On Thursday, April 14, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., you can donate to the Oliver Gospel Mission's Heart for the Homeless Hope-A-Thon by going to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center or by calling the Verizon Wireless phone bank at these numbers:
(803) 351-0333
(803) 351-0334
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OLIVER GOSPEL MISSION AND MUNGO HOMES PARTNER FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL ‘HEART FOR THE HOMELESS HOPE-A-THON’
Columbia, SC. Oliver Gospel Mission is pleased to announce the second annual “Heart for the Homeless Hope-A-Thon" will be held Thursday, April 14th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia. With the goal of raising awareness as well as donations, proceeds from the ‘Hope-A-Thon’ will go towards sustaining current Oliver Gospel Mission programs as well as expanding efforts for future projects.
Mungo Homes is the presenting sponsor for the event for the second year. Other sponsors include WACH FOX-TV, Magic 98.5, Hudson’s Smokehouse, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau and Verizon Wireless as the telecommunications partner.
The event will run from 6:00am to 7:00pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located in The Vista in downtown Columbia. WACH FOX will broadcast live throughout the day, with Magic 98.5 holding radio remotes at Hudson’s Smokehouse in Lexington and Irmo. Midlands’s residents can contribute to the effort by dropping off donations at the convention center or by calling into the Verizon Wireless Phone Bank April 14th from 6am – 7pm at (803) 351-0333. Midlands’s residents can also visit olivergospelmission.org and conveniently donate online. Hudson’s Smokehouse will also be donating 10% of the day’s restaurant sales to the ‘Hope-A-Thon’ efforts.
“Last year we were blessed in that the event went off without any problems, we had great sponsors and we were able to raise a significant amount of donations for mission projects. This year we hope to build from last year’s momentum for an even bigger turnout from the Midlands community,” commented Beth Well, Director of Stewardship Services and Public Relations for the Oliver Gospel Mission. “The main point we want to convey to those considering a donation is that every single dollar we receive is put to good use, and we are just as thankful for a five dollar donation as we are for a $100 donation.”
In addition to financial support, the Oliver Gospel Mission is asking Midlands residents to consider donation of household goods and clothing items as well, which can be dropped off at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. A list of items needed, as well as more information on the ‘Hope-A-Thon’, can be found at www.olivergospelmission.org or www.MidlandsConnect.com.
About The Oliver Gospel Mission:
For more than 122 years the Oliver Gospel Mission has strived to see that the broken and homeless are sheltered, given the gospel of Jesus Christ and equipped to live responsibly. The state’s oldest shelter, and the sixth oldest shelter in the United States, the Oliver Gospel Mission ministers to the community homeless by providing meals, shelter, clothing and spiritual direction. The mission’s sole means of support comes from donations made by private individuals, area business and church organizations. For more information go to www.olivergospelmission.org.
About Mungo Homes:
Mungo Homes is one of the nation’s largest family-owned home builders, building new homes and communities since 1954. Mungo Homes is committed to providing the best quality, the best value and the best customer service of any new home builder in the Carolinas. For more information go to www.mungo.com.
About The Oliver Gospel Mission:
For more than 120 years the Oliver Gospel Mission has strived to see that the broken and homeless are sheltered, given the gospel of Jesus Christ and equipped to live responsibly. The state’s oldest shelter, and the sixth oldest shelter in the United States, the Oliver Gospel Mission ministers to the community homeless by providing meals, shelter and spiritual direction. The mission’s sole means of support comes from donations made by private individuals, area business and church organizations. For more information go to www.olivergospelmission.org.
About Mungo Homes:
Mungo Homes is one of the nation’s largest family-owned home builders, building new homes and communities since 1954. Mungo Homes is committed to providing the best quality, the best value and the best customer service of any new home builder in the Carolinas. For more information go to www.mungo.com.
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Oliver Gospel Mission appreciates your donations of money, food, clothing and supplies. Below is a list of our daily needs which we ask that you read carefully before bringing your donation. The food items listed are those that we use on a daily basis. Almost all food donations are welcome, but if in question, please call (803) 254-6470.
Before You Donate…
- We only accept clothing that is clean and not in need of repair. We do not have the capability to clean or mend donated clothing. The rule of thumb is that if you wouldn’t wear it, neither should our clients.
- Please do not donate any items that have alcohol, tobacco or drug-related messages on them. Items with messages that include foul language or inappropriate logos are also not accepted.
- We do not accept furniture, electronics or appliances.
Drop off times for food:
- Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
- Saturdays - 9 a.m. to noon OR
- Sundays - 1 to 4 p.m.
- If you have food you would like to donate after these hours, please call ahead to make arrangements.
Drop off times for all other donations are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. We do not have the capability to pick items up from your location.
All donations should be dropped off at 1100 Taylor Street. Please enter through the red door with the Oliver Gospel Mission sign overhead. A staff member will help you unload your vehicle and provide you with a receipt. Please do not leave donations outside on the sidewalk.
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Non-Perishable Food
Sugar - 5lb bags or larger
Coffee
Kool-Aid Drink Mix - unsweetened
Tea Bags
Non-dairy Creamer
Spaghetti pasta
Canned Vegetables (#10 cans preferred)
Grits
Parboiled rice (Important: parboiled, not regular rice)
Disposable salt and pepper shaker sets
Paper Products
Paper napkins
Plastic knives, forks and spoons
Styrofoam coffee cups (small)
Clothing - Our most pressing clothing needs are casual business attire and work boots.
Men’s underwear (new) Sizes 32 - 46
Undershirts: Sizes M-XXXL
Jeans: Sizes 32 - 46
Long Sleeve Shirts: Casual or dress, all sizes
Tennis Shoes: Sizes 8-13
Socks
Belts
Winter coats: Sizes M-XXXL
Knit hats
Baseball caps
Back Packs - new or used
Toiletries & Medicine
Travel Size: Soap, Shampoo, Lotion
Shaving cream
Disposable razors
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Aerosol deodorant
Tylenol - bottle or individual packets
Antibiotic ointment - tube or individual packets
Band-aids
Combs/Brushes
Antacid tablets
Cold and Flu tablets
Office/Program Supplies
Copier Paper
Pens
Stamps
Highlighters
White-out
Envelopes (#10)
3-ring binders (3″ only please)
Notebook paper
Large print Bibles
Cleaning Supplies
Mops
Broom
Disinfectant (Lysol, Pine Sol, etc)
Bleach
Liquid hand soap
Latex gloves
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