Basic Subsistence

COMMUNITY ACTIONS, PIEDMONT
300 South Daniel Morgan Avenue, Bldg. A
Spartanburg, SC  29306
STREET ADDRESS: Administrative Offices: 300 South Daniel Morgan Ave, Bldg. A;  Social Services Office: 704 Howard Street
PHONE: (864)585-8183
EMAIL: jroman@pcasp.org
INTERNET: http://www.piedmontca.org
HOURS: 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Poverty guidelines (bring proof of income).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit and bring proof of income
A nonprofit organization since 1966. Head Start child development program, energy assistance and conservation case management, emergency financial assistance. Georgia Manor (senior citizen apartments) located in Woodruff.  Pleasant Meadows (senior citizen apartments) located in Inman.   Berkshire Apartments for seniors in Greer. Computer classes.
FUNDING: Federal; State; Spartanburg County; Cherokee County; Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties
Date of Last Update: 20080923

GREATER SPARTANBURG MINISTRIES
Rev. Kevin D. Koger, Executive Director
680 Asheville Highway
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)585-9371 ; FAX: (864)585-9373
EMAIL: greaterspartanburgministries@yahoo.com
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 am-12 noon
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be screened to determine need/eligibility.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: First come, first served with picture ID and Social Security card
Our mission is food relief and evangelism, supported by thrift store operations and public/private donations
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081006

GREER COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
Randy Kemp, Executive Director
PO Box 1373
Greer, SC  29652-1373
STREET ADDRESS: 738 South Line Street Extension 29351
PHONE: (864)877-1937;  For Meals on Wheels call (864)879-2254
EMAIL: rkemp@gcminc.org
INTERNET: www.gcminc.org
HOURS: Office: Monday-Thursday, 8 am-4 pm; Friday, 8 am-1:30 pm; SERVICE HOURS FOR NEEDY: Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 noon
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Flexible guidelines based on need. EXCEPTION: Must have picture ID and Social Security Card
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call, Visit, two forms of ID necessary
Mobile Meals, Senior Dining Program, Food Pantry, Clothes Closet.  For Mobile Meals, the participant must be homebound, and/or have a disability that makes it difficult for people to take care of themselves. This agency serves the greater Greer area.
FUNDING: Private Contributions, Fundraisers
AREA SERVED: Greater Greer
Date of Last Update: 20070314

GREER RELIEF AND RESOURCES AGENCY, INC.
PO Box 1303
Greer, SC  29652
STREET ADDRESS: 202 Victoria Street
PHONE: (864)848-5355
EMAIL: info@GreerRelief.org
INTERNET: http://www.GreerRelief.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9 am-12 noon, 1:30 pm-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Determined upon clients needs assessment screening.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Financial or material assistance with food, rent, utilities, life-sustaining prescription medications, and heating. Also provides comprehensive referrals.
FUNDING: United Way; Contributions
AREA SERVED: Greer and Lyman-Duncan-Wellford area
Date of Last Update: 20080919

HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
PO Box 4217
Spartanburg, SC  29305
STREET ADDRESS: 151 East Wood Street
PHONE: (864)596-3305
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for information
Helps improve the health of families through healthy foods and health education. Services include: Health screening; Information about nutrition, breastfeeding and general health; Food vouchers.
PARENT AGENCY: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080812

HELPING HANDS OF WOODRUFF
Larry Menz, Director
PO Box 483
Woodruff, SC  29388
STREET ADDRESS: 206 Chamblin Street
PHONE: (864)476-2401 ; FAX: (864)476-9353
EMAIL: larry.menz@helping-hands-woodruff-area.org
INTERNET: http://www.helping-hands-woodruff-area.org
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 am and 12:30-1:45 pm; Friday, 9 am-12 noon (clothing only)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Determined by application and interview
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit, picture ID for applicant, proof of residence, and Social Security Card for everybody in the household
Emergency financial assistance with food, prescription medicine, heating, utilities, rent, and clothing.
FUNDING: United Way; Contributions
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Betty McCann, bettym@helping-hands-woodruff-area.org
AREA SERVED: Woodruff, Enoree, Moore, lower part of Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20070213

OPERATION HOPE OF LANDRUM
Glen Plumley, Director
206 Rutherford Street
Landrum, SC  29356
PHONE: (864)457-2812
EMAIL: oph01@alltel.net
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 am-4 pm; Wednesday, 10 am-2 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Persons with verifiable need
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit, bringing your Social Security card and one picture ID, and disconnect notice, eviction notice or prescription
Emergency assistance, food, rent, heating, and utilities. Used clothing store and food pantry. Also offers crisis counseling (crisis counseling only) and referrals.
FUNDING: Donations
PARENT AGENCY: Local Churches
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Angie Tessneer, Manager
AREA SERVED: Landrum, Campobello, Gowensville
Date of Last Update: 20070213

