There is a shortage of funding for the School District of Pickens County and its efforts to serve homeless students in elementary through high school and their families. In January 2013 the number of homeless school age children in our county was 1520, a 23% increase from January 2011. The current number exceeds 1600 students with about 90%...
The School District of Pickens County has let us know that many children arrive to school without even the most basic items. We would like to help these children start the day off right. Donations of these items can be dropped off at United Way, and we will get them to the school with the most needs.