To serve economically disadvantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence through partnerships.

CHARLESTON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Contact us for more information or to see if you qualify for services:

843-724-6760 ext. 230 or ext. 212 1069 King Street, Charleston SC 29403

www.cchscom.com

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Jennifer Brown Project Pride Coordinator

Nekedra Lumar

Project Pride Program Assistant

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CCHSC MISSION

Services Offered to Project Pride Clients Moving Toward Their Goals:

Childcare (including before and after

school care) for working parents

Work Support (uniforms, tools, and

supplies including employment physi-

cal) for working clients

Transportation (CARTA bus tickets)

Tuition Assistance (GED training,

training to advance marketing skills

for employment, college, certification

and license exams, and textbooks)

OJT (On-the-Job Training)

Program participants are eligible if they…

Lack Work Experience

Are entering a new career

Have been out of the Workforce for 18

months or longer

These programs have limited space and funds available.

Project Pride will assist those clients that qualify for the program with obtaining their GED and Work Keys certification through training with Adult Education.

Participation in some training programs will require a SLED background check be-fore funds are released.

Project Pride Mission

To increase self sufficiency and de-

velop strategies to ensure a better

quality of life. We offer supportive

services to people who are currently

working or in training that will lead

to an increase in family income.

What is Project Pride?

Project Pride is a program for in-

come-eligible residents of Berkeley,

Charleston and Dorchester counties

who have barriers that jeopardize or

hinder employment. This program

provides resources to assist program

participants to be successful in seek-

ing employment, maintaining their

jobs and identifying careers. Pro-

viding participants with more op-

portunities to increase their educa-

tion and employment marketability

will result in their families becom-

ing more economically secure.

Steps To Follow:

Call 843-724-6760 ext. 230 or ext.

212 to determine eligibility and reg-

ister for Orientation.

Following Orientation, Project Pride

will assess your individual needs

and address them accordingly.

Services by APPOINTMENT ONLY!

EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Requirements for Project Pride program Participa-tion:

* You must live in Berkeley, Charles-

ton, or Dorchester County

* You must attend an Orientation * You must meet Federal Income

Guidelines

* You must attend a Money

Management Assessment

What to Bring to Your Appointment:

* Proof of income for all members of

the household over age 18

* Proof of household size (social secu-

rity cards, etc.)

* Photo ID and Social Security card of

applicant (no photocopies)

* Other documents as required