GOOD NEIGHBORS
HEROES VEST FUND INC., a Lexington-based nonprofit, has donated tracking harnesses for each of the six K-9 police dogs serving the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Each harness includes a handle, Sheriff’s Department patches and reflective “SHERIFF” panels. The fund previously donated four body armor vests to dogs in the K-9 Unit. If you’d like to make a donation, go to www.heroesvestfund.org
THE SECOND ANNUAL COLUMBIA LIFESAVERS blood drive is slated for 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Metroplitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. The event is held to raise community awareness about the need for blood and to collect blood for patients undergoing cancer treatments, lifesaving surgeries and emergency care related to accidents and trauma. Presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross T-shirt and a pound of coffee courtesy of Starbucks. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (803) 312-5609 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code columbialifesavers.
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RICHLAND COUNTY GRANTS OFFICE will host a free grant workshop 2-3 p.m. Thursday in Council Chambers, 2020 Hampton St. Designed for eligible organizations interested in applying for the Richland County Discretionary Grant (proposals deadline is 5 p.m. March 2), seating is limited at the workshop, call (803) 576-2069 to reserve a spot.
FUNDRAISERS
BULLETS & BANDAIDS, 6-10 tonight at 701 Whaley in Columbia, featuring a collection of war veterans’ stories depicted by Columbia artists. Ticket sales and 30 percent of art sales will be given to Hidden Wounds, a nonprofit dedicated to the treatment of combat veterans who suffer from PTSD. $5 for entry; $10 for entry and a copy of Spent Rounds; or $20 for entry, a copy of Spent Rounds and a Hidden Wounds T-shirt. Information: Robert LeHeup, (864) 216-1492 or email RleHeup@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEERS
RICHLAND COUNTY CASA is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in Richland Family Court. For more information, go to www.rccasa.org.
TUTOR EAU CLAIRE has received a $10,000 grant from the Central Carolina Community Foundation and is seeking volunteers to be trained in the Barton System to help struggling readers with milder forms of dyslexia. Volunteers don’t have to be high school or college graduates but should have a good ear for language and a desire to share the love of reading. (803) 252-5051 or email tutoreauclaire@yahoo.com
FIDO DOG RESCUE is looking for volunteer foster families to care for rescued dogs until they find permanent homes. (803) 796-2390
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