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A New Hope: What my dead houseplant taught me about second chances
I love growing things. This year, I started a garden, and while I am far from being an expert, I have found it rewarding to work the...
May 18, 2022


Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day! One of the greatest joys here at Oliver Gospel is to see mothers reunited with their children. Today, we celebrate...
May 7, 2022


Summer: Where She Is Now
If you frequent The Roastery next to our Men's Center, chances are, you have been served coffee by Summer. Or, if you have been following...
Apr 29, 2022


Midlands Gives 2022: One Call Transforms Lives!
Midlands Gives is an annual community giving day that celebrates and funds the work of local nonprofits. And this year, every dollar...
Apr 25, 2022


Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom: Jodie's Journey at Oliver Gospel
When I first met Jodie, I was sitting in The Roastery at Oliver Gospel. One of the first things I noticed about Jodie is that he is an...
Mar 31, 2022


The Second Day: Between Death and Resurrection
THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY of the Christian year is and always has been Easter Sunday. Christians around the world have been mourning the...
Mar 30, 2022


Rebuilt with Hope: Shane's Story
Shane grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with a close-knit family that taught him to pray and follow God. However, his family held...
Mar 14, 2022


Rebuild: Finding Stability
If you have been to our Men's Center, taken a tour, or read some of our past newsletters, you have likely encountered this word: Rebuild....
Mar 11, 2022


From Transportation to Transformation
Desmond Frazier walked through Oliver Gospel's door less than a year ago. What prompted him to come here? Desmond had struggled with...
Mar 2, 2022


Women's History Month
You may see this article heading and think, "This is just their obligatory acknowledgement of Women's History Month, aka nothing too...
Mar 1, 2022


Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It is a month that we dedicate to reflect, celebrate, and honor the ancestors of the black community...
Feb 18, 2022


Graduation Celebration: Adrian
If you have been in the Oliver Gospel community for long, you know that we LOVE to celebrate here! Graduating from our programs is a huge...
Jan 31, 2022


3 Reasons Even Columbia Cold is a Big Deal
I know, I know...it is a stretch to say that we have harsh winters here in Columbia, South Carolina. We are a city famous for canceling...
Jan 31, 2022


Donor Spotlight: Palmetto Trails
During the holiday season, Palmetto Trails collected socks and shoes for the men, women and children in our programs. This has become an...
Jan 1, 2022
Donor Spotlight: Columbia Sertoma Club
This December, Oliver Gospel was the recipient of a grant from The Columbia Sertoma Club. This 501(c)(3) organization's motto is: Service...
Dec 30, 2021
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