The Least of These

At House Calls, we help people from all walks of life, well-off people, and those on the other side of the spectrum that we can call The Least of These. Recently our Charleston social work team got a call from a former patient from a skilled facility that they were not doing well after discharge. This person, whom we will call “Jerry,” also had recently been in the ER and had a short hospital stay. After release, Jerry had been scammed out of resources and found himself homeless and living in a downtown Charleston parking garage. Jody Crawford & Jasmine Marion (Social Workers), and the Charleston team went into action to asses and find solutions to this man’s problems.

First, it was food; Cam Cunningham brought this person some dinner to the parking garage one evening while other team members began finding additional resources to find him more food in the coming days.

The second need they filled was shelter. Through residents of the Cane Bay community, they collected resources to get Jerry some nights at a hotel plus more groceries until they could get him a more permanent home. After a few days and getting the proper medical evaluations, Jerry was placed in the A’leia Residential Care in Yemassee.

Thirdly, now that his food and shelter problem has been solved, Jerry is getting regular provider and social work visits to give him a chance to thrive in his new home.

House Calls is so much more than JUST primary care! It gives people their dignity back and a chance at a better life. GREAT JOB, Charleston Team! You are truly making a difference from those well-off to The Least of These, like Jerry!