Community Fresh Start

Parents, Verizon authorized retailer, Round Room, is hosting its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event where hundreds of families are expected to line up to receive a free backpack. In total, Round Room will be giving over $3 million worth of backpacks to children at over 1,000 of its stores nationwide. The event is Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at the locations listed below in the Upstate.

Families are invited to attend their local event to pick up a complimentary backpack, one per present child and as supplies last.

Visit https://www.tccrocks.com/ and https://wirelesszone.com/

• 1708 E Greenville St Ste C Anderson, SC
• 1276 Eighteen Mile Rd Ste A Central, SC
• 2098 E Main St Duncan, SC
• 2007 Augusta St Greenville, SC
• 3550 Highway 153 Greenville, SC
• 3935 Pelham Rd Ste G Greenville, SC
• 810 E Main St Ste A Laurens, SC
• 2603 Woodruff Rd Ste A Simpsonville, SC
• 2190 Southport Rd Ste 13 Spartanburg, SC

Community Resource

GED PROGRAM

Sullivan Center offers online GED class

INCLUDING GOOGLE CHROME BOOK TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT.

YEARLY COST $60

Scholarship available to those who qualify

864. 355. 6088

Lifelong Learning Press Release: Incentive Program Provides $500 to South Carolinians Who Earn a Secondary Diploma and an Additional $500 for Training Release -Final_.pdf

New benefits on the way to assist families with school aged children!

SNAP beneficiaries who meet these requirements will get a new $120 payment this summer The United States Department of Agriculture, through the Food and Nutrition Service, has announced the Summer Grocery Benefit for Kids. SNAP recipients may

Community Resource Housing and Emergency Shelters

A Moment with Mata Ma'ta Crawford

Community Resource: Housing Information

This is an updated listing of housing in Greenville.

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Community Resource:

Grow your own food with great starter plants!

Plant Sales — Mill Village Farms The spring vegetable flat will contain 18-20 plants, a mixture of cabbage, kale, lettuce, broccoli, collards, scallions, and tomatoes. We will also provide free bags of fertilizer and a handout with growing information.

Community Resource:

Be informed about the process of evictions in South Carolina

Here's how evictions work in South Carolina Bill Cantey, a tenant/landlord lawyer in the Midlands area, says there are consequences if a landlord bypasses the judicial process.

Community Resource:

Bed for Children

www.tfaforms.com

This crucial timeline provides homeowners with a window of opportunity to explore options and seek assistance before legal proceedings begin. During this 90 day period, it's essential to communicate with lenders, assess financial resources, and consider various foreclosure prevention strategies, such as loan modification or refinancing. If you're feeling in the dark, call us today to speak with our housing counselors! 864-467-7095

🌟 MLK Day of Service - Free Potatoes 🌟

Join us on January 15th from Noon to 4 PM for the Potato Dump event, organized by Telamon | TRC, Francis Produce, Upstate Circle of Friends, and their partners. We're coming together to serve our community by giving away FREE POTATOES!

What better way to honor Martin Luther King's legacy of service than by fighting against food insecurity? This event is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the cause.

📅 Date: January 15th
⏰ Time: Noon - 4 PM
📍 Location: Francis Produce Company, 3048 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29611

Don't forget to bring your own bags to carry the fresh produce!

Volunteer Times:
🕙 10:00 am - 12:00 PM: Assignments available

For additional information, please contact Ms. Odessa Shields, Office Manager at Upstate Circle of Friends.
📞 Phone: (864) 277-5788
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let's come together and make a difference in our community!

Say yes to recovery! Tell us what recovery has revealed to you and how your life has awakened.

Help us tell the history of Greenville. Submit local historical photos for our Digitize Greenville Project. https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/digitize-greenville

Schools and offices will be closed December 20 through January 2, 2024 for Winter Break. January 3 is a teacher workday. School resumes for students on Thursday, January 4.

Come join us on December 9th, at 9AM-4PM for the monthly HomeBuyer Education Class via Zoom! We hope to see you there

Learning the difference between affordable housing and low income housing. Keep in mind the AMI Of GREENVILLE IS $80,000.

Please do the math.

Low Income vs. Affordable Housing: What's the Difference? Are you struggling to make rent? Learn more about low income vs. affordable housing, the differences, pros, and cons, and how to apply.

FOOD INSECURITIES ARE REAL

*high cost of food
*lack of transportation
*lack of living wages

ttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/27/1-in-8-us-households-struggle-with-hunger-food-insecurity-usda.html

Another public health crisis: 1 in 8 U.S. households struggle with food insecurity, government report finds Nearly 13% of U.S. households were food insecure in 2022, including more than 17% of families with children, a new USDA report finds.

Support Your Community

📣 Exciting Announcement! Join us at the Upstate Circle of Friends Annual Fundraising Luncheon on November 15, 2023, at First Baptist Greenville! 🎉

🌟 Event Details:
📅 Date: November 15, 2023
⏰ Time: 12 Noon
📍 Location: First Baptist Greenville, 847 Cleveland St, Greenville

Special Guest Speaker: Miss South Carolina - Jada M. Samuel

Come hear how we plan to Expand the Circle of Friends and make a difference in our community!

🔗 Register now at
UCFGreenville.org. 📲

✨ Hear our mission, feel our passion! ✨ Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a FREE one-hour luncheon. Your seat is waiting! 🍽️

Community Support

Many who suffer from Substance Use Disorder have found their tribe at FAVOR Upstate. Come give us a try.....we will love and welcome you home with open arms!

SCCHWA celebrates Indigenous People's Day! ❤️

Our website is LIVE!

Check out https://scroadmap.org/ for fun blogs, current events, and examples of great work in South Carolina!