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Local nonprofits seek county funds for rent assistance, Meals on Wheels and senior transportation
Summary
County nonprofits asked the commission for targeted allocations: CCAP requested $7,500 for emergency rent assistance, Meals on Wheels asked for $8,000 for equipment maintenance, and Senior Services outlined a request (stated as '70' in the record) to match transportation vehicle grants and cover operating needs.
Multiple nonprofit providers addressed the Berkeley County Commission requesting funding and describing expanded service needs.
A CCAP representative asked the commission to consider a $7,500 allocation to support emergency rental assistance that covers up to one month of rent (maximum $800) for households facing eviction; the speaker said such funding could help about 10–15 families and emphasized landlord cooperation — the program requires landlords to agree to keep tenants for at least 30 days after assistance.
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