YEC encourages members who are experiencing hardship to reach out to community resources that may be able to help. Check with each organization beforehand to confirm services offered, hours, and any eligibility requirements.
SC Stay Plus: Rental & Utility Assistance Program for Renters
York Electric Cooperative is committed to looking out for our members. We are pleased to offer the SC Housing Authority’s SC Stay Plus Program to members in need. This is a rent and utility assistance program for South Carolina renters impacted by COVID-19. Applications are now accepted. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with back rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020. See the Stay Plus information and FAQ here.
Help Starts Here: United Way Association of South Carolina
Call 2-1-1, visit SC211.org, or download the SC211 app to your mobile device. The United Way Association of South Carolina will let you know what’s available now and can keep you up to date when new resources become available.
803-929-1000
sc211.org
Carolina Community Actions (CCA)
This community action agency provides emergency assistance with home utility costs, clothing, housing, rent, food, and medical expenses to income-eligible individuals and families.
803-366-5537
www.carolinacommunityactions.org
The Salvation Army of the Carolinas
The Salvation Army provides services based on the needs of our communities, and the most up-to-date and accurate information can be found by contacting your local office.
803-324-5141
www.salvationarmycarolinas.org
GetCareSC
The South Carolina Department on Aging maintains this website to help citizens of South Carolina connect to local resources in their communities.
1-800-868-9095
www.getcaresc.com
York County School District Residents
PATH
PATH, Inc. is a partner agency of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM).
803-684-3992
www.pathyork.org
204 Raille St, York | Google Map
Clover School District Residents
Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC)
The Clover Area Assistance Center responds to those in need who live within the boundaries of the Clover School District.
803-222-4837
cloverareaassistance.org
1130 Highway 55 East, Clover | Google Map
Fort Mill School District Residents
Fort Mill Care Center (FMCC)
The Care Center provides assistance with food, utilities, and prescriptions to residents of Fort Mill and Tega Cay, SC.
803-547-7620
www.fortmillcarecenter.org
2760 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill | Google Map
Rock Hill School District Residents
HOPE of Rock Hill
HOPE provides food, assistance for utilities, and non-opioid prescriptions to those in need in the Rock Hill community.
803-328-8000
www.hopeofrockhill.com
411 Park Avenue, Rock Hill | Google Map
Cherokee County Residents
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission
864-223-8434
www.gleamnshrc.org
Iron City Ministries
864-839-9783
www.facebook.com/pages/…
PEACHCenter Ministries
864-489-2549
www.peachcenter.org
Chester County Residents
Carolina Community Actions (CCA)
803-385-5205
www.carolinacommunityactions.org/…
Lancaster County Residents
Carolina Community Actions (CCA)
803-285-2034
www.carolinacommunityactions.org/…
HOPE in Lancaster
803-286-4673
www.hopeinlancaster.org
*York Electric Cooperative does not control funding to these agencies and does not have access to funding availability. This list is for informational purposes and does not intend to guarantee assistance by any provider or imply formal endorsement.