Community Highlight: Chapin We Care Center

2/3/2020 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of The Dutch Fork, we take pride in being a part of what some might consider to be a small town. Chapin, SC is home to a wonderful group of people and almost all of our franchise employees! Because this town is so near and dear to us, we find great value in giving back and lending a hand within our community. We wanted to highlight one of the many organizations in our area that works incredibly hard to help those in need.

Chapin We Care Center began in 1986 as a group of Chapin area churches working together to provide a food bank and assistance ministry for those in need of emergency help. It was based out of Chapin United Methodist Church and run by volunteers. As Chapin continued to grow, it was evident that the need of Chapin We Care was quickly outgrowing their space. In 2001 a new space was developed with the help of donations, fundraisers and working hands. Since then, Chapin We Care has received 501(c) 3 status, achieved The Angel Award from the South Carolina Secretary of State, and helped countless members of our community and surrounding areas.

What began as a means of providing food and meals for families and individuals has expanded to offer an extremely wide variety of services. Their food assistance program is supported by generous donations from churches, school groups, the postal service, scouting programs, businesses and civic organizations. Through a mix of donations, food drives and monetary contributions, they’re able to help feed thousands of people each year. In addition to food assistance they offer several clinics to assist neighbors in interview skills, resume writing and filing their taxes. Not to mention their medical assistance ministry, which helps provide medical care to anyone without insurance coverage! The list goes on and on.

The hardworking men and women that founded Chapin We Care Center have developed all of these programs because a community saw a need, and wanted one central location to provide for the needs of anyone that walked through the doors. It’s because of the members of our Chapin community that so many people are given assistance they might otherwise go without. Please consider donating in some way to this fantastic foundation; whether that be with your time volunteering, monetary gifts or food donations. They have numerous opportunities for volunteers and welcome groups! Visit their website for a more in-depth overview of all that they do and to find out the best way you can help!