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Sumter United Ministries (SUM) is a countywide nonprofit that provides

 Crisis, Education, Food, Housing/Shelter, Utilities / 890 views

Our Brother's Keeper Society for the Poor and Disadvantaged (also known as OBK and OBKSPAD) is an (Emergency Assistance) 501(c)(3) non profit community services organization of "Ambassadors of Faith, Hope, and Charity." OBK is established to suffice the needs of an ever growing, diversified population of underprivileged and underserved individuals and families in South Carolina (Sumter, Clarendon, and Lee Counties), and the nation's capitol and metropolitan areas -- throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

 Crisis, Education, Support Groups / 758 views

Rich in history with a forward thinking and progressive spirit, Sumter County has a diverse population of native South Carolinians and transplants alike who enjoy the mild weather, low cost of living, friendly neighborhoods and many cultural offerings.

 Abuse, Crisis, Education, Women, Children, Child Care / 850 views

The Recovery Program is a 4-phase program designed to help men addicted to drugs and/or alcohol escape those addictions. It is our aim to assist these men in being transformed into successful, recovered, productive members of the community. The curriculum for the Recovery Program includes Bible studies, addiction recovery classes, and one-on-one meetings with a certified counselor. Guests are also aided in developing their resumes and preparing for interviews as they enter the later phases of the program. Literacy classes as well as GED preparation and testing are also available if needed. Oliver Gospel is focused on a recovery relevant, biblical-based program to help facilitate life transformation. The ultimate aim is to see the participants find jobs that enable them to find a stable place to live and lead self-sustaining, responsible lives. A man is only considered a graduate of the Recovery Program when he has:

 Education, Food, Housing/Shelter, Job Services, Recovery / 903 views

We provide economically disadvantaged individuals with basic needs assistance, emergency services, and empowerment programs to eradicate situational and generational poverty.

 Crisis, Education, Housing/Shelter, Job Services / 796 views

Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West sides of the city. It strives to empower, embolden, and educate through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as it builds toward the liberation of all oppressed peoples.

 Crisis, Education, Food, HIV/AIDS, Job Services, LGBTQ+, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups / 660 views