Irmo is full of people who give their time to make this a better place to live. Here are local nonprofits and volunteer groups doing that work. Need help, or want to help? Start here.
A Christ-centered cooperative ministry, supported by dozens of area churches, that has helped neighbors in Irmo, St. Andrews and Ballentine through emergencies since 1984. It provides emergency food, clothing, household goods and utility bill assistance, plus seasonal help for birthdays, back-to-school and the holidays. It serves ZIP codes 29063, 29210 and 29212.
A volunteer 501(c)(3) that does free minor home and yard repairs, mowing and town improvement projects for Irmo residents who can’t afford them, including seniors, first responders and military families. It serves homes inside Irmo town limits; it doesn’t work on rentals or homes for sale. Volunteers are always welcome.
A survivor-centered nonprofit working to end sexual violence, exploitation and abuse. It gives survivors and their families a “judge free zone” to share their stories and find support, offers advocacy and connections to resources, and runs awareness and prevention training. It also holds safe spaces for veterans dealing with military sexual trauma and PTSD, and hosts an annual Domestic Violence Walk, Run, Roll. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
An Irmo 501(c)(3) working to build a shared sense of belonging in our community through social connection, health and safety, education and economic opportunity. It is leading the effort to build the Crossbuck Play Space, Irmo’s first inclusive playground, at Rawls Creek Park. See the plans.
Local volunteers who have supported Irmo-area kids since 1971. Their Christmas tree lot at McGregor Presbyterian on St. Andrews Road and their spring golf tournament fund schools, reading programs, youth sports scholarships and trade scholarships.
The “#FunChamber” connects Irmo-area businesses through free Tuesday Coffee Talks, monthly partner luncheons and the Irmo Food & Wine Festival it hosts with the Town each October.
A 501(c)(3) bringing art and beauty to Irmo through creative expression and community engagement. I’m proud to be a co-founder and its community liaison.
Neighbors who grab a bag and a grabber and clean up Irmo’s roadsides together. No experience needed, just an hour and a good attitude.
Listing here isn’t an endorsement by the Town of Irmo. Details come from each group’s own website and published news coverage.
A youth-guided, community-built play space at Rawls Creek Park (1113 Friarsgate Blvd.) where children, teens, adults and seniors of every ability can play together. Its railroad theme (a crossbuck is the X-shaped railroad-crossing sign) echoes Irmo’s start as a railroad town.
Gifts go to the Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation.
Service clubs, youth leagues, rescues and support groups serving the Irmo area. Tap a category to see who’s there.
Volunteer-run, no-kill 501(c)(3) rescue that pulls dogs from high-kill shelters and places them through foster homes.
Volunteer nonprofit, founded 1989, that funds Irmo Branch Library programs, scholarships and author visits, and runs used-book sales.
Rotary service club, active 30+ years, supporting Meals on Wheels, Snack Paks, highway cleanups and the Okra Strut.
Women's service club founded in 1961 that started the Irmo Okra Strut to fund Irmo's first library.
Charitable foundation raising gifts for Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission and Saluda Shoals Park's environmental education and recreation.
National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate offering mental health support and education in Richland, Lexington, Aiken and Orangeburg counties.
Richland County nonprofit providing Meals on Wheels, home care, transportation, a senior pantry and wellness centers.
Irmo-area American Legion post; meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Volunteer youth baseball league based at Friarsgate Park; reached the 2024 Little League World Series semifinals.
Foundation raising funds for innovative programs and needs of students, teachers and staff in Lexington-Richland School District Five.
Food pantries, youth programs, animal rescues, civic clubs. If they serve the Irmo area, tell me about them.