“It is with great respect that I publicly thank, honor and congratulate Deputy Chief Jerome Taylor on his pending retirement,” Chief of Police Luther Reynolds said… [Taylor] currently serves on the Board of Directors of One80 Place and previously served on the Trident Urban League Board of Directors.
Read MoreHard to believe Christmas is right around the corner if you are looking to get into the holiday spirit. Mark your calendar for next Saturday, December 21st. Baker & Brewer is hosting a Christmas Warm-up Block Party from 12 pm to 4 pm, at their location 94 Stuart Street, Charleston.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Nov. 26, One80 Place held its seventh annual Turkey and a $20 Donation Drive. The event exceeded its goal by raising more than $74,000 and receiving 600 turkeys.
Read MoreIn the spirit of giving, Five Loaves Café is donating 10% of tonight’s revenue to One80 Place in support of their upcoming fundraiser “Turkey and a $20.” The annual fundraiser simply asks for donations in the form of a frozen turkey and a cash donation.
Read MoreTemperatures are dropping in the Lowcountry; and with hundreds of homeless Charlestonians facing the cold, shelters are asking for help from the community. “Well, getting into the colder months, what helps us first and foremost is financial donations,” says Katie Smith from One80 Place.
Read More“I’ll put it into words,” Young said. “When we delivered tables and chairs to a veteran he looked at them and said now I can invite company. He was never able to have company over because he didn’t have a place for them to sit. Now he has a table and chairs. It was a huge impact on him.”
Read MoreCharleston’s homeless shelter, originally called Crisis Ministries, began 35 years ago inside a former auto parts shop at 573 Meeting St. Today, the building has been torn down, and the nonprofit homeless shelter, now called One80 Place, plans to turn the half-acre site into a $24 million, six-story affordable housing complex with 70 new apartments for the formerly homeless.
Read MoreGenerous locals looking to help out this holiday season are invited on Tuesday, Nov. 26 to swing by One80 Place for its seventh annual Turkey and a $20 Donation Drive. One80 Place is asking individuals, small businesses, and organizations to collect and drop off monetary gifts and proteins (ham and turkey) to help in the mission to end homelessness for those struggling in our community.
Read MoreCharleston County recently launched a new housing court that provides legal help to low-income families facing eviction. The new program is the first of its kind in South Carolina. So far, the court has helped more than 10 people avoid eviction.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, November 26th, One80 Place will host their 7th annual "Turkey & a $20" donation drive to stock their community kitchen and help end homelessness.
Read MoreA planned 70-unit affordable housing project for formerly homeless workers downtown has new life and could begin construction soon, thanks to a new legal deal.
Read MoreAfter controversy arose over a perceived lack of supplies available at a storm shelter as Hurricane Florence barreled toward the Carolinas, officials say they’ve learned valuable lessons on how to care for the area’s most vulnerable residents.
Read MoreAt One80 Place, defendants are paired with service providers like Origin SC, the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If the defendant proves that he or she is cooperating with a personalized program and making substantial progress toward finding housing, the case is dismissed.
Read MoreLongtime Circa 1886 chef Marc Collins, who presented his namesake award to Franz, said Franz exemplifies “sticktoitiveness” and applauded her for giving back to the community through her involvement with One80 Place RISE.
Read MoreThe City of Charleston has decided how it will allocate a $20 million dollar bond for affordable housing projects in the city.
Read MoreFor women escaping domestic violence, homelessness and other obstacles, a nonprofit in Charleston is helping provide them with basic but often overlooked necessities: new bras and underwear.
Read MoreProceeds from this year’s Field of Honor will go to One80 Place, a charity that advocates for and attempts to shelter the homeless; Fisher House, a nonprofit that provides housing for military families while their loved one is in the VA hospital; and Palmetto Warrior Connection, which helps veterans transition back into civilian life.
Read MoreThe Charleston Animal Society and One80 place teamed up to make a special difference in one man's life.
Read MoreAt any given time, One80 Place is a home to dozens of homeless and hungry individuals. The organization offers food and a cool place to stay during the hot summer months.
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