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South Carolina Indian
Development Council, Inc.
Employment and Training Services for
Native Americans in South Carolina
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide workforce investment activities that increase the employment, retention, and earnings as well as occupational skill attainment of Indian people.
Costs: Eligible participants pay no fees or costs to participate after determinations of eligibility, enrollment, and acceptance as participants.
Participant Activities: Once enrolled, eligible participants receive assistance with educational training cost. In some cases, wages are paid for participation in work experience.
Funds are provided for tuition, books, supplies, and costs associated with classroom training. Other supportive costs may be provided.
Whose Is Eligible?
● Indian People. Documentation will be required, such as a
tribal membership card. Males born after 1950 and are over
age 17 must also satisfy Selective Service registration.
● Unemployed
● Underemployed
● Economically disadvantaged
● High School graduates interested in a two-year program.
Call the Tribal Office at 864.683.1421 or email cherokeesister@msn.com for an application or for more information.
If you are a tribal member from another state, go to the following web site to find out where you need to apply:
www.servicelocator.org
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SC Commission for the Blind
The SC Commission for the Blind is engaging in an effort to make the Native citizens of SC aware of their services.
While their primary services relate to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the agency also has an Older Blind and Children's Services Program. Below is a listing of those progressive eye pathologies which make individuals eligible for their services:
1. Retinitis Pigmentosa
2. Glaucoma
3. Optic Atrophy
4. Cataracts in both eyes
5. Macular Degeneration
6. Diabetic Retinopathy (vision loss from diabetes)
7. Keratoconus
8. Stargardt's
9. Vision loss due to HIV
10.Vision loss due to Multiple Sclerosis
For more information about this service, visit www.sccb.state.sc.us
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Free Cancer Screening Program for Eligible Women
The Best Chance Network is a special program to help women who need to be screened for breast and cervical cancer. You may be able to receive free services if you meet these guidelines:
♥ you are 40-64 years old,
♥ you have no health insurance, or your health insurance only pays for hospital care, and
♥ you meet certain income guidelines.
To learn more, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) and ask about the SC Best Chance Network.
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South Carolina Small and Minority Business
For information on starting a small minority business or questions concerning small and minority businesses, email Rogie Nelson at rnelson@cfma.state.sc.us
For more information on the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (CMA), visit the CMA web site at www.state.sc.us/cma
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United Way of South Carolina
For assistance with utility bills, medical bills, and/or housing assistance, call 211
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YOU CAN QUIT SMOKING! YES, YOU CAN!
1-800-quit now, 1-800-784-8669
You will be asked a few questions, then mailed "Help Quit Smoking" info and aids to help support your decision. Example: gum or patches with 24-hour 'quit coach' to speak with. This is all FREE. No insurance is needed so you have nothing to lose! Think of all you will gain!!
1-800-784-8669
TTY: 1-877-777-6534
www.scdhec.gov/quitforkeeps
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Golden Strip Relief Community Services
864-688-2233
1102 Howard Dr.
Simpsonville Community Center
•Serves areas south of Hwy. 85, north of Hwy. 101.
•Services - food, utilities (no disconnects), and meds
•What to bring with you - State ID, SS card, proof of income, bill that needs to be paid (your name must be on account)
Hours
Monday and Friday 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Get there early to get a place in line.
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God's Pantry Locations
Operations Center/Warehouse
P.O. Box 786
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Physical Address: 1312 Old Stage Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: 864-963-4441 & 963-4649
Fax: 864-963-4656
Pantry #1
1100 Log Shoals Road
(Joy Center at Messiah Lutheran Church)
Mauldin, SC 29662
Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Pantry #2
2600 Wade Hampton Blvd.
(at Lutheran Church of Our Savior)
Greenville, SC 29615
Tues. & Thurs. 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Pantry #3
510 E. Curtis Street
(at First Presbyterian Church)
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Tues. 10 AM - Noon & 4 PM - 5 PM
Thurs. 6 PM - 8 PM
Pantry #4
1250 Southport Rd.
(at Christ Our King of Peace Episcopal Church)
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Closed until further notice.
Pantry #5
2090 South Church Street Ext.
(at New Day Baptist Church)
Spartanburg, SC 29306
1st & 3rd Sat. 9 AM - Noon
Pantry #6
100 Enoree Rd.
(at Enoree Fork Baptist Church)
Greer, SC 29650
Thurs. 10 AM - Noon
Pantry #7
315 Daventon Road
(at Daventon Baptist Church)
Pelzer, SC 29669
Tues. 6 PM - 8 PM
Pantry #8
1009 S. Broad St.
(at St. Johns Lutheran Church)
Clinton, SC 29325
Tues. 10 AM - Noon
Pantry #9
6466 Poplar Springs Rd.
(at Poplar Springs Baptist Church)
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
1st & 3rd Tues. 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Pantry #10
3540 Woodruff Road
(at Old Pilgrim Baptist Church)
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Wed. 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Thurs. 9 AM - Noon
Pantry #11
710 Pleasantburg Drive
(at Dominion World Ministries)
Greenville, SC 29607
Mon. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & Wed. 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Pantry #12
2375 Racing Road
(at Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church)
Greer, SC 29650
Thurs. 1 PM - 4 PM
Pantry #14
645 Old Howard Gap Road
(at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church)
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1st & 3rd Sat. 8 AM - Noon
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