Box 205, 63 Cedar Terrace Drive Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.815.0833 www.chameleonilc.webnode.com

2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 219 Columbia, SC 29204 803.254.9727 www.cism.org f T

Garden City Preparatory Academy for Boys

1195 St. Matthews Road, Suite 321 Orangeburg, SC 29115 706.373.8551 www.gc-prep.org f µ

The mission of Garden City Preparatory Academy (GCP) for Boys is to create life-long opportunities for our young men by graduating students with purpose, priorities, and potential.

Glenforest School

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

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

Hammond School

854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 803.776.0295 www.hammondschool.org f

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.

Harmony School

3737 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.787.1899 www.harmonyschoolsc.com f T µ

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

3000 S. Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29201 803.765.2309 www.heathwood.org f T µ Heathwood Hall Episcopal School cultivates creative and critical thinking, develops leadership and social skills, and promotes service to others over pursuit of self-interest through a rich academic and extracurricular program.

Higher Heights Learning and Leadership Academy

1445 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201 803.563.8277 www.higherheightslla.org f T µ

To promote and foster community interest and financial support for the Lexington Main Library.

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Hope Christian Academy

545 Alexander Circle, Columbia, SC 29206 803.790.4028 www.hcatoday.org f

Hope Christian Academy equips students with special needs or learning differences with academic, social, and spiritual skills, enabling them to reach their God given abilities, talents, and full potential.

Jubilee Academy

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

Jubilee Academy is a faith-based organization, working to turn the hearts and lives of inner city children, youth, and their families towards Christ and academic excellence.

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina

Lexington School District Four Education Foundation

Orangeburg County Community of Character

Ensuring student performance at the highest level.

Inspire, Motivate and Recognize Excellent Character in Orangeburg County.

Midlands Community Development Corp.

Orangeburg County First Steps

Opening doors by providing programs and services that change lives in the Midlands.

The mission of Orangeburg County First Steps is to provide easy access and full awareness of early childhood development for the families of all children.

Montessori School of Columbia

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation

607 E Fifth Street, Swansea, SC 29160 803.490.7000 www.lexington4.net f T µ

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

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

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

To inspire and prepare young people for the global economy.

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.

Justice 360

My Amigos Bilingual Education Center

900 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803.586.7607 www.justice360sc.org f T

The mission of Justice 360 is to promote fairness, reliability and transparency in the criminal justice system for people facing the death penalty in South Carolina.

KC Robotics Team

PO Box 421, Lugoff, SC 29078 803.243.1438 www.kcroboticsteam.org f

132 St. Davids Church Road West Columbia, SC 29170 803.356.2232 myamigosbec.org f

My Amigos Bilingual Education Center provides 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 PO Box 25, Newberry, SC 29108 803.321.1073 www.newberryfirststeps.com f

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Kershaw County First Steps

PO Box 669, 110 E. DeKalb Street Camden, SC 29021 803.432.7756 www.kershawfirststeps.org f T

Newberry County First Steps will foster nurturing experiences so that every child will enter first grade ready to succeed.

Support families in Kershaw county so that all children enter school ready to learn. First Steps will leverage existing resources and work collaboratively to serve all children and their families beginning in areas where the need is greatest.

Landrum Washington Legacy Fund 1507 Bush River Road, Suite C Columbia, SC 29210 803.731.5344 www.lwlegacyfund.net f T

Through our scholarship program we will assist and inspire high school graduates with exceptional talents, gifts and aspirations, who have average grades to reach their educational goals.

Lee County First Steps

PO Box 344, 310 Roland Street, Bishopville, SC 29010 803.484.5110 www.scfirststeps.org f T

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

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Newberry County Literacy

1121 Caldwell Street, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.8086 www.newberryread.com f

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.

Omega Men of Columbia Scholarship Endowment

PO Box 4686, Columbia, SC 29240 803.360.8582 www.columbiascques.com µ

Omega Men of Columbia Scholarship Endowment promotes educational excellence by awarding scholarships to collegebound students and encouraging students to achieve high standards in their academic and community pursuits.

155 Riverside Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.534.6821 www.OrangeburgCharacter.org f T

PO Box 451, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.533.6444 www.orangeburgfirststeps.org f

3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 803.535.1230 www.octech.edu f T µ 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.

Palmetto Project

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

Parents Against Online Predators PO Box 1144, Columbia, SC 29202 803.521.0996 www.paolp.org f

Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina 652 Bush River Road, Suite 203 Columbia, SC 29210 803.772.5688 www.proparents.org f

PRO-Parents supports and promotes effective advocacy resulting in quality opportunities for South Carolinians with disabilities and their families through education, training, knowledge, and empowerment.

Partners for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science PO Box 12328, Columbia, SC 29211 803.960.3327 www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/ engineering_and_computing/outreach/ summerk12/pmecs/index.php f T

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.

Reach Out and Read Carolinas

7 Medical Park Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 864.430.9947 www.rorcarolinas.org f T

Reach Out and Read prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.

Read-a-Rama

3700 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.254.6736 www.stjosdevine.com f

Saint Joseph Catholic School is a K4 through sixth grade school providing Catholic education of the highest quality, dedicated to both spiritual development and academic excellence.

Sandhills School

10 Granville Road, Columbia, SC 29209 864.508.1838 www.Read-a-Rama.org f T µ

Read-a-Rama uses children’s books as the springboard for all program activities and seeks to make South Carolina more literate, one book and one child at a time.

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

Saint Joseph Catholic School

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

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.

Richland Two Education Foundation 6831 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29206 803.787.1910 www.richland2.org/Departments/ communications/Pages/ EducationFoundation.aspx f

Our mission is to support excellence in Richland School District Two by enhancing educational opportunities for students, fostering community involvement, and providing resources that promote success in the district.

S.C. State Firefighters’ Foundation

111 Westpark Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 803.454.1800 www.scfirefighters.org/programs/foundation/

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Serving those who serve you every day.

South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 1331 Elmwodd Ave Ste 140 Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7700 www.teenpregnancysc.org

Our mission is to improve the health and economic wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the state of South Carolina by preventing teen pregnancy.

1500 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29209 803.695.1400 www.sandhillsschool.org/pages/Sandhills_ School f T µ

South Carolina Policy Council

SC Economics

South Carolina State Museum Foundation

The mission of Sandhills School is 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.

Darla Moore School of Business 1014 Greene Street, 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.

1323 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.779.5022 www.scpolicycouncil.org f T

SCPC was founded in 1986 as an independent, private, nonpartisan research organization to promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty and responsibility in South Carolina.

301 Gervais Street, Loading Zone D Columbia, SC 29201 803.898.4938 www.scmuseum.org f T µ

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

Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews

St. John Neumann Catholic School

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.

