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Charleston County Human Services Commission (CCHSC) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency. The mission of the agency is to serve the economically disad-vantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester 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, home-lessness, poor health and poor nutrition. Pro-grams and services are designed to negate the causes and conditions of situational and gen-erational poverty. In 2013, Charleston County Human Services Commission provided services to more than 15,000 individuals in more than 6,600 families through its emergency out-reach and self-sufficiency programs. CCHSC receives its funding primarily from a combi-nation of federal grant programs such as the Community Services Block Grant, 2009 Ameri-can Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Eco-nomic Opportunity Act Program, the Depart-ment of Energy, the Department of Labor, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, local businesses and private citizens. The CCHSC Board of Directors is made up of private business men and women, elected government officials, and representa-tives from the low-income community. The Board of Directors are responsible for planning the programs’ policies and approving the programs’ budgets. 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 Charleston area.

**All donations are tax deductible.**

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Arnold Collins, Executive Director Reba Hough-Martin, Deputy Director

843-724-6760 phone 843-724-6787 fax

www.cchscom.com

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SERVICE LOCATIONS

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MAIN OFFICE 1069 King Street

Charleston, South Carolina 29403 843-724-6760

843-724-6787 (Fax) Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday

BERKELEY COUNTY (inside SC Works) 100 South Highway 52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-6935


Mon - Thurs

LOWER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside SC Works)

2885 West 5th North Street Summerville, SC 29483

843-832-7053 843-875-1168 (Fax)

Business 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 843-636-9099 (Fax)

Business hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Wed & Thurs

**NO WALK-INS. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.**

PROGRAMS

SERVICES

CONTACT

TELEPHONE

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

OUTREACH

Charleston Water Systems (CWS) / Good Neighbors

Assistance with payment of water services, with a grant of $100.00 toward payment; services available all year

Outreach Department

724-6760 CHS 723-9285 CHS

761-6935 / 6936 BER 875-1168 DOR 636-9090 DOR

Service must be in disconnect status; delinquent bill in applicant's name; proof of monthly income; persons 18 years old and over with zero income must have verifica-tion from job service; photo ID; social security cards and date of birth for all members of household.

General Emer-gency Assistance Program (GEAP)

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

Outreach Department

SAME AS ABOVE Sustainable monthly income; delinquent bill within 30 days; photo ID; social security cards for all members of household; documentation of an emergency within the past 30 days.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides financial assistance with emergency energy bills via grants paid directly to service providers; ser-vices rendered twice yearly

Outreach Department

SAME AS ABOVE Seniors, disabled individuals; households with children 5 years of age or younger; photo ID; social security cards and birth date for all household members; proof of income for anyone 18 yrs and older for past 30 days, if zero income must have verification from job service; bill must be in applicant's name.

Project Share (SCE&G) Energy Assistance

Provides financial assistance with emergency energy bills to prevent termination for SCE&G customers only, June through September

Outreach Department

SAME AS ABOVE Seniors, disabled individuals; households with children less than 5 years of age; photo ID; social security cards and birth date for all household members; proof of income for anyone 18 years and older for past 30 days, if no income must have job seekers verifi-cation and zero income history printout from unemployment; bill must be in applicant's name.

PROJECT PRIDE Provides resources to assist disadvantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties to be successful in seeking employment, maintaining their jobs, and identifying careers; Services include work support; childcare and transportation assistance; tui-tion and certification assistance; GED/HS diploma assistance. Services available all year.

Jennifer Brown Nekedra Lumar

843-724-6760 ext. 212 and 230

Photo ID, social security cards of all household members; verification of total family income for all household members 18 years and older for past 30 days; excluding high school students; if applicant has no income, must present job seekers verification and zero income history printout from unemployment office.

YOUTH EDUCATION ENRICHMENT

Encourages and enhances character building, educa-tional achievement, civic responsibility and career exploration for the purpose of developing leadership in eligible youth; Services include free summer camp, summer school tuition assistance and school uniform assistance; services available all year

Youth Education

Enrichment

843-724-6760 ext. 212 or 230

Monthly income; photo ID; social security card for applicant; social security numbers for all household members.

ASSET BUILDING

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

Sheila M. West 843-724-6760 ext. 509

Reside in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester county; meet federal income guidelines; present picture ID and Social Security Card; present total household income within the past 30 days prior to application; provide Social Security Cards for all members of the household; provide birth dates for all members of the household.

