FavorChasSC@gmail.com
Emergency food, clothes, resume assistance and housing
Our Remount Road distribution center is closed during the pandemic but we are still here with emergency food and clothes.
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ABOUT US
Favor Foundation was founded by it's Executive Director Shontia Gilliard and is a 501(c)3 non profit organization local to Charleston, South Carolina that provides free food, clothes and job resources to South Carolina’s homeless, under served or poverty stricken individuals in crisis. Since the onset of this community outreach in 2017 we have provided food, clothes and invaluable resources to over two thousand individuals in Charleston. In doing so we have partnered with several organizations throughout the Tri County area such as Project Street Outreach and Palmetto Goodwill to ensure that the needs of our community are being met in every way. While Favor Foundation strives to keep the outreach mobile so that the needs can be met where they are found, we do provide food and clothes from City Church of Charleston in West Ashley by appointment unless otherwise advertised. Job resources and transitional housing or more extensive needs are addressed one on one with each client in a safe setting.
We do rely upon food drives, private donations and our own source of income to provide for the clients we can and we refer those whose needs we cannot meet directly to reliable, community focused organizations such as Destiny Community Café.
We are a hands on organization. When we say we refer someone to an outside source if we are not able to meet the need directly we maintain communication with the referred organization to follow through until the need is fully met. The follow through is critical when dealing with a family that has been displaced or a Veteran that has not been receiving benefits. We are in place to be a blessing to those that find themselves in crisis until contentment is reached.
Executive Director Shontia Gilliard and her husband Carlos Gilliard Sr.
how we serve
Mission
Our mission is to provide Charleston, SC and surrounding area families that are experiencing food insecurity and homelessness with emergency food, clothing, resume creation and job search assistance all free of charge.
Prayer and spiritual guidance is always available.
UPDATE: Favor House 1 our new transitional housing will become available for new tenants on December 1, 2020 in Charleston County.
Email FavorChasSC@gmail.com for more information
Community
We count on our community to help secure funds, food, toiletry and household goods needed to help families rebuild their lives. Whether a person has become homeless or just needs temporary assistance with food and clothes we are there to help fill the need. If you are a local business needing to make a yearly donation or looking to hire someone right away, we encourage you to contact us first. Your donation stays right here in the lowcountry.
Veteran Resources
We can't thank our active duty military and Veterans enough for the sacrifices they make for our freedom. We offer guidance and referrals to resources like Project Street Outreach and through other local and state programs that help to provide food, clothes, toiletries as well as claims and benefit assistance.
Find out more about service connected and Veteran assistance by clicking below.
Transitional housing
Favor House 1
We are so pleased to announce that Favor House 1 will be opening on December 1, 2020 in Charleston County. We have partnered with the Walking Women Welfare initiative to provide gender specific housing for homeless women. We are currently accepting potential client applications through email. If you know of any woman needing structured transition housing please reach out to us at FavorChasSC@gmail.com.
A screening assessment application and board approval is required to become a resident. Favor House will accommodate up to 8 women who will be given every opportunity to obtain employment and live in a safe, secure setting.
We need your support to insure the success of maintaining this house and expansion efforts for others.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist in the daily operations of the house. Contact us to see how you can help.
Client Sponsors: Many of our residents will be coming into the house with no income. They will need housing fee sponsors. Please consider supporting this effort by being a monetary sponsor.
Furnishings: Twin beds and bedding sets are an urgent need. We have partnered with a company that will allow us to purchase the beds for $189. You may purchase yourself or submit a donation to
Favor Foundation PO Box 87 Ladson, SC 29456.
Monthly Partners: To ensure the sustainability of our program expansion goals, we ask that you become a monthly Favor House partner. Proceeds will ensure maintaining current resident house, opening new homes and outreach services. All proceeds are tax deductible.
Services
Emergency Food Assistance
We have several food banks we work with to make sure you get the food you need for your family.
Clean Clothes
We can provide clean, gently used or new clothes or refer you for a clothing voucher with a reputable agency
Resume and Job Assistance
Through various organizations we will help you with your resume or refer you for job placement programs we are aware of.
Transitional Housing
Favor has partnered with Walking Women Welfare to house our new transition house for homeless women in Charleston County starting December 1, 2020. It is our goal to provide truly affordable housing in Charleston and open several more transition houses for our homeless. For more information about Walking Women Welfare click below.
Make a Difference
Making a difference in our community starts with each one of us. If you have the desire to help house Charleston's homeless please contact our partners at Holy City Treks. If you have land you're willing to share or port containers that can be revamped for housing..we need you! For more information click below.
Favored Sponsors and Supporters
Cane Bay Academy
Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988
Cane Bay Academy
Thanks to donations collected by Cane Bay Academy our 2019 back to school outreach was able to reach many needy families.
Expeditors
Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988
Cane Bay Academy
EXPEDITORS, a logistics and IT group from Charleston has blessed us with a monitary donation that comes right on time. Thank you for being a Favor supporter.
Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988
Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988
Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988
Favor had the pleasure of working with the Indian Motorcycle Riding Group #1988 out of Summerville. They were even nice enough to let the Favor crew and a select few have a sit on their bikes. This awesome group provided families with food, toiletries and face painting during our 2019 back to school outreach.
City church of Charleston
Pastor John Pharis
A special thank you to Pastor John Pharis and the City Church of Charleston located at 913 Wappoo Rd West Ashley for showing up for Favor outreaches with donations and willing servants. Every time we have called you have answered favorably.
Favor Foundation is also appreciative for the use of the church facilities for food distribution on a scheduled basis.
Your support of goods, funds, and your time will enable us to meet our goals and improve the quality of life for homeless in the Lowcountry.
Favor Foundation operates as a registered South Carolina 501(c)3 non-profit charity.
