Palmetto Community Action Partnership
Palmetto Community Action Partnership (or Palmetto CAP) is a private, non -profit Community Action Agency. The mission of the organization is to serve the economically disadvantaged residents of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties by increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence through partnerships. Our main office and outreach centers provide programs which will combat unemployment, poor living conditions, homelessness and poor health. Programs and services are designed to negate the causes and conditions of situational and generational poverty. Initiatives address critical needs and help build self -reliance. In 2013, Palmetto CAP provided services to more than 15,000 individuals in more than 6,600 families through its emergency outreach and self-sufficiency programs. In 2015, the organization’s name changed from Charleston County Human Services Commission to Palmetto Community Action Partnership. Palmetto CAP receives its funding from a combination of federal grant programs (such as the Community Services Block Grant, 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Economic Opportunity Act Program, the Department of Energy, the Department of Labor), the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, local businesses and private citizens. The Palmetto CAP Board of Directors is made up of private business representatives, elected government officials, and representatives from underserved communities. The Board of Directors is responsible for planning the programs’ policies and approving the programs’ budgets. Palmetto CAP has had 24 flawless financial audits conducted by independent firms. All programs and their corresponding services are subject to funding availability and program calendars. The agency welcomes financial support from the community to help provide more services throughout the Tri -county area. **All donations are tax deductible.**
To be eligible to participate in our programs or receive assistance, applicants must…
Office Locations MAIN OFFICE 1069 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403 843-724-6760 (phone) | 843-724-6787 (fax) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri BERKELEY COUNTY (inside SC Works) 100 South Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-6935 or 843-761-6936 (phone) | 843-761-0523 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon - Thurs LOWER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside SC Works) 2885 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483 843-832-7053 (phone) | 843-875-1168 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon &Tues UPPER DORCHESTER COUNTY (inside St. George DSS office) 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477 843-636-9090 or 843-636-9099 (phone) | 843-563-9982 (fax) Hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Wed & Thurs ***Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please call 1-844-769-6448 for an appointment.***
Be residents of Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester County (the Weatherization Assistance Program also serves residents of Beaufort and Jasper Counties)
Meet program income guidelines
Present a state-issued picture ID with current address for applicant
Present legible social security cards for all household members
Present total income for all household members within the past 30 days prior to application
***Additional documents may be required and other eligibility conditions may apply. Applications cannot be completed until all documentation is provided. Please see the back of this document to learn more about specific programs.***