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According to surveys, one of the top three New Year's resolutions for 2024 is, “I will improve my mental health.” If this is your goal, Epworth Center for Counseling can help! Midlands (Columbia): 803-667-4697 Upstate (Anderson): 864-642-6555

Miss Richland County, Mariah Felder, visited Epworth to read stories to children at Epworth’s Early Intervention Center. Thank you so much, Mariah, the children really enjoyed your visit! Volunteers - Epworth Children's Home (epworthchildrenshome.org)

Thanks so much to the Columbia Chapter of Civitan Club International for their generous donation to Epworth's Early Intervention Center for children ages 1-5. The service fraternity is dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities. We're grateful for their support.

We enjoyed a recent visit from members of Nazareth Methodist Church in Saluda. They toured both our Columbia campuses and asked terrific questions. A lovely, dynamic group! Plan A Visit - Epworth Children's Home (epworthchildrenshome.org)

Epworth residents have been enjoying their summer! Some have played golf, many are taking swimming lessons, and all are enjoying the events planned by Epworth’s activities directors. Soon, they'll head to the beach. Hope you are having a fun summer too!

Starbucks’ managers Lauretta, Eryn and Mike visited Epworth to present a generous Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation. While here, they also trimmed hedges outside five buildings. We’re so grateful for the grant and for these wonderful Starbucks leaders!

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Thanks so much to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Leon Lott, and the American Legion Post 6 for treating our male residents to an afternoon of fishing! (Photos courtesy of the RCSD.) Volunteers - Epworth Children's Home (epworthchildrenshome.org)

Heartfelt congratulations to Epworth’s 2024 high school graduates! We are so proud of these four students. This is the 12th consecutive year in which Epworth has had a 100% on time graduation rate among its longer-term residents.

Last month was Foster Care Awareness Month, and Epworth used the time to honor our many wonderful foster parents across the state. Here are a few photos of foster parents and Epworth foster care staff taken at appreciation events in Rock Hill, Florence, and Greenville.

Thanks so much to Claire and Emerson. The girls raised $200 for Epworth through their lemonade stand. They dropped by to present the donation to Epworth's Lisa Fusco. epworthchildrenshome.org/sup…

Two former Epworth students, each now 28 years old, surprised Epworth teacher Ann Bundrick at her retirement drop-in. Ann has tutored in Epworth’s Barnes Learning Center for 17 years. We’re so grateful for her life changing service. epworthchildrenshome.org

As part of National Foster Care Awareness Month, Epworth is celebrating our foster parents throughout the state. Here are a few highlights from our Midlands Foster Parents Appreciation Dinner. Special congratulations to LaTrelle Mendoza, our Midlands Foster Parent of the year!

Epworth is privileged to be a mission outreach partner of Elevation Church in Columbia. Here, are Epworth's Sydney Keller, Kayla McBride and Kendra Faile providing education and information on Epworth’s programs and services to church members. Thank you, Elevation Church!

Epworth’s foster families are the best! It’s National Foster Care Awareness Month and we’re celebrating our foster parents with special events throughout the state. Here are just a few of the very special fosters parents from the SC Lowcountry.

Epworth is a great place to work, and we'd love to hear from you. For a full job description and online application, visit: epworthchildrenshome.org/emp…

Judy Keating and Gail Elfert of the St. Andrews Woman's Club presented a scholarship of $1,250 to support an Epworth resident who is furthering his or her education after high school. Sending gratitude to this wonderful club for helping a deserving student build a bright future.

Thanks so much to Children's Charities of the Midlands for their generous grant to Epworth. The charitable foundation is operated by residents of Lake Carolina in Northeast Columbia. Pictured are Board members Scott Thoman, Mary Matthews, Gary Matthews, and Dave Benson.