Donations accepted through Oct. 31 to support domestic violence survivors and families

COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia is partnering with Sistercare for its fourth annual toiletry drive to support survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and families recover from domestic violence. The drive is collecting facial wipes, deodorant, liquid hand soap, washcloths and towels, masks, feminine hygiene products, body wash and diapers.

Donations will be accepted through Oct. 31 at the following locations:

  • Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main St.
  • City of Columbia Payment Center, 3000 Harden St.
  • Columbia-Richland Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel St.
  • Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave.
  • Greenview Park, 6700 David St.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2300 Greene St.
  • Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway
  • Hawthorne Taylor Pharmacy, 1520-A Taylor St.
  • Heyward Career Center, 3560 Lynhaven Drive, Columbia
  • Brooklyn Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia

Organizers are also seeking additional sponsors willing to serve as donation drop-off locations.

For more information, visit the City of Columbia’s Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence webpage.