SALVATION ARMY
Social Service Facility
Pat Cooper, Social Service Director
PO Drawer 2909
Spartanburg, SC  29304-2909
STREET ADDRESS: 1529 John B. White Blvd. 29301 (as of mid Nov-2008)
PHONE: (864)573-5493
INTERNET: http://www.saspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 am and 1-4 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Required information: Up-to-date Spartanburg County picture ID, social security cards for all household members, verification of income for working members of household, receipts of all bills paid for last 4 weeks, and utility disconnect letters.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: By appointment only
Emergency financial assistance with food, rent, utilities and clothing. Personal counseling and spiritual guidance. Furniture with referral from Red Cross or Safe Homes only.  This facility is located at 1529 John B. White Blvd. 29301.
FUNDING: United Way; Contributions; FEMA
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081002

SOCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Ray Trail, Executive Director
PO Box 3548
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: Evans Human Resources Center, 142 South Dean Street
PHONE: (864)596-3001, 596-3064 (Child Abuse & Neglect Intake), 585-1445 (24-hour Child Abuse Hotline)
EMAIL: rtrail@dss.state.sc.us
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Based on family income and size for economic services. Human services provided without regard to income.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call, visit
ECONOMIC SERVICES-Food Stamps, financial assistance to families with dependent children, Ribicoff, child support enforcement, work support, family independence.
HUMAN SERVICES-Foster care, treatment services for children, assistance to neglected or exploited adults.  Investigation of abuse reports, homemaker services.
FUNDING: Federal, State, Spartanburg County
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080124

TELAMON CORPORATION
Carmen B. Bowers, Office Supervisor
PO Box 5291
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 2379-A South Pine Street Spartanburg, SC 29302
PHONE: (864)573-8783 or (864)573-9159 or 1-800-553-8783
EMAIL: cbowers@telamon.org
INTERNET: http://telamon.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Farm work experience within past year to 24 months; income eligibility-persons must have earned more from farm work as opposed to non-farm work
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit, recruitment
Assistance with food, clothing, housing, counseling, and information. Training and employment services, relocation assistance and bilingual staff available.
FUNDING: Federal; County
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Greenville, Union, Laurens, and Oconee Counties
Date of Last Update: 20081111

TOTAL MINISTRIES
Paul Clay, Executive Director
420 Union Street
Spartanburg, SC  29306
PHONE: (864)585-9167
EMAIL: paul@totalministries.org
INTERNET: www.totalministries.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm; Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-12 noon
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Persons in need, must have Social Security card, picture ID
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Emergency assistance with food, clothing, shelter, utilities, medicine and other needs.
FUNDING: Churches, Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080908

Food Banks & Meal Assistance

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF THE PIEDMONT
Stan Mansel, Executive Director
PO Box 873
Mauldin, SC  29662
STREET ADDRESS: 206 South Main Street
PHONE: (864)675-0350 ; FAX: (864)675-0360
EMAIL: smansel@acsinc.net
INTERNET: www.upstatescfoodbank.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-1:00 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am-12 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 501C tax exempt feeding programs, congregate dining halls, or emergency boxes.
FEES: $0.18/pound, some items are priced per item
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit our office
Distribution of donated goods to community agencies ONLY. Does not accept walk-ins.
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080819

GOODFELLOWS INC.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Kim Land
PO Box 1657
Spartanburg, SC  29304-1657
PHONE: (864)562-7473 (Kim Land)
EMAIL: kim.land@shj.com
INTERNET: www.goupstate.com/celebrate
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Low Income Families
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Goodfellows accepts applications the week after Thanksgiving
Takes tax-deductible donations to buy food for needy families. Goodfellows chooses the recipients. Send any contributions to PO Box 18192, Spartanburg, SC 29318. Sponsored by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal.
FUNDING: Donations
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Vice-President-Carl Beck; Board Member-Lou Parris
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081105

GREATER SPARTANBURG MINISTRIES
Food Bank
Rev. Kevin D. Koger, Executive Director
680 Asheville Highway
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)585-9371 ; FAX: (864)585-9373
EMAIL: greaterspartanburgministries@yahoo.com
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be screened to determine need/eligibility.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: First come, first served with picture ID and Social Security card
Our mission is food relief and evangelism, supported by thrift store operations and public/private donations
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080717

