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An Update on Transportation Scholarships
When residents like Desmond and Talaya have reached a certain point in their healing through our programs, they are ready to seek out...
Sep 14, 2022


Bryn's Purpose: How a 6th grader is changing Columbia
One sunny afternoon, as I was scrolling through Facebook notifications, something caught my eye: Bryn’s Purpose tagged you in a video....
Sep 2, 2022


Christmas in July
We love sharing all the creative ways that our donors give to Oliver Gospel. This past July, one of our long-time donors, Amy, collected...
Sep 2, 2022


Your Future is Not in Rearview
Sophia is a recipient of the Transportation Scholarship. Read how it impacted her life.
Jul 29, 2022


Beyond the Classroom: How Universities Are Serving the Midlands
Columbia is not only South Carolina’s capital city, but it is also home to many colleges and universities! From Benedict College to the...
Jun 15, 2022


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


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


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


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


Super Cooper: Small in Stature, Huge in Impact!
Cooper, a Kindergarten student at Meadowfield Elementary School, was assigned a project on "Ending Poverty in America" for his class....
May 1, 2021
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