In South Carolina, 581,290 households (29%) live above the Federal Poverty Level, but below a sustainable level for the area in which they live and work.
(source: United for ALICE report, Oct 2023)
In Charleston, nearly 132,000 households cannot afford the basic necessities, despite working full-time or at multiple jobs.
(source: United for ALICE report, Oct 2023)
8% of James Island residents live below the Federal Poverty Level and another 23% live below the actual sustainable level for this area.
(source: United for ALICE report, Oct 2023)
Monthly food assistance from James Island Outreach provides $159 worth of groceries, freeing income for other necessary expenses.
16% of households living below sustainable level for SC reported that often or sometimes their children were not eating enough because they couldn’t afford enough food.
(source: United for ALICE report, Oct 2023)
Of South Carolina households living below the sustainable threshold, only 23% reported having any rainy day savings.
(source: United for ALICE report, Oct 2023)
MISSION
James Island Outreach uplifts and unites our community by helping neighbors with basic and emergency needs.
VISION
A healthy James Island community where all residents prosper, live safely, and help each other.
VALUES
Compassion
Everyone is treated with empathy and respect
Service
Sustained by neighbors committed to helping each other
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical practices
Community
Creating an inclusive, involved community
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