Rick Mantei Charitable Fund

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Events

Rick Mantei Provides Community Service to Oliver Gospel Mission for Thanksgiving

On November 19, 2024, Rick Mantei supported the Oliver Gospel Mission on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia. This done in in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, ensuring that families in need...

Rick Mantei Flies High with SMILE Foster Closet

Rick Mantei recently brought smiles and excitement to a child from SMILE Foster Closet by taking them for an unforgettable flight in his vintage PT-17 Stearman Biplane. The flight, held at Tri Cities...

Rick Mantei Participated in Support of Harvest Hope Food Bank for Hurricane Relief

This morning, Rick Mantei helped out Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road. His personal contribution will support hurricane relief efforts in both South Carolina and North Carolina, to communities...

Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts with Curiosity Coffee

This past week, Rick Mantei partnered with Curiosity Coffee in downtown Columbia, SC, to collect water and supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.  Rick is honored to...

Rick Mantei Supports Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

On Friday, October 11, Rick Mantei gave his personal support to the Salvation Army branch on Farrow Road in Columbia, SC. The contribution will assist with ongoing relief efforts in the wake of...

Rick Mantei Advocates for Veteran Gary McCracken in Effort to Secure VA Benefits

Rick Mantei is stepping up to support Vietnam-era veteran Gary McCracken in his ongoing fight to receive the VA benefits he deserves. Gary, who was medically discharged in 1970 following a head injury...