The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

MISSION:

THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE THE PROMOTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FIVE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND FAITH AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ALL PROGRAMMING. THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA IS A FELLOWSHIP OF PEOPLE, BOTH MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH PROGRAMS WE OFFER EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO JOIN US IN ACHIEVEMENT OF THIS PURPOSE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, GENDER, INCOME, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, RACE, CREED, OR RELIGION. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA CONSISTS OF 13 INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING LOCAL BUSINESS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS COLLECTIVELY, THEY SUPPORT THE YMCA'S GOALS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH PROGRAMS

MISSION:

BASIC LIBRARY SERVICES INCLUDING CIRCULATION OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS, INFORMATIONAL SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BENEFITTING THE RESIDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA.

MISSION:

UNITED WAY CONNECTS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MIDLANDS. UNITED WAY INVESTS IN A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, ASSIST PEOPLE IN CRISIS TO ACHIEVE LONG TERM STABILITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

MISSION:

PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-10: "THERE IS ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED."

MISSION:

PALMETTO STATE GROWTH FUND LESSENS THE BURDENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE GOVERNMENT BY ASSISTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN MEETING ITS STATUTORY PURPOSES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASING AND/OR RETAINING EMPLOYMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

MISSION:

PROVIDING TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH DISEASES OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CLUB FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

MISSION:

TO BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS THAT LEAD TO GIFTS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE.

MISSION:

A CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH ILLNESSES, DISABILITIES, AND LIFE CHALLENGES.

MISSION:

PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA

MISSION:

SC CONNECTIONS ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL THAT SERVES STUDENTS GRADES K-12. THE SCHOOL OPENED IN AUGUST 2008. STUDENTS RESIDING IN SOUTH CAROLINA ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL IF THEY MEET APPLICABLE ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS.

MISSION:

TO FUND THE ADVANCEMENT OF JUSTICE BY IMPROVING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, LAW- RELATED EDUCATION, AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE SC SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS BY GIVING VOICE TO ITS NEEDS, PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO AUGMENT ITS PROGRAMS, AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

MISSION:

FUEL SOUTH CAROLINA'S INNOVATION ECONOMY BY ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED GROWTH IN RESEARCH, ACADEMIA, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

SC ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR SC REALTORS THAT HELPS TO LEAD, EDUCATE AND EQUIP ITS MEMBERS TO BE PRODUCTIVE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021 SCR HAD 28,262 MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT OUR SIXTEEN COUNTY SERVICE AREA.