St. Catherine's Episcopal Church

Website: https://www.stcatherinesepiscopal.com/
Contact: Reach out through form on website.
Address: 1806 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501

LGBTQ Policy:
LGBTQ individuals can become members: Yes
LGBTQ individuals can serve in leadership roles: Yes
LGBTQ individuals can take part in or have a role in all services/activities/meetings: Yes
There are special services/activities/programs for LGBTQ persons: Yes
Congregation or denomination will ordain LGBTQ individuals: Yes
LGBTQ couples can be married in the congregation or by the organization: Yes
LGBTQ persons can have funeral or burial services in the congregation: Yes
Congregation or organization fully accepts and embraces transgender individuals: Yes
Partners or spouses of LGBTQ persons are recognized, included, and acknowledged: Yes

Service Times:
Weekly Sunday Worship: 10:30am. Join in person, on Facebook Live, or through Zoom.
Tuesday Noon Meditation: Join for 20 minutes of silent meditation followed by reflection on a psalm.

Community Involvement:
In June, they celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month with special services.
Involved with feeding the hungry in the Florence area. Fundraising for child advocacy and teen suicide prevention causes.

Notable:
LGBTQ+ folks are currently in leadership positions (2025).

AID Upstate

Website: https://www.aidupstate.org/
Address: Upstate, SC
Phone: (864) 250-0607
Description: AID Upstate is the only provider of comprehensive HIV care, prevention, and supportive services in the service area. Care services include HIV specialty and primary care, medical case management, referrals/payment for medical care, health insurance premiums and copayment costs, food pantry, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance, mental health, addictions counseling, short-term rent, mortgage, utilities, long-term group housing, adherence and treatment education, and risk reduction counseling.

The Ladies Room SC

Website: https://www.theladiesroomsc.org/home
Location: Upstate, SC
Contact: ebonisims14@gmail.com
Description: The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Upstate SC serving primarily Black and Brown trans and nonbinary people. Offers skill programs, HRT and name change assistance, STD/STI/HIV services, addiction support, holistic healthcare, emergency housing, food assistance, and more.

Lambert House

Website: https://www.lamberthouse.org/
Description: Lambert House’s programs and services are evidence-based and informed by Positive Youth Development Theory and Minority Stress Theory. Their work spans eight categories:

1. Social Connection, Peer Support, Resilience, and Self-Esteem Building;

2. Family Success, Bullying Resistance and School Retention;

3. Mentoring;

4. Homeless Services including Meals, Clothing, Personal Hygiene Items, and LGBTQ-Competent Housing, Medical, and Mental Health Referrals;

5. HIV and STI Prevention Education, and Violence Prevention through Healthy Relationships Education;

6. Culture, Sports, and Outdoor Recreation;

7. Youth Leadership, Workplace Skills Development, and Academic Internships;

8. Systems Advocacy and Training for Professionals.

Lost-n-Found Youth

Website: https://www.lnfy.org/
Location: 2585 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
Contact: (678) 856-7824
Description: 24/7 Youth Support Hotline: 678.856.7824 extension 201

Lost-n-Found Youth Inc. is a transitional housing facility that is the primary solution for homeless LGBT youth (between 13 and 25 years) in the Atlanta, GA area. Providing emergency and transitional housing, emergency clothing and food for youth on the street, mental health evaluations and counseling, referrals to HIV/STD testing, health, and dental services, GED and education resources, assistance with lost birth certificates and driver's licenses, and job skills training. The Youth Drop-In Center provides a safe space, access to emergency clothing, meals, hygiene supplies, showers, laundry facility, and blankets.

Youth Drop-In Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM

Harriet Hancock LGBTQ Center

Website: http://harriethancockcenter.org/
Address: 1108 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
Contact: info@harriethancockcenter.org | (803) 771-7713
Description: The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is a safe and inclusive home that supports, educates, and empowers the LGBT community, our allies, and our neighbors. They have a vision for South Carolina where all people are accepted and affirmed, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and LGBT people are able to live happy and healthy lives. The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center works to realize this vision in South Carolina, starting in the Greater Columbia community and Midlands region.

FoodShare SC Order/Pickup Site
https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/foodshare

Transitions Homeless Center

Website: https://transitionssc.org/
Email: volunteer@transitionssc.org
Phone: (803) 708-4861
Address: 2025 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Description: Services are anchored in three foundational pillars: Meals, Housing, and Programs. Each is designed to nurture, shelter, and empower clients as they journey toward independence and stability. They offer emergency and extended housing for young adults (18-24), adults, and aging adults (62+), and support all genders.