Victim Transition Assistance Project

...is hiring for positions in its Newberry County facility. Positions are full-time, 40-50 hours per week, $13-$15 per hour. Employee benefits include a discount food store, transportation assistance, job preparation, and an employee assistance program that includes a number of counseling sessions per year, personalized guidance for daily life responsibilities, online resources for emotional wellbeing and work/life balance, and free consultations for some legal matters and for financial services and support. Kraft Heinz is looking to add even more employee benefits. To apply, visit careers.kraftheinz.com/

...has locations throughout South Carolina with open positions. A background check is required. 

To apply, visit careers.cintas.com, and enter “South Carolina" on the search screen. 

...provides funding to prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless and to rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families. 

For homeless prevention efforts, ESG offers: 
Housing relocation and stabilization services; and Rental assistance to prevent the individual or family from moving into an emergency shelter and can include financial assistance with paying rent, back rent (rental arrears), rental application fees, security deposits, advance payment of last month's rent, utility deposits and payments, moving costs, housing search and placement, housing stability case management, mediation, legal services, and credit repair.

For Rapid Re-Housing, ESG offers:
Housing relocation and stabilization services; and Rental assistance to help individuals or families living in an emergency shelter or another temporary place to move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing.

To apply, contact the agency listed for your county:

LOWCOUNTRY CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC)
8084 Rivers Avenue, Suite 200
North Charleston, SC  29406
843.737.8357
https://lowcountrycoc.org/hp-1
COUNTIES SERVED:  Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper

UNITED HOUSING CONNECTIONS (UHC)
135 Edinburg Court, Suite #201
Greenville, SC  29607
864.241.0462
UpstateCoC@uhcsc.org
https://www.unitedhousingconnections.org
COUNTIES SERVED:  Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union

MIDLANDS AREA CONSORTIUM FOR THE HOMELESS (MACH)
1818 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC  29201
803.733.5400
midlandshomeless@gmail.com
https://www.midlandshomeless.com
COUNTIES SERVED:  Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Fairfield, Newberry, Lancaster, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, York

EASTERN CAROLINA HOUSING ORGANIZATION (ECHO)
407 Broadway Street
Myrtle Beach, SC  29577
843.213.1798
frontdesk@echousing.org
https://echousing.org
COUNTIES SERVED:  Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, Williamsburg

Providing application assistance, information, and referrals on:

 

• FAFSA
• Food (including vouchers and providers)
• Housing/Shelter Referrals
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Legal Assistance Referrals
• Medicaid
• Medicare Prescription Assistance
• SNAP (Food Stamps)
• Veterans Benefits
• Vision/Dental Needs
• Voter Registration
• Kinship Support

 

Free of charge services are provided to all Richland Library customers and those in the surrounding community, and a library card is NOT required.  To request an appointment, visit richlandlibrary.com/services/meet-social-worker, or call 803.231.6356.

Full tuition scholarships are back for the 2024-2025 academic year!  Our Live to Chase initiative at Spartanburg Community College has had a tremendous generational impact on the citizens of our region and South Carolina as a whole and we are proud to double down again for our students and the communities we serve!” said Dr. Michael Mikota, President of SCC. 

WHO is eligible for the Live to Chase Initiative at SCC?

• All college-eligible students who either live or work full-time in South Carolina and enroll in one of SCC’s more than 70 different programs of study that lead to the awarding of either a certificate or degree for a minimum of six credit hours are eligible for full tuition scholarships through SCC’s Live to Chase Initiative.
• Students must maintain continuous enrollment (fall-spring) and a minimum 2.2 GPA.
• Full tuition scholarships will not cover developmental courses after 30 or more attempted hours.
• Apply early! The funds are first come, first served. The earlier you apply and register, the better!

Visit www.sccgoesfree.com for the most up-to-date information.

The Dream Center is a non-profit organization in the Upstate of South Carolina offering assistance to those in crisis. The programs at the Dream Center are developed to help individuals become healthy and to empower and equip them.

Some of the programs offered are:

Free Classes- The Dream Center offers hope and empowerment through education by providing free classes to the public. Class topics include parenting, budgeting, health, Bible study, and more. 

Crisis Intervention- Intake specialists are available to meet with people experiencing crisis situations related to poverty such as homelessness, hunger, unemployment. These specialists will determine an action plan specific to their situation.      

The Opportunity Village- The Opportunity Village is a residential program that loves and empowers women with community, personal and professional growth, employment and purpose on their path to restoration. 

The Santa Shoppe Assistance- The Santa Shoppe is a referral-based program that allows qualifying parents in need to earn Christmas gifts for their children by attending classes.

The Dream Center also partners with five other non-profit organizations in the community to offer other needed services.

The Dream Center is located at:
111 Hillcrest Drive, Easley, SC 29640

Phone: 864-644-8885

Website: www.dreamcenterpc.org

The Allstate Foundation is a group of dedicated people who are focused on helping people and communities take action for a better future. One of the core areas they focus on is ending Domestic Violence. They empower abuse survivors with tools to achieve financial independence and educate young people about healthy relationships to help stop abuse before it starts.

 

This foundation provides survivors with the education and resources needed to achieve their potential again. The curriculum they use is called the Moving Ahead Curriculum. It is a five module program academically validated and is designed to help Domestic Violence survivors achieve financial independence and rebuild their lives. Topics in the curriculum include budgeting, managing debt, improving credit and has been proven to help survivors move from short term safety to long term security. This curriculum is available online and for download.

