In the aftermath of Columbia’s historic, devastating flooding from Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015, Columbia + the greater Midlands area received immense support from around the country – providing the emergency One SC fund with $3.2 million to help our state rebuild. Now, it’s our turn to give back.

COLAtoday is joining in on Columbia Relief – a new, collaborative initiative with fellow partners like City of Columbia, UofSC, Soda City, EngenuitySC + more, collecting donations to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Columbia Relief is in direct communication with Houston City Council, and all donations + funds will go directly to those in need. (Want to join us? Email Taylor Wright at taylor@columbiarelief.org.)

💸 Donate money online

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund | ghcf.org/hurricane-relief or text HARVEY to 662266

Red Cross | redcross.org/donate/donation

United Way | unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation

👕 Donate items in-person

Cleaning supplies | bleach, bleach wipes, mops, gloves, clean rags

Clean clothes | all styles + sizes – used items are okay but must be washed + clean

Non-perishable food | canned items, snack bars, etc.

Bottled water

Personal hygiene products | soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc.

🗳 Donation bins can be found here everyday (during reg. biz hours, until further notice):

Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles | 7001 Parklane Rd.

Columbia Convention Center and Visitor’s Bureau | 1101 Lincoln St.

Hammond School | 854 Galway Ln.

Children’s Learning Place | 7310 Nursery Rd.

First Nazareth Church | 2351 Gervais St.

Refuge Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ | 4450 Argent Ct.

EDENS Real Estate | 1221 Main St., Suite 1000

MGC Law | 1320 Main St., 10th floor

United Way of the Midlands | 1818 Blanding St.

Yoga Masala | 711 Bluff Rd.

Masala on Main | 1604 Main St.

Craft and Draft | 2706 Devine St.

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria | 1270 Bower Pkwy.

PenServ | 102 Trade Zone Dr.

5 Richland County Government facilities:

Administration Building | 2020 Hampton St.
Judicial Center | 1701 Main St.
Utilities Department | 7525 Broad River Rd.
Public Works | 400 Powell Rd.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center | 201 John Mark Dial Dr.

Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling lime green recycling carts as donation bins:

Richland County Utilities | 7525 Broad River Rd.
Richland County Administration Building | 2020 Hampton St.
Richland County Judicial Center | 1701 Main St.
Richland County Public Works | 400 Powell Rd.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center | 201 John Mark Dial Dr.

🗳 Donation bins can be found here on specific days:

S.C. State Museum | 301 Gervais St. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Forward City Church | 1101 Lincoln St. | Sunday

Elevation Church | 900 Senate St. | Sunday

Soda City Market | 1300-1500 blocks of Main St. | Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gamecock Athletics Village | 1304 Heyward St. | Tuesday + Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

UofSC Visitors’ Center | 945 Bull St. | Tuesday + Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

MyCarolina Alumni Center | 900 Senate St. | Tuesday + Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Greene Street | 1400 Greene St. | Tuesday + Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Check Columbia Relief’s website for updates.

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