WEATHERIZATION Address insulation, infiltration and minor repairs of homes to conserve energy

Weatherization Department

843-720-5336 Photo ID, social security cards of all household members; meet income eligibility guide-lines; verification of total family income for all household members 18 years and older for past 30 days; reside in a single family dwelling; all homes are assessed to determine repairs; resident of Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Jasper, or Colleton County.

HOUSING

Affordable Housing

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

Willi Glee 843-730-3330 Families with incomes at 80% of median or below.

New Promise Permanent Housing

Provides and obtains permanent housing for the chroni-cally homeless

Doris Grant 843-724-6760 Unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling 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 follow-ing disabilities: Mental Illness, chronic alcohol/drug abuse, recovery from surgical proce-dures, HIV/AIDS, developmental challenges, Veteran, victim of domestic violence.

Rentals Provides low income families with subsidized rental units

Housing Department

843-724-6760 Inquire as to specific guidelines and unit availability.

Emergency Mortgage

Mortgage assistance to avoid foreclosure (money man-agement counseling may be required)

Asset Building 843-720-3718

Resident of Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester County; photo ID; check stubs from past 30 days and/or Award letter from SSI/Soc Sec; income must sustain household to maintain monthly finances; household members over 18 must provide proof of income for past 30 days; if zero income, must present job seekers verification and zero income history printout from unemployment office.

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843-724-6760 phone 843-724-6787 fax

www.cchscom.com

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Housing Staff

Affordable Housing Coordinator Willi Glee

New Promise Permanent Housing Case Manager

Doris Grant

Contact Us

1071 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 843-724-6760 ext. 519

Fax: 843-300-3981

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Rentals Emergency Mortgage

Housing for First-Time Homebuyers New Promise Permanent Housing

Mission Statement The mission of Charleston County Human

Services Commission is to serve economically

disadvantaged residents of Charleston,

Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties by

increasing self-sufficiency and developing

strategies to promote economic

independence through partnerships.

We shape our dwellings, and after-

wards our dwellings shape us.

~ Sir Winston Churchill

Charleston County Human Services Commission (CCHSC) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency. The mission of the agency is to serve the economically disad-vantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester 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, home-lessness, poor health and poor nutrition. In 2013, Charleston County Human Services Commission provided services to more than 15,000 individuals in more than 6,600 families through its emergency out-reach and self-sufficiency programs. CCHSC receives its funding primarily from a combi-nation of federal grant programs such as the Community Services Block Grant, 2009 Ameri-can Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Eco-nomic Opportunity Act Program, the Depart-ment of Energy, the Department of Labor, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, local businesses and private citizens. The CCHSC Board of Directors is made up of private business men and women, elected government officials, and representa-tives from the low-income community. The Board of Directors are responsible for planning the programs’ policies and approving the programs’ budgets. 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 Charleston area.

**All donations are tax deductible.**

Affordable Housing

Builds and sells affordable housing

for first-time homeowners who are

income-eligible.

Target Population is “Workforce

Housing” where the houses may be

purchased by families with incomes

at 80% of median or below.

Two agency-built homes were com-

pleted and sold in Downtown

Charleston, SC: 84 Drake Street and

25 San Souci St. The selling price

for the Drake St. home was

$184,000 with $65,000 in home-

buyer subsidies. A property at 29

San Souci St. recently sold in early

2014.

This program utilizes partnerships

with Lowcountry Housing Trust, the

City of Charleston’s Department of

Housing and Community Develop-

ment and the Department of Hous-

ing and Urban Development (HUD)

New Promise

Permanent Housing Program

Provides and obtains permanent hous-

ing for the chronically homeless, to

also help participants increase skills

and/or income and increase self-

sufficiency.

The program is funded by HUD for in-

dividuals who meet the guideline be-

low.

Eligibility

An unaccompanied homeless individual or family with a disabling

condition.

Must be continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had four (4) epi-sodes of homelessness in the past

three (3) years.

A person must have been in the streets or in an emergency shelter (not transitional housing) during these

episodes.

Must be able to prove one of these disabilities (as defined by HUD): men-tal illness, chronic alcohol/drug abuse, recovery from surgical proce-dures, HIV/AIDS, developmental chal-lenges, veteran, survivor of domestic

violence.

Must meet federal poverty guidelines.

Housing Programs and Initiatives

Rentals

The agency is constructing two units located on Mulberry Street in the West Ashley area of Charleston that will be available for income-eligible individuals to rent in late 2014.

Affordable Housing unit

pictured: 84 Drake Street


pictured: 25 Sans

Souci Street


pictured: 29 Sans Souci St.


