Greer is actively addressing homelessness in 2025 through coordinated regional efforts and local support programs focused on prevention, housing, and outreach.
Collaboration through Greenville County and Upstate Continuum of Care
Greer is part of the broader Greenville County strategy to fight homelessness, coordinated by the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) and the Upstate Continuum of Care (CoC). They support rapid rehousing, emergency shelter operations, prevention activities, and street outreach services.
Weekly meetings among CoC members, including organizations like United Housing Connections, United Ministries, and Pendleton Place, help monitor progress and coordinate client care for families, veterans, and chronically homeless individuals.
The CoC uses a coordinated entry system including the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) to identify and prioritize those most in need for housing and support.
Local Nonprofit Support
Greer Relief and Resources Agency is a key local nonprofit providing emergency assistance, including food, housing, and financial support. Founded during the Great Depression, it continues to fight poverty and homelessness through prevention and recovery programs.
Greer Relief also serves as a resource hub connecting residents to health and human services, with an emphasis on improving quality of life and fostering self-sufficiency.
Donations, especially of nonperishable foods, are critical to maintaining their efforts in supporting neighbors facing homelessness or food insecurity.
Future Planning and Funding
Greenville County is developing multi-year plans to increase affordable housing options, enhance homelessness prevention, and improve program administration through HUD and other federal funding sources.
The community task force and nonprofit partners are working on a comprehensive homelessness action plan expected to launch later in 2025, focusing on collaboration, data-driven approaches, creating navigation centers, and public education.
Greer’s homelessness response in 2025 is deeply integrated with county-wide initiatives and local agencies, emphasizing prevention, rapid rehousing, community engagement, and resource alignment to build long-term stability for vulnerable residents.Charleston is actively improving public safety through enhanced lighting, targeted policing, community engagement, and comprehensive safety action plans supported by federal grants. Key initiatives include improved lighting and added cameras on King Street, targeted patrols in high-traffic areas, youth engagement programs, a strategic plan emphasizing community outreach, and awarded grants for school resource officers and training. These efforts aim to reduce violent crimes, increase safety perception, and foster stronger community relationships, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.
SOURCES
[1](https://gcra-sc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Greenville-County-2025-2029-ConPlan-FULL-DRAFT-05.30.25-CLEAN.pdf)
[2](https://greenvillejournal.com/community/greenville-homelessness-task-force-seeks-improved-responses-new-solutions/)
[3](https://greerrelief.org)
[4](https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1764/Homeless-Services)
[5](https://endhomelessness.org/state-of-homelessness/)
