I’ve been volunteering in the pantry for over a year and it has been life changing. The opportunity to help my neighbors gives me more than I can ever hope to give in return. The need on our area can feel overwhelming, and Greer Relief is helping in so many ways.
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Volunteering for Greer Relief has been an inspirational experience. Since helping with special events and the food pantry at the start of 2024, I've witnessed time and again how much the community needs and appreciates this wonderful organization.
Everyone I've met at Greer Relief -- including Caroline, Jenn, Halle, Sara, Yvonne, and Sam -- exudes passion and dedication. It's not just a job for them; it's a calling. They continually strive to do more and find ways to do better for their community. Their enthusiasm and devotion to their cause have been infectious for me.
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to do my small part, and I look forward to continuing to volunteer and connect with more neighbors and fellow volunteers!
Greer Relief is an outstanding resource for neighbors in the Upstate of SC. They offer many resources to the neighbors such as rent and utility assistance. The offer food assistance also. They have a wonderful staff that is friendly and care deeply about the community.
The RENEW classes are offered and provide neighbor with many resources to thrive.
Greer Relief is such a fantastic resource for neighbors in the Upstate. They offer many resources - food assistance, rent & utility assistance, classes, etc. In the case that they do not have the needed resource, they are able to help neighbors navigate to other agencies who may be able to help. I highly recommend supporting this organization!
I go to Greer Relief for all my issues, even if they can't help me, Greer Relief help points me in the right direction. Every time I walk into Greer Relief, I feel better walking out no matter what my issue is. They make you feel welcomed and willing to help everyone.
I've heard so many good things about this nonprofit organization to date. One main factor when looking for help is the feeling you have that makes you feel like you're worthless and looking for a handout when really all you want is some help and the people here don't judge nor look at you as a looser and with that being said you know how much pressure and strain is releases from your heart once you've opened up to them and let them in the feeling is like the first day of school mixed feelings of scared and excited all at the same time. They give you reason and hope so yes if you ever need any help or just a ear to listen they will never turn you away no matter who you are.
I had the pleasure of bringing my Middle School Beta Club members today. They were greeted warmly by the wonderful staff at Greer Relief. The volunteer coordinator was very patient, friendly and quite skillful in giving relevant information and clear instructions on labeling, sorting and shelving the food items. Kids had a great time and want to go back. It was a rewarding experience indeed!
I have worked as a full-time volunteer for Greer Relief, and I have had daily interaction with clients and behind the scenes with staff and handling donors and donations which come in. I see have seen it all. Greer Relief is the real deal. They really want to help their community, and they work to do it to the best of their ability. I have seen the frustration of the staff with having to turn away needy people because the funds have run out. This is a worthy ministry to help people in the Greater Greer area.
I continue to be impressed by Greer Relief's ability to help keep our neighbors in the Greater Greer area stay in their homes, with their lights on, food in the pantry and medications filled. They are developing new programs to help our neighbors in new ways and to help break the cycle of food insecurity. I am honored to be on the board of this almost 80 year old organization!
I have had the honor of serving on the board for the last four years. During this time I have witnessed countless numbers assisted with food, utilities, rent, Christmas gifts. Also I have witnessed scores of volunteers help in many different ways. Greer Relief provides assistance for the Greater Greer area including part of both Greenville and Spartanburg Counties with a mission to end hungry and homelessness . Everyone can make a difference if they will become involved so start making a different by helping a neighbor in need by supporting Greer Relief
I am extremely honored to have served on this organization's board for the past several years. Greer Relief is an outstanding organization that provides assistance to those in need around the greater Greer area. They provide all sorts of emergency assistance to those who have run into a problem in their life. The staff are fantastic at assessing the needs of the clients who come in and they will go the extra mile for any client in need.
At the heart of Greer, Greer Relief is there to provide support to those who need a hand to help them back to their feet. Greer is a great place to live and work, and the quality and caring of a community shines through with how we treat those in need. We are finding more and more, those in need who never expected to every ask for a helping hand. I encourage people to get involved, lend a helping hand and in doing so you will discover the heart of a community at Greer Relief. Tim Lincolnhol
Serving on the Board for the Greer Relief Agency has been a wonderful experience. We help those who unexpectedly fall on hard times financially. That could be any of us! That's why this agency is so important. We have several fundraiser a from a Kansas City Sanctioned BBQ competition, to a Golf for Relief event, and a St. Patrick's Day Dance. Their entire community comes out for these events to help us raise the money desperately needed to help our clients. We have a food pantry that we work to keep stocked with outreach t our schools, businesses, churches, the Food Postal Drive, and volunteers. We never turn anyone away when their need is food. We have a wonderful Christmas project, too. People in our community adopt a families and then supply these families with Christmas gifts they otherwise would not have. I love seeing the smiles on the kids' faces when they come on "Pick-up" day to get their gifts. These are just a few of the gifts and services we provide to our clients. The most important is the emergency financial aid in rent, mortgage, and utilities. Without our assistance, many families would otherwise have no heat, food, or shelter. Greer Relief is a blessing to our community for sure. Lynne Grout
I am on the board for Greer Relief and have been involved with the Sooie't Relief KCBS BBQ event for the past couple of years. All of the proceeds above cost go to help the clients of Greer Relief. The unusual thing about this event is that the not for profit runs the event! Many events benefit a not for profit but they are not hands on and explaining the good work that is done in the community to the attendees. I think this really makes us stand apart, it is a great feeling to speak with an event attendee and explain to them all the ways that Greer Relief helps people in the area. We are very lucky to live in such a great community that looks after each other. It is an honor to be part of this legacy (we celebrated our 75th anniversary this year!).
I am relatively new to the Greer community, and one of my first experiences here was to attend a fundraiser for Greer Relief. I learned all about this organization's dedication to the community, and I was greatly impressed. Greer Relief to me shows that this community truly cares about its own, even those who are perhaps a bit down on their luck. I feel it is so important for any community to reach out to those in need, and without such organizations a community suffers. To me, Greer Relief is a vital part of the city.
Greer Relief is very dear to my heart. I once fell on hard times and went to Greer Relief for assistance. My experience there was very positive and the staff treated me with the utmost kindness and respect. I had never been to such and organization and was a bit nervous and perhaps even a bit embarrassed. However, everyone I met that day made me feel right at home and very much at ease. I was so impressed with the level of service I received at Greer Relief that I made a vow to myself that I would try, in some way, to give back once I got back on my feet. Since then, I've been able to help the Agency with several fundraisers and food drives. Greer Relief's staff and high level of caring for our community inspired me to give back to an organization which helps so many. The Agency's client-base and needs grow year by year and I, for one, am so grateful that our community has Greer Relief to turn to in times of need. Thank you Greer Relief!