Organization holds poverty simulation to better understand realities in South Carolina
A local organization is gearing up to hold a poverty simulation to help members understand the realities of poverty in South Carolina.
Homeless No More will have their participants experience what a month living in poverty is like. They will be put in situations with a lack of resources — and forced to make difficult choices.
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THE STATE: Let SC churches build tax-free affordable homes to help fix housing crisis, bill proposes
In an effort to increase South Carolina's affordable housing stock, state Rep. Wendell Jones, D-Greenville, proposed legislation to grant tax-exempt status to properties used as affordable housing if they're owned by religious institutions.
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POST & COURIER: Developer converting Columbia hotels into affordable workforce apartments
A Washington-based investment company is redeveloping a pair of shuttered Columbia hotels into apartment complexes aimed at young professionals and those in need of an affordable place to live.
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POST & COURIER: Columbia needs 16,000 housing units as city leaders call on churches, nonprofits for land
With the city facing a pressing need for 16,000 housing units in the coming decade, leaders are calling on churches and nonprofits to develop their vacant lots and alleviate strain on the residential sector.
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Homeless No More announces inaugural Stars So Bright on May 25th
Homeless No More announced the inaugural Stars So Bright event, an evening of music, dance and intentional community connection to support homeless and at-risk families and children in our community, and to highlight the diverse known and unknown stars who guide Columbia toward our better selves.
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WIS: Soda City Live: Homeless No More to Host ‘Stars So Bright’” Fundraising Event
Come as you are, as the star you are, and shine bright among countless other heroes, for Homeless No More’s “Shine So Bright” fundraising event.
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WACH: Ribbon cutting unveils new upgrades to local community center
The Columbia Chamber's Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has completed a new community center at St. Lawrence Place for their class project and hosted a ribbon cutting on Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA BUSINESS REPORT: Leadership Columbia completes community center project
The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has completed a new community center at St. Lawrence Place for their class project.
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 Announces Class Project
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 (LC23) is pleased to announce its partnership with Homeless No More. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class chooses a project that makes an impact in the community. This year’s class project is a comprehensive undertaking that includes physical enhancements to St. Lawrence Place, Homeless No More’s transitional shelter offering support services, life skills training and up to two years of housing for families experiencing homelessness.
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Affordable Housing Panel Discussion at the Nick
Housing has become an important issue for Columbia. So often you hear about the obstacles major cities face when it comes to keeping their communities affordable and livable. Cities like our own are not exempt from this issue and the conversations we can have around the issue.
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International Women's Day 2023: Northeastern University Panel Discussion
On March 8, 2023, Homeless No More’s President & CEO, Dr. Lila Anna Sauls, participated in a Northeastern University panel discussion about the journey of transformational women leaders embracing and stipulating equity in their respective fields.
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Homeless No More: Creating a More Affordable Community
Facing a monetary crisis or dealing with the strain of making ends meet can bring extra stress. Add having your rent increased by several hundred dollars, or the inability to pay your mortgage can feel like an impossible burden. There is a resource for those in need in the Columbia area - Homeless No More. Led by president and CEO Lila Anna Sauls, the Homeless No More team saw that there was a housing problem in Columbia, South Carolina. The solution - find more affordable housing in the area.
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