Beaufort County assistance programs

Organizations that provide services and resources for bills and expenses.

Find information below on the Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. and the The Deep Well Project. They are two local, non-profit organizations that offer people aid, services, and resources for paying bills, debts, and other expenses. They can also help people become self-sufficient over the long term.

Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc.

This is the local Community Action Agency that will help low income and struggling families. They have numerous programs that will, among other things, provide emergency assistance and cash grants to help with home utility and heating costs, clothing, rent assistance, housing, food and help for medical expenses to income eligible individuals and families. They also want to ensure people get back on their feet over the long term, and to meet that goal they have a job training program as well as a computer training center, all in an effort to help people find jobs, gain skills, or increase their income.

Their primary mission is to reduce both the causes and conditions of poverty in the local geographical area. They will do their best to provide a nurturing environment in which both struggling as well as low to moderate income families can seek assistance that helps them to become less dependent upon state and federal government assistance programs. They will always strive to give low income families a "hand up" in the direction of self-sufficiency, and not a "handout" or welfare program. This community action agency is overseen by the Office of Economic Opportunity in the Governor's Office.

They focus on and provide emergency funds and programs for low-income people, and the agency is located at 1905 Duke St., Suite. 250 Beaufort, SC 29902-4403, with a phone number of (843) 470-4500.

 

 

 

Assistance From The Deep Well Project

This is a a private social services agency that operates on Hilton Head Island and provide these residents with services. Phone number is (843) 342-6216.

They have several options for people in need. The wide variety of Deep Well's services goes a long way towards helping as many people as possible. Some of what they offer include food aid, rent assistance, home and septic system repairs, grants and funds for paying water and utility bills, free and discounted prescription medication, free transportation to medical appointments and government offices, back-to-school clothing, furniture, and other household items.

If people need help around the holidays, Holiday Heroes is a place to turn to for free toys and food. It is a great example of what many helping hands can accomplish. It is a countywide collaboration that partners with and includes The Salvation Army, Bluffton Self Help, Beaufort County Department of Social Services, Deep Well, Toys for Tots, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of the Lowcountry.

 

 

Charities and non-profits that provide assistance

Bluffton Self Help runs programs that provide emergency financial assistance. Get help with paying for rent, utility bills, medications, septic tank repairs, lodging and shelter. The programs are intended to help people make it through a crisis, and give them help for paying bills and debts. 843-757-8000.

Salvation Army of Beaufort (843-524-3727) offer families and individuals with free food, shelter, access to a thrift store, holiday aid, and limited financial support.

Free foreclosure, mortgage, and debt assistance

Contact HUD approved mortgage counselors, or professionals that can guide you through debt assistance programs at Consumer Credit Counseling. 912-691-2227. Work one on one with a HUD approved housing counselor to learn about mortgage and foreclosure assistance programs. The aid is free. And a dedicated professional can also provide you with budgeting skills, direct you to free debt management plans, and other ways to tackle credit card and medical debts.

Legal and foreclosure aid

Another place to turn to for free legal support for issues such as foreclosures or civil legal cases is Lowcountry Legal Aid. They provide free representation, legal advice, and support to qualified low income Beaufort County residents. The Hilton Head area residents can also receive legal help. 843-815-1570