In 2025, Greenville, South Carolina is tackling homelessness through a comprehensive community-driven effort called the Greenville Together initiative. The goal is to provide stable, permanent housing for 80 individuals experiencing homelessness by the end of the year, focusing on both immediate aid and long-term solutions.
The initiative employs a “street to home” approach led by the Triune Mercy Center, prioritizing permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless and medically fragile individuals with rental assistance lasting about two years. This approach emphasizes housing first, then addressing other needs like mental health and addiction services.
Partner organizations like the Greenville Housing Authority contribute resources such as housing vouchers to assist in locating suitable private market housing. There are also programs for rapid exit to housing and links to temporary shelter and community services.
Community involvement is encouraged through meetings and partnerships to enhance housing options, increase awareness, and improve service coordination. The initiative has an advisory panel that includes formerly homeless individuals to ensure accountability and lived experience is integrated into decision-making.
Overall, Greenville’s efforts in 2025 prioritize immediate rehousing and supportive services as key to making homelessness a rare and brief experience in the community.
SOURCES
(https://www.heregreenville.com/greenville-homelessness-initiative/)(https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/2025/06/04/534847/greenville-housing-authority-partners-in-program-to-reduce-homelessness)
(https://greenvillejournal.com/community/a-home-for-all-greenville-leaders-form-new-collaborative-effort-to-address-homelessness/)
(https://www.unitedwaygc.org/blog/new-initiative-aims-to-overcome-homelessness-in-greenville-before-it-gets-out-of-control/)
(https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1764/Homeless-Services)