MOBILE MEAL SERVICE OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Jayne McQueen, President/CEO
PO Box 461
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 419 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)573-7684
EMAIL: Jayne@mobile-meals.org
INTERNET: www.mobile-meals.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Homebound persons with no in-home assistance
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call, walk-in
Home delivered lunch and related services to persons who are homebound, cannot prepare meals and are alone during the day and medical mission for recipients.
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080808

SOUP KITCHEN, SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
Lou Landrum, Director
438 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)583-6320 (soup kitchen) or 583-6696
EMAIL: lelansoupk@bellsouth.net
HOURS: Volunteers 9 am-1 pm, Sunday-Saturday
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Needy persons (homeless, unemployed, transients)
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Meal served at lunch time daily, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080703

Shelters

ARK YOUTH SHELTER AND HOME
Darel or Lynne Finch
9261 Fairforest Road
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)576-6174
HOURS: 24 hours
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 13-17 year olds
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
Purpose is to rescue runaways traveling through the area. Offers meals, shelter and religious counseling.
FUNDING: Donations
PARENT AGENCY: Trinity Baptist Church
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20071129

CHILDREN'S SHELTER, SPARTANBURG INC.
Hoyt Bynum, CEO
PO Box 2663
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)583-7688 ; FAX: (864)597-1287
EMAIL: hoyt.bynum@spartanburgchildrenshelter.org
INTERNET: www.spartanburgchildrenshelter.org
HOURS: 24 Hours
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Abused, neglected, or abandoned children (birth-17 years)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Placement through DSS, Law Enforcement, Family Court
Temporary shelter (placement cannot exceed 30-90 days). Independent Living Program for teen girls, ages 12-21.
FUNDING: Contributions, Spartanburg County, United Way, Churches
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Board Chair-Van Clark, (864)948-9001
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County; other counties if space available
Date of Last Update: 20080108

HAVEN, THE
Cindi Goodin, Director
PO Box 2914
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 458 North Church Street
PHONE: (864)582-6737
EMAIL: hshelter@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.thehavenshelter.com
HOURS: Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Resident Intake Hours: From 2-7 pm daily; Breakfast served 6:30-7:30 am; Supper served 5:45-6:30 pm; Shelter and Services provided 365 days a year.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must have valid identification, no viable options for shelter, and be willing to follow rules and a Plan of Action. The Haven program accepts intact families with or without children, single mothers or single fathers with children, and single women.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Initial contact by phone, walk-in, or referrals; Intake application process requires identifying information, valid ID, Needs Assessment and Plan of Action development.
Shelter and Supportive Services Program.  Sheltering program includes 2 meals daily, linens and towels, personal hygiene items, clothing, laundry facilities and use of phone.  Supportive Services provide Intensive Case Management Services and Daily Living Skills education.  Provide information and referral services to individuals seeking shelter who do not meet eligibility criteria or cannot be assisted due to lack of space.
FUNDING: FEMA, SC Governor's Office, Spartanburg County Community and Economic Development, United Way of the Piedmont, Mary Black Foundation, Second Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, individual citizens, community groups and businesses.
PARENT AGENCY: Independent nonprofit
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Donna Jenkins
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080819

MIRACLE HILL RESCUE MISSION -- SPARTANBURG
Calvin Vinson, Director
189 North Forest Street
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)583-1628 ; FAX: (864)583-9139
INTERNET: www.miraclehill.com
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to comply with ministry guidelines
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Walk in
Miracle Hill Rescue Mission provides food, shelter, discipleship, counseling and assistance in finding work and housing. It also offers a free medical clinic providing vision, dental, and medical exams for clients and the surrounding community.
FUNDING: Contributions from churches, businesses, and individuals
PARENT AGENCY: Miracle Hill Ministries, Inc., PO Box 2546, Greenville, SC 29602, (864)268-4357
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and surrounding counties
Date of Last Update: 20080923

Housing Assistance

FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING OF SPARTANBURG
Sharon McFalls, Executive Director
PO Box 171653
Spartanburg, SC 29301
PHONE: (864)595-4233
EMAIL: fullercenter@att.net
INTERNET: www.fullercenter.org
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be homeowners who meet federal poverty guidelines
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for details
A faith-based, Christian nonprofit organization that promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations to build and rehab houses for people in need.
FUNDING: Contributions; Volunteer labor
PARENT AGENCY: Fuller Center for Housing
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081015

