A Better Way, Inc. Find
out about Project Gang Out, an education and prevention programs
for at risk teens with gang involvement. Includes photos, job
openings, and events calendar.
Broad River Township Located
near Columbia, South Carolina in Richland County. Details about
the community are provided.
Children Unlimited
Inc. Private, nonprofit, adoption agency;
includes profile, details on services, and children looking
for homes.
City Year Columbia Contact,
membership, alumni, and mission information for this AmeriCorps
national service program to enable young adults, ages 17 to
24, from diverse racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
to provide a year of full-time community service, leadership
development, and civic engagement.
Columbia Action
Council Plans festivities for area residents
and visitors including parades, concerts in the park, and
wine tastings; find out about membership, meet the board
members, or view the calendar of events.
Columbia
College Leadership Institute Prepares
women to assume leadership within their professions and communities;
includes details on programs, training, events, and summer
sessions for girls.
Columbia Jaycees Includes
newsletter, calendar of events, photos, and details on membership.
Columbia
Northeast Lions Club Offers a calendar
of events, details on meetings and membership, and a directory
of officers.
Denny
Terrace Community Center Recreation
center located in the old school; includes amenities, hours,
and events calendar.
Institute for Families in Society Seeks
to enhance the well-being of families in society through research,
education, and consultation at community, state, national,
and international levels. Includes publication list. Located
at University of South Carolina.
Junior League of Columbia Find
out about Smart Matters, a family-based school readiness initiative
which seeks to strengthen the well-being of area children,
and other programs. Also offers information on membership and
fund raising initiatives.
Kiwanis Club of
Columbia Serves the youth of the area,
including sponsorship of six Key Clubs and the USC Circle-K
Club; find out about meetings, membership, and events.
Michael Graham Political
humorist and radio talk host offers comedy and columns with
a conservative or libertarian theme.
Retarded
USC Girl Meet Ashlyn and read rants
and raves about modern issues.
Sistercare Shelter
offering resources for domestic abuse victims and families;
read the organization's history, find out about services, or
find related links.
Souper Bowl of Caring Nationwide,
youth-led effort which encourages people to give one dollar
while leaving worship services on Super Bowl Sunday. Includes
FAQ, information about joining, and statistics.
The Women's Shelter Housing
program that offers women up to two years to address long-term
issues such as secure employment, reuniting with their families,
working through financial or legal problems, pursuing educational
goals, and locating permanent housing.
Animal Welfare
Carolina
Cats Adopt-A-Kitty Volunteer cat rescue
and adoption organization. Descriptions and photographs of
cats available for adoption and contact information.
Columbia Animal Mission Wish
list, lost and found listings, volunteer opportunities, and
information on their services.
Hav-a-heart
2000 A non-profit pet rescue and animal
adoption organization. Pictures and descriptions of available
cats and dogs.
Midlands
Golden Retriever Rescue Foster organization.
Images and descriptions of dogs available for adoption, news,
events, and wish list.
Project Pet Non-profit
animal rescue organization. Adoption policy, agreement and
fees, pictures and descriptions of available cats and dogs,and
information about the 'backstreet cat crusade.'
Military
Alston Wilkes Veterans Home Organization
helping homeless veterans; learn about the facility and programs,
read press releases, or find contact information.
Baptist Foundation
of South Carolina Funds are received
from wills, trusts, and outright gifts, and are managed and
distributed to beneficiaries as determined by the donor,
with the Foundation serving as trustee. Assistance with will
and trust preparation and basic estate planning is offered
to individuals. General investment services, planned giving
seminars, and fund-raising assistance are offered to Baptist
ministries.
Columbia Zen
Buddhist Priory Affiliated with Shasta
Abbey and the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. Offers a
regular practice schedule and dharma talks.
Shambhala
Center A meditation center which emphasizes
the practice of meditation based on Buddhist and Shambhala
Teachings inspired by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Includes
regular schedule and center details.
Christianity
Christ Unity
Church Contact information, statement
of purpose, and worship schedule for this LeGrand Road church.
The Church in Columbia A
local church affiliated with the ministry of Witness Lee and
Watchman Nee. Beliefs, meeting times, contact information,
and links.
First Church of
the Nazarene Includes contact information,
statement of faith, worship services, activities, and ministry
programs.
International Friendship
Ministries Provides services and resources
to help international students. Includes contact information
and event calendar.
Kingdom
of God Worship Center Find out about
this north-east Columbia ministry; includes details on events,
contact information, and streaming audio sermons.
Metropolitan Community
Church Contact information, beliefs,
and event calendar for this Christian congregation and gay/straight
alliance located on Belleview Street.
Mountain Of Worship Ministry
focusing on the lifestyle of worship 24/7; learn about the
congregation, or find out about worship services and events.
Sandhills Community
Church Contemporary congregation located
in Northeast Columbia; includes mission statement, pastor's
welcome, worship schedule, and details on outreach programs.
