Our Motto is simple. People Helping People.
Since our inception in 1966, our motto remains the same...People Helping People...
GLEAMNS Board Statement
GLEAMNS Board Statement Affirming Commitment to War on Poverty and Racial Equality and Justice
GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site
In 2011, GLEAMNS established the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historic Preservation Site to honor and display the extraordinary life of Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays. Coming from impoverish, humbled beginnings, Dr. Mays rose to become one of the greatest international leaders of his generation.
Careers With GLEAMNS
GLEAMNS IS HIRING! Come join our family! We offer an array of positions with competitive pay and state benefits. See what we have to offer and apply online by following the link below!
Head Start Hiring
Now Hiring for Head Start
Bus Drivers, Center Managers,
Case Workers, Teacher & Teacher Assistants
Head Start Hiring
Now Hiring for Head Start Bus Drivers, Center Managers, Case Workers, Teacher & Teacher Assistants
Governor’s Awards in the Humanities
Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related to the humanities; excellence defining South Carolina’s cultural life to the nation or world; and exemplary support for public humanities programs
Spirit Week
GLEAMNS CEO Pays Homage to
Head Start and Early Head Start Staff during Spirit Week
Portrays Head Start/Early Head Start Superhero
#GLEAMNSHeadStartStrong
Our Services
Delivering quality services, assistance, and opportunity to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency.
Community Services (rent, education, and youth services)
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
Early Head Start
Head Start
Community Services (utility, fuel, AC/HVAC assistance)
Magic Johnson/Teen After School Center (TASC)
Weatherization
Workforce Development (WIOA)
.jpg)
What's New
May
19
GLEAMNS Community Action Month Spotlight for 2022 Available
To kick off GLEAMNS "Community Action Day" tomorrow, please check out this GLEAMNS Community Services Department spotlight for Community Action Month. It is a continuation in the annual Community Action Month series. This year's spotlight is a recap to highlight a month designated to celebrating the impact of Community Action. The issue includes a 'look-back' at how the GLEAMRead More
Apr
19
Mayor Signs Community Action Proclamation
May is National Community Action Month, dedicated to recognizing the success of the national Community Action Network. GLEAMNS is one of 1,000-plus Community ActionAgenciesacross thecountry, working to help individuals and familieswithlow-incomes. During a Greenwood City Council meeting on April 19, 2022, Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smithsigned aProclamation for Community Action Month. Heproclaimed MaRead More
.jpg)
Jan
19
Funds for Energy, Water, and Rental/Mortgage Assistance are Available!
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP),and General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) are federally-funded programs designed to assist eligible low-income households meet home heating, cooling, water, sewer,and housing needs. Home energy is defined as residential heating and cooling, and to increase energy self-sufficiency; therebyRead More
Oct
05
Water Assistance is Available!
Beginning October 2021, GLEAMNS will be providing water and wastewater assistance to eligible households due to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. For more information, please contact your local GLEAMNS CSBG/LIHEAP office - click here to go to Office Locations.Read More