Farming for the Future

As farmers, Sarah and Brandon Bowers know that growth doesn’t happen overnight. Growth takes time and effort, light, warmth, nurture, patience, and honestly, a lot of hard work. While they have spent the last several years nurturing chickens, rabbits, cows and many other farm animals, for the last few months they have been nurturing and … Read more

Christmas With Epworth

Thank you so much for your support of Christmas with Epworth 2020! We had a wonderful, joy-filled Christmas thanks to you and your generosity! Be on the lookout in October of 2021 for details on Christmas with Epworth 2021! Thank you! At Epworth, Christmastime is a wonderful time of year…and this year we are already … Read more

International Youth Day

We often hear reminders on social media of the quote of the late Fred Rogers, “Look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping.” Today this quote made me think of a time when I saw those helpers in action here at Epworth. They were 4 teenage boys that live in one … Read more

Finding her Way: Sara’s Story

Many people look back on their teen years as some of the best or worst times of their lives. Those years are filled with finding out who you are, what you love to do, finding and losing friends, growing and learning and changing. It can be a scary and challenging time for everyone. For a … Read more

The Gift of the Magi

Years ago there was a movie called the Gift of the Magi. The movie was based on a story about a poor young wife who sold her hair to buy her husband a chain for his watch. In turn, the husband secretly sold his watch to buy hair combs for his wife’s long hair. We … Read more

Epworth Fire Update

We in the Epworth community wish to express our thanks to all who have called with expressions of support and with questions about what needs our residents may have at this time. The response from the community has been most heartwarming and we are truly thankful for the donations of goods and financial aid. We … Read more

Wish List

Due to our Maintenance Shed, which houses all of our supplies for the children burning down, we have updated this list of urgent needs. You can have anything shipped directly from Walmart, Amazon, Target or any other retailer to 2900 Millwood Ave, Columbia SC 29205. If you would like to drop your items off in … Read more

An update from Epworth in light of the Coronavirus

As Epworth Children’s Home continues to monitor COVID-19, we have put the following precautions in place in order to ensure the safety and good health of our clients and staff.  – Both campuses will be closed to all visitors. If you currently have a work group or  tour planned during the coming weeks, we will contact you … Read more

Epworth Celebrates Community Heroes & Foster Parents

https://youtu.be/xwKbFeC-zvY   May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month and Epworth Children’s Home is so thankful for this community and is excited to celebrate the hero’s in many forms! Upstate: Tiffany King, Email: tking@epworthsc.org Phone: 864-704-7863 or Jennifer Gilmer, Email: jgilmer@epworthsc.org Phone: 864-704-7863 Midlands: Haley Huff Email: huff@epworthsc.org Phone: 803-828-7724 Lowcountry: Amanda Winnen Email: awinnen@epworthsc.org Phone: 843-970-3960  

Annual Cook-Out for Kids BBQ

POSTPONED. Stay tuned for a new date! The 12th annual Cook-Out for Kids will be held April 4, 2020 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This BBQ fundraiser features award-winning cooks, music, music, bake sale and fun for the entire family!  Plates are $10/ea and whole slow-smoked Boston butts are $30. Cookout for Kids is an alumni … Read more

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