Clarence – who introduces himself as “Brother Clarence”, grew up in Cowpens, SC, as the second of four kids. His mother was one of 20 brothers and sisters, and she raised him in the church, grounded in service and music. She had grown up singing with her siblings, and that was a central part of Clarence’s upbringing too. From his …
Operating in 1/3 of our space A month after severe storms closed the primary services building at our Day Services Center (DSC), we are offering nearly our full slate of services in approximately one-third of our usual square footage – and we’re doing so in a historic building. Our secondary building, the Depot, was originally built in 1858 as a …
A Swift Community Response When severe thunderstorms collapsed the roof of our primary unsheltered services building, the Hub, some services were available within hours. But the shower and laundry facilities built into the Hub were harder to replace. Our neighbors experiencing homelessness count on our Day Services Center (DSC) to offer showers and laundry as a source of hygiene and …
When severe thunderstorms overnight on July 7 damaged and closed the Hub building at our Day Services Center, we were determined to continue providing essential services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Our team swiftly began relocating staff and services to the Depot Building, also at 945 N. College Street. The Hub was constructed to be our primary services building, including …
Kay Ethridge is a powerhouse of compassion. An accomplished artist, mother, and philanthropist, Kay began volunteering at Roof Above in 2002, with her two kids and a kiln in tow. Evidence of Kay’s impact is sprinkled throughout Roof Above campuses, through ceramics dotting our walls and brightening our days. Her work started with a grant from her church, Myers Park …