Alston Wilkes Society

Alston Wilkes Society A nonprofit organization dedicated to serving offenders, former offenders, Veterans & at-risk youth

The Alston Wilkes Society is composed of four programs that work to build a safer community for us all. Those programs include: four Residential Reentry Centers, eight Community Service offices throughout South Carolina, a high-management youth home in Columbia, and two transitional facilities for homeless veterans and offices providing Supportive Services for Veteran Families. The Community Servi

ce Program carries on the original AWS mission assisting offenders, former offenders, family members and homeless individuals in rebuilding their lives as productive, law-abiding members of the community. Case management and coordination of services helps clients make a successful transition into society having a positive effect on crime reduction and prevention. To reach our Community Services Program, please choose the corresponding office that services your local area:

Program Director: Kate Paolino- 803-799-2490

Anderson & Pickens County: Ashley Powell- 864-760-8072

Chester County: Loretta McCree- 803-718-5709

Greenwood & Abbeville County: Denise Mock- 864-942-8726

Greenville County: Alvetia Williams- 864-282-4528

Lancaster County: Leland Summers- 803-288-0794

Richland County: Shaun Scott- 803-995-8433

Sumter, Clarendon, & Lee County: Marjorie Regan- 803-773-7334

York County: JoAnn Blackwell- 803-984-0689

VALUES STATEMENT:

Our primary responsibility is to those we serve. The success of the Alston Wilkes Society is measured by how we meet our responsibilities to clients, volunteers, investors, other agencies, and each other. We operate in the spirit of doing unto others as we would have them do unto us.

From crisis to stability, the journey home happens one step at a time. 🏠For a veteran facing housing instability, findin...
08/18/2026

From crisis to stability, the journey home happens one step at a time. 🏠

For a veteran facing housing instability, finding home is rarely a single moment.

It can begin with uncertainty about where to go next.

Then comes connection. A plan. Help navigating housing options. Support overcoming barriers. A safe place to land. And, with continued support, the opportunity to build greater stability for the future.

UNCERTAINTY → SUPPORT → HOUSING → STABILITY → HOPE

That’s what Help a Veteran Find Home is about.

It’s not simply helping someone get through today. It’s helping create a foundation from which they can begin building tomorrow.

As we work toward our $25,000 goal by Labor Day, you can be part of that journey.

❤️ Give today: https://givebutter.com/help-a-veteran-find-home-rktizl
📣 Can’t give right now? Sharing this post can help connect someone else to the mission.

Together, we can help a veteran move from uncertainty toward home.

A special thank you to the members of Alpha Omega Phi Military Fraternity & Sorority, Inc. (Trendsetters Spirits ) for ...
08/17/2026

A special thank you to the members of Alpha Omega Phi Military Fraternity & Sorority, Inc. (Trendsetters Spirits ) for spending their Saturday morning with the Veterans at our Columbia Veterans Home and hosting a wonderful pancake breakfast. Their generosity, fellowship, and commitment to community service helped make the morning a memorable one for our Veterans. We are grateful for organizations like Alpha Omega Phi that continue to invest in and support those who have served our nation.

Trendsetters Spirits

Because of you, we’re making progress. 🏠Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, we have now raised $5,275 tow...
08/12/2026

Because of you, we’re making progress. 🏠

Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, we have now raised $5,275 toward our $25,000 Help a Veteran Find Home goal!

Every gift, every share, and every person who helps spread the word is moving this campaign forward. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has already stepped up to support veterans working toward safe, stable housing.

But there is still more work to do. We have $19,725 left to raise by Labor Day, and we need more people to join us.

As America celebrates 250 years, help us honor those who served in a meaningful way. Together, we can help a veteran find home.

❤️ Give today: https://givebutter.com/help-a-veteran-find-home-rktizl
📣 Already donated? Share this post and invite someone else to join the effort.

⚾ Time Is Running Out!Tomorrow is the last day of the Columbia Fireflies Pack the Park Competition, and we need your hel...
08/10/2026

⚾ Time Is Running Out!

Tomorrow is the last day of the Columbia Fireflies Pack the Park Competition, and we need your help!

When you purchase your tickets through Alston Wilkes Society:

✅ $5 from every ticket comes directly back to support our mission of helping veterans, individuals, and families across South Carolina.

PLUS...

🎉 Every ticket helps move us closer to winning the Fireflies competition!

If you've been planning to come, today is the perfect time to grab your tickets.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a great night of baseball while supporting a great cause.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/PackthePark2026aws

Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. ❤️💙

It takes a community to help someone rebuild a life.We're grateful to our partners at Pathways Community Center for feat...
08/06/2026

It takes a community to help someone rebuild a life.

We're grateful to our partners at Pathways Community Center for featuring Alston Wilkes Society in their latest article, "More Than a Card: Why an ID Can Change Everything."

Pathways Community Center serves as a collaborative hub where nonprofits and service providers work together to connect individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness with the resources they need to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Their mission is built on the belief that collaboration creates better outcomes for everyone.

The article highlights an often-overlooked barrier: obtaining a government-issued ID. For many of the individuals we serve, something as simple as an ID can become the key to employment, housing, healthcare, banking, and a fresh start.

A special thank you to Pathways Community Center and author Karl Vogl II for shining a light on this important issue and on the collaborative work happening every day to help people move forward.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.alstonwilkes.org/news/more-than-a-card-why-an-id-can-change-everything

If you're on Facebook, we'd love for you to help us thank Pathways Community Center by giving them a follow and sharing their incredible work.

Your Fireflies Ticket Could Help AWS Win Big! ⚾🎟️The Alston Wilkes Society is officially competing in the Columbia Firef...
08/03/2026

Your Fireflies Ticket Could Help AWS Win Big! ⚾🎟️

The Alston Wilkes Society is officially competing in the Columbia Fireflies’ Pack the Park ticket challenge, and every ticket purchased through our special link moves us closer to the top!

Here is why your ticket matters:

$5 from every ticket sold directly supports AWS and the people we serve.

Plus, strong ticket sales could help us win some truly unforgettable prizes. We cannot reveal exactly what they are just yet, but we can tell you this: if AWS wins, these prizes may make an appearance at the Oyster Roast in October.

Purchase your tickets today, invite your friends and family, and help AWS pack the park:

🎟️ Get tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/PackthePark2026aws

Every ticket raises funds. Every ticket strengthens our chances. Let’s knock this competition out of the park together!

07/31/2026

The Fall semester is drawing near, and military children across South Carolina need your support!

Donate to the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs Purple Star School Drive today and help these students get ready to take on the school year!

For more information, visit the link below!
https://buff.ly/yEFG5Mz

Behind every fresh start is someone who chose to show up. Could that someone be you?The Alston Wilkes Society is hiring ...
07/31/2026

Behind every fresh start is someone who chose to show up. Could that someone be you?

The Alston Wilkes Society is hiring across South Carolina, and we are looking for compassionate, dependable people who want their work to have a meaningful impact.

Current opportunities include:

🔹 Case Managers
🔹 Supervision Specialists
🔹 Employment Placement Specialist
🔹 SSVF Program Manager
🔹 Landlord Liaison
🔹 Resident Managers

These roles support veterans working toward stability, individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration, and people throughout our communities searching for a path forward.

When you join the Alston Wilkes Society, your skills become part of something powerful: restoring hope, strengthening communities, and helping people transform their futures.

Discover our current openings and apply today:
https://www.alstonwilkes.org/careers

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this post and help us spread the word!

07/31/2026

DATE: August 12, 2026 from 8am - 2pm
Palmetto Community Action Partnership is income based. Please feel free to review our income guidelines at palmettocap.org. Please have all documents printed and in hand, we cannot print off any documents on the phone. 📱 ❌

We would like to serve you💕!

07/31/2026

This is Jeffrey. Yesterday he got his state issued ID. This might seem a small accomplishment to many but this took weeks and hours of phone calls, multiple visits to various locations including Social Security, DHEC Vital Records, a medical clinic, and the DMV to finally acquire all the necessary documents. Imagine trying to do that on your own if you are homeless. Thanks to the persistence of our Ministry Associate Michelle Nixon and Angela Willingham with our partner organization, Alston Wilkes Society, Jeffrey has a smile and an ID.

Address

3519 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC
29203

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18037992490

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