Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton Honored with NAACP Legacy of Excellence Award LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton was honored with the Legacy of Excellence Award by the NAACP Lexington County Branch during its Freedom Fund Awards Gala, held
Read MoreHealthy Futures Youth Enrichment ProgramAfterschool & Summer CampA program by Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) Building Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy FuturesProudly Funded by Diabetes Free SC FREE FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES!Now Enrolling Students from Northside Middle School and East Point Middle
Read MoreCondoms Access Points Where to Find Free Condoms in Columbia? You can securely access free safe-sex resources at these local spots:Labcorp / Local Wellness Clinic Partner 2.9 (133) Medical laboratory 2 Southern Ct Located right in West Columbia at 2
Read MorePersonal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)A program by Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) Empowering Youth. Inspiring Leadership. Building Healthy Futures. The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) is proud to offer the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) for youth ages 10–19 residing in Lexington and
Read MoreWhere Community Meets CelebrationHost your next event at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our campus offers versatile spaces for gatherings of all sizes—from small meetings to large celebrations. Click Here to Reserve Facility for Special
Read MoreThe SHIELD ProgramA 12-Week Faith-Based Program Empowering Sustainable Health in Communities of Color.What is the SHIELD Program?A holistic approach to diabetes prevention grounded in faith, culture, and community.The SHIELD (Spiritual Health Initiative for Eliminating and Lowering Diabetes) Program is a
Read MoreBrookland-LakeviewCommunity Development InstituteCommunity Development Institute (CDI) provides a project management and grants administration to nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, colleges and universities and other entities. This includes planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure successful completion within budget and time constraints,
Read MoreProject SAFE: Streets Are for EveryoneFunded by the South Carolina Department of Public SafetySouth Carolina Ranks 4th in the Nation for Pedestrian FatalitiesEvery year, too many lives are lost on the streets of West Columbia, Cayce, and Columbia. Project SAFE
Read MoreWeCo-Cayce Food Policy CoalitionJoin our mission to combat food insecurity and enhance food equity in the West Columbia-Cayce area. Our goal is to ensure that every neighborhood has access to nutritious and affordable food, by eliminating food deserts and improving
Read MoreWE CARE 2: Clothing and More BankOur WE CARE 2 program is dedicated to providing essential clothing and other necessities to those in need. Our aim is to distribute over 10,000 items each year to low and moderate-income families and
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