Trident United Way Packs 700 Veteran Care Kits
Volunteers assembled the kits for veterans experiencing homelessness ahead of a Nov. 21 Thanksgiving distribution through Project Street Outreach.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Military Jobs
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Trident United Way volunteers packed more than 700 care kits for veterans experiencing homelessness on Wednesday at the Harbour Club at WestEdge and Bishop Gadsden in Charleston. The kits contain hygiene products, emergency blankets, hand warmers, food items, and other everyday essentials.
Why it matters
Rising housing costs and everyday expenses leave some Lowcountry veterans struggling to make ends meet. Trident United Way's Mission United program connects veterans and military-connected families with resources including housing, employment, health care, legal, and financial assistance.
Trident United Way reports more than 700 kits assembled for veterans experiencing homelessness, with 21% of veterans across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties classified as ALICE. A 2019 analysis found 44% of South Carolina veteran renters living below the ALICE Threshold spent at least 35% of income on rent, though the source does not say how many veterans the kits will ultimately reach.
The players
Trident United Way
A Charleston-area nonprofit that runs community programs including Mission United, which connects veterans and military families with housing, employment, and financial resources.
Project Street Outreach
A local outreach organization that will distribute the assembled care kits to veterans experiencing homelessness during a Thanksgiving event.
The details
Volunteers assembled the kits at the Harbour Club at WestEdge and Bishop Gadsden, and they will be distributed through Project Street Outreach during a Thanksgiving event on Nov. 21. Mission United pairs participants with a network of community partners and offers one-on-one assistance from a family coach, who is herself a veteran.
Timeline
2019: Analysis finds 44% of South Carolina veteran renters below the ALICE Threshold spend at least 35% of income on rent.
Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2026): Volunteers assemble more than 700 care kits at the Harbour Club.
Nov. 21, 2026: Care kits distributed through Project Street Outreach at a Thanksgiving event.
2035: Trident United Way aims to help 15,000 families move out of poverty.
Market Landscape
The veteran care effort reflects United Way's ALICE framework, which measures households earning above the federal poverty line but below the cost of basic living. Applying that measure to veterans in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties shows how cost pressures reach a population that often falls outside traditional poverty counts.
Veterans facing homelessness or rent strain in the Tri-County area can seek help through Mission United, which offers one-on-one coaching and connections to housing, health care, and legal resources. Families who qualify can access these services without navigating multiple agencies on their own.
The takeaway
Practical help for veterans often depends on connecting them with a coach who understands military life, not just a single benefit. Readers who know a veteran facing housing strain can point them to Mission United's one-on-one support.
What happens next
The Thanksgiving distribution of care kits through Project Street Outreach is scheduled for Nov. 21, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Military Jobs coverage for Charleston veterans and military families.
More information
Learn about eligibility and services through the Mission United veteran and military family assistance program.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Live5news.
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