Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Food, Food Programs, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training

Mission: Our organization is engaged in providing support to the members of our community experiencing, unsheltered homelessness, food insecurity and economic setbacks. We operate a community food pantry in Elgin, SC to help combat food insecurity. Additionally, we provide furniture to Veterans transitioning out of homelessness into independent living through our Veteran 2 Veteran Program. Our Bridging the Gap Programs provides computers and network services to low income families, job training and mentorship to our clients. Through our mobile outreach program we take resources such as food, toiletries, clothing and other essential items into unsheltered homeless communities. We assist our clients with applying for medical assistance, supplemental income, VA Benefits and vital records request.

Results: South Carolina- Midlands: Food Insecurity approx 500 served annually through food pantry; Veteran HHG Program; 165 served annually; Homeless outreach- 309 annually; Bridging the Gap Program- Computer and Training Access and/or Benefit applications- 82 servedNorth Carolina(New 2022)- Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Sampson, and Robeson Counties: Veteran HHG Program 122 served; Homeless/Community Outreach 68 meals served, 50 backpacks; Ex-Con Reintegration Program- 5 served

Target demographics: Homeless & Hungry Members of the Community and Veterans

Direct beneficiaries per year: 422 people experiencing food insecurity, 100 newly housed homeless Veterans with furniture

Geographic areas served: South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana

Programs: Food Pantry, Homeless Outreach, Veteran 2 Veteran Household Good Program, Bridging the Gap Computer Program