With the increased numbers of job losses and evictions, and the added uncertainty of the pandemic, we feel the need to broaden our initiatives to have an even greater impact. The homeless population does not have access to life saving practices and basic healthcare services, which initially places them at risk in the middle of a global pandemic. Many of our homeless population fear staying in shelters because of the increased risk or Covid outbreaks. The homeless population already experiences increased levels of diabetes and heart disease due to diet and lifestyle, which are proven risk factors in both onset and duration of Covid 19 disease.

Since prevention of disease is the first line of defense, we plan to allocate funds to provide pop-up healthcare. The clinic will form key partnerships with organizations that continually help the homeless population and know them intimately. At events put on by organizations such as Charleston Uplift, Beyond our Walls, Potluck in the Park, and W