PALSS Celebrates 40 Years of Courage and Community with a month of events!
7pm Friday, October 10, 2025
PALSS After Dark
Big Apple
1000 Hampton St
Columbia SC
FOOD, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE
Come celebrate, donate, and help raise funds for the amazing 40 years of service PALSS has provided and continues to provide!
Light refreshment and Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by South Carolina Black Pride
Music by DJ Slim
Hosted by Marcel Blaze & Bryanna Lefaris
All donations and proceeds will go to PALSS to help us continue providing high-quality HIV health care service.
Come witness the long legacy of PALSS After Dark Kings & Queens Fundraiser Benefit Show. Who will be the next King or Queen?
Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30pm
3pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Palmetto Family Service Center Mobile Unit Ribbon Cutting
PALSS
2638 Two Notch Rd Ste 108
Columbia SC 29204
Join Palmetto Family Service Center and PALSS staff, along with community leaders to officially deploy the Palmetto Family Service Center Mobile Unit. The launch activities start at 3pm at 2638 Two Notch Rd Ste 108, Columbia, SC 29204.
10am– 2pm Saturday, October 18, 2025
Octoberfest
PALSS
2638 Two Notch Rd Ste 108
Columbia SC 29204
This free, family-friendly event celebrates the launch of our new Palmetto Family Service Center and is part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration for PALSS. Octoberfest will bring together community members of all ages for a day of connection, care, and celebration.
Event Highlights
- Information and Access to Primary Medical Care
- Insurance Coverage Assistance
- Fire Safety Education
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Free food sponsored by Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc (while it lasts!)
- Fun activities for kids and families
- Enjoy a kid zone with bounce houses, games, and a pumpkin decorating contest
- Music by D. J. Kelly Kel
Vendors include
- Food Share of SC
- Columbia-Richland Fire Department
- City of Columbia Police Department
- Columbia Housing Authority
- A variety of food trucks
For more details, contact Sarah McClam at sarah.mcclam@palss.org or call 803-779-7257
7pm Saturday, October 18, 2025
40th Anniversary Gala
Black Box Theater
914 Pulaski St
Columbia SC
PALSS celebrates 40 years of courage and community!
Help us celebrate our achievements and honor those who have supported us over the years.
One of our distinguished guests is Markey Stubbs, who serves as honorary planning committee chair for the gala. Mr. Stubbs has lent his time and talent to PALSS from its inception, including serving as a past chair of the board of directors. There will be live music, a silent auction, food, and fellowship.
Sponsor a table by contacting LaSonya Ray at lasonya.ray@palss.org or 803-779-7257.
Ruby Anniversary Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
