About Us

The Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) strives to end homelessness by making a difference in the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness. The MACH, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded in 1994. The MACH serves the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, and York.

The MACH is comprised of over 60 agencies and is led by a Board of Directors. The MACH addresses homelessness by promoting collaboration and planning among state and local governments, corporate and non-profit organizations, and faith-based entities that support individuals and families in their quest to move from homelessness to housing.

The MACH provides resources for information sharing and advocacy. MACH member agencies provide a variety of services including: emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, supportive services, legal services, job training, transportation, medical and dental care, substance abuse and mental health programs, child care, and rent and utility assistance.

2009 MACH Membership Dues!

Its time for annual membership dues! MACH membership allows your organizanization to partipate in voting and funding opportunities through MACH. Organizational dues are $100.

To join or renew your membership, print the 2009 MACH membership form along with a check made payable to 'MACH'. Forms and payment should be returned by the end of Jan. 2009 to:
Prentiss Hallman, MACH Treasurer
c/o The Women's Shelter
3425 N. Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203

Click here for the 2009 MACH Membership form

If you need an invoice - here they are!
Downloadable invoice forms:
Invioce for organizational membership
Invoice for individual membership

Meetings
MACH meetings are held the third Friday of every month (except December) at 10:00 a.m. at the The Columbia Housing Authority's Cecil Tillis Center off Harden Street in Columbia. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage anyone with an interest in homeless issues to attend.

MACH Brochure