Ms. Simkins was a tireless activist who devoted her life to promoting human rights. Groups and organizations are invited to use the event to generate funds for their projects and to promote upcoming events. Columbia Audubon Society sponsors a variety of free events. Pets Inc. , a pet rescue group in the Midlands that has saved more than 5,000 cats and dogs, needs your support. Rape Crisis Network offers a support group for recent adult rape victims every 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at Richland Memorial.
Sessions are free and facilitated by professionals.
Also, if you are between the ages of 15 and 18, interested in public speaking or drama, and want to make a difference in your community, the Rape Crisis Network invites you to join its teen peer education program. Help build a Women's Resource Center in Columbia. Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse offers 24-hour crisis line counseling, emergency shelter and help with orders of protection. The Cooperative Ministry is sponsoring a school supply drive. Boxes will be placed in stores and businesses in Richland and Lexington counties to collect school items until Aug. 10.