7330 Monticello Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29203, United States

803-603-3158

Mary L. Jacobs Life and Recreation Center

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About Us

Mary L. Jacobs Life and Recreation Center provides and facilitates services that will support the six surrounding communities in Richland County, within proximity of 7330 Monticello Road. 


We offer: 

Weekly services that inspire and empower the youth and our senior population to reach their full potential. 

Monthly Food Drives

Yearly Family Fun Day



Youth Services


  • After school tutoring for 6-13 years old
  • Summer activity for youth
  • Family fun day yearly


Elderly Services


  • Weekly activities for the seniors
  • Free health screening for seniors

Executive Board Members

Christopher Jacobs - CEO

Manages Outreach and Ongoing Activities

Essie S. R. Bryant - Ex. Director/Assistant Treasurer

Community Service

  • Assists seniors in her community
  • Nursing Home Volunteer
  • Member of CCA Church Outreach committee 
  • Back-to-school supplies
  • School tutorial program


Professional Background

  • Worked for the Federal Government for  36 years/9 months
  • 8 years HOA President
  • Department  Manager
  • Management /Program Analyst
  • Financial Supervisor
  • Administrative Officer
  • Project Manager
  • Customer Service trainer

Patricia S. Brown - Secretary

Community Service

  • Member of the Kinship Hearts South Carolina.
  • Assists seniors in the community


Professional Background

  • 25 Years Mortgage Loan Officer for 25 years,
  • 20 Years Church Administrator/Secretary 

Rev. Edwin A. Bryant Sr. - Chairman/Chaplain

Community Services

  • A Veteran of the United States Army - Specialist. 
  • Community Services Church member of the Outreach Committee
  • Assists with back-to-school supply giveaway
  • Assists with special activities for Community Youth: Fun Day for the Youth
  • Family Community Day
  • Police Night Out


Professional Background

  • 9 years Smithsonian Institution Officer
  • 11 years Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons 
  • 5 Years Restaurant Management
  • Developmental Assistant at Murdoch Center for Developmentally Disabled in North Carolina

Lenora Y. Gerald -Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Community Services

  • Volunteers at Harvest Hope Food Bank
  • Prisma Health/Gift Shop 
  • Volunteerism (walk) March of Dimes
  • American Heart Association 
  • Breast cancer
  • Diabetes


Professional Background

  • Dominion Energy formerly SCANA, SC
  • Customer Service Representative 10 years
  • Human Resources /Salary compensation Representative 24 years/10 months 
  • Church Trustee/Treasurer 

Help Our Cause

Being able to give back to those in need helps you achieve a greater sense of personal satisfaction and growth. Donating is a selfless act.


Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

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M.L.Jacobs Seniors Fellowship

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    Mary L. Jacobs Life and Recreation Center

    Cjacobsmusic@gmail.com (803) 603-3158 (803) 834-5564

    Hours

    Mon

    Closed

    Tue

    11:00 am – 03:00 pm

    Wed

    11:00 am – 03:00 pm

    Thu

    11:00 am – 03:00 pm

    Fri

    Closed

    Sat

    Closed

    Sun

    Closed

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