The mission of United Way of the Midlands is simple: We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.

South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal services in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. SCLS is a non-profit corporation, funded by grants from the federally funded Legal Services Corporation, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, local United Ways, state court filing fees, and other […]

The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 by William Booth, in London, England. The Salvation Army established a corps in Columbia, S.C., in 1906 and has been serving people living in extreme poverty in the Midlands for more than 100 years.

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

In the late 1970s, a group of ministers, lay people and community associations led by the Lexington Ministerial Association addressed the need for a coordinated effort to provide basic needs of families in crisis. Our services include food, clothing and limited financial assistance (when available) for rent, electric bills, prescriptions, water and automobile gas.

Since 1996, Home Works has enabled more than 38,000 youth and adult volunteers to repair the homes of more than 2,600 elderly, disabled or veteran homeowners across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia — 40% of these homes are in and around Columbia, S.C.

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

GetCareSC is a resource that allows seniors, caregivers and adults with disabilities to search for service providers in their area.

The South Carolina State Library is a Funding Information Network partner of the Foundation Center. The Grants Research Collection at the South Carolina State Library is designed to assist nonprofit organizations and individuals seeking grant funding from private and corporate foundations and government agencies. The Collection includes resources for finding foundation and government grant programs, […]

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers provides medical services for the communities of the Midlands of South Carolina (Lexington, Richland, Fairfield and Newberry Counties), regardless of age, background or health condition.

Supports employed, receiving unemployment or receiving retirement clients. With a range of services, we focus on providing short-term assistance and developing long-term stability.

Recognized as one of the leading housing authorities in the nation, Columbia Housing Authority has been providing quality affordable housing for residents of Columbia, Cayce and Richland County, since 1934.

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resource they need. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.