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Many South Carolina charities are listed on separate pages according to type. If you do not see the type of non-profit you are looking for in the list below, please look in the next section, called Choose by Name.

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Choose by Name – SC Charities & Nonprofits

The list below shows South Carolina charities that are not listed on separate pages under the "Choose by Type" section above. SCIWAY strives to link to every non-profit website in South Carolina. If you would like to add a charity to SCIWAY, please use the form below. And don't forget to check out our entire list of organizations in South Carolina – the organization(s) you're seeking may be listed on a different page.

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• Affordable Housing Coalition of South Carolina - Columbia-based - works to create, preserve and improve affordable/workforce housing for all South Carolinians
  
• Alcohol and drug abuse prevention organizations - by county
• Alliance for Full Acceptance - Charleston-based - working for acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people
  
• American Association of University Women of South Carolina - advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research
  
• American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina - Charleston-based - ACLU - defends and preserves individual rights and liberties
  
• ASCEND Foundation - Charleston-based - working to make cancer awareness a national priority
  

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• Carolinas District of Kiwanis - based in Boone, NC but covers SC - improves lives of children and the community through fellowship in service
  
• Catholic Charities of South Carolina - Charleston-based - provides care and services for South Carolinians in need
  
• Children's Trust of South Carolina - Columbia-based - supports public and private prevention efforts that keep children safe
  

D

• Distinguished Young Women of South Carolina - part of a national scholarship program for high school juniors
  
• Donate Life South Carolina - Greenville-based - organ and tissue donation
  

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• Fans of America Foundation - Longs-based - raising funds to assist military, veterans, and first responders
  

G

• Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina - grand lodge is located in Lexington with the organization dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members
  

H

• Habitat for Humanity - SC chapters
• Homelessness resources - help for homeless people in SC
  
• Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation - Spartanburg-based - provides assistance to individuals in South Carolina who are challenged by end of life issues
  

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• Japan-America Association of South Carolina - Greenville - the JAASC is dedicated to fostering and promoting positive relationships among the people of South Carolina and Japan
  

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• Karuna Prison Yoga - Lexington-based - brings yoga and mindfulness practices to inmates in SC prisons
  

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• Lions District 32-C - volunteer group participating in community service projects - includes Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties
  

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• Make-A-Wish South Carolina - grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions
  
• Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless - collaborative effort of 60 agencies serving 14 counties
  
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving of South Carolina - Columbia-based
  The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.
  
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Carolinas Chapter - offers education, support, advocacy and services for people affected by MS
  
• Multiplying Good - with a mission to help individuals realize their ability to bring meaningful change to their world, Multiplying Good is delivering impact across SC through immersive training, activation opportunities, and direct ties to a national awards platform, to help people grow as leaders, and producing ripples of good
  

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• National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina - Columbia-based - works to improve the quality of life for all blind people in South Carolina
  
• National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina - Columbia-based - works to increase awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease
  
• National Youth Advocate Program - North Charleston-based - partners with various governmental and private agencies throughout the state all working together to improve the lives of children and families
  
• New Morning Foundation - Columbia-based - works to improve sexual health and family planning
  
• No Kill South Carolina - grassroots animal care initiative working with six animal shelters which serve as "Key Resource Centers" to coach, inspire and train vulnerable animal sheltering organizations throughout the state on lifesaving strategies by reducing both the overpopulation and the unnecessary euthanasia
  
  

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• Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services - Columbia-based - services for people who have been diagnosed with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and their loved ones
  
• Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services - Columbia-based - training service animals for physically disabled
  
• Palmetto Project - new ideas to build better SC communities
  
• Project Unity USA - Columbia-based - promoting unity with conflict resolution for communities, youth, and schools plus works to locate and assists victims of human trafficking and domestic violence
  

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• Rotary District 7770 - Eastern SC - participates in local and global service projects
  

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• Salvation Army, North and South Carolina Division - based in Charlotte, NC - provides social service programs for those living in poverty
  
• Scouting - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
• Sierra Club, SC Chapter - Columbia-based - explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places
  
• Souper Bowl of Caring - national youth-led collection of food, money for the needy that started in Columbia - held yearly on Super Bowl weekend
  
• South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center - Columbia-based - advocacy for the state's low income people
  
• South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships - Columbia-based - administrating programs to improve the quality of life for the low-income population
  
• South Carolina Association of the Deaf - West Columbia-based - provides advocacy for all persons in South Carolina who are deaf and hard-of-hearing
  
• South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Columbia-based - statewide coalition made up of 23 domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs in SC
• South Carolina Community Loan Fund - North Charleston-based - provides funding for affordable housing
  
• South Carolina Crime Victims' Council - Columbia-based - advocates the development of crime victims' rights and services
  
• South Carolina Dialogue Foundation - Greenville-based - established by Turkish-Americans to promote dialogue on social and cultural matters
  
• South Carolina District of Pilot International - focused on brain-related disorders
  
• South Carolina Equality Coalition - Columbia-based - advocates for GLBT civil rights
  
• South Carolina Football Hall of Fame - Greenville-based - the mission of the SCFHOF is to honor South Carolina football legends, support football players in career transition, improve player safety and promote the game of football and South Carolina
  
• South Carolina Hispanic Outreach - Columbia-based - provides job, health, community, and legal services
  
• South Carolina Jaycees - Junior Chambers of Commerce - provides job, health, community, and legal services
  
• South Carolina Legal Services - nonprofit law firm that provides free legal representation to low-income South Carolinians
  
• South Carolina Native Plant Society - with five chapters across the state, this nonprofit organization is committed to the preservation and protection of native plant communities in South Carolina
• South Carolina Office of Rural Health - Lexington-based - improving access to quality healthcare in rural communities
  
• South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association - Spartanburg-based - team of professionals who dedicate their time and resources to search for lost and missing persons using specially trained search K-9s
  
• South Carolina Victim Assistance Network - Columbia-based - advocates for all crime victims and those who serve them to ensure they have the help and resources they need
  
• South Carolina Women In Leadership - based in Columbia, this nonprofit organization supports women of all backgrounds and political persuasions to seek leadership roles and elected office
  
• Special Olympics South Carolina - Columbia-based - provides year-round sports training competition in Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities
  
• Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth - services for youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems
  

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• United Way Association of South Carolina
  – SC 2-1-1 - directory of SC services ranging from common to crisis - statewide resource and referral database
  
• United Housing Connection - Greenville-based - works with providers in 13 upstate counties