WELCOME! Carolina Community Actions, Inc. would like to welcome the following new employees who serve Community Action as Intake Specialists: Adia Gibbs Dwahza Jackson Georgia Thomas Charleston County Human Services Commission welcomes the following employees to the agency: Debra Hunter -- Asset Building Administrative Assistant Tamika Edmund -- Asset Building Case Manager Cristina Gambrell -- Outreach Intake Processor Yolonda June -- Weatherization Data Entry Specialist David Campbell -- Weatherization HVAC Specialist
Farewell! Jean Mullinax, LIHEAP Director for Piedmont Community Actions, Inc. retired February 15, 2012 after 30 years of faithful service to the Spartanburg and Cherokee County communities. During her tenure, Jean worked in the transportation department and the Senior Housing communities in Inman and Woodruff, SC. On Friday, February 17th, Cynthia Lounds, the Director of Community Economic Development, and the staff honored Jean with a “retirement party”. The party, held at the Howard Street office, took a look back at the change in fashion and music during Jean’s years of service. Tributes consisted of a fashion show, a serenade by a talented colleague, warm thoughts of appreciation from colleagues, and a catered Southern-cooked meal. Jean’s family, son and grandsons; friends, and other guest were present to help Jean enjoy this occasion. The Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Willie Ross, honored Jean with a clock for her dedicated years to the agency. Bertie McKie and Sandra Grant, Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) staff, presented Jean with a letter from OEO Director, Ken McManus, acknowledging her retirement. A tearful Jean expressed her appreciation for a thoughtful send-off. She will miss assisting customers, especially the elderly. May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, and may good luck pursue you each morning and night. --Irish Blessing
SOLD Charleston County Human Services Commission recently sold a home through its program for first-time homebuyers. The Downtown Charleston home (valued at $215,000) was sold for $125,000 after subsidies to a restaurant employee who paid less than $1,000 for his down payment. This program provides homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income families and individuals. This opportunity was provided through partnerships with Lowcountry Housing Trust and the City of Charleston’s Office of Housing and Community Development.
Upcoming Events Third Annual Male Involvement Conference "Role Models for a Bright Future" May 31– June 2, 2012 Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 Telephone: (843) 918-5000 Fax:(843) 918-5120 2