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SPARTANBURG, INC.
David Ellis, Executive Director
2270 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)591-2221, ext. 102
EMAIL: david@shabitat.org
INTERNET: www.habitatspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Currently living in substandard housing
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for application guidelines.
Building homes in partnership with people currently residing in substandard housing.
FUNDING: Contributions; Volunteer labor
PARENT AGENCY: Habitat for Humanity International
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Donation and Volunteer Coordinator-(864)591-2221, ext. 105
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County (except Woodruff)
Date of Last Update: 20080109

HOUSING AUTHORITY, SPARTANBURG
Roy Johnson, Executive Director
PO Box 2828
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS:201 Caulder Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306
PHONE: (864)598-6001
EMAIL: awalker@shasc.org
INTERNET: www.shasc.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Requirements according to HUD regulations
FEES: Vary (sliding scale)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit office to pick up application
Low income housing.  Also administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program that helps families or individuals, including elderly, veterans, and disabled persons be able to rent units in the private rental market.
FUNDING: Federal
PARENT AGENCY: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20071213

HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Homeownership Program
Claude Spurlock, Director, Mortgage Production
300C Outlet Pointe Boulevard.
Columbia, SC  29212
PHONE: (803)896-9001 (Main phone); (803)896-9396 (Direct Line)
EMAIL: claude.spurlock@schousing.com
INTERNET: www.schousing.com
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must meet authority guidelines
FEES: Based on income and other factors
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply at any participating mortgage lender/broker
Program organized to help low to middle income South Carolinians with the dream of home ownership. Offers first time home buyer loans with affordable below-market interest rates through mortgage lenders statewide.
FUNDING: Bonds
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Marcia Padgett, (803)896-8797
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080811

PRESERVATION TRUST OF SPARTANBURG, INC.
Kristi Webb, Executive Director
PO Box 2223
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 226 South Spring Street
PHONE: (864)542-2282 ; FAX: (864)542-2283
EMAIL: kwebb@preservespartanburg.org
INTERNET: www.preservespartanburg.org
HOURS: Office: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Meets 4th Wednesday at the Preservation Trust Office, 226 South Spring Street
The Preservation Trust works to restore and stabilize historic districts within the City of Spartanburg. Also provides community education and has an architectural salvage store.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg City
Date of Last Update: 20090105

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SPARTANBURG
Gaines Mason, Treasurer
PO Box 2494
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 269 South Church Street, Suite 103
PHONE: (864)583-9191 or 585-7419 (H) ; FAX: (864)583-1294
EMAIL: srdc@bellsouth.net
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Income based on HUD Low Income Schedule
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply to Spartanburg Residential Development Corp., 583-9191
We currently have 5 area banks that are in partnership with our program. Maximum mortgage amounts for new construction and existing homes based on homebuyers' ability to pay, family household income, and maximum sales price as determined by SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority and HUD.  Homebuyer must provide a $500 down payment + taxes and insurance.  New homes available for $92,500 - $95,000. Down payment assistance up to $10,000.
FUNDING: Federal and State Government
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Sally Galbraith or Claude Owens, (864)583-9191
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg City and County
Date of Last Update: 20080812

WOODRUFF HOUSING AUTHORITY
Steve Wray, Executive Director
PO Box 715
Woodruff, SC  29388
PHONE: (864)476-7043
EMAIL: sgwrayed@att.net | whaadmin@att.net
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Persons with low income
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply in person
Rental subsidies are available for qualified handicapped and disadvantaged people to enable them to obtain suitable housing. By law, some public housing units are reserved for people with disabilities.
FUNDING: Federal subsidy
PARENT AGENCY: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
AREA SERVED: Woodruff
Date of Last Update: 20070813

Medical Assistance

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, SAINT LUKE'S
Georgia Vaughn, Executive Director
PO Box 3466
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 162 North Dean Street
PHONE: (864)542-2273 ; FAX: (864)597-0413
EMAIL: gm3466@aol.com
INTERNET: www.stlukesfreemedicalclinic.org
HOURS: Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am-1 pm; Evening Clinic: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-9 pm (by appointment only)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Call for requirements
FEES: Donations accepted
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for information regarding application
Provides comprehensive health services to Spartanburg County residents who lack access to medical care. (low income; uninsured)
FUNDING: Donations; Local Churches; Foundations; Clubs; Grants
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080902

