Columbia church donating household items to struggling youth Once Palmetto Place helps teenagers and young adults find a permanent home, they're given a home-starting kit thanks to Earlewood Baptist Church. Author: Julia Kauffman (WLTX) Updated: 9:15 PM EDT July 24, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Helping homeless, young adults get on their feet: That’s the mission of Columbia-area shelter Palmetto Place. Now, a local church is pitching in to help them once they find a permanent home. Earlewood Baptist Church is donating household items to help get residents started...