5/21/21 Community Action Month Spotlight: Special Edition
May 21, 2021
To kick off "Community Action Day" today, the GLEAMNS Community Services Departmenthas launcheda specialspotlight onCommunity Action Month. This special edition includes a "look-back" at how the GLEAMNS Community Services Department carried out Community Action Day last year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue also showcaseswhat has already been accomplished
Greenwood Mayor Declares May 2021 as Community Action Month
May 18, 2021
May is National Community Action Month, dedicated to recognizing the impact of the national Community Action Network. GLEAMNS is one of 1,000-plus Community Action Agencies across the country, working to help income-eligible individual and families. This year, Mayor Brandon Smith issued a Proclamation during a Greenwood City Council Meeting, proclaiming May 2021 as National Community Action Month
Governor McMaster Signs Proclamation Declaring May as Community Action Month
May 17, 2021
The month of May is National Community Action Month. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the month of May as South Carolina Community Action Month across the state. The SC Community Action and Head Start Network will celebrate the impact Community Action Agencies have in the lives of individuals, youth, and families in their local communities. The Community Action Agencies offer
Community Action Day
April 27, 2021
Come join us for free food and resources for the whole family!! GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission Community Action Day* May 21, 2021 10AM-1PM Brewer Community Complex (Old Brewer Middle School Parking Lot) 927 E. Cambridge Avenue Greenwood, SC 29649 Please click here for the event flyer! *The event will be contact-free and a drive-through event. For additional information, contact
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COVID-19 Emergency Kits Available!
January 19, 2021
As a response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the GLEAMNS Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program is providing COVID-19 Emergency Kits to elderly and/or disabled customers. Each kit contains the following items to help ensure the safety and welfare of our vulnerable populations: Toilet Paper (7 rolls) Paper Towels (1 roll) Face Masks (7 each) Disinfectant Wipes (1 pack
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Funds for Energy and Rental Assistance are Now Available!
January 11, 2021
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) are federally-funded programs designed to assist eligible low-income households meet home heating, cooling, and housing needs. Home energy is defined as residential heating and cooling, and to increase energy self-sufficiency; thereby reducing the vulnerability resulting from energy needs. The LI
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Reminder: GLEAMNS Youth Leadership Program is Enrolling Students!
October 16, 2020
We are currently enrolling students inourGLEAMNS Youth Leadership Program! The program is free and aims to encourage life and leadership skills to eligiblestudents ages 12-18 through activities on leadership, college planning, social justice, and more. Please clickhere (or on below image)forour new and improved programflyer!If you would like more details and/or to enroll your student, pleasesee fl