C O L A  G I V E S     

 The first and foremost goal of COLA Gives is to make a difference in as many people's lives as possible.   "We are philanthropists who pool our time, talent, and treasure to strategically support efforts to improve and strengthen the Black community."  Have you ever thought about how much you could change things just by joining a giving circle and collectively working for a good cause?
Revering ​the ​Past ​| ​Honoring ​the     ​Present ​| ​Powering ​our ​Future
Celebrating 15th   Anniversary      
Community
Investment Network

COLA Gives partners with CIN to fight impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in

Christmas Family Dinner Project 2020

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News
COLA Gives joins
Central Carolina Community Foundation:
in

"On the Table" 
2018-2019

Midlands Gives
2018-2020 

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P.O. Box 23623 
Columbia , SC  29224  

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COLA GIVES 
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Community Investment Network
 COLA Gives is a Nonprofit, Tax Exempt  organization registered with the State of South Carolina and designated as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions are tax deductible for Federal income tax purposes.                           

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Mission, Vision, Values

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 Featured Events & Activities 

COLA Gives launches Youth Giving Circle in Columbia, SC

Community Youth Force


COLA Gives and its partners celebrated Black Philanthropy Month  (BPM) by sponsoring:


BLACK ENTREPRENEUR SURVIVAL SUMMIT    -   AUGUST 23, 2019

   

The primary aims of BPM were informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms. A new organizing concept frames the BPM campaign each year.


  The theme for BPM 2019 was:   

   Let’s Make History.


  



C OLA Gives participated in Midlands Gives May 7, 2019.         

Over 400 non profit organizations raised $2,032,052 from 14,323 donations.



COLA Gives grant to support resident displacement at the Allen Benedict Court housing project.  Members of the Columbia Housing Authority receives check from CG members in March 2019.



COLA Gives & Historic Columbia partnered as a "Super Host"  for   "On the Table," a one-day opportunity to gather community folks for meals and conversations about  how to work together to make their communities stronger.



COLA Gives grant for school supplies for about 40 5th grade math and science students. This grant supported school teacher by   reducing the financial burden of using personal funds to supply needed items in the classroom.
...more on 2020 Family Christmas Dinners
OUR GALLERY OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
                                
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About Us



 ...the first African American Giving Circle in South Carolina...

  • Who we are...

    The COLA GIVES giving circle was established in Spring 2013 by a group of native, returning and new residents of South Carolina who shared a common commitment to acknowledge and celebrate the African American community's long-standing focus on the values of self-determination, self-help, and collective action. (click here for CG Members)

  • What we do...

    We wanted to demonstrate the continuing efficacy of these and other values that have served the Black community well in the past and promises to be an effective tool, if strategically applied, for creating a successful future for all. 

  • How we do it!

    We leverage the resources available among our members, friends and donors to recognize and support the good work done by local, community-based non-profits within the community.  These unsolicited "grants" of time, talent,  treasure and/or "testimony" are designed for those who "do the real work of delivering direct services and support" to further develop and improve the lives and circumstances of people in the community.

   COLA Gives Nonprofit Status

Want to know more about us and our projects? Use our website to read about the work we have done so far and our plans for the future.   If you like what we do and want to know what you can do to help, call us at 803-260-6555, or 803-497-3638, our giving circle members will be happy to answer any questions you might have. 


COLA Gives is a Nonprofit, Tax Exempt   organization  registered  with the State of South Carolina and designated as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions are tax deductible for Federal income tax purposes