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PACE Scholarship

02/01/17

The scholarship workshop was such a success, we've scheduled another one for February 18th! Please register no later than February 15th by calling 843-724-6760 ext....

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PACE Scholarship

01/20/17

Palmetto CAP is hosting a workshop on January 28th to help high school and college students identify and apply for scholarships.  The workshop is free. ...

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Poverty Simulation CofC

11/16/16

Palmetto CAP is hosting a poverty simulation at the College of Charleston on November 17th from 5pm-7:30pm in observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...

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2017 MOU

07/12/16

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...

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Palmetto CAP Education And Employment

07/04/16

Palmetto CAP's Employment and Education Department is now scheduling appointments for school supply and school uniform assistance.

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Office Closing Notice

06/25/16

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...

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Calling All Colors

06/04/16

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...

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Summer Youth Works! Application

05/18/16

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...

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Community Health And Resource Fair

05/09/16

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...

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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