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"For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took Me in." -- Matthew 25:35
Greenville has been listed as one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country. However, amidst the struggling U.S. Economy, there is also a rising population that goes unnoticed, unheard, the...“Unseen Greenville.”
The Salvation Army of Greenville is leading the community’s fight against homelessness. Today, the homeless population is growing faster than our current shelter facility can accommodate. According to recent reports, over 75,000 Greenville-area residents live in poverty. Of these, more than 1,400 are homeless on any given night.
Now, rapid inflation is making housing, food, and gas more expensive, and are forcing some to choose between food, medical care, and other necessities. One job loss, devastating accident, or one criminal record from one’s past can put a person (or family) out on the streets. The Salvation Army offers shelter, assistance, and the hope that these vulnerable neighbors can rise above their difficult circumstances.
The Salvation Army has served the vulnerable neighbors in Greenville for over 119 years. Today, the homeless population is rapidly increasing; however, our aging campus struggles to meet the demands. The current shelter campus is comprised of five separate buildings, which increases security risks for our clients and creates mobility issues for those with physical disabilities.
Revitalizing the current campus will bring services under one roof, with corridors connecting the buildings - allowing us to serve more clients, safely and effectively.
The reallocation of the total bed capacity will provide individuals and families a safe place to sleep where the environment restores dignity. The updated, purposeful design will also provide much-needed new family and transitional housing. This is vital to empowering independent living.
Overall, the revitalized shelter campus will provide more space strategically configured to stabilize vulnerable individuals. Besides providing greater missional effectiveness, the Social Services Campus will be a place where families and individuals can rebuild their lives in a place that inspires and encourages.
The Salvation Army is launching a $16 million capital campaign to redesign the Social Services Campus. Our Rebuilding Hope Restoring Lives Campaign reflects our deep desire and commitment to the vulnerable neighbors we serve.
The revitalized 45,000 sq. ft. Social Services Campus will provide greater security and cohesiveness. The new space will increase efficiency in daily operations, create greater security and accessibility, and allow for better engagement with our clients.
The renovated Social Services Campus will increase the emergency shelter bed capacity from 93 to 143. It will also feature:
● New Transitional Housing space where clients can begin to rebuild their lives.
● Family Units to provide temporary housing options to keep the family together (men with children, couples with children, families with older children).
● Larger dining hall facilities that are less institutional (more natural light) to serve meals.
The current Chapel will remain in place with a new façade to compliment the rest of the revitalized campus.
Community support from private donors, businesses, and foundations will enable The Salvation Army to adapt to the increasing demands.
Together, we will create a more accessible and safe space for our vulnerable neighbors.
In addition, a $2 million endowment will be established to sustain future operations for the Social Services campus. Your participation is vital to our success.
Budget -- Construction/Sustainability
$16M Goal
Social Services Campus Construction - full
$14,000,000
Endowment
$2,000,000
TOTAL RAISED
$9,200,000
TOTAL LEFT TO RAISE
$6,800,000
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth." -- 1 John 3:18
The Salvation Army’s Rebuilding Hope Restoring Lives Campaign will bring together community businesses, foundations, and private donors to accomplish this important redesign and expansion to improve services to our vulnerable neighbors.
Our goal is to raise $16 million to revitalize and maintain the new facility to provide a place to help the underserved community rebuild their lives.
Please consider making a leadership gift, which will have a significant impact on those who seek our services. Such a gift will move us quickly toward achieving our goal.
Read Shawn's story about his search for shelter and hope, and what he found through The Salvation Army of Greenville.