Staff

Hank and Sally Chardos founded Birthright of Columbia in 1980 and served the organization for 41 years. In 2021, Terry Hodaly became the new Executive Director. She welcomes invitations to speak to clubs, schools, businesses, or other groups about the work of Birthright. You can contact her at 803-403-3391 or terry@birthrightofcolumbia.org.

Newborn Care and Breast Feeding Class Available!

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Parenting Class Being Offered

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Virtual Tour of Birthright

Birthright’s Western Wall Rescued

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 […]

From Our Current Newsletter

New Birthright Executive Director

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, […]

MOVING DAY!

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 […]

Hank Chardos Explains Birthright in Video

Hank had an opportunity to speak at the USC Service, Learning and Community Breakfast. Here is what he said:

We Have Moved!