Homeless and Outreach Services

The Mercy Mission

We operate a thrift shop and provides outreach services to those in need in Jasper County. Please visit The Mercy Mission's page for additional information including hours of operation, donation information, volunteer sign up

Holiday Assistance/Special Events

In an effort to ease the stress of holidays, back to school, and other occasions, we provide several distributions to supplement clients' needs. We offer Back to School, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Toy Distributions in several of our offices.

Back to School Distribution
Available in Coastal, Pee Dee offices
Client registration starts in June

Thanksgiving Distribution
Available in Coastal, Pee Dee offices
Client registration starts in October

Christmas Toy Distribution
Available in Coastal, Pee Dee, and Gloverville offices
Client registration starts in December

Each year, we impact over 1,000 families through our distribution. We are always accepting donations. Please contact your local office for information on how you can donate or volunteer at distributions.

We're happy to help you register for a distribution. Please contact your local office to get started today.

Clean of Heart is our most straight forward ministry: We provide showers and laundry services to the homeless population in Columbia and the Upstate. Please visit the Clean of Heart Laundry and Shower Facility's page for hours of operation, appointment hotline, and volunteer sign up

Clothing Closet

Since 2001, we have "clothed the naked" out of our Columbia office.The Clothing Closet provides new and used clothing, shoes, and toiletries to the homeless and needy population in Columbia. 

The Clothing Closet ministry began in 2001 by 2 passionate volunteers who are still very involved in the Clothing Closet today.

Hours of Operation
Every Tuesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location
Catholic Charities of the Midlands Regional Office
1427 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-726-7764