JR represents one of hundreds of youth in Greenville County without a place to call home. Then he found Pendleton Place, an emergency shelter for youth aged 12-21. In addition to having his basic needs met, JR gained access to counseling and job placement services thanks to strategic community partnerships.

When a plan to live with family after moving to South Carolina fell through, Fenicia faced unstable housing. She knew she needed help and no longer wanted to face challenges alone. She connected with Project Care, a non-profit serving those experiencing homelessness living with HIV/AIDS, and found emergency shelter and the support she needed.

Joyce lost her job because she was trying to care for her grandchildren. The ripple effect would deplete her savings and lead to an inability to pay rent or buy food. Joyce faced a dilemma thousands of households in Greenville face every day. Desperate, Joyce found Greer Relief.

Lea, a young mother of two children, found herself struggling with a substance use disorder. Desperately wanting a better life for her family, she connected with Serenity Place, a residential treatment program supported by the Phoenix Center. Peer support and wrap around services aided Lea in achieving recovery, earning an Associates degree, and finding a job in the field of engineering.

Released from prison after seven years, Beverly yearned for a new beginning. She was introduced to Soteria, an organization that serves previously incarcerated men and women, and connected to housing and resources she needed to successfully transition back into society and rebuild a sustainable, healthy life.

A series of rebellious choices left Amanda feeling overwhelmed and unable to see a way out of her circumstances. She experienced being evicted, living in hotels, and even living in a tent before she started down a new path that led to a job, a support system, and the homeownership program at Habitat for Humanity.

Living and working in New York, a series of uncontrollable events left Rita without a home and with a debilitating mental health condition. After relocating to South Carolina to be with family, she discovered Gateway, a program that gave her stability, the ability to secure her own apartment, and a true sense of purpose.

Living in her car after a difficult divorce and diagnosed with severe PTSD, Heidi was unsure where to go for help. A veteran friend introduced her to Upstate Warrior Solution and the resources that would help her find stable housing and a job. Today, Heidi helps fellow veterans as a program manager for the same organization that recognized what she needed and gave her hope.

Homelessness and housing insecurity negatively impact children physically, emotionally, and academically, making dropping out of school more likely, and creating more barriers to finding employment and housing in the long-term. Infinite Possibilities and OnTrack Greenville create stability by helping students stay on track for future success, reducing the likelihood that families will experience homelessness.

Robert Shell found himself experiencing homelessness, an undiagnosed mental health condition, and a serious drug addiction. He was employed at a local restaurant and was not viewed as a person who was living unsheltered. He was noticed, but not known. After connecting with a series of GHA Partners, Robert found hope, housing, and community.

As Don tried to cope with feelings of grief after the loss of his father, he turned to substance use, a disorder that eventually led him to homelessness. Numerous organizations were instrumental in helping Don break the vicious cycle of addiction and ultimately opening the door to his job at Triune Mercy Center. Today, Don is 20 years addiction-free, a homeowner, and a peer support specialist who encourages others with his story of hope.

Surprise someone special in your life with a card featuring the artwork titled "Connected Community" created by artists in Triune Mercy Center's Art Room. The card is blank on the inside and ready for your message. You'll also get a copy of mOody bLaCk's original poem "Love is a House" written for GHA in celebration of this art collaboration. Stop by GHA's office at 606 Pendleton Street to pick up cards for a tax-deductible donation of $5/card.

Sherry was determined to move into Renaissance Place. What she didn’t know was that as she was working toward stability, NHE, Inc was working to build the affordable housing development for seniors called Renaissance Place and the Greenville Homeless Alliance was a voice advocating for its approval. Her home would be a product of a connected community.

Jessica wanted her family back. With the help of United Ministries and a connected community of support, she now has her family and a home of her own.

Harold spent most of his days panhandling to support his substance abuse until Miracle Hill Ministries, Greater Greenville Mental Health, and United Housing Connections helped him collectively find real change.

Redd, as John is called by his colleagues, feeds people living unsheltered, provides transportation, and provides connections to services for people experiencing homelessness. He does it because this was once his story too.

Vernell lived at the Salvation Army of Greenville County on more than one occasion, but with each stay, her connection to services and support gave her more strength. Her sense of belonging gave her hope.

Hubertine fled from her home with only her insulin and the clothes that she was wearing when she left. She was looking for a place to be safe. That’s what staff like Adriene Atkinson (pictured above) offered her at Safe Harbor, the area’s only domestic violence emergency shelter…a safe place and the support she needed to become a domestic violence survivor.

Out of work during recovery from a heart attack, Dwayne feared he would have nowhere to live.