St. John Neumann Catholic School, serving the Preschool through 6th grade community in the Greater Columbia area, nurtures and inspires the spiritual and intellectual development of students of all faiths.

2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210 803.731.9394 www.shepherdscenterofstandrews.org

South Carolina Afterschool Alliance

721 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.788.1367 www.sjncatholic.com f

1611 Devonshire Drive, Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29204 803.254.5454 www.scafterschool.com f T

St. Peter’s Catholic School

Our mission is to raise awareness, help to increase sustainability and promote the importance of quality after school and summer programs.

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

South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division

The Arc of South Carolina

105 Oak Lane, Cayce, SC 29033 803.730.4771 www.scapod.org f T µ

The South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division, Inc. (SCAPOD) mission is to encourage knowledge of South Carolina’s cultural heritage and archaeology.

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

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

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.

Saint John Baptist Preschool

3404 West Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203 803.256.8542 www.saintjohnbaptistpreschool.com

The Saint John Baptist Church Preschool is realizing its dream of providing Christian education to the youth we serve in the community.

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Columbia Choral Society Columbia City Ballet Columbia City Jazz Dance School and Company Columbia Classical Ballet Columbia College Columbia Green Columbia Hope InChrist Ministries Columbia International Festival Columbia Museum of Art Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center Columbia Resilience Columbia SC Starlings Volleyball Columbia Urban League Inc. Columbia Writers Allance Communities In Schools of the Midlands Community Relations Council Congaree Complex Community Development Corporation Congaree Land Trust Congaree Riverkeeper Connie Maxwell Children’s Home Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource Cornerstone Christian School Crossroads Wounded Warrior Archery Foundation Cullen’s Archangel RescuE, Inc. (CARE) Cure Sanfilippo Foundation Curing Kids Cancer Daybreak Pregnancy Center Dazz Orangeburg Delta House, Inc. Dianne’s Call Natural Living Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center Discovery Therapies, Inc. Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA) Dr. Robert E. Howard/WHS Scholarship Fund Dream Riders Dress for Success Columbia Dutch Fork Choral Society East Point Academy Easter Seals South Carolina Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. Edgewood Foundation Edisto Habitat for Humanity, Inc. EdVenture Children’s Museum Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. End Child Hunger SC EngenuitySC Ensemble Eclectica Epworth Children’s Home Ezekiel Ministries Fairfield County First Steps Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. Family Promise of the Midlands Family Shelter FIDO Dog Rescue Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation Fostering Foster Animal Rescue Freedom Rings Rescue Friends of Lexington Main Library Friends of the Children’s Garden

Galilee Institute for Human Development Garden City Preparatory Academy for Boys Gills Creek Watershed Association Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands, Inc. Girls on the Run of Columbia Girls Rock Columbia Glenforest School Global Eco-Adventures God’s Storehouse Good Samaritan Clinic GOoD Works Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC GREYHOUND LIFESAVERS INC Growing Home Southeast Habitat for Humanity-Richland/Lexington Hammond School Happy Wheels Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College Harmony School Harriet Hancock Center Harvest Hope Food Bank Healing Families Healing Icons Health Education Consultants, Inc. Healthy Columbia Healthy Learners Heartworm Project Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Help Stand-Up Against Violence Everyone (S.A.V.E.) Columbia Higher Heights Learning and Leadership Academy Historic Columbia Home Works of America Homeward Bound Pet Rescue HOOP-OLOGY Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation Hope Christian Academy Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation Howlmore Animal Sanctuary Humane Society of South Carolina In The Middle INNERSOLE Institute for Practical Theology Interfaith Community Services of South Carolina Irmo Fire Foundation Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo James M. Hinton Community Development Foundation James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation JCMC-Haven of Rest JDRF Palmetto Chapter Jesus is His Name Ministries Jewish Family Service Joy in the Mourning Center for Life Losses Jubilee Academy Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina Junior League of Columbia Junior Service League of Orangeburg Justice 360 Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center Katrina’s Kids KC Robotics Team Keep the Midlands Beautiful Kershaw County First Steps

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Killingsworth, Inc. Kingdom Kids Foundation Kingdom’s Treasure Box, Inc. Landrum Washington Legacy Fund Latino Communications Community Dev Leadership South Carolina Lee County First Steps Lexington Christian Counseling Lexington County Arts Association Lexington County Museum Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) Lexington Medical Center Foundation Lexington School District Four Education Foundation LIFEBRIDGE (Formerly known as Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lake Murray) Lighthouse for Life Live2Create Center for the Arts Lourie Center Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation Make-A-Wish South Carolina March of Dimes Foundation Mental Health America of South Carolina Midlands Center Family Council Midlands Community Development Corp. Midlands Holy Family Fund Midlands Mediation Center MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) Montessori School of Columbia Mothers Against Drunk Driving South Carolina My Amigos Bilingual Education Center NAMI South Carolina Nancy K Perry Children’s Shelter National Kidney Foundation New Bethel Foundation Newberry County First Steps Newberry County Literacy Newberry Opera House Nickelodeon Theatre Omega Men of Columbia Scholarship Endowment One SC Flood Relief Fund Operatunity Foundation for the Arts Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club Orangeburg Calhoun Free Medical Clinic Orangeburg Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Inc. Orangeburg Civic Ballet Orangeburg County Community of Character Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Orangeburg County First Steps Orangeburg Part-Time Players Orangeburg SPCA, Maude Schiffley Chapter Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation PAALS Palmetto Conservation Foundation Palmetto Cycling Coalition Palmetto Health Foundation Palmetto Luna Arts Palmetto Mastersingers Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter Palmetto Project Parents Against Online Predators Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina Partners for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science PASOs Patter Pets, Inc. Pawmetto Lifeline Pawsitive Direction Spay and Neuter Assistance & Rescue PETSinc Pine Tree Playhouse, Inc

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Power In Changing Project Josiah Restoration Ministry Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. Reach Out and Read Carolinas Read-a-Rama Remembering All Veterans Everyday Organization Richland County First Steps to School Readiness Richland County Recreation Foundation Richland Library Foundation Richland Two Education Foundation River Alliance Riverbanks Zoo and Garden River’s Edge Retreat Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC S. Beltline-Gills Creek Community Relief Foundation S.C. State Firefighters’ Foundation Safe Life Senior Saint John Baptist Preschool Saint Joseph Catholic School Saluda Shoals Foundation Sandhills School Sandlapper Singers Save Our Kids LLC SC Animal Care & Control Association SC Appleseed SC Center for Fathers and Families SC Christian Action Council SC Diversity Foundation SC Economics SC Junior Golf Foundation SC Lions Charitable Services SC Thrive Second Chance of Orangeburg Animal Rescue Coalition Senior Resources, Inc. Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Sharing God’s Love Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Sistercare, Inc. Skip To My Lupus, Inc. Souper Bowl of Caring South Carolina Afterschool Alliance South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division South Carolina Archives and History Foundation South Carolina Autism Society South Carolina Bar Foundation South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy South Carolina Citizens for Life South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers South Carolina Nurses Foundation, Inc. South Carolina Philharmonic South Carolina Policy Council South Carolina Respite Coalition South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association South Carolina State Museum Foundation South Carolina Tobacco-Free Collaborative South Carolina Wildlife Federation Sowing Seeds into the Midlands Special Olympics South Carolina SQ Rescue, Inc. St. John Neumann Catholic School St. Lawrence Place St. Peter’s Catholic School Stepping Stones Ministry, Inc. Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Sumter County Museum

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Sunset Felines Sustainable Midlands Tapp’s Arts Center Tell Them The Animal Mission The Arc of South Carolina The Barclay School The Brookland Foundation The C4C Project The Cooperative Ministry The Free Medical Clinic, Inc. The FriendShip The Healing Species The Justin Pepper Foundation The Language Buzz Foundation The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization The Original Six Foundation The Palmetto Opera The Pet Oxygen Kit Project, Inc. The RAM Foundation The SAFE Organizaton The Salvation Army of the Midlands The Samaritan House of Orangeburg, Inc. The Selden K. Smith Foundation for Holocaust Education The Shepherd’s Center of Columbia The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. The Therapy Place The Vision Institute of South Carolina The Walker Foundation The Women’s Shelter Town Theatre Transitions Homeless Recovery Center Trustus Theatre Turner Lakeview Community Development Center Turning Pages, Greater Columbia Literacy Council Tutor Eau Claire Reading & Dyslexia Resource Center TyJasKey Academic Enrichment and Mentoring Center United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina United Way of Kershaw County United Way of the Midlands Upper Midlands Rural Health Network USC Educational Foundation Archaeological Research Trust USO South Carolina Vital Connections of the Midlands West Columbia Beautification Foundation Widows In Need (W.I.N.) Widows of Opportunity Winston’s Wish Foundation Wonderful World of Reading Achievers Woodshed Archive Work In Progress, Inc. Workshop Theatre of SC WSSB Radio Station WXRY/Independent Media Foundation YMCA of Columbia, SC YMCA of Sumter Youth Corps Zonta Club of Columbia

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The Barclay School

631 Longtown Road, Ridgeway, SC 29130 803.629.6318 www.thebarclayschool.org f T

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

The Language Buzz Foundation

1921 Henderson Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.7002 www.thelanguagebuzzfoundation.com

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Vital Connections of the Midlands provides high-quality, animal comprehensive early care and education for children and their families.

The Selden K. Smith Foundation for Holocaust Education

Wonderfularts Worldand of Reading Achievers culture

To provide grant funds for Holocaust and tolerance related educational activities to schools, colleges, churches, synagogues, civic groups and individuals in South Carolina.

The Shepherd’s Center of Columbia

3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204 803.783.6664 www.shepherdcentercolumbia.org f

We are a dynamic 50+ population attending weekly classes, participating in learning adventures provided by inspiring instructors. We continue to grasp knowledge and remain active and involved in our communities.

The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180 803.635.9893 www.scrm.org f

Organize, maintain & support an operating rail transportation museum. Educate the public, especially children, about the heritage of railroads and the local granite industry. All volunteer operated w/o state funds.

The Walker Foundation

355 Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302 864.577.7583 www.walkerfdn.org f T

Tutor Eau Claire Reading & Dyslexia Resource Center

Tutor Eau Claire Dyslexia Resource Center’s primary mission is to offer help and hope to struggling readers through practical and affordable solutions for reading success.

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We are dedicated to provide meaningful opportunities for the public to support archaeological research in South Carolina, to get involved in local projects, and to communicate our research results.

4801 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 803.661.8685 www.vitalconnectionsofthemidlands.org

PO Box 297, Hartsville, SC 29550 843.857.9173 www.miss-sc.org f T µ

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

1321 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29208 803.576.6573 www.artsandsciences.sc.edu/sciaa f

Vital Connections of the Midlands

The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization

PO Box 25740, Columbia, SC 29224 803.238.3291 www.holocausteducationfoundation.org

USC Educational Foundation Archaeological Research Trust USC SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA)

PO Box 2611, Columbia, SC 29202 803.563.7512 www.wonderfulworldofreading.org f

community Our Mission is to Inspire, Inform, and Empower PARENTS as improvement well as caretakers to READ and share the joy of learning with their children EVERYDAY. environment Congaree Land Trust

2231 Devineeducation Street, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29205 803.988.0000 www.congareelt.org f T µ

The Congaree Land Trust was established in 1992 to promote faith-based 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 Broad Rivers through advocacy, education and enforcement of environmental laws.

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Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund 701 Whaley Street, Suite 207 Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.0716 www.cvsc.org f T

Gills Creek Watershed Association

712 Main Street, EWS 603, Columbia, SC 29208 803.727.8326 gillscreekwatershed.org f To restore and protect the Gills Creek Watershed by uniting local government, citizens, businesses, and other organizations.

Global Eco-Adventures

517 Laurens Court, Camden, SC 29020 803.427.2000 www.globalecoadventures.org f

The GEA Adventure Club provides 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

The mission of Keep the Midlands Beautiful is 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

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To conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote active outdoor recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other greenways.

Saluda Shoals Foundation

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

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The Saluda Shoals Foundation serves as a steward of Saluda Shoals Park by providing financial support, fostering partnerships and supporting the Park’s outdoor recreational, educationalTotal and cultural activities.

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

The Mission of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation is to conserve and restore South Carolina s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.

Sustainable Midlands

701 Whaley Street, Suite 209 Columbia, SC 29201 803.470.4302 www.sustainablemidlands.org

The mission of Sustainable Midlands is to advocate, educate and celebrate solutions that balance the needs of the community, the environment and the economy.

Kingdom’s Treasure Box, Inc.

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

To be a continuous flow of God’s giving by meeting the spiritual and practical needs of homeless in the community by demonstrating God’s love for them and providing them with hope.

2009 C Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204 803.771.6634 www.daybreakpregnancy.com f T µ

faith-based A Moment of Hope

health 340 Bridleridge Road, Lexington, SC 29073 803.348.1984 www.amoh.org f T µ

To save lives from abortion by offering help and hope in the name of Christ human to those in crisisservices pregnancies.

