The Navigation Center - SC

At The Navigation Center, we believe every child deserves the joy of summer. For children navigating housing instability, summer can mean losing the structure, meals, and sense of community that school provides.

This summer, we partnered with Second Presbyterian Church to host Vacation Bible School with the incredible support of the Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Charleston, SC Youth Group. It was an unforgettable week filled with singing, crafts, laughter, friendships, and the simple gift of letting children just be kids.

This is what walking alongside a family truly looks like—a community coming together with compassion, love, and hope.

A heartfelt thank you to Second Presbyterian Church for opening your doors, the St. Clare of Assisi Youth Group for pouring your hearts into these children, Chick-fil-A and Home Team BBQ of Charleston, SC for helping keep everyone well-fed, and to every volunteer who gave your time, energy, and love to make this week possible.

Together, you didn't just create a summer camp—you created memories, belonging, and hope. ❤️

Some of the best things that happen for our families this summer don’t happen at TNC at all, they happen because our community shows up.

This week, kids from our Navigator families head to Vacation Bible School at Second Presbyterian Church, with the youth group of Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, lending a hand and Chick-fil-a keeping bellies full.

Glue sticks, sing-alongs, a church full of noise and craft projects. No schedules to keep, nothing to worry about except snack time. A time of singing, crafting, silly and just being a kid.

This is what walking alongside a family actually looks like: a whole community, pulling in the same direction.

Every child deserves a summer like this one.

Walking alongside our community: Charleston County School District's McKinney-Vento Office is partnering with First Choice Select Health and The Navigation Center to support families in our community.

📅 TODAY! June 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Navigation Center, 425 N. Hanover St, Charleston, SC 29403

We will be offering FREE essential items for families experiencing housing instability, including:

✔️ Hygiene products & toiletries
✔️ Diapers & baby wipes
✔️ Feminine products
✔️ Laundry & cleaning supplies
✔️ Non-perishable food items
✔️ And more!

First come, first served: come while supplies last!
Questions about the event? Contact Abria Pryor at 843-308-1987.

Walking alongside our community: Charleston County School District's McKinney-Vento Office is partnering with First Choice Select Health and The Navigation Center to support families in our community.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Navigation Center, 425 N. Hanover St, Charleston, SC 29403

We will be offering FREE essential items for families experiencing housing instability, including:
✔️ Hygiene products & toiletries
✔️ Diapers & baby wipes
✔️ Feminine products
✔️ Laundry & cleaning supplies
✔️ Non-perishable food items
✔️ And more!

First come, first served: come while supplies last!

Questions about the event? Contact Abria Pryor at 843-308-1987.

In a good summer, lunch was never a question.

It was PB&J left on the counter. A plate of something at a neighbor's house. The smell of a grill two doors down that always meant you were welcome.

Food was just... there.

For more than 600 children in Charleston County identified as experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act, summer means school out and families may not have what they needs for meals.

TNC's Family Navigator Program helps families navigate food access, connects them to food resources to help keep kids fed because no child should spend their summer wondering what's for lunch.

Every child deserves the basics every day and a chance for a "90s summer." 💙

📞 (855) 355-1200 | Tues–Thurs, 9am–3pm | thenavigationcenter.org

Nobody should have to choose between a doctor's appointment and keeping the lights on.

Nobody should lose their housing because they couldn't navigate a system that wasn't built for them.

Nobody should face a crisis alone.

That's exactly why we built something different. We call it the TNC Healing Ecosystem and it's the comprehensive continuum of care services coordinated through The Navigation Center.

TNC is set apart because we coordinate and track the journey. We literally walk alongside individuals and families. We will make sure they have their prescriptions, schedule an Uber to their doctor's appointment, and continue to support to assure long term stability and hope.

The Navigation Center's Healing Ecosystem. One place. Whole-person care.
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As we prepare for Memorial Day, we remember that service doesn't end when someone comes home.

For some veterans, the hardest battles begin after their service; navigating housing,
healthcare, and a civilian world that can feel impossibly complex.

At The Navigation Center, 1 in 3 of our clients has worn a uniform. Every week, we walk alongside them not because it's easy, but because it matters.
This Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to check on a veteran in your life. Ask how they're doing. Really listen. And if they, or anyone you know, needs support navigating housing instability or services in the Lowcountry, we are here.

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Did you know that Second Presbyterian Church opens their hall every Sunday, allowing us to start each week in community and service for our Sunday Night Dinner?

This is what walking alongside our neighbors looks like, partners like 2nd Presbyterian Church opening their hall and Seacoast Church serving and caring.

Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, give, and love so well. It makes all the difference.

Want to sponsor a Sunday Night Dinner or serve on a Sunday? Reach out at [email protected]. We'd love to welcome you.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

At The Navigation Center, we know that mental health and housing stability are deeply connected. In fact, 35% of adults experiencing homelessness report mental health challenges and without coordinated support, those challenges can make it nearly impossible to find stability.

That's why TNC offers behavioral health services through our partnership with Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center right where our clients already are.

This month, we're sharing facts, stories, and resources to raise awareness. Because understanding is the first step toward change.

Learn more: www.thenavigationcenter.org/