There comes a defining moment in life where a family faces choices. Do they succumb to a life of poverty and homelessness, or do they find strength and courage that will lead to a better future? We are here for the families ready and willing to undertake the difficult work that accompanies such profound change. Our community of 30 single-family homes in Columbia’s Edgewood-Floral neighborhood gives families the security to stay together and to grow stronger while doing so.
Founded by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in 1989, St. Lawrence Place is a primary program of Homeless No More, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the offering of a seamless continuum of services and housing to homeless and at-risk families in the midlands of South Carolina. Those living in the St. Lawrence Place program pay income-based rent, maintain employment or continue their education, remain drug and alcohol free, volunteer within the community and live in a structured environment that demands accountability. Qualified families reside in two-bedroom units — including two ADA-compliant apartments — with assessments every three months to evaluate growth within the program. Residents participate in case management and age-appropriate key life skill classes, working through a custom family life plan created to address their specific needs.