News

Utility Assistance

01/25/18

The Outreach department will begin scheduling appointments for utility assistance on January 26th at 8am. Citizens can call 1-844-769-6448 or click the red "Schedule An...

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LIHEAP Assistance

01/25/18

Effective immediately, individuals seeking a utility assistance grant for electric bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will only be able to...

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SC HELP

01/10/18

The SC HELP program officially ended on November 30, 2017. Individuals who are on file in the system as having started an application prior to...

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2017 Sargent Shiver Achievement Award

08/31/17

Former Palmetto CAP program participant and CEO of The Saving Shannie Foundation, Deanna Miller Berry, was named the recipient of the 2017 Sargent Shriver Achievement...

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Calling All Colors 17

06/20/17

Palmetto CAP hosted the 2nd annual Calling All Colors youth diversity conference at Mother Emanuel AME Church. 100 youth volunteered to learn through collaborative art...

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SC Office Of Economic Opportunity Awards

04/21/17

Palmetto CAP recently won the following awards from the SC Office of Economic Opportunity: - Fiscal Management Award- Weatherization Program of the Year- LIHEAP Achievement...

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Region’s Bank Partnership

03/14/17

Palmetto CAP's award-winning partnership with Regions Bank was featured in a beautiful video! Check  it out below!

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Summer Youth Works! 2017 Application

02/28/17

High school and college students are encouraged to apply for Summer Youth Works! 2017, Palmetto CAP's seasonal youth employment program.  Students are encouraged to apply online...

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Managing The Maze

02/14/17

Palmetto CAP has a new workshop called Managing the Maze: a Primer On Accessing Community Services.  In this workshop, private citizens who may not have...

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Asset
Building

This department provides financial literacy classes, one-on-one budgeting sources, free VITA tax preparation and housing stability.

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Asset Building

Employment
& Education

The 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.

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Employment & Education

Housing

Palmetto 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.

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Housing

Outreach &
Temporary Assistance

By 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.

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Outreach & Temporary Assistance

Schedule an
Appointment

Palmetto 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.

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Schedule an Appointment

Required
Documents

List of documents that are required, in addition to other eligibility requirements, to complete an application for Palmetto CAP services.

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Required Documents