Each community-based organization which receives funds pursuant to this chapter must utilize the funds in the planning, administration, and evaluation of antipoverty programs designed to assist participants including, but not limited to, elderly and poor, to:
A. Secure and retain meaningful employment.
B. Attain an adequate education.
C. Make better use of available income.
D. Obtain and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment.
E. Obtain emergency assistance through loans or guarantees to meet the immediate and urgent individual and family needs, including the need for health services, nutritious food, housing, employment-related assistance, and energy assistance.
F. Remove obstacles and solve family problems which block the achievement of self-sufficiency.
G. Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community.
H. Make more effective use of other programs related to the purposes of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 143 Section 8.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 45 - Community Economic Opportunity Act Of 1983
Section 43-45-10. Citation of chapter.
Section 43-45-20. Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 43-45-30. Administering agency; designation; duties and functions.
Section 43-45-40. Geographical service areas.
Section 43-45-50. Community-based organization boards; composition; rules and procedures.
Section 43-45-60. Capabilities required of community-based organizations.
Section 43-45-70. Authority of community-based organizations.
Section 43-45-80. Purposes for which funds may be utilized.
Section 43-45-90. Definitions to be in conformity with federal guidelines.