INDIGENT CARE SERVICES, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Ruth Bentley, Supervisor
PO Box 5666
Spartanburg, SC  29303
STREET ADDRESS: 101 East Wood Street, 1st floor (w/admitting office)
PHONE: (864)560-7926 ; FAX: (864)560-6005
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Based on family size, gross income, assets. Will not co-pay with Medicare, Medicaid or Insurance.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for information. Application cannot be approved if applicant is eligible for other sponsorship -- Medicare, Medicaid, Workman's Comp, or Insurance.
Provides sponsorship for inpatient hospital charges for any hospital in South Carolina that accepts the Medically Indigent Assistance Program (MIAP Program).  Provides sponsorship for outpatient charges at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Office visits to Medical Education Clinics at SRHS.  SPECIAL NOTE: Program does not pay emergency department physician fees, radiology, pathology, medication, housing or food.
FUNDING: State; Spartanburg County
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Eligibility Officers-Virginia Foster, Susan Hicks; Secretary-Lynn McClure
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20080812

MEDICAID TRANSPORT
Medicaid Transportation Coordinator
DHHS Medicaid
PO Box 4847
Spartanburg, SC  29305
PHONE: (864)596-3025
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Only people certified for Medicaid
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 3 working day reservation minimum
Medicaid recipients should call a Medicaid representative at this telephone number to determine eligibility. After completion of eligibility requirements, Medicaid will call the transport unit to schedule your ride. This service provides Door to door bus and van service to and from Medicaid approved medical appointments. Accessible to people with handicaps. Vehicles are equipped and air conditioned.
Date of Last Update: 20070222

Thrift Shops

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Thrift Store: Spartanburg Location #1
1300 Asheville Highway
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)582-1103
INTERNET: www.goodwillsc.org
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9 am-8 pm; Sunday, 1:30-5:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit
Goodwill helps people with disabilities and other barriers to employment become fully independent citizens through education, job training and employment. Training programs include: merchandising, forklift training, food service training, telecommunication customer service training, computer literacy, English as a Second Language. Goodwill generates revenue through sale of donated items at area retail outlets. 90% of revenue generated goes to the job training and placement programs. You can drop off donations at the retail stores or at the two attended donation centers: Intersection of Hwy. 290 & Hwy. 296 and Hwy. 29 across from Lowe's. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm; Sunday 1-6 pm
FUNDING: Self funded from sale of donated items
PARENT AGENCY: Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Patrick Michaels, President and CEO
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080611

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Thrift Store: Spartanburg Location #2
2060 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)582-9410
INTERNET: www.goodwillsc.org
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9 am-8 pm; Sunday, 1:30-5:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit
Goodwill helps people with disabilities and other barriers to employment become fully independent citizens through education, job training and employment. Training programs include: merchandising, forklift training, food service training, telecommunication customer service training, computer literacy, English as a Second Language. Goodwill generates revenue through sale of donated items at area retail outlets. 90% of revenue generated goes to the job training and placement programs. You can drop off donations at the retail stores or at the two attended donation centers: Intersection of Hwy. 290 & Hwy. 296 and Hwy. 29 across from Lowe's. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm; Sunday 1-6 pm
FUNDING: Self funded from sale of donated items
PARENT AGENCY: Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Patrick Michaels, President and CEO
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080611

GREATER SPARTANBURG MINISTRIES
Thrift Store
Rev. Kevin D. Koger, Executive Director
680 Asheville Highway
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)585-9371 ; FAX: (864)585-9373
EMAIL: greaterspartanburgministries@yahoo.com
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 am-12 noon
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be screened to determine need/eligibility.
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: First come, first served with picture ID and Social Security card
Our mission is food relief and evangelism, supported by thrift store operations and public/private donations
FUNDING: Contributions
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080717

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
Stephan Bolliger, Store Manager
2270 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)583-1332
EMAIL: store@shabitat.org
INTERNET: www.habitatspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturday, 9 am-4 pm
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Drop off donations during store hours.  Please call if you need assistance bringing donations to the store.
The Habitat ReStore takes household items and kitchenware items including appliances, furniture and interior accessories, as well as building/construction materials.
FUNDING: Donations; Earned Revenue
PARENT AGENCY: Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg, Inc.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: David Ellis
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080910

SALVATION ARMY
Boiling Springs Thrift Store
3545 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC  29316
PHONE: (864)599-7662
INTERNET: www.saspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Donations of clothing and furniture are received Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm and Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Call 542-8526 to schedule a pickup for donations at your address.
FUNDING: None
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081002

