July 12, 2016
Palmetto CAP is currently in the process of developing new partnerships and renewing existing partnerships for the 2017 program. If your group/church/organization/business is interested in partnering, please complete a 2017 MOU and return two signed copies to Reba Hough-Martin at 1069 King Street, Charleston SC 29403 by August 1st.
Palmetto CAP Education And Employment
July 4, 2016
Palmetto CAP's Employment and Education Department is now scheduling appointments for school supply and school uniform assistance.
June 25, 2016
Due to circumstances beyond our control, our Lower Dorchester-Jedburg-Summerville satellite office has closed. Dorchester County residents in both the upper and lower ends of the county are now asked to select the Upper Dorchester-St. George location when scheduling appointments online or over the phone. All scheduled appointments will be held at our St. George...
June 4, 2016
Palmetto CAP has partnered with Mother Emanuel AME to host Calling All Colors: a Celebration of Multi-Culturalism on Thursday, June 23rd. This event is a one-day camp for young people ages 10-14 to learn racial reconciliation through arts.
Summer Youth Works! Application
May 18, 2016
Summer Youth Works! 2016 has closed its application period for high school juniors and seniors and current college students, however, 9th and 10th graders can still apply for the Job Shadowing program until Friday, May 20th. The Job Shadowing program provides similar experiences to the Summer Youth Works! program, but is geared to...
Community Health And Resource Fair
May 9, 2016
Join us for a FREE Community Health and Resource Fair THIS Saturday from 10am-1pm at Mt. Zion AME Church in Goose Creek! This event is hosted in partnership with WellCare Health Plans and will include health information, giveaways, refreshments and games for kids! Click the flier below for details!
March 15, 2016
NOW REGISTERING campers for the FREE Youth Education Enrichment Summer Camp at Harleyville Elementary! Click the flier below for details!
February 14, 2016
Have you filed your 2015 income taxes yet? You can let our award-winning Asset Building department prepare and file your state and federal income taxes for you FREE OF CHARGE! Schedule an appointment TODAY by calling 843-720-3718! Click the flier below for additional details!
February 3, 2016
Thank you to everyone who helped us dedicate the homes on Mulberry Street! Check out coverage of Palmetto CAP's two new affordable housing units in West Ashley!+
January 30, 2016
Affordable Care Act Season is HERE! Palmetto Community Action Partnership is hosting a FREE sign-up event for individuals who are uninsured or who need to change the health coverage they have through the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a “ObamaCare”). Certified ACA agents will help attendees use the Federal Marketplace (healthcare.gov) to...
This department provides financial literacy classes, one-on-one budgeting sources, free VITA tax preparation and housing stability.
Learn MoreThe mission of this program is to increase self-sufficiency and develop strategies to ensure a better quality of life through employment and educational opportunities for both youth and adults.
Learn MorePalmetto CAP’s General Emergency Assistance Program (or GEAP) provides financial assistance to households who have encountered an unexpected financial hardship including rental assistance to avoid eviction. Assistance is provided once every 24 months.
Learn MoreBy providing temporary assistance with food, water and shelter, Palmetto CAP’s Outreach department provides vital services to address citizens’ most basic needs. Being able to meet basic needs is the foundation of financial stability.
Learn MorePalmetto Community Action Partnership is currently accepting appointments for the programs. Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, fund availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size.
Learn MoreList of documents that are required, in addition to other eligibility requirements, to complete an application for Palmetto CAP services.
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