Richland One teacher shares story of hope, after overcoming domestic abuse and homelessness
“It was scary. Felt alone. It was a place that I felt like, I just didn’t know if I was gonna make it the next day,” she says.
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Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 2nd birthday
“It was really wonderful to see people come together and really reflect on how much progress we’ve made the last two years,” says Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells.
City of Columbia’s Overflow Shelter open for people experiencing homelessness
A safe place to stay is available for people experiencing homelessness as inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby continues.
After 10 years on the streets, Columbia man has a place to call home
“I was so glad to take that key, and open up that pod, and go right in there. It felt safe, it was like home. And from that point on, my next move was to have my key to this place,” says Green.
Richland County hosting sleeping bag drive for the homeless
The Richland County Neighborhood Council (RCNC) is partnering with Midlands nonprofit All Kind for a sleeping bag drive to benefit the County’s homeless population.
HUD: 2023 report shows homelessness in U.S. jumped to record level
Homelessness in the U.S. hit a record high this year.
Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 1-year anniversary, residents share experiences
Just a year ago, the fifty pod homes on Calhoun Street were being assembled. And now officials say 34 people have found permanent housing through the program.
Feeding the Homeless: City of Columbia announces meal sharing plan
Feeding the Homeless- City of Columbia officials say they have been working to develop a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless
City of Columbia set to announce meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless
City of Columbia officials say they have been working to develop a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless.
Rapid Shelter Columbia set to open by November 1st
Rapid Shelter Columbia, the community being built for people experiencing homelessness, is set to open November 1st. Officials from the City of Columbia gave progress updates earlier today on the pod community, located downtown on Calhoun Street.
