Register now for the 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
Registration is $5, and all money collected will be donated to Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. By registering, you will have access to participate in the annual walk focused on raising awareness, supporting survivors, and taking a stand against domestic violence.
Or, make a bigger impact by becoming a sponsor! All sponsorship levels include one or more event ticket. See sponsorship information below.
The event will feature a walk through Page Ellington Park, exhibitor booths, and speakers.
City of Columbia Hosts “Sistercare Saturdays” on Saturday, September 13 at Boyd Plaza
Who: Sistercare, Richland County and the City of Columbia Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department.
What: The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is hosting the second of two fundraising events for Sistercare, which helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Join us in Boyd Plaza to raise funds and bring awareness to this violence. We will have a dunking booth, raffle drawings featuring local Columbia businesses and free yard games to enjoy.
There will also be information booths from Sistercare, our local public safety partners and the City of Columbia.
Tickets for the dunk booth are $5 for three throws, $10 for seven throws and $30 for an instant dunk.
Tickets for the raffle prizes are $5 for one ticket, $10 for three tickets and $20 for seven tickets. Stay tuned for raffle prizes!
If you are unable to participate, you can still donate to Sistercare on-site or online. You are also able to sign-up to join us for our Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Page Ellington Park.
For more information, please visit, https://columbiasc.gov/
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
City of Columbia Partners with Sistercare for Third Annual Toiletry Drive
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence.
WHAT: Please consider donating the items below:
- Facial wipes
- Deodorant
- Liquid hand soap
- Face cloths/towels
- Masks
- Feminine hygiene products
- Body wash
- Diapers
WHEN: August 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025
WHERE: The public can drop off donations at the following locations:
- City Hall, 1737 Main Street
- City of Columbia Payment Center, 3000 Harden Street
- Columbia Richland Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel Street
- Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
- Greenview Park, 6700 David Street
- MLK Park, 2300 Greene Street
- Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway
- All Good Books, 734 Harden Street
- Sunrise Artisan Bath and Body, 710 Saluda Ave
- Hawthorne Taylor Pharmacy, 1520-A Taylor Street
- Mast General Store, 1601 Main Street
- Vestique, 631 Harden Street
- Sweet GGs Bakery, 613 Harden Street
- Columbia High School, 1701 Westchester Drive
*Currently seeking to identify other sponsors to serve as drop off locations*
For more information, please visit: https://publicrelations.columbiasc.gov/mayors-walk-against-domestic-violence-2025/
Leah Wicevic, CEO of Sistercare shares with us about the ongoing annual toiletry drive in partnership with the City of Columbia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1b74SncRDQ
*Please see attached flyer
