Mission Statement

Babcock Center, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1970, serving men and women with mental retardation, autism, head and spinal cord injury and related lifelong disabilities.

We believe that all persons have the right to choose where and how they learn, live, work, play and socialize.

Our mission is to empower and support each individual to fulfill his or her potential.

People with lifelong disabilities are a vital part of our community. Babcock Center provides them with the training and skills necessary for their personal success–making them contributors to Columbia’s economic growth. Babcock Center operates 105 facilities and employs more than 1,200 people throughout the Midlands.

We provide residential and vocational support to more than 1,100 individuals with mental retardation, autism, spinal cord and head injuries and related lifelong disabilities. At Babcock Center, we believe that all people have the right to choose how they learn, live, work and play.

Click here to read some of our success stories.  To learn how you can help call 803-799-1970.

Babcock Center serves residents of South Carolina's Richland and Lexington counties, but also responds to needs outside this primary area.

Hole-In-One Shootout
Imagine the excitement of hitting a golf ball at a green with 18 holes and knowing that making a Hole-In-One in any of the 18 holes could win you a valuable luxury prize or cash up to $1,000,000.  Join us in 2008 and experience it for yourself. 
For more information, please contact Anne Carrig at (803) 799-1970 x112 or Carrie Deaton at x167 in the Babcock Center's Foundation Department.

Discount Tickets
Babcock Center offers discounted admission tickets to the zoo, movies and theme parks.  Contact Anne Carrig at (803) 799-1970 x112 to purchase tickets for the following:

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