BOLD GOALS for the future

Community Resource Coordinators (CRCs) are the boots on the ground who directly case manage  and coach clients to meet their goals. In a community with so many resources, it can be difficult to know where to go for what. CRCs serve as a connector to help clients meet critical needs, overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, and create pathways to economic mobility. 

Formely known as the Homeless Task Force, United Way convenes local providers and public partners to tackle homelessness in Spartanburg County. 

For many families, one unexpected expense or small decrease in income can totally disrupt a monthly budget. When making ends meet is already a challenge, one expense can force a family out of their home. The Homeless Prevention Fund is an upstream approach to try to help these families before things spiral out of control. 

Transportation is one of the most significant barriers to employment. Safe, reliable transportation is expensive. One flat tire or other unexpected expense can wreak havoc on a working family's monthly budget. Not only that, but many families cannot afford to purchase a vehicle in the first place and are forced to rely on public transportation that often is inconvenient or does not travel to many of the available jobs in our community.  

The Transportation to Work program was started as a pilot in 2018 with the support of a grant, and has since grown to include several strategies and partnerships to help get people to work.