Fort Mill is actively fighting homelessness in 2025 through a multi-faceted community approach involving local organizations, government agencies, and faith-based groups. The efforts center on providing shelter, food, healthcare, employment support, and affordable housing options to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Key players include the York County Homeless Coalition, Fort Mill Care Center, and the Fort Mill Housing Authority, all coordinating services to meet immediate needs and help with long-term stability.​
Community Services and Support
The Fort Mill Care Center offers emergency assistance such as food, clothing, rent, and utility aid to those in need.​
The Fort Mill Housing Authority provides affordable housing options and special programs for homeless individuals to transition into permanent homes, along with financial and supportive services.​
Family Promise of York County delivers a compassionate program of meals, shelter, and case management for homeless families, with congregations like Unity Presbyterian Church supporting by hosting families temporarily.​
Pilgrims’ Inn provides shelter for women and children, transitional housing, emergency aid, childcare, and job readiness programs targeting independence and financial stability.​
Collaborative Coordination
Pathways Community Center serves as a centralized hub for health and human services agencies in the region, fostering coordinated care and reducing service duplication, which improves outcomes for homeless clients.​
These community resources work to combat stigma, raise public awareness, and encourage volunteer involvement to enhance social support.​
Challenges Addressed
Affordable housing shortage remains a significant challenge with rising living costs pushing more households toward homelessness.​
Programs focus on rapid rehousing, emergency shelter expansion, and comprehensive support services to tackle this persistent issue.​
Overall, Fort Mill’s fight against homelessness in 2025 is characterized by committed community partnerships, integrated service delivery, and ongoing efforts to expand affordable housing and support systems for the homeless population.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.cissouthcarolina.org/addressing-homelessness-in-fort-mill-sc-the-role-of-community-services)
[2](http://www.pathwaysyc.org)
[3](https://unityfortmill.org/missions/housing/)
[4](https://www.wrhi.com/2024/12/south-carolina-sees-13-3-spike-in-homelessness-insights-from-huds-2024-report-195770)
[5](https://www.fortmillschools.org/departments/departments/mckinney-vento-act)
