Did you know that the homeless rate in the midlands region of South Carolina increased from 1,368 in 2009 to 1,621 in 2011 (a 17% increase)?  We are living in a time where people from all walks of life can be affected by hard times.  It does not matter who you are and where you are from.  The perfect life you once knew of can be taken away from you at any time.  No one is beyond experiencing hard times.

On Saturday April 28, 2012, the Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina spent the early afternoon dedicating their time to the residents who are a part of the Transitions Organization on 2025 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina.  The women of community service were the first civil organization to offer their volunteer services to this organization.  The Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina provided hot dogs, chips, bottle water, and bags of toiletries to the 160 residents and anyone else who needed a meal.  The benefits of this community service project resulted in the sisterly bond and increasing the Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina’s motivation. Along with the Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina, other clubs who were assisting were Diamond and Pearlz, Dynasty M/C, and the Cherries at Heart Organization.

Transitions is a homeless transition center for people who are moving from homelessness to permanent housing and self-reliance.  The organization’s various strategies and types of housing are used to help build relationships with individuals living on the streets and help them enroll in services designed to stabilize their lives, increase their income, and secure permanent housing.  The organization’s Executive Director is Larry Arney and their Volunteer Manager is John Dawkins.  The center is a wonderful facility where lunch is open to everyone; there is a laundry facility, a day area for the residents, a computer lab, and other various services for those in need.  Transitions is working with local partners in order to fulfill the organization’s goals and objectives in regards to helping the homeless population.

The Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina will be adopting a room in the dorm in order to assist with the needs of the organization.  The Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina is fulfilling their mission to provide charitable services and support to the communities the organization serves.  The Diamond Riders Motorcycle Club of Columbia, South Carolina is committed to enhancing the quality of life in order to assist in living the life they love while serving the communities in need.

For more information about Transitions, you can visit their website:  http://www.transitionssc.org.  You will find the latest information on volunteer opportunities and ways your organization can contribute and volunteer.