Emergency Assistance

UCMAC is dedicated to showing the love of God through helping Abbeville County families in crisis remain or become self-reliant. People who have experienced an emergency situation within the last 30 days and who have not been assisted in the past 12 months may qualify to be evaluated for assistance. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Payment vouchers for:

  • Rent and mortgage payments

  • Utilities (gas, electric and water)

  • Heating and fuel (propane, gasoline, kerosene)

  • Transportation cost

  • G.E.D. testing

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Referrals to:

  • Department of Social Services

  • SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce

  • Adult Education, Abbeville School System

  • Piedmont Technical College

  • GLEAMNS Human Resources, Inc.

  • Salvation Army

  • Abbeville Housing Authority

  • Upper Savannah Council on Aging

Emergency Assistance Hours

Thursday Mornings - Sign in begins at 9:30 a.m.
First come, first served

Call (864) 366-6525, option #1 for more information and to learn the documentation you must bring for the qualifying process.