Resources
Our Community Resources Page provides convenient, single-point access to additional information, programs, and initiatives that may be useful to our customers.
Career Guidance and Information
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My Next Move
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Search careers, industries, and interests. My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Learn How to Become
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Find out how you can gain the experience necessary to break into your desired career. Whether you have a dream job in mind, you want to be your own boss, or you’re looking for stability and good pay, take your first step here.
The Comet
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catchthecometsc.gov
3613 Lucius RD
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 255-7133
Offers a public transit system that includes local bus services and disability related transportation.
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3821 West Beltline Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29204
803-799-3853
Assist with immediate needs and teaching skills and providing resources for long-term independence and stability. Supporting client who are employed, receiving unemployment or receiving retirement. With a range of services, we focus on providing short-term assistance and developing long-term stability.
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Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance
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Case Management Referrals
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Food Vouchers & Food Pantry
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Clothing & Furniture
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fairfieldsc.com/residents/transit-system
1794 US Hwy. 321 By-Pass South
P.O. Drawer 1116
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803-635-6177
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Fairfield County Transit System offers several types of services. The system operates a Demand Response service called Transit Go, The Killian Road Express that partners with the Comet bus system, and our Deviated Fixed Route Service.
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Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands
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Several locations around the Midlands
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Not-for-profit organization committed to helping people become independent through education and training leading to employment.
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The mission of Harvest Hope Food Bank is to provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education
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Midlands Disability Workforce Committee
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720 Gracern Rd. Suite 106
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-779-5121
1-800-681-6805
TTY: 803-779-0949
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WIPA fact sheets & provider outreach
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Mission Lexington (formerly LICS)
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216 Harmon Street
Lexington, SC 29072
803-957-6656 x 247
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LICS serves Lexington County residents in crisis situations. Assistance may include food, clothing, or situation stabilization.
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SC211 - United Way of South Carolina
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Online United Way Association of SC service directory. Disaster service, food, housing & utilities, clothing & household, transportation, legal, income support, healthcare, disability are just a few of the resource categories that are available.
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South Carolina Family Support & Protection Organizations
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Directory of support and assistance organization in the state of South Carolina
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2025 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 708-4861
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Provides homeless men and women access to day center, hot meals, showers, service providers and housing.
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