People Returning from Incarceration Financial & Crisis Assistance

Financial & Crisis Assistance for People Returning from Incarceration in Greenville, SC

Re-entry support for people rebuilding after incarceration — including organizations that help with ID, jobs, housing, and a fresh start.

Below are 7 financial & crisis assistance resources in Greenville County ready to help. Each one shows what to do next.

Financial

Greer Relief

What they help with: Emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, and basic needs in the Greer area.
Who it's for: Serves veterans, families with children, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, women and men
Where: 202 Victoria St., Greer, SC 29651
Good to know: Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 334-3493 More about Greer Relief

Financial Housing

The Salvation Army of Greenville

What they help with: Emergency shelter, meals, and financial assistance for individuals and families.
Who it's for: Serves veterans, families with children, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, people in substance-use recovery, women and men
Where: 417 Rutherford St., Greenville, SC 29609
Good to know: Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 235-4803 More about The Salvation Army of Greenville

Financial Food

Catholic Charities Upstate

What they help with: Emergency financial help, food, and counseling for anyone in need.
Who it's for: Open to everyone
Where: 2300 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29600
Good to know: You can get help without a photo ID.
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 331-2629 More about Catholic Charities Upstate

Financial Family Services

Foothills Family Resources of Slater-Marietta

What they help with: Emergency assistance and family support for the Slater-Marietta area.
Who it's for: Open to everyone
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:15am-4:15pm; closed daily 12pm-1pm
Good to know: You can get help without a photo ID.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 836-1100 More about Foothills Family Resources of Slater-Marietta

Financial Food

Mother Teresa House

What they help with: Food, clothing, and basic-needs assistance.
Who it's for: Open to everyone
Hours: Tue & Thu 10am-2pm
Good to know: You can get help without a photo ID.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 412-7101 More about Mother Teresa House

Financial

SC Thrive

What they help with: Helps people apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits, plus financial-wellness tools.
Who it's for: Open to everyone
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Good to know: You can get help without a photo ID.

Next step: Call for free help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, or other benefits.

Call 800-726-8774 More about SC Thrive

Financial Food

St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church

What they help with: Parish outreach offering food and emergency assistance to neighbors in need.
Who it's for: Open to everyone
Where: 204 Douthit St, Greenville, SC 29601
Good to know: You can get help without a photo ID.
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 233-7717 More about St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church

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Frequently asked questions

Where can people returning from incarceration get financial & crisis assistance in Greenville, SC?

There are 7 organizations on this page that provide financial & crisis assistance to people returning from incarceration in Greenville County, including Greer Relief and The Salvation Army of Greenville. Call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility before you go.

Is this help really free?

The organizations listed are free or low-cost. Services, hours, and eligibility can change, so please call ahead to confirm what's available before visiting.

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