Community Services/Non-Profits in Columbia, SC

“Definitely my favorite place to go when in need of extra help. I recommend this place to all. If tough times are weighing you down don't stress bc this place will fix it majority of your problems. They're very helpful and useful as well.”

“My dog Lottie , has had every vet visit since 6 weeks old w the nice folks at the greenlawn clinic. The ladies here are super good w animals and I’ve never encountered anyone rude or impatient. They will let you walk your dog to the door if your pet is very anxious. They have all their services and appointments on line so you know exactly your options. They are so reasonable priced I quit giving my pup flea and tick treatments myself and take her here for 20$ for 3 months ! And it works she does not bite and scratch at herself at all after about 12 hours. I was paying double that and she still got an occasional flea. Can’t say enough good stuff about these professionals!”

“On May 1st 2023 I donated blood at Chapin Presbyterian Church. Vontrell Murray greeted me with a great smile and treated me incredibly professionally and personally. He stayed with me and did a great job and is to be wonderfully commended. Thank you, Vontrell!!”

“If you haven't experienced Foodshare yet, it's time you do it this year. For anyone who has SNAP benefits, and want to eat healthy. This is definitely the place you need to visit.”

“Love the facilities and amenities like the gym, indoor walking track, basketball court and more! They offer pre school and childcare. Memberships allow you and your family to use the amenities as well as give good discounts to events and programs.”

“Absolutely an amazing organization! The look exhibit is such a fantastic way to share the unique abilities, talents, and strength of children in our community! Thank you so much for all of the different programs supports an opportunity is that you provide for youth and family around the state!”

“The SCTA is a great organization that supports the SC Troopers at every level. The staff at the SCTA are friendly and courteous. The SCTA store has a lot of unique items that cannot be bought elsewhere”

“I just stayed there one night for the heck of it to see what it was all about and might go and do it again and possibly for longer this time around so as to explore the city on the cheap (but not in the winter time, the beds are too valuable at that time of year for someone who doesn't strictly need to be there.) With that being said, it's really no big deal, there's about a half hour block of time where you watch a sermon on Youtube right around dinner time. Lighters, pocket knives, cigarettes, etc. have to be placed inside a plastic container with everyone else's items of the same nature but they let you smoke outside a time or two a day. I had to throw away my water bottles before entering even though I was told that drinks in a sealed container are okay. <-- Not that big of a deal but kind of annoying. However, they give you a water bottle almost as soon as you're inside. I had some anxiety at first because I thought I would be almost literally locked inside at night once they cut the lights out, but after asking at the front desk, the guy told me that if my anxiety issues are severe enough I have to bail, I can do that and that the doors are not actually locked. Front desk is manned at all times to monitor and make sure no one comes and goes for no good reason however..... The environment isn't as strict or tense as you would imagine it to be. For example, if you have to get up to use the bathroom, there is some ambient/street light coming in from the window so you can see to move around and one guy used the light on his phone a little bit and no one got tee'd off or anything. There is some noise now and then throughout the night from people going to and from the restroom and going downstairs to get water. (People with drug problems are on the first floor and people who are sober are on the second floor.) They could use a few dozen books as a donation. On the second floor there was only about six or eight books on the window seal, that was the little library they had going on. I might see what I can do about that as free books are easy enough to come by. The restrooms aren't extremely clean but probably look better than you would imagine. You might really want to bring some shower shoes or if nothing else maybe take a shower with your socks on or something. On paper, you're required to take a shower each day, but in practice, no one is watching over you/bearing down on you to take one or even asking you to take one, which is nice. I believe they have fifty six or fifty eight beds, somewhere in there. At mealtimes, you grab your cup of tea or whatever they have available and your plastic silverware yourself, but they bring the tray of food to you. (For one of the meals, that is, the next meal, you lined up and told them which of the dishes/sides you wanted and grabbed your tray once you got through the line.) It's all pretty simple, no demanding routines or anything to go through, you're not asked to talk extensively about your life or problems or goals, which is a plus unless you're into that sort of thing. However, you can't actually hang out there all day, once breakfast ends at about 7 AM, you're back out on the street doing what you need to do for the day, it was actually a little before sun up and before the traffic picks up. I had no inclination that there were any bed bugs and I'm sensitive to them. They'll give you a hygiene bag that has toothpaste, some floss, a tooth brush, some soap, etc. a rag, a towel, a bed sheet and a cover. I don't think they give you a pillow however. I just used my towel and wash rag and whatever clothes I had with me that I wasn't wearing as a pillow. If you want a bed you have to show up early, I think about 12:15 to be on the safe side. All in all, it was kind of an exciting experience.”

“Overall this is great place to work out, but PLEASE hire a new yoga instructor. The current yoga classes are a total joke. The instructor does not incorporate any of the traditional yoga poses or holds into the class at all. I am so disappointed in the quality of the current yoga classes. I feel that you owe it to your members to do better than this.”

“CMFA venue was a great location for the play, small but intimate spot. Great parking, nice decor and very clean. Great place to host an event if needed.This was a hidden spot that I attended the play "Black Girl Therapy" at last night. The play was amazing, job well done! We laughed and sand the evening away. If you havent seen it, do yourself a favor and go support them. They are black owned and operated out of Atlanta. Founded in 2018, Elevating Voices, LLC set out to bridge the gap between information and entertainment. Their goal is to start conversations to close the gap that has been filled with misconceptions and stereotypes.Check out Trefloyd.com for more info on upcoming plays.I highly recommend all to go see and support this talented production company! Also buy the book. I cant wait to read it.”

“I promise this not harassment maribeth look I know I acted like I didn't care I thought a lot about everything honestly I can not picture my self with any one else I know you moved on doing recovery Iam proud of you I care so much about you I hope and pray in time we can get back together you made my life whole I love you and I am willing to change I am not perfect I have my faults yes I make mistakes but what I do know is you mean the world to me I hope you can find in ur heart to forgive me”

“They helped my daughter and grandkiddos with a place to sleep, eat, shower, and get housing and work while they were there. If the time is alloted, which is the 30-days used wisely, much can be accomplished! I pray the Lord blesses and multiplies the funding for HNM. I'm eternally greatful!
Thank you!♥️”