Sunday, June 24, 2018

Eligibility Requirements for Lowcountry Strong Support


Geoff Block is an accomplished financial services provider who joined RLB Squared, LLC, in Bluffton, South Carolina, as manager following his tenure at Crown Growth Partners. In addition to his work at RLB Squared, Geoff Block engages with numerous charitable organizations, such as the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

A registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, or Lowcountry Strong, works with families and community members throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties with a mission of benefitting in-need individuals, particularly those impacted by natural disasters.

Due to limited resources and high demand, Lowcountry Strong services are only available to eligible individuals. To begin, only full-time residents living in either Beaufort or Jasper are eligible. Individuals are only considered for Lowcountry Strong support if their financial needs can be viewed as critical, typically as a result of considerable damage to their place of residence. A family may also be eligible for support if their overall quality of life has greatly suffered.

Finally, Lowcountry Strong services have been designed to benefit the region’s most at-risk families. Households with annual incomes surpassing $85,000 generally are not accepted into the program, though exceptions can be made for families in extreme situations.