Empowerment
Click on the links below for information and additional resources:

Housing


Crisis Ministries -(843) 723-9477

Homeless Services: Men's shelter opens at 7:30pm and Family Center for women and children is open 24 hours.
Allows married parents to stay with their children.
573 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29403
www.charlestonhomeless.org

Palmetto House-843-486-0861
The Palmetto House is a 28-bed facility, and is able to accept families as well as singles.
107 Elks Lodge Lane
Summerville, SC 29483

Salvation Army
Offers assistance with rent, utilities, food clothing and disaster relief. 
Furniture for fire victims and individuals moving from a shelter to permanent housing.
Berkeley County 843-761-8626
Dorchester County 843-851-2368
Charleston 843-747-5271

Ansonborough House-(843)723-8613
Charleston Area Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
Provides independent living for eligible seniors 62 or older. 77 apartments in downtown Charleston. 71 Society St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Area Served: Statewide

 

Misc. Housing Information Links

National Fair Housing Advocate Online
www.fairhousing.com


US Department of Housing and Urban Development

www.hud.gov/

Search for Subsidized Apartments

www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=SC%2CSouth+Carolina

Affordable Housing Coalition of SC
www.affordablehousingsc.org


Housing Locator

www.disability.gov/housing/housing_assistance/housing_locators