Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

What Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach does

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach (OLMCOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy and headquartered at 1684 Brownswood Road, Johns Island, South Carolina. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of human services across four pillars: Basic Needs (food pantry, clothing closet, financial assistance for rent/mortgage/utilities, soup kitchen, and senior food boxes), Health & Wellness (a free dental clinic operated in partnership with MUSC and Trident Technical College since 1998, plus OBGYN/prenatal services via a partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare since 2011), Education (ESL, GED preparation, afterschool tutoring, an 18-month-to-4-years Child Learning Center, and youth financial literacy), and Career Services (resume building, interview prep, job fairs, and credentialed certification training via ed2go). Services are delivered free of charge to individuals and families at or below 250% of federal poverty level living in 11 designated zip codes across Johns Island, Downtown Charleston, and North Charleston, supported by a 17-person staff, a 12-member Board of Directors, and a case-management approach that develops individualized action plans.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a "Neighborhood" monthly giving program), planned giving vehicles (donor-advised funds, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of stock, legacy bequests), corporate and foundation grants (including Lowcountry Food Bank, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, City of Charleston, and Financial Empowerment Center), and signature fundraising events (Love Your Neighbor Celebration gala and Ralph Mastrangelo Memorial Golf Classic). Following the 2005 incorporation of the 100-year-old Neighborhood House (founded 1915) into its mission, OLMCOS extended operations to the Eastside Charleston community, and in 2021 expanded service coverage to 11 zip codes post-COVID-19, added home repair services, and opened a second dental clinic. The 2022 elevation of Career Services to a core mission pillar and the 2024 ed2go certification partnership reflect ongoing programmatic expansion within the Lowcountry geographic footprint, while the Changemakers & Champions podcast and active social channels support donor engagement and brand visibility.

Name

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

Legal name

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

Website

https://olmoutreach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is a Johns Island, SC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering free basic needs, health (dental, OBGYN), education, and career services to low-income individuals across 11 Lowcountry zip codes through case management and a network of institutional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services / Community Outreach

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Human services nonprofit
• Community outreach programs
• Basic needs assistance
• Workforce development services
• Free community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Johns Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals via online portal, mail, or in-person contributions. Monthly giving program called 'The Neighborhood' provides recurring support.
2. Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts: Donor advised funds, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of stock, and legacy giving through wills/trusts. Donors 70.5+ can transfer up to $100,000 from IRAs tax-free.
3. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Strategic partnerships with businesses, foundation grants for specific programs, and corporate sponsorships. Community Builder partnerships at $1,000+ annual level.
4. Special Events: Signature events including Love Your Neighbor Celebration (annual gala) and Ralph Mastrangelo Memorial Golf Classic (annual golf tournament) to raise funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers free basic needs assistance (food, clothing, financial aid), health services (free dental clinic and OBGYN/women's health care), education programs (ESL, GED, afterschool, childcare), and career services (resume building, job fairs, certification courses) to income-qualified individuals and families in the Sea Islands and Charleston, SC area.