SALVATION ARMY
Thrift Store of Spartanburg
Sherry Gardner, Manager
PO Drawer 2909
Spartanburg, SC  29304-2909
STREET ADDRESS: 1529 John B. White Blvd. 29301
PHONE: (864)583-2201
INTERNET: www.saspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Donations of clothing, furniture, and household items are received Monday-Saturday, 9 am-4 pm. Call 542-8526 to schedule a pickup for donations at your address.  This facility is located at 1529 John B. White Blvd. 29301.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081002

SALVATION ARMY
Woodruff Family Thrift Store
467 Cross Anchor Road
Woodruff, SC  29388
PHONE: (864)476-2201
INTERNET: www.saspartanburg.org
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit
Donations of clothing, furniture, and household items received Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm. Call 542-8526 to schedule a pickup of donations if you live in the Woodruff area.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081002

Transportation

AIRPORT, GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL
J. Garrett Jackson, Executive Director
2000 GSP Drive, Suite 1
Greer, SC  29651
PHONE: (864)439-4476; (864)848-6225 (FAX and TTD)
EMAIL: gjackson@gspairport.com
INTERNET: www.GSPAIRPORT.com
Located midway between Greenville and Spartanburg off I-85 at Exit 57. Served by American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta, Northwest, United Express, USAir and Allegiant Air with over 60 daily nonstop departures to 16 major cities. GSP International served 1,550,077  passengers in 2007.
PARENT AGENCY: Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Chairman-Roger Milliken; Vice-Chairman-Minor Shaw
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080630

AIRPORT, SPARTANBURG DOWNTOWN MEMORIAL
Jeannette Terry, Airport Operations Manager
PO Drawer 1749
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 500 Ammons Road
PHONE: (864)574-8552
EMAIL: jterry@cityofspartanburg.org
INTERNET: www.cityofspartanburg.org/City_Government/City_Departments/Memorial_Airport.htm
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 7 am-8 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8 am-8 pm  Maintenance Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
Located three miles from the heart of the city. Host to annual Warbirds Scramble each May. The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport is the City's largest owned asset and is located in the southwest section of the City off Ammons Road. It was the first airport in South Carolina-opening in October 1927. The airport serves over 100 local aircraft, as well as corporate planes. Charter flights and flight instruction are available. The airport is a popular tour site for elementary school and daycare groups.
PARENT AGENCY: City of Spartanburg
Date of Last Update: 20080722

SPARTA; SPARTANBURG TRANSIT SYSTEM
Marc Keenan
PO Box 1607
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)595-2715
EMAIL: mkeenan3@charter.net
INTERNET: www.spartabus.com
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 6 am-6 pm; limited service Saturday 10 am-6 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fixed Route: In order to qualify for the reduced fare and SPARTA ID card,
passengers must have: Picture ID verifying age 65 years old or older;
Medicare Card; Physical or mental disability that is verified by a licensed
physician.
2. Complementary Paratransit: There is a two part application process which
you must complete before you are allowed to use SPARTA's ADA Complementary
Paratransit service. In the first part, you give SPARTA permission to
contact a professional who is familiar with your abilities. In the second
part, this professional answers questions about your ability to use fixed
route bus service. SPARTA uses this information to determine if you are
eligible to use SPARTA's Complementary Paratransit service all of the time,
some of the time, or not at all.
FEES: 1. Fixed Route: Fare is $1.25 plus $0.30 for a transfer. Reduced fare for senior citizens, students, and the handicapped.
2. Complementary Paratransit: $2.25 per trip.
Fixed Route and Complementary Paratransit bus service in and around the City
of Spartanburg. Trained and courteous drivers. Air conditioned and ADA
equipped buses. Bus schedules are available on the SPARTA website, on the
buses, and at City Hall in Spartanburg. SPARTA office is located at 150 Air
Flow Drive. SPARTA Transfer Facility is located at 100 Liberty Street.
FUNDING: Federal Transit Administration; SCDOT; City of Spartanburg
PARENT AGENCY: Transit Management of Spartanburg
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Luis Gonzalez, (864)595-2718
AREA SERVED: Greater Spartanburg Area
Date of Last Update: 20081027

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BUREAU
Dial-A-Ride
SRHS, 101 East Wood Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)560-4118
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: General public
FEES: $3.00-$8.50, one-way
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call by 10 am for next day service
Non-emergency transportation to medical facilities and other destinations. Contracts with various agencies to provide transportation to specified destinations. Dial-a-Ride is also a general public service which provides door-to-door transportation to any destination in Spartanburg County.
FUNDING: Federal Transit Administration; State Mass Transit Funds; County Funds; Contract Revenues
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20071108

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