Asset Building

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Sheila M. West Asset Building Coordinator

843-720-3718 phone 843-577-1018 fax

www.cchscom.com

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SERVICE LOCATIONS

Charleston County (Main Office)

1069 King Street Charleston, SC 29403

Berkeley County

(inside SC Works office) 100 S. Highway 52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Lower Dorchester County (inside Jedburg SC Works office)

2885 W. 5th North Street Summerville, SC 29483

Upper Dorchester County

(inside St. GeorgeDSS office) 201 Johnson Street

Saint George, SC 29477

**NO WALK-INS.** Please call for an appointment.

843-720-3718

or

843-724-6760 ext. 509

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

--Chinese Proverb

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FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FREE TAX PREPARATION

BUDGETING

The Asset Building program assists low-income residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties to build assets through free tax prepara-tion, income management and debt management. Eligible participants must be residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorches-ter counties. They must meet federal income guidelines and must present:

Valid Picture ID Social security card for all

household members Date of birth for all household

members Total household income for

last 30 days

Charleston County Human Services Commission Mission Statement

To serve economically disadvantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley and

Dorchester Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence

through partnerships.

Allow Charleston County

Human Services Commission’s

Asset Building department to

help you with the following:

Managing Your Money

Managing your money doesn’t mean creat-ing a strict budget and giving up the extras you enjoy. It means making decisions which might help you reduce your debt and accumulate more funds in the future.

Banking

Explore what services a bank offers. Learn about using a checking account, different types of checking accounts, debit cards, saving options, on-line banking, the bene-fits of banking and cautions about fees and penalties.

Using Credit

Credit (or the ability to borrow money) can be a powerful tool in reaching your financial goals. Or, it can be a hidden enemy for those who do not have a spending plan or do not develop and main-tain responsible credit man-agement behavior and skills.

Credit History

Understanding what your credit history is--what’s in it, what’s not in it and how you can improve your credit profile--can help you reach your financial goals. Even if you’ve never had a credit problem, the more you know about what your credit re-port is, how your credit score is calcu-lated, and who uses your credit reports and scores, can only help you make more informed financial decisions.

Homeownership

Renting vs. Buying. Which one’s right for you? We’ll help you decide and navigate the home buying process.

Mortgages

Owning a home—whether it’s a house or a condo—can also be a smart move finan-cially, since you’re buying a valuable asset with the money you spend for shelter.

Foreclosure Prevention

Apply for mortgage assistance through our foreclosure prevention programs. Eligible program participants can receive up to $36,000 or 24 months’ assistance. Visit www.schelp.gov and choose Charleston County Human Services Commission to apply.

Couponing

Learn how to become a savvy shopper and slash your grocery bills! Take home materials are provided. Register online with grocery stores, product manu-facturers, service providers and coupon websites.

Financial Planning

Looking for a way to pay for a major pur-chase? Need help finding some extra spending money? We’ll help you plan the best way to make your money work for you!

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Financial Literacy

Classes Offered

Every other Thursday

from 5:30pm-8pm

& Fridays from 9am-12pm

You can also schedule a one-on-one

appointment if you can’t make it to a class!

These classes and appointments are offered

at our Main Office and satellite offices.

NOTE: Some CCHSC programs may require a

financial literacy session to comply with

program participation guidelines.

FREE VITA Tax Preparation

Why pay some-one to do your taxes? We’ll do them at no cost to you! Trained tax professionals will help you keep more of your money in your pockets by helping you navigate tax credits, exemptions and deductions. Returns are filed electroni-cally so you’ll get them back quicker and you’ll keep 100% of your return! This ser-vice is based on appointment availability, so make sure you schedule your appoint-ment well in advance!

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

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PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

SAVE MONEY

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Outreach


843-724-6760 phone 843-724-6787 fax

www.cchscom.com

SERVICE LOCATIONS

Visit www.cchscom.com to learn more about this Commu-nity Action agency. For the latest program updates, join us

on social media!