Bethel Christian Camp

750 Boy Scout Road, Gaston, SC 29053 youth 803.926.5511 development www.bethelchristiancamp.org

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Bethel Christian Camp provides 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 803.539.2301X2 www.catchthevision.org f

Catch the Vision International is a christian based mission ministry, dedicated to meeting the many physical and spiritual needs of people, locally in our Orangeburg community, and around the world.

Catholic Charities of the Midlands

1427 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.726.7764 www.sccatholic.org f T

Inspired by the Holy Scriptures, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charleston, promotes self-sufficiency and strives to break the cycle of poverty in South Carolina by serving our neighbors in need.

Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Inc., Columbia-Midlands District PO Box 21003, Columbia, SC 29221 803.798.4405 www.cefcolumbiamidlands.org f

Daybreak Pregnancy Center

We are a Bible-centered organization composed of bornagain 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.

Christ Central Bethel House

140 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 803.600.0717 www.bethelhousecolumbia.com f

Christ Central Bethel House provides a safe drug-free environment and recovery support services to men who are seeking a life free from alcohol/substance dependence.

Congaree Complex Community Development Corporation

732 Congaree Church Road, PO Box 141 Gadsden, SC 29052 803.353.2761 www.congareecomplexcdc.org T

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Ezekiel Ministries

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146 Heises Pond Way, Columbia, SC 29229 803.238.7782 www.kingdomtreasurebox.org f

Lexington Christian Counseling

PO Box 30281, Columbia, SC 29230 803.281.0333 www.ezeministries.org f T µ

Ezekiel Ministries exists to share the love of Jesus with children and their families in Columbia through long-term mentoring and after-school programs, focusing on character development and academics.

God’s Storehouse

1731 Risley Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.691.1622 www.godsstorehousesc.org f T

God’s Storehouse is a faith-based outreach ministry that does God’s work by providing food, clothing and other assistance to those in crisis in the greater Columbia and surrounding counties.

Institute for Practical Theology

1805 Clemson Road #290173, Columbia, SC 29229 803.760.9375 www.instituteforpracticaltheology.org

To develop missional-minded (Christ-minded) leaders committed to serving the present age for a brighter future.

Interfaith Community Services of South Carolina

224 E. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.808.5222 www.lexingtonchristiancounseling.org f

LCC strives to facilitate healing, growth, & restoration in our community and clients by offering Christ-centered professional counseling, education, and support to individuals, couples, and families.

Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS)

216 Harmon Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.957.6656 www.licssc.org f T µ Glorifying God by serving our neighbors in crisis.

LIFEBRIDGE (Formerly known as Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lake Murray) 1510 Main, Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.4173 www.lifebridgesouthcarolina.org f

Orangeburg Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Inc.

3200 Lyles Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.8390 www.interfaithcommunityservices.org

541 Broughton Street, Gamble Hall Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.535.0061 www.ceforangeburg.com f T

Our mission is to convene, educate and coordinate faith and other community partners to build strong families and strong communities.

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.

Jesus is His Name Ministries

SC Christian Action Council

331 Mclee Road, Lexington, SC 29073 803.951.3927 www.jesusishisname.net f T

The Mission of Jesus is His Name Ministries is to present the life of Christ through a live drama in order to communicate the Gospel in a creative way for people of all ages to understand that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.

Joy in the Mourning Center for Life Losses

PO 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.

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

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

Sharing God’s Love

147 Friarsgate Boulevard, PO Box 1021 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.” Deu.15:11B

Kingdom Kids Foundation

109 Frasier Bay Road, Columbia, SC 29229 803.381.3693 www.kingdomkidsfoundation.org f T

To equip, empower, and encourage children and their families by sharing the message of God’s love and salvation through Christian Education.

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South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers 6053 Two Notch Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070 803.532.3183 animal www.sclrc.com fT Our mission is to facilitate the growth of God’s Kingdom through exceptional hospitality and transformational opportunities within the glory of God’s creation at Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat. arts and culture

The Cooperative Ministry

3821 West Beltline Boulevard community Columbia, SC 29204 improvement 803.799.3853 www.coopmin.org f T

The Cooperative Ministry works to increase the economic self-sufficiency environment of people experiencing poverty in the Midlands through Crisis Assistance and Sustainability programs.

Autism Academy of South Carolina 1505 Blanding Street, PO Box 7514 Columbia, SC 29202 803.929.0011 www.autismacademyofsc.org f T

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

Big Red Barn Retreat

8024 Winnsboro Road, Blythewood, SC 29061 803.767.7193 www.thebigredbarnretreat.org f Provide a place of peace for those suffering from military or combat related stress issues by providing non-clinical therapeutic services at no cost.

Cancer of Many Colors The Samaritan House of Orangeburg, Inc. education 1580 Middleton Street, PO Box 2384 Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.516.0088 www.samaritanhouseobginc.net faith-based f

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

health Alzheimer’s Association

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

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement youth of research; provide and enhance care and support for development all affected; and 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 - Midlands 190 Know Abbott Drive, Suite 301 Cayce, SC 29033 803.806.3008 www.heart.org f

Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

100 Old Cherokee Road, Suite F- #339 Lexington, SC 29072 803.319.4353 www.cancerofmanycolors.com f

CMC is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of cancer patients to support them through their cancer journey and to help them improve their quality of life.

Center for Colon Cancer Research

Total Jones PSC Building, Suite 614 712 Main Street, Funds Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.1231 www.cccr.sc.edu f

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PO Box 6901, Columbia, SC 29206 803.413.0525 www.curesff.org f T µ

To advocate for and fund research directed towards a cure or treatment options for children with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rapidly degenerative and currently fatal childhood disease.

Curing Kids Cancer

3525 Northshore Road, Columbia, SC 29206 1.866.933.CURE (2873) www.curingkidscancer.org f T µ

Curing Kids Cancer’s goal is to find cures for childhood cancers in our lifetime. We are funding cutting-edge research that will lead to better treatments with fewer harmful side effects.

Dazz Orangeburg

923 Chesnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 843.553.3505 www.dazzorangeburg.com f

We provide life affirming reproductive health and family services in a compassionate Christian environment.

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. 1228 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 803.733.5969 www.ecchc.org f T µ

The mission of Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center is to provide accessible, high quality, compassionate health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan.

The mission of the Center for Colon Cancer Research is to prevent colorectal cancer, the 2nd leading cause of cancer death, among South Carolinians through research, education, awareness and screening.

End Child Hunger SC

Cindy Roof Wilkerson Foundation

End Child Hunger SC aims to build awareness, increase community capacity, and create a coordinated effort to address child hunger in South Carolina.

1108 Baywater Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 803.739.2997 www.crwilkersonfoundation.org f T To inspire and empower a healthy community.

Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group

783 Baker Mill Lake Lane, Gaston, SC 29053 803.351.9571 www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org

Providing SUPPORT, INFORMATION, and EDUCATION to the community, and creating AWARENESS and FUNDRAISING to research for the cure for Parkinson’s Disease.

Crossroads Wounded Warrior Archery Foundation

1162 Fremont Road, Summerton, SC 29148 803.478.6511 www.cwwaf.com f

CWWAF provides archery equipment, gratis, to qualifying wounded soldiers. The sport serves as physical and emotional rehabilitation, aiding in concentration, rebuilding self-confidence and enhancing socialization skills.

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Cure Sanfilippo Foundation

915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208 803.354.2313 www.endchildhungersc.org f T

Good Samaritan Clinic

7915 Old Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.467.8510 www.goodsamaritansc.org

The mission of the Good Samaritan Clinic is to show God’s love by providing free healthcare to those who need it.

Happy Wheels

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

Our mission is 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.

Healing Icons

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

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 29063 803.727.8837 www. healthypeoplesc.com

The Mission of Health Education Consultants is to prevent or delay chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease among the medically underserved populations through health education.

Lourie Center

Richland County Recreation Foundation

The Lourie Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for adults over age 50 to remain physically fit, socially engaged, intellectually stimulated and independent.

Dedicated to enriching lives and connecting communities through diverse recreational opportunities.

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

PO Box 23603, Columbia, SC 29224 803.865.0138 www. richlandcountyrecreation.com/ foundation/ f T µ

Healthy Columbia

Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation

SC Lions Charitable Services

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

Support the ministry of Lutheran Homes by enabling donors, who care about older adults and hospice patients, to achieve their philanthropic goals and being a faithful steward of their gifts.

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

Healthy Learners

March of Dimes Foundation

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

300 Ministry Drive, Irmo, SC 29063 803.749.5140 www.foundation.lutheranhomessc.org f

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 health barriers to learning with love and compassion.

In The Middle

129 Wicklow Court, Irmo, SC 29063 803.800.3915 www.inthemiddle-bc.org f

To provide assistance to women fighting breast cancer who make too much to qualify for any programs but not enough to pay the expenses, so are financially “in the middle”.

1420 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.765.9916 www.jamesrclarksicklecell.org f

To optimize the social, psychological, and physiological wellbeing of individuals with sickle cell disease and to decrease the incidence of sickle cell disease through genetic screening, counseling, and education.

JDRF Palmetto Chapter

Lexington Medical Center Foundation 2720 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, SC 29169 803.791.2540 www.lexmed.com/giving/foundation/

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

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The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Skip To My Lupus, Inc.

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

NAMI South Carolina

PO Box 1267, Columbia, SC 29201 803.733.9592 www.namisc.org f

The Mission of NAMI South Carolina is to improve the quality of life and treatment for the seriously mentally ill and their families through education, support and advocacy.

Orangeburg Calhoun Free Medical Clinic

JDRF’s mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands

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

Assisting individuals with mental illness to recover in the areas of their lives impacted by their illness through housing, behavioral healthcare, and assistance with obtaining and managing their disability income.

James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation

1122 Lady Street, Suite 1000 Columbia, SC 29201 803.782.1477 www.palmetto.jdrf.org f T

240 Stoneridge Drive One Greystone Building, Suite 206 Columbia, SC 29210 914.997.4504 www.marchofdimes.org/southcarolina

234 Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Suite C Columbia, SC 29210 803.457.7077 www.sclions.org f

PO Box 505, 141 Centre 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.

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

Our mission is to provide Christ centered support services that educate, increase awareness, and enhance the quality of life for people affected by Lupus and other autoimmune disorders.

South Carolina Citizens for Life 1411 Barnwell Street, Suite #3 Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.5433 www.sclife.org f T

SC Citizens for Life is a single issue organization devoted to restoring the right to life to the unborn, and to protecting the medically vulnerable members of our human family from premature death by euthanasia.

South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers

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

South Carolina Network of Children s Advocacy Centers Promotes the State s collaborative response to child abuse by advancing the work and mission of Children s Advocacy Centers.

Palmetto Health Foundation

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

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

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

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South Carolina Nurses Foundation, Inc.

Widows of Opportunity

Battle Buddies For Life

Our mission is to advance the profession of nursing through scholarships, awards, and programs of excellence.

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We are a Non-Profit organization that helps Veterans, First Respondents, and their immediate family members during Total their times of need while focusing on Suicide Awareness and Funds Prevention.

1821 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.251.7869 www.scnursesfoundation.org T

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

SCTFC strives to eliminate the toll of tobacco use on residents’ hearts, lungs, and wallets.

Tell Them

1501 Main Street, Suite 130 Columbia, SC 29201 803.929.0088 www.tellthemsc.org f T µ

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 Brookland Foundation

PO Box 2026, Columbia, SC 29202 803.744.7914 www.brooklandfoundation.org

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

The Free Medical Clinic, Inc.

1875 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 803.765.1503 www.freemedclinic.org f T

To provide quality healthcare, at no cost, to residents of the community who cannot pay for such services and who have no health insurance.

Upper Midlands Rural Health Network PO Box 1537, Chester, SC 29706 803.377.8026 www.umrhn.org f

The mission of UMRHN is to improve health in Fairfield, Chester, and Lancaster counties through collaboration of a diverse group focused on access to care, health promotion, and education.

The Vision Institute of South Carolina PO Box 1923, Irmo, SC 29063 803.627.8847 www.tvisc.org f T µ

The Vision Institute of South Carolina, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to provide specialized, exemplary services to promote achievement and independence for people who are visually impaired or blind.

PO Box 292162, Columbia, SC 29229 faith-based 803.238.5301 www.widowsofopportunity.com Widows of Opportunity is dedicated to support, help and health educate widows no matter their age, race, length of being a widow or circumstances surrounding spousal death.

human services Able South Carolina

136 Stonemark Lane, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29210 youth 803.779.5121 development www.able-sc.org f T Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of independence.

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

Our mission is to provide access, information, and services to the Latino Community in South Carolina.

Acts Metro

PMB 313, 7001 St. Andrews Road Columbia, SC 29212 803.764.0588 www.actsmetro.org f

Alston Wilkes Society

Corporate Office 3519 Medical Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 803.799.2490 www.alstonwilkessociety.org f T

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Beginnings SC

437 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.216.1171 www.scbegin.org f T µ

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.

Birthright of Columbia, Inc.

1405 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.765.0165 www.birthrightofcolumbia.org f

Birthright of Columbia is a pro-life emergency pregnancy service offering positive assistance and aid to girls and women faced with an unplanned or problem pregnancy. Services are free and confidential.

