Welcome to HALOS

HALOS (Helping And Lending Outreach Support) is a public/private partnership that provides much needed resources and services to abused and neglected victims served by the Charleston County Department of Social Services. A professional case manager is linked with a faith, civic, or business group, and together they work towards breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect.

A variety of organizations can partner with HALOS. Religious congregations of all denominations, as well as civic groups, such as The Exchange Clubs and Amvets, have been very active and supportive of the program. Department of Social Services case workers participate voluntarily in order to receive support as well as to help educate the community about child abuse. Case managers are encouraged to visit their congregation/organization at least once a year to give them progress reports.

The agreement is made between the case manager, the organization, and HALOS. The case manager is responsible for making the adopting organization aware of the needs within his/her caseload. The organization then spreads the word throughout its membership and collects the donations to be delivered to the case manager. Because the case manager has direct access to those in need, the organization feels confident that its donations are making an impact on the lives of the abused and neglected and their families.

HALOS is an excellent outreach opportunity for religious congregations. Many of the needs requested by case managers are found in the homes of congregation members; outgrown school uniforms, cribs and other baby items, extra bedding and blankets, are all items that are greatly needed. Civic organizations and businesses seeking a way to give back to the community also benefit from this program. It's so easy to give when you know your donations will be delivered by your case manager directly to those who need it and where the impact will be the greatest.

If your Charleston area congregation or organization is interested in participating in this program, please contact HALOS.

If you are unable to participate as a partner, please consider giving a donation to support one of the many HALOS projects.

HALOS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Kim Clifton, Executive Director:
kim@charlestonhalos.org
Phone: 843-953-3715

Jennifer Merz, Program Assistant
jennifer@charlestonhalos.org

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