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Apr 29, 2022
Summer: Where She Is Now
If you frequent The Roastery next to our Men's Center, chances are, you have been served coffee by Summer. Or, if you have been following...
Apr 25, 2022
Midlands Gives 2022: One Call Transforms Lives!
Midlands Gives is an annual community giving day that celebrates and funds the work of local nonprofits. And this year, every dollar...
Mar 31, 2022
Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom: Jodie's Journey at Oliver Gospel
When I first met Jodie, I was sitting in The Roastery at Oliver Gospel. One of the first things I noticed about Jodie is that he is an...
Mar 30, 2022
The Second Day: Between Death and Resurrection
THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY of the Christian year is and always has been Easter Sunday. Christians around the world have been mourning the...
Mar 14, 2022
Rebuilt with Hope: Shane's Story
Shane grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with a close-knit family that taught him to pray and follow God. However, his family held...
Mar 11, 2022
Rebuild: Finding Stability
If you have been to our Men's Center, taken a tour, or read some of our past newsletters, you have likely encountered this word: Rebuild....
Mar 2, 2022
From Transportation to Transformation
Desmond Frazier walked through Oliver Gospel's door less than a year ago. What prompted him to come here? Desmond had struggled with...
Mar 1, 2022
Women's History Month
You may see this article heading and think, "This is just their obligatory acknowledgement of Women's History Month, aka nothing too...
Feb 18, 2022
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It is a month that we dedicate to reflect, celebrate, and honor the ancestors of the black community...
Jan 31, 2022
Graduation Celebration: Adrian
If you have been in the Oliver Gospel community for long, you know that we LOVE to celebrate here! Graduating from our programs is a huge...
Jan 31, 2022
3 Reasons Even Columbia Cold is a Big Deal
I know, I know...it is a stretch to say that we have harsh winters here in Columbia, South Carolina. We are a city famous for canceling...
Jan 1, 2022
Donor Spotlight: Palmetto Trails
During the holiday season, Palmetto Trails collected socks and shoes for the men, women and children in our programs. This has become an...
Dec 30, 2021
Donor Spotlight: Columbia Sertoma Club
This December, Oliver Gospel was the recipient of a grant from The Columbia Sertoma Club. This 501(c)(3) organization's motto is: Service...
Dec 28, 2021
Why You Should Pick a "Word of the Year": Tips on How to Start the New Year with Intentionality
Happy New Year! Each new year, it seems that everybody tries to reset their goals, plan their schedules, and establish new rhythms, so...
Dec 6, 2021
What the Shepherds of the Nativity Teach Us About God’s Heart for the Poor
Have you ever held a diamond in your hand up to the sunlight and slowly turned it to see all the different colors shine through? The...
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