Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services

Early in the 1970s, the members of the Junior Woman's Club of Columbia (JWC) were making themselves aware of the unique needs of children in stressful home environments.

The club's Search Committee began to study the situation and possible areas of service the club could offer. The tragic stories of abused children presented through the news media as well as special appeals from state and local authorities indicated the lack of emergency shelters for abused and neglected children in the community.

In June 1976, a special meeting of the club was called, and the membership voted unanimously for its new project, Youth Resources.

From this vote came the creation of Palmetto Place Emergency Children's Shelter.  A local shelter that has served in the community to take in and support many innocent young children who have experienced traumatic events, abuse, neglect and give them hope and security. 

Our mission is to support Palmetto Place in all facets.  Our members stay active with the residents, the caregivers, and our group donates through numerous fundraising events to help provide financial stability to the shelter.