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Our New Playroom
Right now, our playroom is pretty empty—many of our toys are old and broken. If you’re spring cleaning or your little ones are growing up, please set aside any toys that are in good condition. We’d love to take them off your hands! Thanks to the West Spartanburg Rotary Club, our playroom is getting a Read more
A note on empowerment
Check out this article that we’ve been passing around the office today. Reading it, we’re reminded of our own philosophy: the best way to help people is to empower them. The Haven is much more than an emergency shelter for families. Our motto is “Home, when there is no home.” But through intensive case-management and Read more
Nov. 15: 6th Annual Homelessness Vigil
The Homelessness Vigil is a free, community-wide event to raise awareness of the issues of homelessness in the Upstate, and to recognize the struggles of those who have experienced homelessness, those who are currently experiencing homelessness, and those who have died in a state of homelessness. The Haven, in collaboration with other local agencies, offers Read more
Volunteerism
Volunteerism is defined as contributing one’s time or talents for charitable, educational, social or other worthwhile purpose in one’s community. Volunteerism is reaching out to the disadvantaged, caring for the poor, helping the disenfranchised. Volunteerism is the cornerstone of the Haven Homeless Shelter. Volunteers do everything from cleaning and organizing to reading stories to the Read more