 

For more information and access to the Moving Ahead Curriculum please visit their website at www.allstatefoundation.org

Liza’s Lifeline is located in Charleston, S.C. and serves Dorchester and Charleston Counties. It was established to help victims of Domestic Violence. Their goals are education, awareness, and support. 

Services Offered: 

Financial Assistance: Liza’s Lifeline raises funds to provide financial assistance to victims of Domestic Violence. In order to receive funds requests must be made by local victim advocates and other Domestic Violence agencies. Their goal is to assist victims and fill in the gaps of existing financial services available. 

Pet Program: Liza’s Lifeline has partnered with Charleston Animal Society and Pet Helpers to foster care pets while a victim is in transition to a safe place. 

In the Community: Liza’s Lifeline is very active in the community and engages in public speaking events to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 

Education: They provide educational programming concerning Domestic Violence and resources through community events and outreach to increase public awareness of Domestic Violence.

Collaboration and Networking: Through collaboration with other organizations and agencies they assist in complementing their existing services. They also assist in efforts to improve South Carolina laws and policies regarding Domestic Violence. 

For more information please visit their website at www.lizaslifelinesc.org

One80 Place ends and prevents homelessness. They have adopted Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing practices. They offer a number of supportive services including housing, shelter, clinic, legal services, veterans, outreach, community kitchen, and food rescue. 

One80 Place has three locations in South Carolina: 

1. 35 Walnut Street

   Charleston, SC 29403

2. 3875 Faber Place, Ste. 200

   North Charleston, SC 29405

3. 3710 Landmark Drive, Ste. 301

   Columbia, SC 29204

For more information please visit their website: www.0ne80place.org

I AM Voices offers a safe environment where women feel respected and understood. They help build trust and foster a sense of control that is vital for recovery. They take a victim centered approach and are grounded in trauma informed support. 

The Blooming Flower Housing Program provides innovative hands-on- help with housing, life skills, job placement, transportation, social skills, financial literacy, therapy assistance, safety, and support to women who have experienced sexual assault, human trafficking, and periods of homelessness.

The Blossom Supportive Services is designed to empower survivors by providing a comprehensive list of support services. There services are as follows: 

1. Information and referrals
2. Advocacy
3. Individual and group therapy
4. Support
5. Job Placement
6. Housing and Transport Support
7. Case Management

For more information please visit their website at: www.iamvoices.org

Summerville, SC 29485

Jasmine Road helps women in recovery from human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Their mission is to offer women who are trapped in a cycle of sexual exploitation and addiction to a path of freedom, a haven for healing, and the opportunity to flourish, leading to generational change and the betterment of the Greenville community. 

The Four Phase of Jasmine Road

Phase I: Welcome to the Circle: Focuses on addiction and trauma recovery, life skill development, and gradual introduction to educational work readiness. (approximately 6 months) 

Phase II: Consider the Bloom: Introduces further education and employment opportunities, while continuing to focus on addiction and trauma recovery. ( approximately 6 months) 

Phase III: Find Your Way Home: Builds upon each resident’s personal and professional development goals and skills and focuses on transitioning back into society as a contributing member with continued support.  (approximately 6-12 months) 

Phase IV: Sisters for Life: Graduation and beyond focuses on maintaining long-term sobriety, employment, and stable housing,  while helping new residents find their way home. 

They provide: 

• Housing
• Food
• Transportation
• Case Management
• Goal-Setting and achievement
• Coordination of medical care, and mental health counselors
• Daily program activities such as recovery meetings, education groups and recreational outings

For more information please visit their website at www.jasmineroad.org

Providing life-changing services to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation in the Charleston area. 

Their Services: 

1. Outreach: Meeting vulnerable populations where trafficking survivors may exist is crucial for identification and ultimately connection to services. 
2. Emergency Shelter: Survivors who are exiting explosive situations are in urgent need of safe housing so they can begin to establish safety. Emergency Shelter is a short term housing solution in which case managers will assess the survivors needs to determine next steps. 
3. Case Management: During case management, survivors abilities are strengthened and vulnerabilities are proactively addressed, thereby building resiliency, dignity, and stability. 
4. Legal Services: Legal Services are provided in Immigration Law, Family Law, Expungement/Sealing, Criminal Record relief, Victims’ Rights, Employment/wage, and Public Benefits. Some services are provided in-house, others are provided through their formalized attorney network. 
5. Survivor Community: Survivor Community can reduce recidivism by decreasing loneliness and isolation, thereby minimizing risk. They provide  the structure for survivors to connect with one another through a weekly peer support group, a group messaging app., and joy building activities. 

For more information please visit their website: www.theformationproject.org

 

Hello Family Spartanburg is a collaborative initiative that seeks to improve outcomes for young children and their families by providing services and resources for all children in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a focus on prenatal care through age five. Hello Family is building on a child’s early years when brain development is critical. Current programs are offered to Spartanburg families all completely free. 

Some of the areas they are trying to improve are, reducing avoidable emergency room visits, increase school readiness, reduce the incidences of child abuse and neglect, and improve birth and early childhood outcomes. 

Early care and education help is offered to start each child with the best foundation for life-long learning since 80% of a child’s brain develops within the first three years of life. 

Hello Family can help in areas of Prenatal and Newborn care. They have resources to get you any support during and after pregnancy whether this is your first baby or fifth. They offer help in parent support and education, from navigating temper tantrums to understanding their stages of development. They are a support for families throughout every phase of parenting. 

For more information please visit their website at www. hellofamilyspartanburg.org

info@hellofamilyspartanburg.org