MISSION FOR THE MIDLANDS

To increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing poverty in the Midlands through crisis assistance and sustainability programs.

 OUR HISTORY

In 1982, The Cooperative Ministry was founded by five churches (First Presbyterian Church, Main Street Methodist, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Washington Street United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church) in downtown Columbia. The goal was to establish a collaborative method of administering assistance to those in need, while also preventing the duplication of services. The Cooperative Ministry first began offering services on Monday, Sept. 20, 1982.

​

Today, The Cooperative Ministry is supported by 53 faith partners and more than 70 agencies, civic and social organizations, foundations, small businesses, and individuals. The Cooperative Ministry has thousands of friends who provide financial assistance, as well as more than 9,000 annual volunteer hours at our facility on West Boulevard.

 NEWS & REPORTS

OUR STAFF

 OUR BOARD

Carol F. Fowler

Fowler Communications, Inc.

Alexa Godwin

Marketing Manager

Godwin Motors

David Hodges

Agent

Mass Mutual Financial Group

Chief William "Skip" Holbrook

Columbia Police Department

Jim Hudson

Founder and Principal

Jim Hudson

Automotive Grouop

Milton Kimpson

Rob Motley

Regional President

IOA

Jim Rourke

Attorney

Nexsen Pruet, LLC

Mark Scriven, CPA

Principal

Elliott Davis, LLC

Rev. Derek Thomas

Senior Minister

First Presbyterian Church

Columbia