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WHY WORK WITH US?
They provided excellent care and service when I purchased my home in Columbia.
I highly recommend W Realty! — Kevin
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They did not disappoint. — Vivian
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Whether you are buying or selling a home, the real estate market is always changing and can sometimes be confusing. Contact Us to discuss your specific real estate goals and needs.
RELOCATION SERVICES
New to the area? You're going to love it here! We specialize in helping members of the LGBTQ community with their transition to the Columbia area. Contact Us for more information on some of our most sought-after LGBTQ-friendly communities.
LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS
Here are some of the neighborhoods in the area we recommend that are LGBTQ+ friendly. Click on each link to learn more about the history of the neighborhood and view available listings.
Cottontown
Earlewood
Elmwood Park
Keenan Terrace
Shandon
LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS
Harriet Hancock LGBT Center
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Columbia and the midlands. The center provides free resources such as a meeting space for support groups, a directory of LGBTQ+-friendly organizations, and more.
RESOURCE GUIDE
SC Pride
SC Pride is a nonprofit organization that partners through events and outreach to support the LGBTQ+ community. SC Pride also hosts many famous events, including the annual Famously Hot SC Pride Festival, which is the largest LGBTQ+ event in the state.
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
GayChurch.Org
This online directory shows a list of gay-affirming Christian churches near you.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia
This progressive and inclusive religious congregation, located in the Shandon area, is diverse in faith, understanding every member of the congregation believes differently than one another. This is also a Welcoming Congregation, “meaning they welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals.”
Garden of Grace UCC
This progressive Christian church welcomes everyone and meets on Sundays at 11 am.
Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship
This inclusive Baptist community welcomes people of all ethnicities, gender, and sexuality.
Opening SC's Lists of Religious Organizations
Click on this link to open a list of a variety of religious organizations that are welcoming and affirming of all LGBTQ+ individuals.
RESOURCES
Gayborhood
This website is the largest resource for finding LGBTQ+-friendly businesses. It offers a variety of categories, such as Shopping, Professional Organizations, Restaurants, Gyms, and more. Just search by location to find welcoming organizations near you!
South Carolina Equality
This organization is dedicated to advocating for civil and human rights for LGBTQ+ individuals in South Carolina. Their website offers a variety of resources such as voting registration, LGBTQ+-related news, and a list of LGBTQ+ laws and policies according to the state of South Carolina.
Online Safety
The LGBTQ+ community is at high risk of facing cyberbullying or being outed online. Find out how to take preventative measures against this at the above resource.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This section of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website highlights information and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who struggle with mental health.
The Trevor Project
This website offers a suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth and resources relating to discovering your sexual orientation and gender identity.
Trans Lifeline
This hotline offers support to trans people who are struggling and provides resources such as information about ID changes.
South Carolina Suicide Prevention Resource Center
This website offers hotlines and organizations at a state, community, and international level for people struggling with suicide or mental health.