Poverty in Greenville
We don't have to go far from Furman's campus to be reminded that poverty is not a distant problem. Poverty is a major issue right here in Greenville. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2010, 15.4% of Greenville County residents were living in poverty. The rate of children in poverty was even higher: 21.0% of children in Greenville County were living in poverty.
Read more about the
U.S. Census Bureau's findings about Greenville.
Poverty is a huge, complex problem, and it requires multi-faceted solutions. Fortunately, many agencies in Greenville are working to alleviate the problem of poverty, tackling different dimensions of the issue. The list below includes some of the programs at work in Greenville County, organized by type of assistance. See where your gifts and interests can help to address poverty in our community.
Adult Education and Employment Training
Greenville Literacy Association
United Ministries
Children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate
Frazee Center
Miracle Hill Children's Home
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Julie Valentine Center
Safe Harbor
Health
AID Upstate
Greenville Free Medical Clinic
Little Steps
Homelessness
Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network
Miracle Hill Rescue Mission
Miracle Hill Shepherd's Gate
Triune Mercy Center
Place of Hope at United Ministries
Housing
Greenville Housing Fund
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
SHARE
Hunger
Foothills Family Resources
The Generous Garden Project
Miracle Hill Relief Ministry
Project Host
United Ministries
Legal
South Carolina Legal Services