We believe that a city should be better because God’s people are in it!
We have projects and partnerships starting Memorial Day and wrapping up on Labor Day.
Not in the Columbia, SC area? Here are some ways you can serve your city -> Online Campus Summer of Serve Projects
Summer of serve drives
Throughout Summer of Serve we will be hosting drives to serve different organizations in the community!
The Columbia Dream Center
We will be collecting nonperishable food and toiletries for The Columbia Dream Center to serve and uplift our community by providing essential resources, fostering relationships, and supporting individuals on their journey to stability and transformation, while helping them live out their God-given dreams.
The items we collect will help people who attend the block parties and other outreaches in the Columbia area.
Dates: July 28th - August 31
Items: Nonperishable food items and toiletry items
Serve Day OUTREACHEs
(August 16)
Our second Serve Day is on August 16th at 9 am. All teams will meet at the GraceLife Building before heading out to their locations. Join us for any of the following projects:
First Responders
Our local First Responders (Police/Fire) work tirelessly to serve and protect our community. We are looking for people to fill goody bags with homemade baked goods, prepackaged snacks and drinks, and handwritten thank-you notes. This is a great project for families to participate in together!
Team Lead: TBD
Location: GraceLife Church
Children Welcome: Yes
Max Number: 25
Royal Pines Block Party (The Columbia Dream Center)
We will be partnering with The Columbia Dream Center to host a Block party at the Royal Pines neighborhood (behind Fresh Market on Two Notch Rd) , we will be giving away groceries, serving hotdogs, providing kids activities and much more!
Team Lead: Bree Tyler
Location: Neighborhood near gracelife (address sent to sign-ups)
Children Welcome: Yes (We recommend 10 and older and any children must stay with parents at all times)
Max Number: 25
Richland Village Block Party (The Columbia Dream Center)
We will be partnering with The Columbia Dream Center and National Night Out at Richland Village! We will have a cookout, give away groceries and free food and partner with local law enforcement to help build community relationships!!
Team Lead: Michelle Rogers
Location: garners ferry area (address sent to sign-ups)
Children Welcome: Students 13 and older may serve without a guardian, but must work out their transportation. Any student under 13 may serve with a parent
Max Number: 25
TIME: Set up will be at 3pm and the party will be from 4-6pm.
**Please note this outreach happens in the afternoon.
Teacher Appreciation Bags
We will be putting together gift bags to encourage teachers in the Richland 2 School District!
Team Lead: Julie Rosenberg
Location: Gracelife Church
Children Welcome: Yes
Max number: 20
Transitions: Serving a Meal
Transitions Homeless Center provides various services and a place to stay for approximately 260 residents transitioning from the streets to permanent housing. During Summer of Serve, we will assist Transitions by serving a meal to the residents.
Team Lead: Natoshia Goines
Location: Transitions Homeless Shelter
Children Welcome: 13+
Max Number: 6
Emma’s Diaper Boutique Bundling
We will bundle diaper donations with Emma’s Diaper Boutique at the church. These diapers will be distributed to moms in need in our community!
Team Lead: Linda Daniels
Location: daybreak life care center
Children Welcome: YES, 12 and older
Max Number: 15 People
Trash Clean Up
We will partner with The Columbia Dream Center to help clean our Royal Pines Adopt-A-Block neighborhood!