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Financial assistance programs in South Carolina.

Find where to get financial assistance, free grant money and even free items in all cities and counties in South Carolina. The state has many charities, churches, and government organizations that help with electric bills, rent, transportation, and other expenses that low income families have. Or locate free stuff including food, gas vouchers for work, or hardship funds. There is a list below of places, including by county, that have financial help that may near you in SC.

Qualified low-income families can also get free stuff in SC, which may include everything from a free car to get to a job to a hotel voucher, clothes or bus passes for work. Also find programs as wide ranging as emergency financial help for paying a mortgage, car loan payment and learn where to get free money from a charity or the government to help pay utility in South Carolina.

Find programs that help with bills in SC, housing costs, or that give free stuff to low-income families

Statewide rent assistance programs are available. There are a number of local as well as statewide agencies that offer help with paying rent, housing costs as well as moving deposits. Government agencies and charities may assist. There are government grant programs, funds available from local charities, and even money for mobile lot rent. Read more on rent assistance in South Carolina.

  • Low Income Housing Vouchers as part of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) section 8 vouchers can be used to pay a portion of a low income families rent or maybe even energy bill costs. There is also low cost housing throughout the state with no waiting list. Programs are also available for the disabled and elderly in South Carolina. Read section 8 housing choice in South Carolina.
     
  • Eviction prevention services and programs for the homeless in South Carolina are administered by several non-profit organizations, charities and churches. They all specialize in preventing evictions and rehousing. Legal support, case management, and funds for paying security deposit on a new low income apartment in South Carolina are often available as part of these rehousing-homeless prevention services. Click more information homeless prevention in South Carolina.

 

 

 

Utility, electric, and energy bill assistance programs help keep the lights on. Most of the utility and electric companies that operate in the state provide resources. This can be emergency grants, free weatherization, and other forms of financial assistance to customers close to a shut-off. Get details on South Carolina utility programs.

  • South Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is another option. This government assistance program will help elderly, disabled and lower income families in South Carolina with paying their cooling and year round utility costs. Or get a free AC unit in South Carolina or repairs to one. Assistance is funded by the federal government, but the program  (which is often combined with weatherization) is managed at the state level. Continue with LIHEAP in South Carolina.

Mortgage payment assistance and foreclosure prevention resources help struggling homeowners. There are several different programs that homeowners in South Carolina can use to get help with their mortgage. Home loan modifications, forbearance and other FHA support is offered. Government assistance is offered at the state as well as local level. Read more mortgage help in South Carolina.

Social services, including DSS Cash assistance, are available from the government of South Carolina. Benefits are offered through the Department of Social Services that can assist the low income and unemployed. Get help in the form of free or low-cost food from SNAP, grants for paying bills, free transportation to a doctor or job interview. Read more South Carolina public assistance.

Legal aid, including consultations, from Legal Services of South Carolina address civil issues. Volunteer lawyers offer several programs using free or volunteer lawyers. There are resources that will provide state residents with tips, free legal consultations on cases ranging from stopping an eviction to DV and others. Find free legal aid in South Carolina.

SC Salvation Army crisis assistance for bills is available. If you or your family are faced with an emergency and have no other options available, then the Salvation Army may be able to offer immediate financial help. They have centers across South Carolina. The faith based Christan charity may have cash for paying past due utility bills, rent, housing, offer free hotel rooms and more. Read more Salvation Army SC financial help.

  • Transportation needs in South Carolina are addressed too. People in a crisis, such as lack transportation for work or if their vehicle broke down, can get help. There are churches, charities and community groups that will give out a free car or truck, and find a free vehicle in SC for low-income families.

 

 

 

Seniors in South Carolina can get emergency and long term help. Residents who are 55 or older can contact the Office of Aging or a local partner. This non-profit organization administers resources specifically for seniors. Programs include emergency money to pay for housing or free healthy food. There is also information on affordable subsidized housing for senior citizens and information on medical or health care. Or apply for Meals on Wheels or free transportation for Medicaid patients in SC. Click here for Agency on Aging and Senior Help in SC.

The United Way has information on additional emergency help and financial resources in SC. As other regional and stater agencies may help. Whether a grant to pay for housing or transportation, or food or medical, the United Way Association of SC can give referrals too. For referrals, dial (803) 929-1000 to find other programs in South Carolina.

  • In addition, there is a free to use United Way database known as 211 that can be queried for local programs. The South Carolina United Way compiles a list of non-profits that give money to help pay for bills or address other needs of struggling families (food, medical, houisng, etc.). The link is here https://www.sc211.org/.

Financial help in South CarolinaDisability assistance programs in SC help people that are disabled or caregivers. They can get financial support. Several benefits and government programs provide money to pay for home care, respite, employment, and other support. Or get help applying for social security disability in SC from a free advocate. Find details on the South Carolina benefits and get information on the disability application process as well as other South Carolina disability benefits.

South Carolina food pantries and food banks help feed the community. Learn where to turn to get free food, groceries, and other forms of non-financial assistance in the state of South Carolina. The local food banks, free drive thru pantries and other centers help tens of thousands per year. Learn more on free food pantries in South Carolina.

Cell or home phone bill help gives priority to senior citizens, low-income families and people on government assistance / benefits.  There are free phones, tablets or internet service from Lifeline, payment plans, and the FTC Link-Up program in South Carolina to help pay connection fees as well as other options. More on help paying phone bills in SC.

  • Get help with appliances as well. In addition to the tech products (cell phones) referenced above, some charities and government programs like weatherization can help pay for certain home appliances. Find details on where to get help getting appliances.

Local community action grants and self-sufficiency help struggling people. The non-profits provide individuals with many services, including counseling, child care, grants for paying bills, housing, and resources such as Head Start. There are also transportation programs, including free cars or gas for low-income households or the unemployed. Read South Carolina community action agencies.

  • Resources are also focused on the unemployed and those looking to increase their income by gaining new skills. WorkSource Centers (SC Works) offer a number of free services. Get help with a resume, apply for a free desktop computer, a free car and more. Click job programs South Carolina.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt reduction and credit repair services are offered from not for profit agencies. They can provide credit counseling, debt consolidation loans, and in general help people get out of debt.  number of organizations specialize in these credit services. More on South Carolina credit counseling.

Where to get help in local South Carolina cities and counties

Select a city or county in SC below for longer financial resources, charities that give free stuff and more. Families can apply at local agencies for housing, food, rent assistance and other support.

Abbeville County

Aiken County

Allendale County

Anderson County

Bamberg County

Beaufort County

Berkeley County (Moncks Corner)

Calhoun County (Saint Matthews)

Charleston County

Chesterfield County

  • Find help in York, Chester, Lancaster, Union and Fairfield Counties. More.

Clarendon County (Manning)

Colleton County (Walterboro)

Darlington County

Dillon County

Dorchester County (St. George)

Edgefield County

Florence County

Georgetown County

Greenville County

Greenwood County

Hampton County

Horry County (Conway)

Kershaw County (Camden)

Lancaster County

Laurens County

Lee County (Bishopville)

Lexington County

Marion County

Marlboro County (Bennettsville)

McCormick County

Newberry County

Oconee County (Walhalla)

Orangeburg County

Pickens County

Richland County (Columbia)

Saluda County

Spartanburg

Sumter County

York County

If you are looking for even more options or want to read what people across South Carolina are saying about assistance programs in their area, try our SC discussion forum. This is where people share personal, tips and even more local financial resources.

 

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