Greenville Homeless Alliance

Thirty-three cross sector partners and people who have experienced evictions came together to eye solutions for Greenville County, SC. Hear from Taylor Young with The Salvation Army of Greenville and Mark Fessler with South Carolina Legal Services in this FOX Carolina News story by Kennedi Harris. Share this story and the accompanying website, https://lnkd.in/eSz765RU. Visit our YouTube channel to see short videos from partners who contributed to the strategies https://lnkd.in/eBjzGpaZ. Stay tuned for more videos and updates from the Greenville Homeless Alliance. Special thanks to Tina Belge, MPA, AICP with Catalyst Community Consulting, Shelby Cohen of Shelby Cohen Design, and Madeline Armstrong. Thank you to Amy Connor of LEAP Communications and Jason Waggoner of Bob Jones University for the support of students studying cinematic arts and storytelling. This work would not be possible without financial support from Indigo Hope Foundation and Hollingsworth Funds. https://lnkd.in/eVEFZKTT #gvlhomes4all #hhweekgvl #hhweek #endhomelessness #ConnectedCommunity #greenvillesc #PreventEvictions #PreventHomelessness https://lnkd.in/eVEFZKTT

Today we lift up the life and ministry of Senior Pastor, Justin Gilreath, who passed away last weekend. As a partner with Buncombe Street Methodist Church (Greenville, SC), we deeply grieve his loss. Justin spoke at our 2023 iGNITE Luncheon and today we encourage everyone to join us in loving your neighbor deeply as Justin loved church member, Robert Shell. Justin said, "Robert is kind and caring, he always has a smile on his face. Robert is a contagious spirit and is a blessing." Hear Justin's words at the 45 minute mark https://lnkd.in/ggXxFnz8. Be a blessing and a contagious spirit in this world as Robert is https://lnkd.in/gtDQFUqY. We trust that as our partner Westminster Presbyterian Church shared “in life and death we belong to God,” and we extend our sincerest condolences Justin’s wife, Jenny, their daughters, Meakin and Griffin, the entire Gilreath family, staff plus members of Buncombe Street Methodist Church. “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39) #gvlhomes4all #ConnectedCommunity #endhomelessness #extendlove #greenvillesc #hhweekgvl #hhweek

Eviction in Greenville County Strategy Paper and Website are now available. We invite you to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcBuSy37. Hear how evictions impact different parts of our community: Medical: Dr. Kacey Eichelberger - https://lnkd.in/gMjPGdyC Employer: Tony Atkins - https://lnkd.in/g9ienka5 School: Irene Hamilton Jones https://lnkd.in/gvURjWnr Taylor Young and The Salvation Army of Greenville: https://lnkd.in/gvURjWnr This strategy paper and website are the product of a community effort to reduce the impact of evictions in Greenville County. Input and feedback were deliberately gathered from stakeholders involved in every part of the eviction process. These stakeholder groups included those who have experienced evictions, landlords, eviction law firms, service providers, magistrate judges, attorneys, mediators, faith communities, and philanthropic partners. #gvlhomes4all #hhweekgvl #hhweek #endhomelessness #PreventHomelessness #Evictions #ConnectedCommunity #PreventEvictions

All residents of Greenville and Laurens County are invited to the monthly Upstate Continuum of Care meeting at the Miracle Hill Ministries Greenville Rescue Mission. This is an opportunity to meet people working each day to prevent and end homelessness. You'll also see where men can access cold weather beds as you enter from Hudson Street. See a photo of a recent night for cold weather beds from Dan Weathers who creates warm meals for all men seeking shelter and safety. Did you know no one is turned away from these low barrier beds? Please do note that boys over age ten cannot stay with their mother at the women's shelter, Shepherd's Gate. Thank you to Miracle Hill Ministries, Inc. for hosting the Upstate Continuum of Care Meeting for the Greenville/Laurens County Chapter. Did you know United Housing Connections is the lead nonprofit for the 13 counties who comprise the Upstate Continuum of Care? Their support of 80+ nonprofits from Edgefield to Cherokee to Oconee County is one reason we were created to focus on Greenville County. Homelessness is a bigger problem than any one agency or government entity can solve. Join us to learn more. #gvlhomes4all #hhweek #hhweekgvl #greenvillesc