MAIN OFFICE 1069 King Street

Charleston, South Carolina 29403 843-724-6760


Monday-Friday

BERKELEY COUNTY (inside SC Works) 100 South Highway 52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-6935


Mon - Thurs

LOWER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside SC Works)

2885 West 5th North Street Summerville, SC 29483

843-832-7053 843-875-1168 (Fax)

Business 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

843-636-9099 (Fax) Business hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Wed & Thurs

**NO WALK-INS. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.**

CCHSC provides these services to prevent low-wage workers, workers trying to find jobs, retirees and their families from experiencing the devastating effects of economic insecurity. Ensuring that basic needs are met allows program participants to focus on creating strategies for self-sufficiency. The following documents are required to complete an application for assistance:

Legible state-issued photo ID for the applicant (name and address on ID must match what’s listed on all presented documents)

Legible Social Security cards for all household members

Proof of income for ALL household members for the past 30 days prior to the application day. If the applicant has earnings or wages, they will need to provide their pay stub (examples are monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly and weekly). If the applicant receives Social Security, SSI, pensions or retirement, they will need their current year benefit award letter. If the appli-cant is unemployed but is not receiving Unem-ployment Insurance, they must present a Zero Income History printout from the website www.mybenefits.dew.sc.gov or by calling 1-866-831-1724 (press 4 and 1 to speak to some-one). Please allow up to 3-5 days for this in-formation to be sent to you. Income includes but is not limited to: child support (a signed statement by the payer if support is voluntary or a statement from the court if it’s court-ordered); TANF/AFDC/Monthly Utility Check; SNAP; Unemployment Insurance; alimony; monthly stipends; adoption subsidies, etc. If the applicant is a business owner or is self-employed, they will need the current tax year statement (example: Schedule C or C-EZ with all pages signed and included).

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

(LIHEAP)

This program provides assistance with emergency and

non-emergency energy bills to low-income residents

of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.

CCHSC ensures the program’s goal by collaborating

with local energy providers SCE&G, Berkeley Electric

Co-op., and other agencies to leverage funding for

these programs. In addition to financial support, this

program also offers air conditioner window units and

Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) unit

systems during the Summer for qualified clients on a

first-come first-served basis by appointment only!

Eligibility Requirements

All clients must:

Be residents of Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester

County

Meet federal income guidelines

Present a state-issued picture ID with current ad-

dress for applicant.

Present a legible social security cards for all

household members.

Present total income for all household members

within the past 30 days prior to application. Provide 3 most recent energy bills.

Names must match on all documents

Agency cannot assist if there is a credit or zero

balance on the account

The bill must have a balance due within last 90

days.

If you have a ‘disconnect’ on your account, you MUST have a documented emergency within the past 30 days to receive assistance.

Charleston Water System (CWS)/

Good Neighbors

This program is a partnership between Charles-

ton Water Systems (CWS) and Charleston

County Human Services Commission (CCHSC)

that provides assistance with water services to

CWS customers within the Tri-County area in

an attempt to prevent interruption of services.

Services are available all year, however, only

once within a 13-month period.


All clients must:

Be residents of Berkeley, Charleston or Dorches-

ter County


Present a state-issued picture ID with cur-

rent address for applicant.


household members.

Present total income for all household

members within the past 30 days prior to

application.

Have a disconnect notice with a past due

amount. CWS can pay the last $100 of a

past due account. Any amount more

than the $100 that CWS will pay must

be paid by the applicant prior to receiv-

ing assistance.

NOTE: Current water bill MUST be in the

name of the applicant. Services must be active.

OUTREACH SERVICES

General Emergency Assistance Program

(GEAP)

This program assists low-income persons with

emergency needs. Individuals who receive assis-

tance from this program must have recently had a

loss of income or have some form of documented

emergency need. Assistance provided under this

program must address the emergency needs of

the household to services, such as rent, mortgage,

utilities, food and medications. This program con-

tinues year round.


Be residents of Berkeley, Charleston or Dorches-

ter County


Present a state-issued picture ID with current

address for applicant.


household members.

Present total income for all household

members within the past 30 days prior to ap-

plication.

Proof of sustainable monthly income

Delinquent bill for past 30 days prior to appli-

cation date

Eviction notice (if one has been served)

Provide documentation of an emergency that

affected income for all household members

within the past 30 days of application date

Verification of emergency

Assistance depends on program calendars, the availability of funds and appointments. For an appointment, call during business hours to receive a call-in date to try to get an appointment.

NOTE: CCHSC cannot pay for unallowable costs such as additional fees, fines, penalties and services unrelated to energy.

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 to participate in Project Pride’s programs:

Jennifer Brown Project Pride Coordinator

843-724-6760 ext. 212

Nekedra Lumar Project Pride Program Assistant

843-724-6760 ext. 230

1069 King Street, Charleston SC 29403 www.cchscom.com

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843-724-6760 phone 843-724-6787 fax

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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 physical) for working clients

Transportation (CARTA bus tickets) Tuition Assistance (GED training, train-

ing to advance marketing skills for em-ployment, college, certification and li-cense 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 develop

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 income-

eligible residents of Berkeley, Charles-

ton and Dorchester counties who have

barriers that jeopardize or hinder

employment. This program provides

resources to assist program participants

to be successful in seeking employment,

maintaining their jobs and identifying

careers. Providing participants with

more opportunities to increase their

education and employment marketabil-

ity will result in their families becoming

more economically secure.

