Sustainable Midlands

Family Promise of the Midlands in Columbia is dedicated to assisting children and their parents experiencing situational homelessness. Through their services, they provide support and resources to help families navigate challenging circumstances. With a focus on helping families in need, Family Promise offers a compassionate and understanding approach to addressing homelessness. Their mission is to empower families to overcome temporary housing crises and achieve stability. Generated from their website's infomation

FastForward is a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Columbia, SC, dedicated to providing technology education and computer access to underserved populations in the Midlands. The organization aims to empower individuals through the creative use of technology, facilitating employment, independent living, and youth empowerment. With a mission centered on enabling the community, FastForward offers various programs and resources designed to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of life for those who have been overlooked by traditional educational avenues. Their commitment to technology as a tool for growth and development underscores their role as a vital resource in the local community. Generated from the website

Hand Middle School is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recognized by the Department of Education and recipient of the Carolina First Palmetto's Finest award. The school serves students in grade six through eight and has an enrollment of more than 900 students. It offers educational programs in fine and performing arts, business, computer science, English, family and consumer sciences, foreign language, history and social sciences, mathematics, music, physical education, reading and science. It has athletic teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, football, baseball, golf and track and field. The school also provides several extracurricular activities, such as mock trial, greenhouse club, student council, student forum, violence and substance abuse council, chess club, yearbook and student ambassadors. Hand Middle School is a part of the Richland 1 School District and is located in Columbia, S.C.