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WHy we Should all help those in Need

We believe that everyone deserves access to the support and resources needed to create a better life.

Our aim is to connect individuals and families in need with agencies and organizations dedicated to providing compassionate assistance. ​The following directory serves as a comprehensive resource for those seeking help with homelessness, food insecurity, and other essential services throughout South Carolina.

As you navigate through this list, we encourage you to reach out to these organizations for assistance. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope on the horizon. We pray for all those seeking aid, that you may find comfort in your struggles and strength in your journey. May you receive the support necessary to overcome challenges and build a brighter future.

Community Services Directory

Community Services Directory

Columbia Area

Homeless No More

2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-602-6379
Services: Provides services to families experiencing homelessness, including shelter and advocacy.
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Transitions

2025 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-708-4861
Services: Offers shelters, meals, and programs to help individuals transition out of homelessness.
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Sistercare (Domestic Violence Services)

1820 Morlaine Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Phone: 803-765-9428
Services: Provides support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
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Oliver Gospel Mission

1100 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-254-6470
Services: Offers shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless men, women, and children.
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Palmetto Place (Youth & Teens)

Phone: 803-386-9364
Services: Provides safe housing and support for homeless youth.
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Christ Central Ministries

2018-A Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-828-9125
Services: Assistance with transitional housing, employment training, education, and healthcare.
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Cooperative Ministries

3821 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-799-3853
Services: Provides food and emergency assistance, as well as a clothing bank.
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Hannah House

1726 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-771-4357
Services: Shelter and support services for women and children experiencing homelessness.
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Salvation Army of the Midlands

3024 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: 803-765-0260
Services: Offers spiritual guidance, youth programs, and emergency basic needs assistance.
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Soup Cellar

Washington Street United Methodist Church
1401 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-256-2417
Services: Provides lunch on weekdays for individuals experiencing food insecurity.
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Toby's Place - Oliver Gospel Mission

1100 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-254-6470
Services: Housing for single women or mothers, offering supportive services.
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Rapid Shelter Columbia

191 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-545-3476
Services: Transitional housing project for chronically homeless individuals, offering case management and support services.
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Family Promise of the Midlands

Columbia, SC
Phone: 803-832-4765
Services: Helps families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through faith-based community support, providing temporary shelter and hospitality.
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Oliver Gospel Mission

1100 Taylor Street & Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-254-6470
Services: Offers food, shelter, and recovery programs for homeless men, women, and children.
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Transitions - Midlands Housing Alliance

2025 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-708-4861
Services: Homeless recovery center providing meals, emergency shelter, and resources for permanent housing.
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Family Shelter - Homeless No More

2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-602-6379
Services: Emergency shelter for homeless families with children, offering comprehensive support.
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Greenville Area

Greenville Rescue Mission (Men Only)

575 W Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-242-6933
Services: Emergency shelter for men, food, clothing, health care, and case management.
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Shepherd's Gate (Women Only)

11 Regency Hill Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-271-0210
Services: Safe shelter and support services for women experiencing homelessness.
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Project Host Soup Kitchen

525 S Academy Street, Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 235-3403
Services: Provides hot, made-from-scratch lunches for anyone in need every day.
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Harvest Hope Food Bank

2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-281-3995
Services: Distributes nutritious food to combat hunger across multiple counties.
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United Housing Connections

135 Edinburgh Court, Suite 100B, Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-640-3777
Services: Connects individuals to affordable housing and support services.
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Statewide Resources


South Carolina Interagency Council on Homelessness

Services: Collaborates on state strategies to end homelessness and supports local service providers.
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ECHO (Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization)

Offices in Myrtle Beach and Florence
Phone: 8432131798
Services: Provides housing assistance and resources for individuals and families.
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Additional Resources


Greenville Cares

Phone: 864-271-5333
Services: Provides a variety of resources and assistance for residents in need.
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24-Hour Crisis Line

Call: 211 for information on non-emergency human service needs