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City of Columbia Winter Shelter
191 Calhoun Street
Tel. 255-8158
Map to shelter location
The Winter shelter provides beds, bathrooms, showers, lockers, telephone access, laundry machines, support group meetings, and bus tickets to homeless individuals during the winter season.
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HOMELESS IN COLUMBIA?
LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE?
The Homeless Winter Shelter is now taking donations of the following items for the upcoming winter season. For donations, questions or concerns, please contact The Cooperative Ministry at 803.799.3853.
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Ground coffee |
Board games |
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Non-dairy creamer |
Powder laundry detergent |
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Packets of sugar |
Small size shampoo |
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8 oz Styrofoam cups |
Small size soap |
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Coffee stirrers |
Small size shaving cream |
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Disposable plates, bowls, cups, and utensils |
Small size deodorant |
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New socks, T-shirts, and underwear |
Small size toothpaste |
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Laptop computer |
Toothbrushes |
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Bolt cutters |
Feminine hygiene products |
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19" television |
Twin size sheets |
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white towels, wash clothes |
shower shoes (flip flops) |
Winter Shelter 2008-2009 Report
The City of Columbia would like to thank the following partners for their contributions to addressing homelessness in our community:
(Please click on the logo for more information)
USC- Supportive Housing Services
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is a national community service event sponsored by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). On November 22, 2008,
Columbia conducted the PHC with 30 agencies and organizations providing information on housing, employment, legal assistance, substance abuse programs, mental health services, voter registration and health care. Haircuts and manicures were provided to participants free of charge by a local cosmetology school and wheelchair repair was offered by a local business. Breakfast and lunch were served through donations by corporate sponsors, churches, and community groups. With the event taking place at the City’s new shelters, 40 volunteers staffed the event and included City staff, members of a local church fellowship, and social work graduate students. Over 150 individuals participated in the event. This successful event was also attended by local and state officials that continue to advocate for homeless efforts. Staff will plan another Project Homeless Connect for 2009.
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. | 
