Useful Links

• Emmaus of the Midlands
  • South Carolina. Features events, forms, photographs, and prayer vigil signup.
• Kairos Prison Ministry
• Epiphany Youth Prison Ministry 

Mission Sites

• The Columbia Wesley Foundation
• Central SC Chapter, American Red Cross
• Any Soldier
• Lets people send care packages that are distributed to soldiers. Frequently asked questions, success stories, and how to get involved.

Mission Agencies in SC

• Alston Wilkes Society, Columbia
  • 3519 Medical Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
  • Gives hope and rebuilds lives through its rehabilitation and prevention services. We extend a helping hand to those who are most at risk. For example, we know that one of the major risk factors for a repeat offender is lack of shelter or employment. So, we help former offenders, homeless individuals - including homeless veterans - and others secure appropriate housing and develop employment skills that will position them for the workplace.
• Cooperative Ministry
  • 1928 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201. 803-799-3853
  • Ministry of the religious community, serving as an instrument of God's love to those in crisis. We seek to improve the quality of life for the needy by guiding them to available community resources, or providing them counseling, prayer support, and direct assistance where necessary.
• Epworth Children's Home
  • P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, South Carolina 29250. 803-256-7394 (phone), 803-212-4798 (fax)
  • Mission Statement: Epworth Children's Home ministers to children, youth and families through a caring, accepting, safe, Christian community. Led by a professional team, the hurts of children, youth and families are healed; hope is given; and faith in God, self, and others is developed.
  • Purpose: Epworth Children's Home and its services exist as the expression of the desire of the Methodist people of South Carolina to serve their Lord and Master by providing, in a Christian manner, and to the extent of their resources and capabilities, child care, counseling and related services to families and children of the State of South Carolina, without regard to race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.
  • Epworth Children's Home has existed for over 100 years for the purpose of providing loving care, shelter, food, and support for the children of the State of South Carolina. We are a ministry of the United Methodist Church and look forward to the many, many wonderful years ahead.
• Killingsworth for Women
  • 1831 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201. 803-771-6359
  • A care-giving community residence for women who are emerging from crisis situations. Within the eight-bedroom home, women recovering from alcohol and/or drug abuse, incarceration, mental and emotional problems, violence and assault, or family crisis situations can find shelter and support.​