Central Midlands Development Corporation

Rebuilding Lives for a Safer Community.

236 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 803.376.5390 www.centralmidlands.org/about/agingservices.html f

American Red Cross of Central SC

Chapin We Care Center

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.

We Care is a Christian organization that provides food and warmth to those in need in Chapin and the surrounding communities.

Arc of the Midlands

Chris Myers’ Children’s Place

2751 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.540.1200 www.redcross.org/sc f T µ

529 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 803.693.5746 www.arcmidlands.org f T µ

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.

Babcock Center Foundation

PO Box 3608, West Columbia, SC 29170 803.799.1970 www.babcockcenter.org f T

Our mission is to empower people with lifelong disabilities to enjoy life by promoting abilities and respecting choice.

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125 Windy Hollow Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 803.521.6161 www.battlebuddiesforlife.com f T µ

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

PO Box 712, Lexington, SC 29071 803.960.7375 www.chrismyerschildrensplace.com f

Christian Assistance Bridge

126 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016 803.786.1903 www.christianassistancebridge.com f

CAB exists to provide hope and assistance to individuals in our community who find themselves in a financial crisis due to an emergency situation.

Civitan Club of Columbia, S.C.Inc.

Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc.

Harriet Hancock Center

The Mission of Civitan International is to build good citizenship by serving individual and community needs through it’s volunteer clubs, with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.

Family Connection of South Carolina is a statewide nonprofit that supports families of children or individuals with any disability through parent support.

The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is a safe and inclusive home that supports, educates, and empowers the LGBT community, our allies, and our neighbors.

887 Meadowfield Road, Gaston, SC 29053 803.397.3846 www.civitan.org f

Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center 600 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.256.1033 www.columbiapastoralcounseling.com

Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center provides professional and affordable mental health counseling and outreach services for persons struggling with life issues and offers opportunities for spiritual growth and wellness.

Columbia Urban League Inc.

1400 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.8150 www.columbiaurbanleague.org f T

Dianne’s Call Natural Living

3721 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 803.470.2231 www.diannescall.org f T

Dianne’s Call is a grassroots organization whose mission is to optimize community health through education and access to healthy foods in undeserved neighborhoods.

Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center 140 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803.358.7200 www.dickersoncac.org f

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

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.

Dress for Success Columbia

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

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.

Edisto Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 104, Columbia, SC 29204 803.252.0914 www.familyconnectionsc.org f T

1108 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.771.7713 www.harriethancockcenter.org f

Family Promise of the Midlands

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Our mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through engaging the faith-based community to provide shelter and hospitality to families in the Midlands.

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

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

Family Shelter

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

Our mission is 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.

GOoD Works

118 St. Peters Church Road, PO Box 266 Chapin, SC 29036 803.345.2030 www.goodworksc.org f

GOoD Works is a local ministry that strives to improve the living conditions of those in need in our community by providing home repair and renovation.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC 115 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607 864.351.0100 www.goodwillsc.org/about/mission

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Goodwill Industries helps people become independent through education and training leading to employment.

Growing Home Southeast

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

PO Box 451, 2220 Shop Road Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.4432 www.harvesthope.org f T

Healing Families

PO Box 50597, Columbia, SC 29250 803.726.9457 www.healingfamiliesfoundation.org

Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children.

Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation 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.

Irmo Fire Foundation

6017 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 803.798.1475 www.irmofirefoundation.org f T µ

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

JCMC-Haven of Rest

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

Enabling at risk children and youth realize their potential and contribute to society.

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.

Habitat for Humanity-Richland/ Lexington

Jewish Family Service

209 South Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.3570 www.midlandshabitat.org f T µ

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

360 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 803.787.2023 www.jewishcolumbia.org f

Jewish Family Service is a human service agency dedicated to promoting, strengthening, and preserving individual, family, and community well being in a manner consistent with Jewish philosophy and values.

260 John C. Calhoun Dr., PO Box 2489 Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.536.2300 www.edistohabitatforhumanity.org f

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Killingsworth, Inc.

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

The mission of Killingsworth is to support, to empower, and to advocate for women who are recovering from various life crises within a safe, nurturing Christian environment.

Lighthouse for Life

PO Box 290897, Columbia, SC 29229 803.900.0907 www.lighthouseforlife.org f T µ

Our mission is to restore child victims of domestic sex trafficking to spiritual, physical and emotional wholeness.

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas 1118 Union Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.750.9917 www.LSCarolinas.net f T

Support the ministry of Lutheran Homes by enabling donors, who care about older adults and hospice patients, to achieve their philanthropic goals and being a faithful steward of their gifts.

Make-A-Wish South Carolina

225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite B8 Greenville, SC 29607 864.250.0702 www.sc.wish.org f T µ

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Midlands Mediation Center

4801 Colonial Drive (29203), PO Box 5942 Columbia, SC 29250 803.714.1176 www.midlandsmediation.org f T

The mission of the Midlands Mediation Center is to help individuals and organizations resolve conflict, improve relationships, and strengthen communities.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving South Carolina

421 Mission Court, Suite 101, Irmo, SC 29063 803.748.7333 www.madd.org/sc f T

Midlands Center Family Council enhances the lives of individuals who live at Midlands Center and their families by providing support through information, advocacy, resources, and service.

Midlands Holy Family Fund

PO Box 487, Columbia, SC 29202 803.261.0913 www.midlandsholyfamilyfund.org

The Midlands Holy Family Fund, Inc. (MHFF) provides temporary financial assistance, comfort and sometimes free legal help to families in need. 100% of donations are distributed to needy families.

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641 Poplar Grove Lane, Columbia, SC 29203 803.626.5110 www.ravecamp.org f T

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

PO Box 344, Columbia, SC 29071 803.359.8595 www.nkp4kids.org f

National Kidney Foundation

508 Hampton Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.3870 www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-servingcarolinas-south-carolina f

The NKF is dedicated to preventing kidney disease, improving the health & well-being of individuals & families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.

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.

Remembering All Veterans Everyday Organization

Nancy K Perry Children’s Shelter

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

8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803.732.0158 www.midlandscenterfamilycouncil.com

Protecting and advancing disability rights.

Assisting homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters by providing transitional/permanent housing; job search and placement; resources for health, mental health and suicide prevention.

PASOs

Midlands Center Family Council

3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208 Columbia, SC 29223 803.782.0639 www.pandasc.org f T

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

Mental Health America of South Carolina

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

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.

730 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.6197 www.scpasos.org f T

Power In Changing

1053 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.451.6500 x5916 www.powerinchanging.org f T µ

Our mission is to empower poverty stricken families through assistance and education thus providing them with the skills and tools necessary to achieve success and higher levels of independence.

