Rapid Shelter Columbia to receive donations from the South Carolina Cooperative Extension Conference
February 10, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Clemson Cooperative Extension, SC State University 1890 Research & Extension, and Rapid Shelter Columbia.
What: The SC Cooperative Extension Joint Conference, which involves Clemson University and SC State University, has selected the City of Columbia’s Rapid Shelter Columbia, as this year’s recipient of donations given by over 300 attendees.
This is the second joint conference between the two land grant universities, which focuses on increasing collaborations and networking opportunities between the Clemson Cooperative Extension and SC State University 1890 Research and Extension.
Every year, the joint conference selects one honorable organization to receive donations from the attendees and selected the City of Columbia’s Rapid Shelter Columbia for their continuous commitment to our unsheltered populations throughout the Midlands.
The donation consists of requested items from Columbia Rapid Shelter including cleaning supplies, hygiene & personal health items, linens, refillable water bottles, books, umbrellas and more items related to the needs of our unsheltered residents.
When: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Noon
Where: Grand Ball Room (A & B), Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201
About Clemson Extension
Clemson Extension helps improve the quality of life of all South Carolinians by providing unbiased, research-based information through an array of public outreach programs in youth development; agribusiness; agriculture; food, nutrition and health; and natural resources.
With offices in all 46 counties of the state, Extension works to help support South Carolina’s $51.8 billion agriculture and forestry industries; strengthen families and communities; improve stewardship of natural resources and the environment; strengthen connections between people and their food; and expose South Carolina youth to opportunities in agriculture, science, technology, engineering and math.
Mission
We improve the economy, environment, and well-being of South Carolinians through the delivery of unbiased, research-based information and education.
About SC State 1890 Extension
SC State 1890 Extension is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for South Carolinians through education, innovation and community partnerships. As part of SC State’s land-grant mission, the 1890 Program leverages research and integrates teaching and public service to support this goal. The program operates directly in 32 counties, focusing on five key areas: 4-H youth development, community & economic development, education innovation & support, family nutrition & health and sustainable agriculture natural resources & environment.
Mission
SC State University Public Service & Agriculture innovates and educates to elevate the quality of life and raise the standard of living for all South Carolinians.
