What: The Upstate Homeless Coalition proudly presents New Prospects, a newly constructed apartment complex in Anderson, SC. This complex, comprised of 12 units, was built to offer a housing solution to homeless individuals with disabilities. Through joint efforts with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the SC Department of Mental Health, and concerned citizens of the Upstate community, New Prospects represents just one of the many recent solutions UHC has organized to alleviate the plague of homelessness in the Upstate. Raby Construction was the building contractor for the project. UHC will host an Open House, with light refreshments and a tour of the complex, to demonstrate the organization's and Upstate communities' commitment to helping build new lives for those faced with homelessness. Lakeside Wesleyan Church will be welcoming new tenants with gift baskets on the day of the Open House.


Where: 112 Genesis Circle, Anderson, SC. From I-85, take exit 27/Hwy 81. Follow to Murray Avenue, and turn left. Turn right on Whitner Street/Hwy 24. Follow 24 to New Prospects Church Road, and turn right (Bull Mart is on corner.) The New Prospects complex will be on the left.

Who: HUD officials, SC Dept. of Mental Health representatives, members of Lakeside Wesleyan Church, officials of the Upstate Homeless Coalition and the board of directors for New  Prospects.

Why: New Prospects represents the positive side of fighting homelessness. The Upstate Homeless Coalition's goal is to encourage awareness about the realities of homelessness, develop programs to rebuild lives damaged by homelessness, and build safe, affordable housing options for those making a new start. Media members will have the opportunity to educate and update their viewers, readers, and listeners on the scope of this problem in our area and what is being done to eliminate it.

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