MedNeed of SC

You can simply send a check, money order, etc. to: PO Box 6882, West Columbia, SC 29171. And yes, your contribution is 100% tax deductible. This includes any donated equipment.

No, not at this time, but keep an eye on the site for changes. Future events may be shared with other charitable organizations, such as Harvest Hope, Sharing God's Love (Irmo), etc.

Simply send us an email to medneedofsc@yahoo.com, or call one of the numbers on the home page. We are eager to assist others and do more for those in need.

First of all, we get most of our patient referrals from free clinics, health clinics, hospitals, etc., but we  also take referrals from individuals who know people in need. Just email us the person's name and how to contact them, or your name and contact information if you prefer. You can also call 803-622-7827 any time, or fax information to 803-794-8457. More and more of our referrals are coming from people like you, those who know someone in need.

ALL referrals will go through a verification process. Even though insurance isn't involved, the charity has guidelines required of it to maintain its charitable status. Personal referrals will still need a health professional's order to receive their equipment. If the patient doesn't have a regular physician, we will make an effort to get them in front of someone who can verify their condition and need. More often these days referrals are coming from health professionals other than physicians; such as, physical therapists, home health nurses, the Departmen of Mental Health, etc.

A lot of people can't afford things that insurance won't purchase; for example, bathroom equipment, ramps for home or car, etc. We will provide those items because they meet both criteria: inability to pay and insurance won't cover the item.

The goal of the charity at its outset has been to help the uninsured and indigent throughout the state of South Carolina. At this time, it is a struggle to cover the Greater Columbia area simply because of time, costs and manpower restraints. But...we have gone as far as Easley and Charleston. As the charity grows, so will its outreach, ultimately statewide.

We contact churches throughout the state to find a workable date for them and us. We then go about contacting local talent to fill the program. We try to present a variety of music to keep it entertaining. From quartets to bluegrass to barbershop to soloists, our purpose is twofold: to entertain through the spirit of Christ, and to help all those we can. If your church or other organization is interested, please contact the charity by phone or email.