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1. What are the requirements for participants?

People eligible to participate are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Those who wish to participate must also meet the following conditions:

• Must engage in case management weekly as assigned
• Must agree to drug testing at any point in time during the course of the program
• Must agree to and complete background check
• Must agree to and pass a physical
• Must be able to meet the requirements and work hours as set by the employer

2. What are the work schedules and compensation for participants in the program?

Participants will average 25 hours per week, typically weekdays, 10 am-3 pm. All participants are paid $14 per hour and receive case management and life skills training, as well as post-program connections to the traditional work force. Housing for participants is provided by Miracle Hill for the duration of the program, as well as 30 days following its completion.  

3. Who is funding the program?

The Litter Hero Program is funded by the City of Spartanburg, OneSpartanburg Inc., Spartanburg County, Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful, and Palmetto Pride.  

4. What are the program’s partner organizations?

This program represents the coming together of a wide variety of local institutions and organizations to address issues associated with homelessness and litter in our community including Spartanburg County, City of Spartanburg, OneSpartanburg Inc., United Way of the Piedmont, H.O.P.E. Ministries, Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful, Palmetto Pride, Miracle Hill Ministries, ReGenesis Health Care, and SC Works.