What We Offer
Education — Health — Outreach
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach offers basic and emergency food, clothing and financial assistance for utilities and rent/mortgage, afterschool education programs, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, OB/GYN care and dental care. Eligibility guidelines may differ depending on service, location and based on available resources. To confirm eligibility, please contact us during business hours.
Who We Serve
Johns Island serves those living in:
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Johns Island: Zip Code 29455
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James Island: Zip Code 29412
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Wadmalaw Island: Zip Code 29487
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West Ashley: Zip Code 29414 (outside of I-526)
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Ravenel: Zip Code 29470
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Rantowles: Zip Code 29470
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Hollywood: Zip Codes 29470 & 29449
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Meggett: Zip Code 29449
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Adams Run: Zip Code 29426
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Jericho: Zip Code 29426
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Edisto: Zip Code 29438
The Neighborhood House location serves those living in:
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Downtown Charleston: Zip Codes 29403 & 29401
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West Ashley: Zip Code 29407 (inside of I-526)
Generally, in order to be eligible for services or programs at either location you can qualify in three different ways; by receiving certain federal benefits, income eligibility, or emergency situations.
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If the household currently receives, SNAP, TANF, or SSI benefits, the household automatically qualifies.
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If the household does not receive one of the three benefits listed in number one, we must verify income eligibility. We must collect information for all adults in the household over the age of 18. The household must have an income that is less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
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If the household does not qualify as a result of numbers one and two, the household may qualify as a result of an emergency situation. Documentation of the emergency must be provided.
If you do not live within our service area or meet eligibility guidelines, please refer to Trident United Way’s 211 for additional resources.
Johns
Island
Services
Outreach Programs
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Financial Assistance: We can provide financial assistance for rent, mortgage or utilities once a year.
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Financial Assistance for Home Repairs: OLMCOS partners with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity to provide assistance for critical home repairs on an approved case by case basis.
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Clothing Closet: We provide clothing once every two months.
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Food Assistance: We provide food once every two months.
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emPOWER Workforce Development Program: Get help identifying employment goals, applying for jobs, interviewing and working toward and achieving long term employment.
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Senior Food Boxes: We partners with The Lowcountry Food Bank to provide Senior Food Boxes once a month for low income seniors needing extra food support.
Education Programs
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English as a Second Language (ESL): Our ESL program offers daytime and evening courses for non-native English Speakers with a focus on the skills needed to be successful at home, in the community and at work.
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Yes, I Can! After School Program: Our afterschool program focuses on academic improvement, social and emotional development and enrichment activities for 2nd-5th graders during the school year.
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GED Program: In partnership with Charleston County Adult Education, OLMCOS provides a GED Prep course designed to focus on skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete all necessary testing to obtain a GED.
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Child Learning Center: This childcare program provides academic instruction, educational play and socialization for our ESL class participants.
Wellness Programs
All Wellness Services are by appointment only at this time and can only be accessed if you do not have health (Women’s Services) or dental insurance.
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Dental Clinic: Provides emergency and basic oral and corrective care.
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Women’s Prenatal and OB GYN: OLMCOS partners with Roper Saint Francis Healthcare to provide women’s services.
Downtown
Services
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Financial Assistance: We can provide financial assistance for rent, mortgage or utilities once a year.
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Clothing Closet: We provide clothing once every two months.
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Food Assistance: We provide food once every two months.
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emPOWER Workforce Development Program: Get help identifying employment goals, applying for jobs, interviewing and working toward and achieving long term employment.
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Soup Kitchen: Our soup kitchen provides a to go lunch Monday-Friday between 12pm - 1:00pm.
Outreach Programs
Wellness Programs
Appointments can be made the same day during regular intake hours or walk-ins are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
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Dental Clinic: Provides emergency and basic oral and corrective care. The clinic is open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
THE OUTREACH
1684 Brownswood Rd.
Johns Island, SC 29455
843-559-4109
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Food and Clothing Services: Monday - Thursday 10:00am -1:30pm
Home Repair Services, Financial and Job Assistance: Appointment Only.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
77 America St,
Charleston, SC 29403
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Food and Clothing Services: Monday - Thursday 8:30am -11:30pm
Soup Kitchen Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Financial and Job Assistance: Appointment Only.
Wellness Services are by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment or for more information, please call 843-559-4493 during regular business hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm.