Click Here To Download Mail-In Application • All Applications Must Be Received By April 30, 2021
Through this program, students have had the opportunity to get real work experience at partner work sites such as the Cannon Street YMCA, the Charleston Promise Neighborhood, Trident United Way, Miracle Academy, and the City of Charleston.
“It gave me the chance to get the feel of being at a desk, experiencing people coming in and out of the office needing help… I’m going to miss it… it was a really great experience.”
– Ameika Simmons, program participant
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
*If you are a high school senior planning to attend college, you will be required to provide your letter of acceptance from the college you will be attending.* *Some positions are based on the income eligibility of the student’s family.*
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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