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About UHCSC

Homeless Services in the Upstate of South CarolinaThe Upstate Homeless Coalition of South Carolina is a private, non-profit organization. UHCSC is a collaborative organization dedicated to ending homelessness through programming, advocacy, and building safe and affordable housing. UHCSC coordinates the Continuum of Care throughout a 13 county area, helping to find gaps in services for homeless people and develop strategies to close the gaps. We take a holistic approach to help homeless people build new lives. Please download the UHC Informational Brochure in PDF format.

What Makes Us Different?

  • We work with families and individuals.
  • We provide intensive case management to help participants become self-sufficient.
  • We are not in competition with other agencies, but help other agencies, often donating goods and services to them.
  • We fill the gaps in services for homeless people, rather than duplicating existing services.
  • We build housing, as well as provide programs.
  • We do not provide emergency shelter, but do provide transitional and permanent housing.
  • We have a program presence in 7 counties, and work with providers in 13 counties.
  • We lead in advocacy on homeless issues at all levels of government.
  • We will work with homeless people with a variety of problems, as opposed to specializing in a specific problem.
  • We help bring into the upstate over $3,000,000 from HUD each year for the homeless service providers.
  • We manage the Continuum of Care

Mission Statement

To eliminate homelessness.

Please help us with your support of time or donations. Thank you.

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