Charity Events

New Years Eve Gala

University of South Carolina Alumni Center | 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $150 The Lexington Medical Center Foundation and Women of Hope will host the first New Year’s Eve Gala at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center in downtown Columbia. This premiere, black tie event will give the community an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. And…

‘Honor the Dream’ Food Drive Kicking Off

ABC News-City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank. The food drive ends December 22, 2016. The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community…

LPD Kicks Off Toys for Tots “Fill The MRAP” Campaign

ABC News– The annual Toys For Tots “Fill The MRAP” campaign begins tomorrow and will continue over the next three weeks with donation events scheduled at Kmart, Target and Walmart. As in years past, the objective for this year’s Toys For Tots campaign will be to fill the Lexington Police Department Emergency Services Team (E.S.T.) MRAP vehicle with toy donations….

‘Operation Christmas Child’ to Kick-Off

ABC NEWS— Area residents are on a mission to make a lasting impact on children in need. They are looking beyond their own wish lists and packing shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world—for many of the children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. Columbia residents – together with the surrounding towns and counties –…

‘Silent Voices’ Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma

ABC NEWS– Homeless Helping Homeless presents an evening of music, spoken word, theater, dance, poetry and visual arts presented by homeless artists. Performances are based on life experiences of the homeless artists and show how we are more alike than we are different. Doors open at 6 with a silent auction and light refreshments; the show starts at 7. Tapp’s…

End Child Hunger SC Week

ABC NEWS– Child hunger plagues many cities and states across the United States. Research shows one in four youth struggle with hunger in the United States. To raise awareness about this issue End Child Hunger SC and its partners have come together to host the second annual End Child Hunger SC week. The purpose for this week is to 1)…

University of South Carolina Gathers Items for Flood Relief

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – In an effort to help flood victims devastated in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, organizations at the University of South Carolina are setting up collection points for water, diapers, cleaning supplies and non-perishable food. Items are being accepted Friday at the university’s Alumni Center at 900 Senate St. and the Bi-Lo at 4464 Devine St. Donated…

“Hoop It Up” To Help Save a Life

The Red Cross is asking for you to roll up your sleeve and help save a life.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Red Cross is asking for you to roll up your sleeve and help save a life. The 6th Annual Columbia Lifesavers “Hoop It Up” blood drive is Friday. You can stop by from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. More information: rdcrss.org/1TBDIR8 Categories: Charity Events, Events, Events Tags: ABC Columbia,…

Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-Off

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hundreds of men and women from 60 law enforcement agencies are gathering on the north steps of the South Carolina Statehouse on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. This is for the statewide kick-off of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Carolina. This is law enforcement’s 30th year of support. At the event, officers will also announce how…

Country Concert For a Cause

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Vince Gill, Hall of Fame Country Music Artist and 20-time Grammy award winner, is headlining a concert at Township Auditorium. The Concert starts at 7 p.m. Friday, the 15th. Singers, Jenny Gill and Patrick Davis, are also making performances as the opening acts. Proceeds made at the event are going towards USC Men’s Baseball Coach, Reece Holbrook’s, “Win…