If you or someone you know lives in?Simpsonville?share the NOV. 19 Advocacy Connection Pop-Up from 9 - 10 AM,?at Eggs Up Grill North Main Street in Simpsonville. These small and informal gatherings offer a brief update on the latest issues impacting homelessness and provide time for conversation and connection between advocates interested in ending homelessness in their local communities. Since June, we've held these sessions once a month across the municipalities in Greenville County. Register here https://lnkd.in/eu-UyzUj. If you live in Greer, make plans to join us on December 5 at 5 PM at?Cartwright Food Hall?for the final stop of 2024. Email Heather Gatchell for details at [email protected]. Thank you to?Travelers Rest, City of Greenville, Fountain Inn, and Mauldin?elected officials and residents who have participated. Each stop has had positive conversations. #gvlhomes4all?#hhweekgvl?#hhweek?#endhomelessness

Since 2019, the Greenville Homeless Alliance has gathered community partners after establishing November 15 as a local Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Day. We invite you to utilize this GHA Update to learn, volunteer, and donate to this urgent issue. Together we can make a difference. Share what you do on social media and tag it with #HHWEEKGVL. #gvlhomes4all #ConnectedCommunity #greenvillesc #ignitechange https://lnkd.in/enHZwv7H

On this Veteran's Day we thank all who have served. Learn more about PTSD, homelessness, and collaboration from Upstate Warrior Solution + Heidi. How does it feel to be recognized? “I was afraid to reach out or let anyone know that I was experiencing homelessness for fear of losing my kids,” explains Heidi. “A United States Marine Corps veteran friend dropped me off one day on the steps of Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS). Neither of us knew anything about the organization, but had heard they help veterans.” Due to the fear of being separated from her kids in the back of her mind....read the short story https://lnkd.in/e4cEeAbc. Watch the 60 second documentary by Bob Jones University Cinematic Arts Department student https://lnkd.in/eUgE33mw. Hear from Charlie Hall in this short video: https://lnkd.in/eqBHe2Jt. #gvlhomes4all #VeteransDay2024 #endhomelessness #greenvillesc #ConnectedCommunity

Thank you to Bank of America for the opportunity to attend the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. Congratulations to TRIUNE MERCY CENTER and Jennifer Fouse Sheorn for receiving the 2024 Neighborhood Champion award! We were thrilled to be at Triune where the SEEN | HEARD | VALUED mural https://lnkd.in/gPz4bzV2 welcomed Bank of America teammates and nonprofits from across the Upstate. The inspirational speakers and conversations at tables are critical in how we collectively approach the most challenging issues facing our community. Homelessness, access to mental health services and affordable housing were the top priorities in 2023. We look forward to seeing the results from today. Thank you Stacy Brandon for your leadership and dedication to people in the Upstate. We shared the brand new website https://lnkd.in/gxZx_2qt developed by stakeholders convened by the Greenville Homeless Alliance addressing #evictions. Please check it out and share this new resource. #gvlhomes4all #connectedcommunity #collectiveimpact #endhomelessness #mentalhealthaccess #affordablehousing

NOVEMBER 5 - Call to Action Alert 1. VOTE! It's important to make your voice heard. We encourage everyone to vote this Tuesday. 2. Help ensure Greenville County's Unified Development Ordinance passes 2nd reading. Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/eSxPzTBq. #gvlhomes4all #greenvillesc #Vote2024 #ConnectedCommunity

Join us on November 5 at County Square at 6:00 pm, Council Chambers, 301 University Ridge, Greenville SC to support the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance. This is part of our 2024 Advocacy Agenda and has had involvement in the public process over the last 4+ years. In 2019, you spoke into the Comprehensive Plan and this is the next major milestone. We work alongside Upstate Forever as a founding partner of Impact Greenville and encourage you to read their 10/28 post, "A guide to advocating for Greenville County's Unified Development Ordinance" https://lnkd.in/eV_rQgtQ. View our advocacy agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eXa2ETxi. #gvlhomes4all #advocate #ConnectedCommunity #ignitechange #greenvillesc #growth #endhomelessness