During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved oneContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Fire Foundation and the Irmo Police Community Foundation have teamed up for a Boston Butt Fundraiser to support community youth programs. They are offering pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed 5 lb. Boston Butts for $65. For those who prefer shredded meat, an additional $5 fee applies. Payments areContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – A community yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Irmo Fire District firefighters. The yard sale will be held at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, locatedContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walkingContinue Reading
On May 4th, the South Carolina Philharmonic hosted the 2nd annual Star Wars Day “May The 4th Be With You” 5k run/walk, held at Saluda Shoals Park. Participants of all ages gathered to embark on a cosmic journey through the scenic trails, embracing the spirit of the iconic Star WarsContinue Reading
The D5 Foundation received a substantial contribution from Chapin Elementary School. The Chapin Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) demonstrated their commitment to community well-being by generously donating 10% of the proceeds from their annual Boosterthon Fun Run. The donation exceeded $4,800 and is earmarked to support the D5 Foundation’s SnackContinue Reading
The Contemporaries of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) will host “Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair,” a fundraising event on March 2 from 7 to 11 pm. Presented by Certified SC, the event aims to celebrate artistic expression, community engagement, and philanthropy, supporting the CMA’s mission to enrich theContinue Reading
Serve & Connect, a Columbia-based non-profit organization, is marking the seventh anniversary of its Greg’s Groceries program. Launched in 2017, Greg’s Groceries provides police departments with boxes of non-perishable food to distribute to individuals and families in need. The program is named in honor of Forest Acres Police Officer GregContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, a compassionate 9th-grade student at Dutch Fork High School, took the initiative to organize a cancer fundraiser for the non-profit organization “In the Middle.” In the Middle is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer, providing support to individuals who fall in the middle-income bracketContinue Reading
As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead encourages residents in Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the Be a Santa to a Senior program and share joy by giving a gift with older adults in the community who may not have anyone to celebrate with. “TheContinue Reading
River Bluff High School is gearing up for a festive celebration on December 12th and 13th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, as it hosts the 11th annual Ella’s Stuff A Stocking. This beloved tradition, which aims to bring holiday happiness to children in need, has become a cornerstone eventContinue Reading