Project Josiah Restoration Ministry 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.331.2704 www.projectjosiah.org f T

To bring Combat Veterans together to strengthen, to share and to improve their lives; to empower them to make choices using biblical principles; to heal themselves and help other veterans.

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210 803.779.8717 www.riverbanks.org f T µ

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

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC 2955 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 803.254.0118 www.rmhcofcolumbia.org f T µ

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC aims to find, create and support programs and services that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.

SC Appleseed

PO Box 7187, Columbia, SC 29202 803.779.1113 www.scjustice.org f T

SC Appleseed fights for low income South Carolinians to overcome social, economic and legal injustice.

SC Center for Fathers and Families 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 111 Columbia, SC 29204 803.227.8800 www.scfathersandfamilies.com

Provide the means for fathers to become great dads.

Senior Resources, Inc.

2817 Millwood Ave., 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.

Sistercare, Inc.

PO Box 1029, Columbia, SC 29202 803.926.0505 www.sistercare.org 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.

Souper Bowl of Caring

St. Lawrence Place

Transitions Homeless Recovery Center

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To create an environment for homeless and at-risk families to maximize potential and move towards independent lives.

Transitions mission is to engage and equip homeless adults of the Midlands to transition into stability and permanent housing.

PO Box 23224, Columbia, SC 29224 803.397.4889 www.souperbowl.org/Columbia Souper Bowl of Caring is a grassroots movement using the energy surrounding the Big Game in a nationwide effort to tackle hunger. Join us as we Change the Game souperbowl.org

South Carolina Autism Society

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

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

South Carolina Bar Foundation 950 Taylor Street, 4th Floor Columbia, SC 29201 803.765.0517 www.scbarfoundation.org

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

South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council

1518 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803.254.6644 www.southcarolinahivaidscouncil.org

To eradicate the spread of HIV and AIDS in South Carolina.

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

Provide short breaks to family caregivers of any age caring for someone dependent on them 24/7 and create respite resources statewide.

South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association 136 Stonemark Lane, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29210 803.252.2198 www.scspinalcord.org f T µ

Individuals with spinal cord injuries find resources for their needs, questions, and concerns through peer support, information and referral, and education. We assist lives that have been impacted by paralysis.

Special Olympics South Carolina 109 Oak Park Drive, Irmo, SC 29063 803.772.1555 www.so-sc.org f T µ

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

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

Stepping Stones Ministry, Inc.

1427 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201 803.386.8077 www.ssmrecovery.org f

To provide housing, work-therapy, spiritual enrichment and recovery programs for men and women who are recovering from drug/alcohol addiction. Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Hope, One Step at a Time.

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.739.5040 www.stillhopes.org f T

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

The FriendShip

2827 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803.799.2919 x122 www.thefriendship.org f

The FriendShip supports older adults in the Columbia community who choose to live in their homes and maintain healthy, independent, active, and engaged lifestyles.

The Salvation Army of the Midlands 3024 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203 803.309.6435 www.doingthemostgood.org f T

The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington 309 E. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 803.359.6838 x110 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 Therapy Place

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

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.

The Women’s Shelter

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

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina 1101 Harbor Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.926.8878 www.ucpsc.org f T

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with disabilities.

United Way of Kershaw County

110 E. DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020 803.432.0951 www.uwkc.net f T

The Mission of the United Way of Kershaw County is to meet the human and social needs of our community by uniting our hearts, minds and resources.

United Way of the Midlands

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

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

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The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

Winston’s Wish Foundation

709 Woodrow Street, Box 522 Columbia, SC 29205 803.466.8189 www.winstonswishfoundation.com

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To enable South Carolina’s children with autism and their families to thrive through educational opportunities and resources while promoting a heightened awareness and deeper understanding of autism in our community.

Work In Progress, Inc.

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 opportunity.

3425 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 803.779.4706 www.womenshelter.org f T

The Women Shelter’s mission is to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rehabilitative services to homeless women in crisis from across the state.

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Boy Scouts of America, Indian Waters Council

YMCA of Columbia, SC community

Association improvement Offices 1612 Marion Street, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29201 803.748.9622 environment www.columbiaymca.org fT

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

YMCA of Sumter education

510 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150 803.773.1404 www.ymcasumter.org/about-us/ f

Edgewood Foundation

715 Betsy Drive, Indian Waters Council, BSA 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.

Mission: To put faith-based Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Zonta Club of Columbia

1400 Hagood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205 health 803.929.2271 www.zontaofcolumbia.com f

Zonta International is a global organization empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta human services seeks to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women.

youth development 2016 SC Male Achievement Conference 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, SC 20204 803.622.0319 www.scmaleachievement.com

The purpose of the 2016 SC Male Achievement Conference is to teach social and academic skills, build confidence, and increase graduation rates of 7th - 12th grade male students.

Achieve Columbia

PO Box 50860, Columbia, SC 29250 803.351.0436 www.achievecolumbia.org f

500 Gracern Road, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29210 803.231.3300 www.bgcmidland.org f T

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6655 SC Hwy. 34/121, PO Box 713 Newberry, SC 29108 803.276.5910 www.boysfarm.org f T

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.

5 Independence Pointe, Suite 120 Greenville, SC 29615 800.849.GIRL www.gssc-mm.org f T

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Girls on the Run of Columbia

Camp Discovery

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

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Camp Discovery provides recreation, education and experiential learning activities in nature to teach,heal and inspire.

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

AMIkids South Carolina Statewide, Inc.

Community Relations Council

AMIkids Statewide assists youths leaving the juvenile justice system with finding jobs and overcoming barriers to employment upon their return home from AMIkids’ programs to Richland and Lexington counties.

CRC s mission still embodies the principle of enhancing the well-being of the community by promoting harmony, mutual respect, and justice through civil dialogue and understanding.

930 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29229 803.733.1130 www.comrelations.org f T

Connie Maxwell Children’s Home

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

Girls Rock Columbia

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

Columbia SC Starlings Volleyball

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.

3105 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115 864.942.1426 www.ConnieMaxwell.com f T µ

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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.

Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands, Inc.

Boys Farm

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.

1546 Main Street, #302, Columbia, SC 29201 803.765.0854 www.amikids.org f T

Epworth Children’s Home

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

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

The mission of the Edgewood Foundation is to educate and empower our community through youth development, senior care, literacy, nutrition education, afterschool/homework help, summer enrichment, cultural arts and recreation.

