free pregnancy test, free confidential help
OPEN MONDAY 9AM to 3PM
TUES - FRI 8:30 to 4:3Opm
For emergency assistance, call 800-550-4900.
Our focus is on positive and loving alternatives to abortion because we believe that, “It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth, and the right of every child to be born.” We work with and through local agencies, ministries, churches, and individuals who can help achieve our objectives.
Birthright began in Toronto, Canada, in 1968, when Louise Summerhill, a busy wife and mother of seven children, felt something should be done to help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Twelve years later, in 1980, Hank and Sally Chardos opened the Columbia SC chapter, now one of about 250 locations served by Birthright International.
We offer friendship and caring, non-judgmental support to anyone facing an unplanned or problem pregnancy. Assistance includes free and confidential pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothes, and information and referrals for medical, financial, education, and housing needs. All are available to anyone regardless of age, race, creed, or marital status.
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We are joining over five hundred midlands nonprofits to participate in Midlands Gives, an 18-hour online giving event. The actual giving day is May 3, 2022, but you are able to donate now during the early giving portion of the event. Simply go to www.midlandsgives.org/Birthrightofcolumbia to make a secure online donation. Minimum donation is $10. Spread […]
The uninsulated western wall of this beautiful old home occupied by Birthright of Columbia had suffered decades of direct sun exposure and was in dire need of insulation and new siding. Contractor Chad Hewett (cmhewett23@yahoo.com) came to the rescue with professional installation of insulation, new siding, priming and painting, all at a fair and reasonable […]
The Birthright of Columbia Board of Directors announces the hiring of Mrs. Terry Hodaly as Birthright of Columbia Executive Director. She will succeed Hank Chardos, the 1980 founder, with his wife, Sally Chardos, of this chapter of Birthright International. Hank will retire effective March 31, 2021. Terry is a lifelong resident of Columbia, married to Tawfiq, […]
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Many thanks to Gary David Barboza of WVOC for this interview giving Hank a chance to publicize the upcoming annual Baby Shower. Listen to “WVOC Hank Chardos” on Spreaker.
On Catholic radio program, Faith and Sport, Hank explained the ministry of Birthright of Columbia. Enjoy the whole program or find Hank’s interview at 39:30 through 47:00.
More about KOKO!: As heard on 101.3 FM, The Big DM’s “Real Talk”, Saturday at 5:25a, also streaming at www.thebigdm.com 93.5 FM, Q93.5’s “Real Talk” Sunday at 5:45a, also streaming at www.q935.com Fox 102.3’s “Fox Focus” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.fox1023.com HOT 103.9/ 93.9FM ‘s “Street Beat” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at […]
Dear Birthright Supporters, Please support our upcoming USC Nurse-Sponsored Birthright Baby Shower on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 pm. The clients will drive by in their cars and we will handle all the stations outside along Richland street. Clients will remain in their cars at all times and will process in a car line from […]
About fifty volunteers showed up today to finish up some work at 1316 Richland St and move furnishings and supplies from Gregg St. to Richland St. I was absent due to illness so don’t have any action photos, but if any participants send some to me, I will add them to the post. It was […]
On Thursday evening December 6, 2018, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presented to Hank Chardos the Order of the Palmetto Award, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. This honor is in recognition of Hank’s years of service at Birthright of Columbia, founded by Hank and his wife Sally in 1980, and at Home Works of America, […]
More than 70 parents, many bringing children, experienced joyful chaos at the Birthright Baby Shower hosted today by USC Nursing Students! The guests experienced a caring environment and received help for themselves and their babies including clothing and health care items.
This will be a lunch meeting, 11:30 to 1:30, at the Birthright Office, 1405 Gregg St., Columbia. If you would like to participate, please email Hank Chardos (hank@birthrightofcolumbia.org). You can read more about On The Table HERE.
You can watch the video HERE.
101.3 FM, The Big DM’s “Real Talk”, Saturday at 5:25a, also streaming at www.thebigdm.com 93.5 FM, Q93.5’s “Real Talk” Sunday at 5:45a, also streaming at www.q935.com Fox 102.3’s “Fox Focus” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.fox1023.com HOT 103.9/ 93.9FM ‘s “Street Beat” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.hot1039fm.com ESPN’s 94.9 “Real Talk” Sunday at 6:02a, streaming at www.ESPNColumbia.com On air with […]
Sergeant Brittany Jackamonis of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Office of Public Information recently brought a group of Richland County Deputies to Birthright of Columbia to learn about the services offered. Below are a short video of Hank explaining the work of Birthright and a photo of him explaining the clothing room to the deputies. […]
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Optimists hear from Birthright of Columbia
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Koko! Radio Personality/Talk Show Host Koko! at Alpha Media interviews Hank and nursing student Morgan Snyder about the upcoming USC Nursing School sponsored Baby Shower.
Many thanks to Koko!
This testimony has been added to the website under Pregnant/For Girls and Women.
Take a look at our new brochure for fathers. It is on the website here also.
See the post on the Birthright of Columbia Facebook page.
More than fifty moms came to the November 20th Birthright Baby Shower which was sponsored by USC Nursing Students. All had a great time.
You can read the story at the WACH FOX 57 website HERE. Text is below. COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) – A mother accused of putting her newborn baby in the trash is free on bail, but the consequences of her actions still linger. The child was taken to the hospital and is said to be in good […]
Hear Hank talk about Birthright of Columbia and new opportunities to help the cause.
Dear Birthright supporters and friends and volunteers, Below is a flyer created by Northeast Presbyterian Church in conjunction with Birthright of Columbia being the focus non-profit for September at their church. Many thanks to Northeast Presbyterian Church! Blessings, Hank Chardos
During the Diocese of Charleston On Fire With Faith conference at Columbia Convention Center Saturday, Hank Chardos was interviewed by Spanish Revive Radio. Here is a short clip from the interview. Watch Clip Here
YOU can make a difference by learning how to show God’s love through one-on-one assistance to anyone facing an unplanned or problem pregnancy. Birthright of Columbia’s next three-session volunteer training class will meet: Tuesday, September 20th, Tuesday, September 27th, and Tuesday October 4th. All three sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. at our 1405 Gregg […]
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Our new website, designed with the help of Burt Pardue of Site-Image and volunteer Darryl Williams is up and running. Be sure to subscribe to receive notification of new posts. Here is what it looks like.
Here is a screen shot of a current post on the Birthright of Columbia Facebook Page. Go to the FB page to respond or share the post.
Hank had an opportunity to speak at the USC Service, Learning and Community Breakfast. Here is what he said:
