Palmetto Community Action Partnership (or Palmetto CAP) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency. The mission of the organization is to serve the economically disadvantaged residents of Berkeley, Charleston and Dor-chester Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence through partnerships. Our main office and outreach centers provide programs which will combat unemployment, poor living conditions, homelessness and poor health. Programs and services are designed to negate the causes and conditions of situational and generational poverty. Initiatives address critical needs and help build self-reliance. In 2013, Palmetto CAP provided services to more than 15,000 individuals in more than 6,600 families through its emergency outreach and self-sufficiency programs. In 2015, the organization’s name changed from Charleston County Human Services Commission to Palmetto Community Action Partnership. Palmetto CAP receives its funding from a combination of federal grant programs (such as the Community Services Block Grant, 2009 American Recovery and Rein-vestment Act, Economic Opportunity Act Program, the Department of Energy, the Department of Labor), the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, local businesses and private citizens. The Palmetto CAP Board of Directors is made up of private business representatives, elected government offi-cials, and representatives from underserved communities. The Board of Directors is responsible for planning the pro-grams’ policies and approving the programs’ budgets. Palmetto CAP has had 24 flawless financial audits conducted by independent firms. All programs and their corresponding services are subject to funding availability and program calendars. The agency welcomes financial support from the community to help provide more services throughout the Tri -county area.

**All donations are tax deductible.**

Office Locations MAIN OFFICE 1069 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403 843-724-6760 (phone) | 843-724-6787 (fax) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri

BERKELEY COUNTY (inside SC Works) 100 South Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-6935 or 843-761-6936 (phone) | 843-761-0523 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon - Thurs LOWER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside SC Works) 2885 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483 843-832-7053 (phone) | 843-875-1168 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon &Tues UPPER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside St. George DSS office) 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477 843-636-9090 or 843-636-9099 (phone) | 843-563-9982 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Wed & Thurs ***Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please call 1-844-769-6448 for an appointment.***

To be eligible to participate in our programs or receive assistance,

applicants must…

Be residents of Berkeley, Charleston or Dor-chester County (the Weatherization Assistance Program also serves residents of Beaufort and Jasper Counties)

Meet program income guidelines

Present a state-issued picture ID with current address for applicant

Present legible social security cards for all household members

Present total income for all household members within the past 30 days prior to application

***Additional documents may be required and other eligibility conditions may apply. Applications cannot be completed until all documentation is provided. Please see the back of this document to learn more about specific programs.***

Palmetto Community Action Partnership

**NO WALK-INS. CALL 1-844-769-6448 OR VISIT WWW.PALMETTOCAP.ORG FOR AN APPOINTMENT.**

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PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

CONTACT

PHONE

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

BASIC NEEDS

Water Bill Assistance

Partnership between Charleston Water Systems (CWS)/Good Neighbors and Palmetto CAP that provides assistance with payment for water services for CWS customers. Services available once per calendar year.

Outreach Department

843-724-6760 Service must be in disconnect status with a past due balance. A delinquent bill in the applicant's name must be presented. Applicant must be a CWS customer.

General Emergency Assistance Programs

Provides emergency assistance once a year (rental assistance, medication, emergency services, protection from violence, etc.)

Outreach Department

843-724-6760 Applicants must have sustainable monthly income; must present documentation of an emergency within the past 30 days. Those in need of assistance should call 843-724-6760 on Mondays from 1-3pm if they live in Charleston County and on Wednesdays from 1-3pm if they live in Berkeley or Dorchester Counties.

Utility and Energy Bill Assistance

Provides financial assistance with energy bills and HVAC units via grants paid directly to service providers; services rendered 1-2 times a year. Services provided through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro-gram (LIHEAP), SCE&G’s Project SHARE, Berkeley Electric Cooperative and other funding sources.

Outreach Department

1-844-769-6448 Bill must be in applicant's name. Seniors, disa-bled individuals and households with children 5 years of age or younger are prioritized. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly depending on the funding source.

PROJECT PRIDE (EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT)

Services include work support; childcare and transportation assistance; tuition and certifi-cation assistance; GED/HS diploma assis-tance; and Summer Youth Works! employ-ment for HS and college students. Most ser-vices available all year.

Jennifer Brown

or Nekedra Lumar

1-844-769-6448 (for an appt)

843-724-6760 ext. 212 or 230 (to contact)

Must present requested documentation from employer or learning institution.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Services include free summer camp, summer school tuition assistance and school uniform assistance. Most services seasonal. Character education is available throughout the year.

Youth Education

Enrichment

843-724-6760 ext. 212 or 230

Must present requested documentation from learning institution.

ASSET BUILDING (FINANCIAL LITERACY)

Provides low-income persons of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties with budgeting, credit counseling, debt manage-ment and free tax preparation to increase self-sufficiency and financial knowledge.

Sheila M. West

1-844-769-6448 (for an appt)

843-720-3718 (to contact)

Must present requested documentation.

WEATHERIZATION

Address insulation, infiltration and minor repairs of homes and HVAC units to conserve energy.

W/X Department

843-720-5336 All homes are assessed to determine needed repairs and program eligibility. Home must be a single family dwelling in Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester or Jasper County.

HOUSING

Affordable Housing

Builds and sells affordable housing for first-time home owners.

Willi Glee 843-730-3330 Residents with incomes at 80% of median or be-low of the area’s median income. Inquire as to specific eligibility guidelines and unit availability.

New Promise Permanent Housing

Provides and obtains permanent housing for the chronically homeless

Doris Grant 843-724-6760 Unaccompanied homeless individual with a disa-bling condition. Must be continuously homeless for a year or more OR have had 4 episodes of homelessness within the past 3 years, in an emergency shelter during these stays. Must be able to prove one of the following disabilities: Mental Illness, chronic alcohol/drug abuse, re-covery from surgical procedures, HIV/AIDS, de-velopmental challenges, Veteran, victim of do-mestic violence.

Rentals Provides low income families with subsidized rental units

Housing Department

843-724-6760 Inquire as to specific guidelines and unit availa-bility. Limited units available.

Emergency Mortgage

Mortgage assistance to avoid foreclosure (money management counseling may be required)

Asset Building

Department

843-720-3718

Must have proof of financial hardship. This pro-gram (through SC HELP) is NOT income-based. Required documentation may vary. Please call for additional information.