2012 - 2013 EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER
The City of Columbia’s Emergency Winter Shelter and Overflow Shelter are part of the City of Columbia Homeless Services and are coordinated in conjunction with Christ Central Ministries, Transitions and the University of South Carolina Supportive Housing Services.
The Emergency Winter Shelter provides beds, bathrooms, showers, case manage ment, support group meetings, and coffee to homeless individuals during the winter season.
For more information and/or for volunteer opportunities contact Dianna Holland by phone at (803) 319-2324 or via email dholland_29171@yahoo.com.
Dates of Operation: November 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013
Location: 191 Calhoun Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone Number: (803) 255-8156 (Evening Hours)
Hours of Operation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Pick-up Location: Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) Transfer Center
1727 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Pick-up Time: Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Drop-off Location: Central Midlands Regional Transit Authorit (CMRTA) Transfer Center
727 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Drop-off Time: Between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
To Reserve a Bed: Individuals MUST call (855) 678- HELP (4357) to reserve a bed. Name and gender must be provided.
A reservation is required for transport to the Shelter from the pick-up location. NO WALK-UPS ALLOWED.
*** WINTER SHELTER CLOSED DURING THE DAY ***
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The Homeless Winter Shelter is now taking donations of the following items for the upcoming winter season. For donations, questions or concerns, please contact (803) 255-8156.
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Ground coffee
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Board games
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Non-dairy creamer
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Small size shampoo
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Packets of sugar
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Small size soap
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8 oz Styrofoam cups
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Small size shaving cream
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Coffee stirrers
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Small size deodorant
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Disposable plates, bowls, cups, and utensils
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Small size toothpaste
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New socks, T-shirts, and underwear
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Toothbrushes
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white towels, wash clothes
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Feminine hygiene products
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shower shoes (flip flops)
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Twin size sheets
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2012- 2013 OVERFLOW SHELTER
Location: Martin Luther King Recreation Center
2300 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Hours of Operation: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
The Overflow Shelter will open ONLY if any of the following takes place:
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Winter Shelter is at capacity;
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National Weather Service predicts temperatures of 36 degrees Fahrenheit or below; OR
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Severe inclement weather is forecast, including snow, ice or heavy rain
NOTE: Only clients who have checked in at the Emergency Winter Shelter will be admitted to the Overflow Shelter and they must be transported directly from the Emergency Winter Shelter. NO WALK-UPS ALLOWED.
Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH)
The Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) strives to end homelessness by making a difference in the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness. The MACH, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded in 1994. The MACH serves the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, and York.
The MACH is comprised of over 60 agencies and is led by a Board of Directors. The MACH addresses homelessness by promoting collaboration and planning among state and local governments, corporate and non-profit organizations, and faith-based entities that support individuals and families in their quest to move from homelessness to housing.
The MACH provides resources for information sharing and advocacy. MACH member agencies provide a variety of services including: emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, supportive services, legal services, job training, transportation, medical and dental care, substance abuse and mental health programs, child care, and rent and utility assistance.
MACH meetings take place 4 times a year.
For more information on MACH visit www.midlandshomeless.com
Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) Emergency Services
1917 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Phone (803) 254-3886
Emergency Services Brochure (pdf)
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