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Featured Coverage · WACH FOX 57

Homeless Man Receives Unexpected Surprise.

June 25, 2020 · Columbia, South Carolina

A public media record documenting early Carolina Cares direct-aid work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Original Reporting

WACH FOX 57 · Chloe Carlson

Published June 25, 2020 · Updated June 26, 2020

WACH reported on Chris Davis after he lost employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, became homeless, and traveled from Charleston toward Columbia. The report describes Davis meeting Eric Poston and Felisatie Kinnarth in Finlay Park and receiving practical assistance as he worked toward a fresh start.

The coverage states that assistance included a cell phone, a new suit, documents for job applications, and outreach to cleaning companies around South Carolina. The report later documented that Davis secured employment in Greenville.

Historical context: WACH described Carolina Cares in 2020 as an organization started to help people during the pandemic. Carolina Cares is now operated as a direct-aid program of The Poston Foundation.

This page summarizes and links to independent third-party reporting. The original article and reporting remain the work of WACH FOX 57 / Sinclair and journalist Chloe Carlson. The embedded video is hosted on The Poston Foundation’s YouTube channel.

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Program Continuity

From early direct assistance to the current Carolina Cares Initiative.

The current Carolina Cares Initiative continues the Foundation’s emphasis on practical help while using a more defined program model centered on Carolina Cares Essentials Kits, documented preparation and distribution, sponsorships, volunteers, and financial accountability.

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Early Coverage2020

Direct community assistance

Current ProgramCarolina Cares

Foundation direct-aid initiative

Primary ModelEssentials Kits

Practical support packages

BaseColumbia, SC

South Carolina service