Palmetto Community Action Partnership seeks to combat poverty by fostering self-sufficiency among low-income and working families. Palmetto Community Action Partnership provides housing support and stability, emergency services, education, employment, child care, weatherization, free tax preparation and one-on-one budgeting.
Palmetto Community Action Partnership, the Community Action Agency serving Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, is currently accepting appointments for the following programs (Please note, we also serve residents of Beaufort and Jasper Counties for the Weatherization Program ONLY). Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, fund availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size.
Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.
Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing toll-free 1-844-769-6448 and following the instructions.
By providing temporary assistance with food, water and shelter, Palmetto CAP's Outreach department provides vital services to address the most basic needs of citizens. Being able to meet basic needs is the foundation of financial stability, and family cannot earnestly pursue the empowerment goals needed to lift them out of poverty until these needs are met.
Energy Assistance (Electric/LP Gas) is provided through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Dominion Energy's Energy Share program, Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up funds, and more.
Eligibility Requirements: All program participants must:
Documents needed:
Please note that we are now returning to in person appointments at all of our offices. Please bring all required documents when you come for the appointment.
Palmetto CAP's General Emergency Assistance Program (or GEAP) provides financial assistance to households who have encountered an unexpected financial hardship. Service include assistance with rent, prescription medication, temporary shelter, disaster relief, food and more.
Eligibility Requirements All program participants must:
Please note that we are now returning to in person appointments at all of our offices. Please bring all required documents when you come for the appointment.
Assistance is available within the Tri-county service areas to provide water and waste water services to all eligible households.
Documents needed:
Please note that we are now returning to in person appointments at all of our offices. Please bring all required documents when you come for the appointment.
The Outreach Department provides food assistance through a virtual interactive workshop that includes providing nutritional information in addition to a cooking demonstration. Upon completion eligible households will receive food assistance through the Wal-Mart grocery pickup program
The Outreach Department provides services for individuals who are unable to leave their home due to medical and or physical disabilities and have no access to transportation by family or public means.
Palmetto CAP's WAP department provides vital services to provide assistance with weatherization of houses to save energy and utility bills.
Call us at 843.720.5336 for complete information
The Employment & Education Program includes but is not limited to the following services: Childcare (which includes before and after school care) for working parents, Tuition Assistance (which includes basic training to advance marketing skills for employment, college, certification and license exams, and textbooks). In order to participate in one or more of these programs, it is Mandatory to attend an Orientation.
Dates: December 2021 / Registration begins in November
Appointments for this program are currently unavailable. Please check back for announcements for when appointment will become available. Thank you.
Camp site to be announced in April
Registration starts May
Appointments for this program are currently unavailable. Please check back for announcements for when appointment will become available. Thank you.
Dates: Registration February until April 30th
Seasonal employment for college bound high school 10-12th graders and students enrolled in accredited colleges or certification program.
Eligibility documents needed:
Appointments for this program are currently unavailable. Please check back for announcements for when appointment will become available. Thank you.
Dates February until funds are exhausted
Assist with job start up or to make family current with day care in support of work
Eligibility documents needed:
Dates: February until funds are exhausted
Work experience to the unemployed and underemployed to increase employment skills
Eligibility documents needed:
Employment and Education is accepting screening appointments for school uniforms for household members in K-12 grade in August of 2022. This must be the household’s first time receiving school uniforms or last received assistance in 2020 or earlier. Households must provide a school uniform policy for 2022-2023. Someone from the Employment and Education Services Department will be in contact with you within the next 72 hours to complete your screening. Thank you
Dates: July 15 until funds are exhausted
Eligibility documents needed:
Appointments for this program are currently unavailable. Please check back for announcements for when appointment will become available. Thank you.
Dates: February until funds are exhausted
Eligibility documents needed:
Asset Building Programs include but are not limited to the following services: Housing Support, Mortgage Assistance, Financial Literacy Class, Free Tax Preparation (VITA), and One-on-One Budgeting.
Dates: See schedule - Chas: Mon, Dor/Berk: Wed
Eligibility: Info gathered from referral
Documents needed:
Appointments for this program are currently unavailable. Please check back for announcements for when appointment will become available. Thank you.
Dates: See schedule- Mon - Thur
Eligibility:
Documents needed:
Dates: December through October only
What Do I Need to Bring?
You must have the following:
Eligibility:
February until funds are exhausted
Eligibility:
Documents needed:
February until funds are exhausted
Eligibility:
Documents needed: