Those at encampments like the one on Old Forest Road are considered to be the “chronically homeless” who are not seeking services in shelter and only make up a small portion of the homeless population, according to Lila Anna Sauls who runs the nonprofit Homeless No More.
Read MoreAs a leading service provider for the families experiencing homeless in South Carolina, as well as a unique nonprofit developer of affordable housing, Homeless No More was one of four organizations asked to share insights into how the CRA can be improved through our unique lens and help provide systemic solutions to homelessness and housing.
Read MoreWe were honored to join the City of Columbia's Homelessness Task Force to take part in this important conversation. When asked about solutions, we were able to point to the successful system of programs HNM offers vulnerable and at-risk families and children - including the development of more affordable housing throughout our community.
Read More"When the community talks about homelessness, it's primarily men and women. It's the population that you see, you don’t see homeless families." – Dr. Lila Anna Sauls, Homeless No More President & CEO
Read MoreAppleseed SC featured Homeless No More in their South Carolina Housing Stories project to discuss the how the organization works to help transition families in difficult situations towards a successful future with their model. We also highlight South Carolinian issues around homelessness and the challenges Lila Anna sees daily in her community.
Read MoreProviding a spectrum of care — from emergency services to transitional and affordable housing to life skills classes and job search assistance — keeps families together and empowers them to work toward a permanent, self-sufficient solution.
Read MoreHomeless No More purchased the property on Waites Avenue with the goal to replace it with a home within the year to be sold as affordable housing as a part of a program to create generational wealth in the community.
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