Community Interest
Social Mission: Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services
For the past two issues of Fig Columbia, it has been our honor to highlight Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services as our Social Mission for 2025.
For the past two issues of Fig Columbia, it has been our honor to highlight Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services as our Social Mission for 2025. This remarkable organization provides emergency and transitional housing for teenagers and young adults in South Carolina, meeting their basic needs and beyond as they help at-risk youth build a foundation to lead successful, independent lives. Palmetto Place remains a fixture in many of their residents’ lives for years, even providing an aftercare program as a stepping stone for recent shelter graduates.
This level of hands-on, full-time support is truly a gift for our community, making safety and stability possible for the state’s youth. This fall, Palmetto Place is offering many opportunities for us to give back to this admirable cause and ensure they have the funds to meet Columbia’s needs.
Hero Hustle 5K Race for Palmetto Place
On September 13th, join Palmetto Place at the starting location of All Good Books for a 5K race and one-mile fun run. Your registrations will help raise money for their youth services, all the while celebrating the good they bring to the community! Register at strictlyrunning.com/hero.
Boos & Brews
There’s no better way to get in the spooky season spirit than with a Halloween-themed fundraiser at Steel Hands Brewing! Come by one of Columbia’s favorite breweries for an evening of live music and a Trunk or Treat event for the kids. For every pint purchased, Steel Hands will donate $1 to support this non-profit’s critical services. Keep an eye on Palmetto Place’s socials (@palmettoplace) to see when this year’s Boos & Brews will take place!
Thanksgiving Food Donations
Ahead of the holiday season, Palmetto Place will accept Thanksgiving dinner baskets for their residents. These baskets will not only provide nourishment to current shelter residents and those in their aftercare program; they will also provide residents an opportunity to learn to cook for themselves—a key step to independent living.
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a giving non-profit in the Midlands, helping youths who may be otherwise overlooked. If you’re looking for any more opportunities to donate your time or extra money to Palmetto Place, please visit their website, palmettoplace.org, or call their team at (803) 350-9323.
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