Programs

Emergency Assistance Ministry

The Emergency Assistance Ministry is the homelessness prevention component of Greenville Community shelter services.  EAM provides financial assistance and counseling to people who are in a crisis state of financial emergency or with past due bills that threaten a basic need.  The goal of EAM is to help clients address an immediate need while retaining family stability, dignity and independence. 

• Provides emergency financial assistance and counseling for homelessness prevention on a case-by-case basis when a reasonable expectation of improved stability is present.  Types of assistance include utilities, rent/mortgage, medicine and food.
• By appointment only; referrals appreciated (252) 551-9112