South Carolina's oldest Christian welfare organization, providing short-term residential housing for up to 21 men.
A clean, safe, comfortable environment within a Christian atmosphere, where men who have lost almost everything can attempt to make a fresh new start.
Spiritual guidance and emotional/psychological counseling with a full-time pastor as Managing Director.
A structured and disciplined community where residents can begin to assimilate improved values and principles for living a more wholesome, fulfilling life in harmony with their immediate families.
Open to men of all faiths, races and walks of life.
Interdenominational worship service every Sunday morning (attendance for residents is mandatory).
Assists in helping homeless men find gainful employment within the community.
Counsels individuals with drug, alcohol and other addictive behaviors, family problems, or past criminal records.
Communicates and works with families of residents as needed.
Guides and monitors savings plans for each resident.
Counsels residents in preparing an exit strategy for life outside the Mission prior to their departure from it.
Collects and distributes clothing and toys for children at Christmas.
Distributes food vouchers to hundreds of people in Charleston at Christmastime, through the generous contributions of individuals to The Post & Courier's Good Cheer Fund. The Star Gospel Mission is one of five recipients of monies donated to the Good Cheer Fund.
Offers emergency financial assistance to the community, including: medical, dental, utilities, rent, food and transportation expenses.
Supported by numerous local churches, civic organizations, businesses and concerned individuals throughout the greater Charleston area.
Associated with His Way Ministries, a national Christian rehabilitation program for incarcerated men and those recently released from prison.
Maintains a strong affiliation with the South Carolina Food Bank and the Thrift Store of Charleston.