Able SC

Able SC is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), an organization not about “helping” people with disabilities, but built on the central concept of self-empowerment. It’s a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability nonprofit that provides an array of independent living services. We do everything it takes to empower people with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives including advocacy, services, and support. More than half of our staff are persons with disabilities, as are over half of our Board of Directors. We didn’t just learn this– we live it!

CEEAAS

The vision of the Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students is to hold a prominent state, national and international leadership role in the production and dissemination of cutting-edge research on teaching effectiveness for African American students by advancing the educational and social welfare of Black students, families and communities and making research accessible to a wide variety of constituents.

Empower SC

Empower SC is a collective of community members, organizers, and activists, dedicated to creating a more equitable South Carolina through community organizing, collaborative partnerships, and systemic policy change. Our vision is to have dismantled structural racism and systemic inequities in South Carolina so that all communities are empowered to thrive. Our priorities are: (1) education, (2) law enforcement, and (3) community development.

SC Equality

SC Equality brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in South Carolina, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve.

We’re fighting for full, lived LGBTQ+ equality in a number of ways: passing pro-equality legislation, electing pro-equality leaders, fighting for civil rights in the courtroom, reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health, and well-being, developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders, and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community.

WREN

WREN, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, is a South Carolina-based network whose mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina’s women, girls, and their families. WREN is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) statewide advocacy network that advances opportunities for women and gender-expansive people across multiple issue areas.

We advocate, educate, engage community, and build coalitions. WREN strives to create a diverse and inclusive movement that amplifies voices and advances justice for all.

COSEB

The mission of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) is to connect, inspire, support and strengthen school leaders dedicated to the social, emotional and academic development of boys and young men of color.

COSEBOC is the only national education organization of practitioners solely focused on promoting the educational success of boys and young men of color. COSEBOC works with all schools – preK-12th grade; public, charter and private; coed and single gender. COSEBOC connects research, policy and practice and is a learning community for school leaders.

Columbia Urban League

The Columbia Urban League is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability and racial inclusion in our community. The Columbia Urban League offers programs designed to provide economic empowerment and educational opportunities for those in need.

​This includes: (1) Education and Youth Empowerment, (2) Economic Empowerment, (3) Health and Quality of Life Empowerment, (4) Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment, and (5) Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment.

Richland County 4-H

Clemson Extension will be the trusted source of unbiased, research-based information relating to agriculture, community, environment, food, health, and youth in South Carolina. We improve the economy, environment, and well-being of South Carolinians through the delivery of unbiased, research-based information and education.

Girls on the Run

At Girls on the Run we inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life.

Girls Rock

Girls Rock Columbia (GRC) started as the dream of a small handful of like-minded womxn in Columbia, SC in 2013 who noticed a lack of representation of womxn on stage in our local music community. This disparity is larger than just our music scene, and we recognize the position of power that comes from having a microphone and being able to express yourself. Girls Rock Columbia was founded to increase visibility and help foster confidence and leadership in girls, transgender youth, and gender non-conforming youth by using music as a platform for creative collaboration and sharing unique lived experiences in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Historic Columbia

Historic Columbia supports and protects the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia and Richland County through advocacy, education and preservation. Following a comprehensive three-year strategic plan that includes historic preservation advocacy, innovative educational programs and strategic partnerships, we will harness the power of history to inspire and catalyze social activism aimed at improving the quality of life in Columbia and Richland County.

Indie Grits Lab

The Columbia Film Society (CFS) serves Columbia, SC, as a center for critical dialogue, anchored by the presentation of films that showcase the diversity, challenges, joy, and aspirations of its community. A destination for enjoyment, enrichment, and education, CFS provides the tools to make, interpret, appreciate, and teach the moving image in all its variety through its two arms: the Nickelodeon Theatre (the Nick) and Indie Grits Labs (IGL).

Indivisible Midlands

We are a chapter of the Indivisible grassroots movement committed to uniting people within South Carolina’s 2nd District and the Greater Columbia area to increase voter participation in the Midlands and put pressure on our Members of Congress to represent all of their constituents. We are a nonpartisan group of activists focusing on our Members of Congress (MoCs) and demanding they listen to our voices and act in our interests. Grassroots activism requires that we be in this for the long haul. Steady, concerted, and patient effort is what will have the biggest impact in protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities from oppressive and regressive policies.

MOBB

Mothers of Black Boys, Incorporated is a membership-based nonprofit support group of professional women raising Black males of all ages. In an effort improve the overall growth and development of Black males, this non-profit organization was established to be a strong support mechanism to single, married, or divorced women. Mothers of Black Boys, Inc., affectionately known as MOBB, Inc. strives to address the issues of Black males by building a pool of resources, establishing a professional network, and creating effective community partnerships.

SC Black Pride

The Mission of the South Carolina Black Pride Inc. (SCBP), Is to Unify and Celebrate the Diversity, Creativity, And Beauty Of South Carolina’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, and Non-Gender Conforming (LGBTQ) Communities of Color And Our Supporters, In Order To Empower And Promote The Human Rights Of All Families And Communities.

SC for ED

Since 2018, we have galvanized teachers across the state of South Carolina to advocate on behalf of themselves and their students. We have one goal: to place an extraordinary teacher in every classroom in South Carolina.

SC Progressive Network

The South Carolina Progressive Network is a coalition of organizations and individual activists from across the state who have joined forces to promote social and economic justice in the Palmetto State. Now celebrating 23 years of organizing, the Network was created to engage South Carolinians in their communities and in their government. At its core, the Network is about connecting people to each other and to resources designed to leverage the work of progressive organizations and promote sound public policy.

Sustainable Midlands

The mission of Sustainable Midlands is to encourage responsible growth, ensure access to local food and establish a healthy environment for all Midlands communities.

Sustainable Midlands is dedicated to: (1) Neighborhood design principles of New Urbanism, (2) Transportation Planning, (3) Working to Educate & Engage Our Citizens in Sustainable Practices, (4) Smart Use and Conservation of Natural Resources, (5) Local Food Production, (6) Encourage a Buy Local Mentality, (7) Promoting Alternative Energy & Energy Efficient Solutions.