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

2500 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29204 803.251.8465 www.edgewood-foundation.org f T

Girls Rock Columbia is a music and mentoring program that empowers girls and trans* youth through music education and activities that foster self-respect, leadership skills, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Help Stand-Up Against Violence Everyone (S.A.V.E.) Columbia

208 Majestic Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 803.665.8453 www.helpsavecolumbia.org f T

“Making people better for life”! Through our programs we provide an amazing experience for participants leading them to a path of success that will assist in their transition to adulthood.

HOOP-OLOGY

PO Box 21502, Columbia, SC 29221 803.546.0354 www.hoop-ology.com f T µ

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.

INNERSOLE

SC Junior Golf Foundation

The SAFE Organizaton

INNERSOLE is 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 mission of the SCJGF is to enrich the lives of South Carolina youth through funding for educational and recreational opportunities, including junior golf programs.

The SAFE Organization promotes self-esteem, advocacy, faith and education in the lives of today’s youth.

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

Sowing Seeds into the Midlands

Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center

142 Ole Still Lane, Elgin, SC 29045 803.712.3837 www.sowingseedsmidlands.org

306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 803.787.2023 www.jcccolumbia.org f µ

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Enhance life by providing programs based on Jewish values, promote unity through social, recreational, athletic, educational and cultural programs, and meet individual and communal needs to nurture our community.

Katrina’s Kids

300 Herman Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803.834.5229 www.katrinakidssc.com f

Help SC’s foster children and children living in group homes have the chance to take part in activities that build confidence, strengthen character and teach valuable social and communication skills.

Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club PO Box 2783, Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.516.8606 www.BGCOrangeburg.com f

At Sowing Seeds into the Midlands, we believe in a world where all youth have the ability to lead positively impactful, purposeful lives.

The C4C Project

1308 Sportsman Drive, Manning, SC 29102 803.795.8293 www.ACEGirlsUnplugged.org f µ

To create and provide opportunities for inspiration, knowledge sharing, and relationship building aimed at assisting teen girls in living their best lives now and in the future.

The Healing Species

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

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter

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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.

River’s Edge Retreat

1019 Garden Valley Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 803.772.2500 www.riversedgeretreat.org f T µ

Changing lives, no matter one’s financial or social status, by inspiring hope, and reflecting the Love of God through camp experiences to underserved youth in the Midlands.

Save Our Kids LLC

3545 West Beltline Boulevard, Suite B Columbia, SC 29203 803.348.6634 www.saveourkidsllc.org f T

The Justin Pepper Foundation PO Box 598, Chapin, SC 29036 803.932.2222 www.justinpepper.com f T

388 Jamison Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115 803.308.0069 www.thesafeorg.info f

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

To assure that all adults in the Midlands, age 18 and older, can read and write at a 10th grade level and/or significantly improve their literacy and life skills.

TyJasKey Academic Enrichment and Mentoring Center 2625 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223 803.269.3628 www.TyJasKeyYouthCenter.com f

To promote and enhance conditions that result in an improved quality of life for youth and their families, through educational outlets and youth development enrichment activities in a safe haven.

Youth Corps

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

Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

PO Box 3395, Columbia, SC 29230 803.748.2357 www.palmettoplaceshelter.org f

PO Box 286, Irmo, SC 29063 803.732.6205 www.scjgf.org f T µ

PO Box 50964, Columbia, SC 29250 803.665.5640 www.youthcorps.net f T µ

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

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

The Original Six Foundation

PO Box 2246, Columbia, SC 29202 803.244.9511 www.theoriginalsixfoundation.org

We serve as a catalyst for change by uniting resources to identify and address the challenging issues facing communities in the areas of education, quality of life, and workforce readiness.

The RAM Foundation

1329 North Springs Road, PO Box 23826 Columbia, SC 29224 803.736.8005 www.theramsc.org f

The RAM Foundation is concerned with the academic, social, civic and wellness needs of the under served youth and their families in the city of Columbia, South Carolina.

Our organization’s mission is to educate, inspire, engage and connect with youths to learn about the criminal justice and educational systems to develop future leaders.

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Midlands Gives Media Partners Thank you to our media partners for helping spread the word and keeping the community updated all day long.

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Please join us in thanking this year’s Corporate Philanthropy Champions for their generous contributions to Midlands Gives. Corporate Philanthropy Champions are corporations or local businesses that recognize philanthropy as a necessary leadership function. The Foundation celebrates these businesses for their leadership and philanthropy impacting the Midlands.

Presenting Sponsors

“Philanthropy is an integral part of who we are. There are numerous ways we are currently involved in the community, and we continue to be dedicated to supporting our region. Aflac is excited to partner with CCCF for this program that is the vehicle for philanthropy in the Midlands.” – Faith Curtiss, Human Resources

Dedicated People. Dedicated Energy. SCE&G and its employees are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve through employee volunteerism and financial support of educational, environmental, healthcare, arts/culture, and community/civic initiatives across South Carolina. Learn more at www.sceg.com.

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Fig Columbia Free Times Grace Outdoor Lamar Advertising The State Media Company

Abacus Planning Group First Citizens Flock and Rally Mungo Homes Schmoyer and Company South State Bank Southeastern Freight Lines TD Bank

Cyberwoven Glenn Destiny Consulting, LLC Nelson Mullins

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HOW TO GIVE RD ON MAY 3 VISIT midlandsgives.org

www.midlandsgives.org and browse the nonprofit profiles. You can sort by category or search for a specific nonprofit.

DETERMINE

which nonprofit(s) you would like to give to.

FILL

out your information and submit your donation using your credit card.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Tell your friends and family about donating and ask them to consider making a donation as well.

DON’T FORGET:

The minimum donation is only $20 and you can give to as many nonprofits as you like.

Join the Movement The official Midlands Gives hashtag is #MidlandsGives. Connect with Central Carolina Community Foundation on social media to learn more about giving all year round.

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FAQ’s Q: What is Midlands Gives? A: Hosted by Central Carolina Community

Foundation, Midlands Gives is a 24-hour online giving event that brings the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. This year’s event is happening on May 3, 2016 from midnight to 11:59 pm.

Q: How do I donate? A: To participate, simply log on to

MidlandsGives.org on May 3, 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.

Q: Where does my donation go? A: The nonprofit(s) you select receive 100%

of your donation minus credit card and processing fees. Central Carolina Community Foundation and generous sponsors underwrite all costs associated with the event. The Foundation does not take a percentage fee from Midlands Gives — it’s one of our ways of giving back.

Q: How do I know my information is safe? A: Central Carolina Community Foundation

has partnered with KIMBIA to provide a secure online donation platform. All donations made using KIMBIA’s donation forms use industry-leading Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to protect donor information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donors.

Have more questions? Visit midlandsgives.org to view our complete list of FAQ’s or call Central Carolina Community Foundation at 803.254.5601.