Welcome to the Palmetto House and our FAQ page.

Where are you located?
We are on Elks Lodge Lane in Summerville. Take US 78 west from Summerville (West 5th North Street. Turn left onto Maple Street (SC SR 18-131) and take Elks Lodge Lane to the left. We are at the end of the street. Click here for a map.
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Who do you help?
We help those who are in need.
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Who are your typical residents?
Our residents range from the uneducated to the well educated - from single women to families with chilidren. We have individuals who have been homeless for a year, and families who have been kicked out of their homes due to loss of job.
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Aren't residents just lazy or drug addicts or drunks?
See above question and the answer is no. At The Palmetto House, our residents who don't have jobs are busy at Employment Security, looking for a job, taking care of the shelter, cooking meals, etc. Individuals with substance abuse issues are referred to the appropriate agency for assistance.
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I don't have any money. How can I help?
Often we need your love, time and support. Click here for our volunteer page, but we welcome tutors, readers, companions, people to help clean, build, pray, and promote us in the community.
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What activities are in the community?
We are actively involved in the Sooper Bowl for the Hungry every year. We also participate in the Flowertown Festival; we host a tennis tournament (www.palmettohouseproam.com), we work with Applebees for a breakfast morning, we support motorcyle rides, and host a fall gala each year.
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I want to check you out in person. Can I come over?
Please come over. We do ask that you call before you come, and we prefer to have visitors (unless you are a scheduled volunteer) during the daytime so as to respect the privacy of our residents.
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