Product overview

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of community support programs organized around four core service pillars: Basic Needs (food, clothing, financial assistance, soup kitchen), Wellness (dental clinic, OBGYN/women's health), Education (ESL, afterschool tutoring, GED, childcare, financial literacy), and Career Services (job fairs, resume building, interview preparation). The organization also offers certification training through an ed2go partnership and operates donor engagement programs including a monthly giving club. Services are delivered through two primary locations: the Johns Island campus and the Neighborhood House downtown.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Needs Services Programs providing immediate emergency support including food pantries, clothing closets, financial assistance for rent/mortgage/utilities, soup kitchen services, senior food boxes, and benefit assistance (WIC, SNAP, EBT, SSI) for income-qualified individuals and families.
• Wellness Services (Dental Clinic and Women's Health/OBGYN) Health services including a free dental clinic (the only free comprehensive dental care within 15 miles for uninsured patients) and OBGYN/women's health services providing prenatal and gynecological care to uninsured women on the Sea Islands.
• Education Programs Educational services including English as a Second Language (ESL), Yes I Can! Afterschool Program, GED preparation, Child Learning Center for children 18 months to 4 years, and Youth Financial Literacy for 5th graders.
• Career Services Employment support including career fairs, resume building, interview preparation, personalized employment plans, job application assistance, dressing for success guidance, and unemployment benefits assistance.
• Certification Courses (via ed2go Partnership) Online career, professional, and certification training programs offered in partnership with ed2go, including courses for Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, CompTIA certification, Full Stack Software Developer, HVAC/R technician, and Administrative Professional credentials.
• Financial Assistance Program Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, or utilities payments, as well as critical home repair assistance in conjunction with the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ meals served annually through soup kitchen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SCDEW (South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint USPS Hiring Event held at OLMCOS facility to connect job seekers with employment opportunities through the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
• ed2gominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Online career and certification training partner providing flexible, self-paced certificate programs. Programs include healthcare, IT, business, and more. OLMCOS students receive certificate from OLMCOS upon completion plus free exam voucher if included.
• Sea Island Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for critical home repair projects. OLMCOS provides financial assistance to help community members complete home repairs so they have safe and efficient homes. This addresses housing stability for low-income residents.
• City of CharlestoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for Build a Brighter Future financial literacy program. Provides free one-on-one financial counseling and educational resources to help community members build stronger financial futures.
• FEC (Financial Empowerment Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Financial Empowerment Center partnership provides free one-on-one financial counseling as part of Build a Brighter Future program with City of Charleston.
• Roper St. Francis HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership providing free OB/GYN care to women without insurance. Roper St. Francis provides nurses to facilitate appointments at OLMCOS facility. Women receive prenatal and gynecological care up until birth, then transfer to hospital for delivery, returning for postnatal checkups.
• Lowcountry Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Partnership for food pantry operations following Lowcountry Food Bank guidelines. Also distributes Senior Food Boxes monthly to seniors on fixed income - 250 boxes distributed each month.
• DHEC of Charleston CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Partnership established July 2, 2001 for various community health services.
• CareAlliance Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Partnership established July 2, 2001 for various community health services.
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Dental students rotate through OLMCOS dental clinic under supervision of experienced dentists and faculty. Partnership significantly increases capacity to provide oral health services and trains next generation of dental professionals.
• Trident Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Dental students from Trident Technical College also rotate through the dental clinic as part of teaching facility arrangement, increasing access to care and training future dental professionals.
• Bon Secours St. FrancisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Historical partnership established Fall 1998 to prioritize wellness as a primary community need. Bon Secours-St. Francis Wellness Center opened January 2, 1999 at OLMCOS location (1,500 sq ft trailer). Partnership secured Duke Foundation grant for Outreach Nurse Educator in 1994.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Harvest Free Medical Clinic: Nearby free clinic serving uninsured North Charleston residents. Comparable model of free healthcare for low-income populations, though narrower scope than OLMCOS.

Direct peers

• Salvation Army of Charleston: Faith-based national nonprofit providing emergency food, shelter, and social services — comparable service portfolio and beneficiary population to OLMCOS.
• Lowcountry Food Bank: Regional food bank distributing food to pantries and meal programs across coastal South Carolina. Directly comparable as a food-security nonprofit and an active OLMCOS partner.
• Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina: Workforce development and job-training nonprofit serving similar populations. Comparable career services and job-readiness programming.
• Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry: Local Habitat affiliate providing affordable housing and critical home repairs — overlapping with OLMCOS's home repair pillar and an active partner.
• Catholic Charities of South Carolina: Faith-based statewide nonprofit offering emergency assistance, food, housing, and immigration services — highly comparable faith-rooted social services model.
• East Cooper Community Outreach: Charleston-area nonprofit providing basic needs, financial assistance, education, and medical/dental services to low-income residents. Highly comparable mission, service mix, and geographic focus to OLMCOS.
• Trident United Way: Local United Way serving the Charleston Tri-County area, funding and coordinating human services, education, and health programs. Comparable as a community-services convener and donor steward.

Regional players

• Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center: Charleston-area nonprofit providing child advocacy, education, and family support services. Similar Lowcountry footprint and holistic-family approach.
• Coastal Community Foundation: Charleston-area community foundation that grants funds to local nonprofits and could be a partner/fundersource. Similar Lowcountry geography and human services focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OLMoutreach
• Facebookfacebook.com/OLMOutreach
• Instagraminstagram.com/olm_communityoutreach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-mercy-community-outreach-services-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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