As we continue to respond during the Covid-19 pandemic, please consider a donation to help our neighbors.
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Office Location
RENEW and Esther's Journey
1427 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-726-7769 -
Contact Us
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Nikki Grimballnikkigrimballcharlestondiocese.orgProgram Specialist
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Rev. Mike Koncik C.Ss.R.mkoncikcharlestondiocese.orgChaplain
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In person facility visits are suspended until further notice. We are serving recently released individuals at our Pickens Street office.Every day, Catholic Charities of South Carolina's Restorative Justice Team shares their gifts by giving back to a community that remains a stigmatized and untouchable population – the incarcerated.
Catholic Charities of South Carolina’s Restorative Justice Team, “Renew”, was started in 2016. With limited funding provided through the Porticus grant, the program has already made a strong impact on South Carolina’s prison system.Since December 2016:2,055 participants served (414 women, 1,641 men)
460 Housed
1,620 Critical documents provided (1,609 birth certificates, 11 state IDs)Seeing the great need to expand services, Sister Angelita Vazzano, SSJB and Sister Mary Cecile Swanson, SSJB, recently implemented a female Restorative Justice program, “Esther’s Journey,”
How can you help?
Donate
We are always in need of unrestricted donations to use as needed to help foster success, but also provide basic living and hygiene items upon release.
VolunteerWe are always in need of volunteers! Our office is located in Downtown Columbia. Please enter in your information below and we will be in touch.