Charleston County is the most expensive place in South Carolina for low-income individuals to live. We talked to reporter Andrew Brown about how much someone needs to make to pay for basic necessities here, and reporter Fleming Smith joined us to share how one local group is helping women experiencing homelessness.
It's probably not surprising that the Charleston area is the most expensive place in the state for low-income individuals to live.
But how much, exactly, does it cost to make ends meet here?
We talked to reporter Andrew Brown about a study done by the University of Washington and released last week by Trident United Way that lays out how much individuals and families in Charleston County and other parts of the state need to make to pay for basic necessities.
Reporter Fleming Smith also joined us to talk about some of the challenges women in the Charleston region face when they're unable to find affordable housing and experience homelessness.
Both stories are particularly relevant right now, as so many South Carolina families are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic that has driven unemployment claims to historically high levels and clearly revealed economic disparities in our communities.
Listen now to learn more.
You can find the full United Way report here and learn about contributing to Walking Women Welfare here.