Our Projects

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COLA Gives Projects

Leveraging our assets of...TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and/or TESTIMONY to benefit our community...
  • Grants & Awards Process

    COLA Gives periodically distributes grants and awards to nonprofit and community- based entities that deliver services and/or establish programs and projects that benefit the community. 


    Grantees are identified through a process of recognition, nomination and selection by members of the giving circle. 


    The process is not competitive; no applications are required or invited.


  • Categories of Interests

    Arts/Culture   ---            Health/Nutrition  ---            Economic Development ---             Diversity/Inclusion --           Faith-Based Projects   ---     Human Services   ---   Community Development  ---   Civic & International Affairs         



Sample Projects 2013 -
Reid Chapel AME Church Concert Choir 
Dollars to support Scholarship Program
.Jones Memorial Comm.  Development  Corp.
Dollars to support Summer Camp for low income children
Meadow Lake Dialysis Center 
Handcrafted Blankets for cancer patients
Merciful Hearts Foundation 
Handcrafted Blankets & caps for infants of young African mothers
Auntie Karen Foundation
Weeding plants in children's Urban Garden for 4 weeks
Bel Canto Ensemble  
of Columbia, SC
Dollars for purchasing music stands young musicians
Center for Community & Family Transitions   
Dollars to support partner- ship with local school
Reid Chapel AME Church Instruments of Praise  
Dollars for purchasing music stands young musicians;
Richland School Districts 1 & 2
Columbia, SC - 
Donation of Baskets of food for complete Christmas Dinners for low income families.
Senior Citizens Daycare Center 
Brookland Baptist Church
Donation of furniture, art and other items for the Center

Center for Africa Missions 

(Teaching Ghana one Village at a time)  

Dollars to support constructtion of 50 School Desks for village children

Operation Veteran Support 
Donation of clothing and other items for the OVS Center

Community Youth Force (CYF)

Youth Giving Circle created and sponsored by COLA Gives in 2020

Boy Scout Troop 157
Indian Waters Council
Dollars to purchase uniforms for low income boys
Here's what people are saying about COLA Gives . 

“…Through your generosity, we are able to provide even better care for those poor mothers and infants. WE have seen many lives  changed for the better because of the programs and services you are helping us provide…”


Dr. Nweze Nnakwe, President  

Merciful Hearts Foundation, INC, NFP

2015

Dear COLA Gives Members


I would like to express  my sincerest appreciation for your Holiday Family Dinner Donations.  It was truly a blessing.  My social work staff and more importantly the families are so grateful for your generosity.  We strive to ensure that the needs of our students and families are met and we are able to do so with partnerships such as this.  We thank you for your time, compassion and support!


Sincerely,


Abby Cobb

Richland School District Two



2017


"...As you are aware, many of our families are facing daily challengesd tomeet their basic needs.  The holiday seasoncreates an even more stressful time for them. The assistane provided by COLA Gives will allow them to continuetofocus on the needs of their families and enjoy a wonderful holiday mealwith their children."    

 Abby K. Cobb
What other "grantees," members, donors and partners say about us... 
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