UM Churches – Request Your Work Day Offering Materials
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Work Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Work Day Offering will be Sunday, September 10th. Thank
Request Your Mother’s Day Materials
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Mother’s Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 12th. This
Epworth Children’s Home Appoints Beth Williams As Next President and CEO
Epworth Children’s Home announced today that the Board of Trustees has selected Epworth’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Beth Williams, as its next President and
UM Churches – Request Your Mother’s Day Materials
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Mother’s Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 12th.
A Century and a Quarter 1896-2021
One hundred and twenty-five (125) years ago on January 20th, 1896 the first two children came to live at Epworth Orphanage from Lynchburg, South Carolina.
Rev. Kenneth Middleton Joins Epworth
Epworth is pleased to announce that Reverend Kenneth Middleton has joined us as Chaplain as of December 2020! Reverend Middleton comes to Epworth with a
Epworth selected for HOMEBUILDERS® Capacity Building Grant in Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry
Epworth Children’s Home will provide intensive, in-home services to Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry families with children at risk of being placed in state-funded care, thanks
UM Churches: Work Day Offering
The Annual Epworth Work Day Offering will be Sunday, September 13th in every South Carolina United Methodist Church.
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
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
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
Dancing with the Stars to Benefit Epworth
The 2020 Coldwell Banker Dancing with the Stars will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at River Bluff High School at 7:00 pm. In
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
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
Finding A Family
Written By A Current Resident A wise person once told me not to be a byproduct of my circumstances, but to let my circumstances be
Home for Fall Break
Mike joined the Epworth Children’s Home family about five years ago as a young teenager. He grew up in an unstable family, raised by an
Food Truck Rodeo
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 2900 Millwood Ave, Columbia SC 29205 5:00PM – 8:00PM Costs: No entrance charge, donations will be collected The Epworth Food Truck
Graduation Celebrations
Seven Epworth seniors at Dreher High School graduated at the end of the school year a few weeks ago! This represents the 7th consecutive year that 100%
Grant Expands Epworth Services
Epworth to Expand Services with BlueCross BlueShield Foundation of South Carolina Award COLUMBIA, SC – Epworth Children’s Home received a grant to expand services to
Epworth Receives Contribution from the Rotary Club of Five Points
The Rotary Club of Five Points presented Epworth Children’s Home with a special contribution on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at their annual distribution of community
UM Churches – Order Your Mother’s Day Materials
It’s that time of year again to order your Annual Mother’s Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 12th in
Cook-Out for Kids BBQ Fundraiser
The 11th annual Cook-Out for Kids will be held April 6, 2019 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.
The Friends of Epworth’s Palate Party
The Friends of Epworth are hosting their 7th Annual Palate Party on Saturday, March 9th! The event will be held at Hay Hill in Columbia,
Tori: An Update
Last year, we published a story about a girl named Tori* who was singing in the choir at school and had performed in the 2017
James
Winter of senior year is an expectant time. Not only are the holidays and winter break around the corner, but college decisions loom, and the upcoming months are full of anticipation and excitement.
Dominion Energy Presents Grant to Epworth
Dominion Energy is giving the youth and families served by Epworth Children’s Home new resources to live independently with an $8,500 grant
Children like Aiden
Dear Friend of the Children at Epworth,
This Christmas, as you are preparing your gift list, I ask that you remember to include the children who call Epworth home. Children like Aiden.*
Ben Returns to Epworth
Here at Epworth Children’s Home, we love nothing more than when we can watch a child’s life come full circle from the person they were when they arrived at Epworth, to the person they became upon leaving, and even past that to the person they become in adulthood.
Epworth Wins $100,000 from Google
COLUMBIA (October 16, 2018) – Today, Grow with Google announced that Epworth Children’s Home is the People’s Choice winner of the Google.org Impact Challenge after a
Epworth Wins Challenge, Public Vote Can Double Award
Epworth Children’s Home is one of four winners of Google.org’s Impact Challenge Columbia. As a winner, Epworth will receive $50,000 and training from Google to support entrepreneurial internships with its older foster youth. The four finalists now will compete in a public vote to determine who will be the People’s Choice Winner to double the monetary award.
Epworth Food Truck Rodeo – Tuesday, October 2
Celebrating its 6th year, the Epworth Food Truck Rodeo is a family-friendly event held on the Epworth campus on Millwood Avenue, nestled in the heart of one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Columbia. Presented by the Friends of Epworth, the event is planned, organized and hosted by volunteers. In addition to food trucks, there will be games, music and plenty of green space to bring a picnic blanket for your family and friends. The event has grown each year and we are excited to make this the biggest and best yet!
