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Crisis Ministries provides food, shelter and hope to Charleston's most vulnerable citizens. This could not be possible without the support of the community. Donate now and be a part of the solution to end homelessness one person at a time, one family at a time.
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Crisis Ministries was established in 1984, but what began as a warm meal and volunteer-staffed shelter has evolved into a comprehensive service agency dedicated to helping families and individuals end their homelessness. Click here to learn about all the services we provide to the hungry and homeless.
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Volunteers help Crisis Ministries provide the basic human needs of food, shelter and hope to our clients. Crisis Ministries would not be able to provide these services without the thousands of volunteers who give of their time and energy and contribute to making our organization a success. Join us in making a difference by clicking here now.
Learn moreIf you are (or know of) a Veteran in need of housing assistance, contact our Supportive Services Assistance Line at (843) 737-8389.
Basic eligibility criteria include:
You or your spouse are a Veteran
You have a very low income that does not exceed 50% of Area Median Income
($22,050 for an individual, $31,500 for a family of four)
Your housing status is in one of the following three categories:
- You reside in housing and lack the ability to pay all of your bills
- You are currently homeless
- You have left permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek other housing that better meets that family’s needs or preferences.
Services from Crisis Ministries may include:
- Employment and Education Services
- Legal Services (civil cases only)
- Fiduciary and Representative Payee Services
- Other Services may include
- Rental Deposits
- Utility Deposits
- Time and Amount Limited Rental Assistance (no more than 3 months and no more than 70% towards rent)
Priority will be given to the following:
- Veterans and their families who are two weeks from eviction and can present the eviction notice from the landlord or court
- Veterans residing in a shelter or place not meant for habitation
- Veterans with income below 30% AMI
($13,250 for an individual, $18,900 for a family of four) - Families with dependent children where head of household or the spouse is a Veteran
- Veterans with a recent experience of traumatic event