Emergency Assistance

Giving at the Right Time

A temporary crisis can either be stabilized or allowed to develop into a catastrophe. Our crisis assistance programs can save a family from financial catastrophe with items most people take for granted: a grocery bag of food or a $50 prescription.

The mission of each crisis assistance service is to provide hopeful options, strong encouragement and a measure of stability to people finding themselves facing financial uncertainty.

Services

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Food & Medication

Our food pantry allows families to choose the food items that fit their family’s needs. Assistance with life-sustaining medication is available. HOURS: Mon/Tue/Fri from 8:00-11:30 AM at 606 Pendleton Street.

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Emergency Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is offered to individuals and families with a demonstrated need due to crisis. Financial assistance is also given to participants in our Adult Education and Striving to Thrive programs to help maintain employment status.

HOURS: By Appointment Only.
Below Age 60: Call on Mondays only at 8:30 am: 864-335-2603
Age 60 and Above: Call on Tuesdays only at 11:00 am: 864-336-2661

Our Impact

In 2022

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Families Provided with Food
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Families Provided Rent Assistance
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Individuals Provided Utility Assistance

Next Steps

Recipients of emergency assistance may already be working toward financial stabilization and need a boost, or they may come to us with a need and stay in order to: