Richland Library

Website: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/services

Address: multiple locations: see here for locations, contact information, and hours

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Richland Library has a list of affordable housing available in Richland county, with costs, size, location, and contact information provided. Please access the list here.

Richland Library has funding for rent, mortgage, or utility payments. They have a maximum allotment per individual. Payments take approximately 21 days (sometimes it is less, but with many still working from home for a portion of the week, it’s not likely).

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• The individual must have documented proof (termination letter or unemployment application) that they have been impacted by COVID-19.

• Landlords and utility companies must agree to receive payment from a third party. The client will also need to have a plan, and/or work with Richland Library to be able to continue making payments.

Appointment Steps:

Referrals should be made to the entire social work department (using any of the methods below).

• Intake referral: https://bit.ly/RLKioskIntake

• Email: socialworker@richlandlibrary.com

• Phone: 803-509-8371 (internally this is extension 3311).

• Text: 803-386-8506

• In-Person at Richland Library Main: Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri from 9AM to NOON and Wed from 2:30PM to 5:30PM.

One person (whoever is on duty that day) will talk to the client, see if they may be a good fit and start the case management. The client’s paperwork will be sent to Sharita who will coordinate this grant for a final decision. Sharita will contact the client/landlord to get the necessary Richland Library vendor forms.

Richland Library’s social workers provide a connection for area residents who are seeking reliable information about and assistance with healthcare (including Medicaid and Medicare), housing, food (including vouchers and SNAP), and FAFSA forms. The social worker program also offers financial assistance for residents who need to purchase a state ID, drivers license, or birth certificate. Limited financial assistance for those impacted by COVID or transitioning from homelessness is also available. Social workers determine the eligibility for these financial assistance programs.

Appointment Steps

1. Go to this website and fill out an appointment form.

Richland Library offers a suite of resources for employees who have been laid off or lost income because of COVID-19. Tenants can book a learning coach and receive one-on-one help from the library’s Career Coaches, receive cover letter and resume assistance, and access a list of employers currently hiring. See below for relevant links to employment assistance services. Their website also has information for employees looking to file for unemployment benefits.

• Book a Career Coach appointment (including resume, cover letter, and interview help)

• Find employers currently hiring here

• Use the library to access computers, print resumes and cover letters (first 10 pages are free)