Tag: homeless
Richland sheriff plans to crack down on more homeless camps
Where are the homeless being relocated? And why now?
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Homeless issues arise again as funding to redevelop Finlay Park solidifies
A photo of the fountain in Finlay Park that has not worked for years. The city is in the process...
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12-year-old boy has big impact on tiny houses for homeless
A 12-year-old boy is among the star donors of a tiny home village that will combat homelessness in Florence.
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Community breakfast ignites discussion on hunger and homelessness
The Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) hosted its annual prayer breakfast that brought community members and advocates together to discuss hunger and homelessness in the Midlands.
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Columbia’s homeless brace for winter chill, but many don’t come inside
As winter weather approaches, Columbia’s homeless population is left with limited resources to protect them from the cold.
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Transitions to auction artwork created by residents
Transitions Homeless Shelter is emphasizing art at their upcoming fundraiser by supporting artists within the shelter.
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Harvest Hope serves those who served America
Harvest Hope’s “Operation HP” hosted a drive to collect non-perishable food and cleaning supplies for the Veterans in the Midlands.
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State’s homeless population looks for ways to weather a storm
For South Carolina’s large homeless population, finding shelter during a storm is difficult. Some shelters in Columbia and the Upstate open extra emergency shelters during extreme weather, and churches around Columbia also opened their doors to the homeless population during Hurricane Florence.
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‘Uniting’ to help those in need
Thanks to United Way of the Midlands and the city of Columbia, the homeless and those in need are now able to receive food donations regularly throughout the week.
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Lexington Co. Sherriff Jay Koon speaks on the impact the budget analysis had on his department.
Based on a compensation analysis McMaster initiated, the latest budget provides $40 million in new dollars for law enforcement recruitment and retention pay raises.
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