As Black History Month begins across Richland County, local Black leaders gathered to champion our youth and bridge generational divides. Community stalwarts focused on reducing crime and poverty, reinforcing unity and pride, and highlighting the collective strength that exists within us all. With perfect Southern weather on February 1st, the day radiated warmth, community spirit, and a palpable sense of hope.
Read MoreThe North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) is honored to partner with Serve & Connect, Columbia Police Department, Richland County Police Department and TRIO to announce a special marketing workshop at the 2025 Community Summit.
Read MoreThe North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) is proud to announce its third annual “Serving Up Thanks” Thanksgiving event, which will take place Nov. 13, 2024, from 1-4 p.m.
Read MoreThe North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) has announced the grand finale of the fifth annual “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series, themed “Peace Champs,” on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 2-5 p.m.
Read MoreAccording to the Richland County Coroner’s Office, 18 children and teens died from gunshot wounds between 2022 and June 2024. Whitney Sullivan with News 19 shares more.
Read MoreNCYEI’s Erica Staley was joined by Lolita Frasier and Antong Lucky to discuss the January Peace Summit discussing proactive measures to address gun violence in North Columbia.
Read MoreThe North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative in collaboration with Serve & Connect, is hosted a gun violence community summit and had the opportunity to share about our work with WACH.
Read MoreMany volunteers started their Thanksgiving in the Bull Street District in light of the 2nd Annual Serving Up Thanks Initiative. Over 60 volunteers delivered 300 hot Thanksgiving meals to North Columbia residents in need.
Read MoreThe North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) joined Serve & Connect and its community partners to host the upcoming “Serving Up Thanks” series.
Read MoreServe & Connect and NCYEI have reunited with the City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department to host their annual Be Safe Summer Series.
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