Ice Cream Benefitting Epworth Coming Soon
Epworth’s famous peanut butter ice cream has been a special treat for children and guests for decades. It has become a part of the very fabric of the
Epworth Receives Digital Literacy Grant
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded Epworth a $100,000 grant to serve foster youth by providing digital literacy skills development that leads to job
UM Churches: Order Your Mother’s Day Offering Materials
The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 12th in every South Carolina United Methodist Church.
Food Truck Rodeo Postponed to October 3
***The Epworth Food Truck Rodeo, originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma. The new date will be Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 5-8pm.***
Alumni Homecoming Weekend
June 24-25, 2017 The annual Epworth Alumni Homecoming weekend will be held at Epworth Children’s Home. Please see the (tentative) schedule of events listed below:
Cook-out for Kids BBQ Fundraiser
The Epworth Children’s Home Alumni Association’s 9th annual “Cookout for Kids” fundraiser features barbecue fresh off the grill, homemade baked goods, live music, and vintage
UM Churches: Order Mother’s Day Offering Materials
The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 13th in every South Carolina United Methodist Church. Thank you in advance for intentionally promoting this vital and effective ministry to your congregation.
Friends of Epworth Gala
The Friends of Epworth are proud to announce the 5th Annual Friends of Epworth Gala to benefit Epworth Children’s Homes on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the new My Carolina Alumni Center in Columbia. As the signature event for the Friends of Epworth, the event raises awareness and funds for Epworth and the children who call Epworth home.
Epworth Food Truck Rodeo
Tues, Sept 13, 5pm-8pm; The Epworth Food Truck Rodeo features the best food trucks in Columbia and it is 100% locally led by volunteers in our community!
Contact Richland County Council
I am contacting you to encourage you to lend your support to the request to Richland County Council from Epworth Children’s Home in the amount of $75,000 for the Higher Education/Independent Living Program.
Epworth Receives Child Placing Agency License
Epworth Children’s Home was licensed as a Child Placing Agency on May 24th of this year. This license is in addition to the Child Caring license that has been in effect for many years.
Epworth Alumni Homecoming Weekend
The Epworth Children’s Home Alumni Association will celebrate its annual homecoming weekend on June 25-26, 2016 at Epworth. The gathering brings generations of Epworth residents together nurture relationships through the sharing of meals, telling stories and supporting their fellow “Epworth brothers and sisters.”
Epworth Participates in Midlands Gives
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016, Epworth Children’s Home will be one of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Midlands of South Carolina to participate in the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Midlands Gives Campaign. All gifts designated to Epworth through Midlands Gives will help provide comprehensive care for the children at Epworth.
Immediate Position Openings, Now Hiring!
Epworth Children’s Home has immediate job openings and is currently searching for individuals who display: A passion for children and ministry, A knowledge of God that includes an understanding of the dignity and grace deserved by all people, A professional demeanor and maintain appropriate boundaries, Honesty and integrity
An openness to learning, self awareness and non-defensiveness.
UM Churches: Order Mother’s Day Offering Materials
The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 8th in every South Carolina United Methodist Church. Thank you in advance for intentionally promoting this vital and effective ministry to your congregation.
Cookout for Kids to Benefit Epworth
The Epworth Children’s Home Alumni Association’s annual “Cookout for Kids” fundraiser features barbeque fresh off the grill, homemade baked goods, live music, and vintage automobiles. The 8th annual event will be held on Saturday April 9, 2016 on Epworth’s campus from 11:00 to 4:00.
Epworth Acquires Carolina Children’s Home Property
Epworth Children’s Home, a ministry of the United Methodist Church, is acquiring land and buildings formerly owned by the Carolina Children’s Home (CCH). The property comprises 19.6 acres and over a dozen buildings on Sunnyside Dr. near Trenholm Rd. Essentially all the land is within the Columbia city limits. The land is the last remaining property of the former CCH campus.
Flood Update From Epworth
The children and staff at Epworth would like to thank each of you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Thankfully we were spared from the floods for the most part. We had a total of 14.5 inches of rain and lost water for a time, however things are getting back to normal on our campus. Epworth has been very fortunate to see only minimal damage to some basements and HVAC equipment while many of our neighbors less than a mile away have experienced complete destruction.
