News

Summer Youth Works! Partner Appreciation Luncheon

12/18/15

Thank you to all of our amazing partners who came out to the Summer Youth Works! Partner Appreciation Luncheon!  Special thanks to Regions Bank and...

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Thanksgiving Giveaway

11/25/15

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for Junior League of Charleston, Harris Teeter and Graham AME Church for providing a holiday to remember for more than 50...

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Palmetto CAP Utility Assistance

11/05/15

Palmetto CAP's Utility Assistance program has funding to help citizens who need help paying their utility bill; who need an HVAC unit repaired/replaced/installed; or who...

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GEAP Notice

11/04/15

Palmetto CAP's General Emergency Assistance Program has funding to help citizens in need of rent, medication food or other types of financial assistance. Income-eligible residents...

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National Weatherization Day

10/31/15

October 30th was National Weatherization Day!  Special thanks to Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission and SCE&G for partnering for last week's Weatherization Sign-up Event in Beaufort! ...

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College Prep Workshop

10/19/15

Palmetto CAP's Employment and Education Program will be hosting a college-prep workshop at the John L. Dart Library from 5:30pm-7pm for 9th and 10th graders...

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Disaster Assistance

10/07/15

If you were affected by the recent flooding in SC, apply for federal aid at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.  See this FEMA Disaster Assistance Checklist for necessary documents...

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Palmetto CAP Open

10/06/15

Palmetto CAP offices will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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Office Closed

10/05/15

Palmetto CAP offices remain closed Monday due to flooding.  Individuals who have appointments during the agency's closing will be contacted by Palmetto CAP to set...

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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