Steps To Follow:

Call 843-724-6760 ext. 230 or ext. 212

to determine eligibility and register 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

participation:

* You must live in Berkeley, Charleston,

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


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843-724-6760 phone 843-724-6787 fax

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Help YOUR Family...

For more information, please contact…

Jennifer Brown Employment and Education Director

843-724-6760 ext. 212 [email protected]

Or

Nekedra Lumar Employment and Education

Program Assistant 843-724-6760 ext. 230 [email protected]

Central Office


Fax: 843-724-6787

www.cchscom.com

**All services are provided by appointment only.**

Planting the Seeds of Self-Sufficiency

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Youth Education Partner Schools and Agencies

Clay Hill Elementary School

Jane Edwards Elementary School Harleyville Elementary School

Calvary Baptist Church Cannon Street YMCA

Charleston Progressive Academy Church House of Ministries

Daniel Joseph Jenkins Institute for Children Alice Burney Middle School

Baptist Hill High School Burke High School

Burke Community School Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School

Mary Ford Elementary North Charleston High School

Ladson Elementary School Timberland High School

Berkeley High School Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

Clemson Extension Low Country Food Bank The Sentinel Newspaper

21st Century Community Learning Center

Volunteers are welcome!

Charleston County Human Services Com-mission is a private, non-profit Community Action agency. The mission is to serve the economically disadvantaged and residents of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester

Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic

independence through partnerships.

School Uniforms

Our agency provides school uniforms for in-

come eligible children and those living in

shelters, group homes, and transitional hous-

ing. Call for details.

Summer School Tuition

Tuition vouchers are available in the Spring

to assist students with a portion of summer

school costs. The student must be a current

high school senior in financial need who is in

danger of not graduating.

Summer Youth Works!

Young adults who are high school juniors or

seniors or who are current college students

can participate in the Summer Youth Works!

seasonal employment program. Participants

gain job experience and compensation while

building their resume.

Youth Leadership Summer Camp

Each year the agency sponsors a free four-

week Youth Leadership summer camp for

student from ages 6-12. Campers receive

daily instruction from certified teachers in

Math and Language Arts. Camp activities

also include: arts, crafts, character educa-

tion, financial literacy, etiquette, energy

conservation, educational trips, career plan-

ning, speakers from various careers, physical

education, health/nutritional classes, and

community service performed by children.

Parenting classes are also offered.

CCHSC Charleston County Human Services Commission is committed to providing opportunities for children that will increase their chances of be-coming efficient, productive citizens.

Our Education Enrichment Program reaches a wider range of children across the counties. As a member of Charleston’s Promise, our agency has pledged service to children by involving caring adults in the lives of the children in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.

All programs and services are free of charge to those meeting the eligibility requirements.

South Carolina Youth Leadership The mission of SCYL is to systematically facili-tate a statewide Youth Leadership Program that encourages and enhances character build-ing, educational achievement, civic responsibil-ity, and career exploration for the purpose of developing life and leadership skills in eligible youths. The program is funded by the SC Gov-ernor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and is open to students in 2nd through 12th grade, at-tending SC schools.

Standard Program Requirements

Completed, Signed Application

Proof of Household Income

Picture ID

Social Security Card

*Additional items may be needed depending

upon the program. Ask for details.*

To serve economically disadvantaged resi-

dents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dor-

chester Counties by increasing self-

sufficiency and developing strategies to

promote economic independence through

partnerships.

CHARLESTON COUNTY

HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION


(843) 720-5336

Fax (843) 720-5338

Monday-Thursday Business Hours: 7:30am-5:00pm

Friday

Business Hours: 8:00am-12:00pm

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What is Weatherization? Weatherization is a free program for indi-viduals and families who meet income guidelines. Measures are taken to make your home more energy-efficient, thereby saving on utility costs, increasing the value of the home and improving the safety of the occupants.

We accomplish these measures by using proven air-infiltration and insulation tech-niques that positively affect energy cost, as evidenced by lower energy bills.

Why Should Homes Be Weatherized?

