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
Corrina Hooker Thomas of KW Columbia Your Key To Sold.com spearheaded the annual Blessing Baskets movement founded by her company. While partnering with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce an awesome 106 baskets full of holiday food were gathered this year. “Many hands make light work,” said Corrina. “Now moreContinue Reading
Community Invited to Join Seventh Annual Bountiful Harvest Event Free Holiday Food Box Give-Away Plus Community Resource Fair and Free Meal Serve and Connect and the Lexington Police Department invite you to the seventh annual Bountiful Harvest that will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. toContinue Reading
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference on November 3. This year’s ornament depicts Riverfront Park. It is the 31st ornament in the collectors’ series. Each ornament is 24-karat gold on brass and comes in a feltContinue Reading
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It is a children’s ministry that uses gift-filled shoeboxes to transform the lives of children around the world who are victims of war, poverty, famine, terrorism, and natural disasters. Shoebox gifts give so much joy, hope, and love to a childContinue Reading
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation will host “Wine on the River” at the West Columbia Riverwalk on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The annual event features live music, wine, craft beer and culinary tastings. Guests will enjoy performances by Prettier Than Matt and The Reggie Sullivan Band, andContinue Reading