Who Qualifies For Weatherization? Individuals and families in Charleston, Berke-ley, Dorchester, Beaufort or Jasper counties meeting income guidelines can qualify for this free program. Priority is placed on homes with senior citi-zens, families with disabilities, children under the age of 18, and households with High En-ergy Usage and Energy Burdens. Once eligibility is established, Charleston County Human Services Commission will do an assessment on the home. Depending on the outcome of the assessment, the agency will install needed weatherization measures. The Weatherization crew will also address health and safety conditions including carbon monoxide and combustion safety. To see if your household qualifies for this program, call 843-720-5336.

WEATHERIZATION

Weatherized homes are warmer in the Winter and cooler in the Sum-mer

Program participants can reduce energy costs by as much as 50%

Weatherized homes are more comfortable and are safer

Energy costs are a bur-den on low-income households

Weatherizing Can Include:

Insulation of attics, walls and floors

Furnace tune-up

Weather stripping and caulking

Insulation of Hot Water Heater

Air sealing to improve Indoor Air Quality

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Must be a resident of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, and

Jasper Counties.

2. Must meet Federal income eligibility

guidelines

3. Must provide a state-issued photo ID

4. Must present total household income within the past 30 days starting with the date of application (income in-cludes wages earned, Disability and Social Security, retirement, unem-

ployment benefits, etc.)

5. Must provide Social Security Card for

all household members

6. Must reside in a single-family dwelling

All homes are assessed to determine necessary

energy conservation measures

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The mission of the Trident Area Volun-teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coalition is to provide free tax prepa-ration services and asset-building edu-cation and opportunities for all low- to moderate-income families in the tri-county area (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties). The VITA Coali-tion provides oversight and strategic direction to the program in the tri-county area. It is composed of corpo-rate, nonprofit and community part-ners. The CCHSC Asset Building de-partment provides budgeting; credit counseling; debt management; and administers the SC Help mortgage as-sistance program in addition to provid-ing free tax preparation.

CCHSC Mission The mission of Charleston County Hu-man Services Commission is to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorches-ter Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence through partnerships.

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VITA Tax Preparation

CCHSC Offers Tax Preparation

Taxes/Tax Credits

Let our trained tax professionals help you navigate paying income taxes, filing status, tax rates, withholdings, using tax forms, exemptions and deductions, item-izing, tax credits, earned income credits, credits for children, credits for education and other important credits. With so many requirements and exceptions, figur-ing what you owe or if you may be eligi-ble for a refund can be a real challenge.

Who is Eligible?

Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester County Residents meeting federal income requirements. All CCHSC clients are eli-gible to have their taxes prepared.

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!!!

Why pay someone to do your taxes?

Get your taxes prepared by a trained tax professional and keep more of your

money in your pockets.

How Do I Get An Appointment?

By calling 843-720-3718 ext. 515 or 512

This service is based on appointment

availability and income eligibility

What Do I Need to Bring

to My Appointment?

You must have the following:

Social Security Cards or Tax Identification Number (TIN) cards for everyone in the household you are including on your tax return.

W-2 forms as proof of income for you and/or your spouse.

1099 Self-Employment form (if self-employed)

Property Tax Statements (if any)

Alimony Statement (if any)

Child Care expense statement (if any)

Unemployment Compensation statement (if any)

Rental Income (if any)

Student Loan information (if any)

State issued identification card (unexpired driver’s license, I.D. card)

Pension or retirements statements (if any)

Social Security or Railroad retirement statements (if any)

Other income such as lottery winnings, awards, prizes etc. (if any)

Last 30 days paystubs

Returns Are Filed Electronically

Please Allow 7 to 10 Business Days For

Direct Deposit* & 3 to 4 Weeks For

All Others. Thank You!

*May take up to 21 days

Schedule

Tuesdays Charleston County Human

Services Commission

1071-A King Street

Charleston, SC 29403

Wednesdays Berkeley County (Inside SC Works)

100 South Highway 52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

OR Dorchester County

(Inside SC Works)

2885 West 5th North Street

Summerville, SC 29483

Thursdays Dorchester County

(Inside Department of

Social Services)

201 Johnson Street

St. George, SC 29477

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

Earned Income Tax Credits

Child Tax Credit

Education Credit

Savings Programs

*Don’t forget to ask if you qualify for a LIHEAP utility

assistance grant or other agency

programs and services!*

Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston County Human Services Commission

636-9090 or 636-9099

How Do I Get Utility Assistance?

Note: This is the general process to access utilities services. For more information on how to access other programs and services, view the agency brochure.

636-9090 or 636-9099

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