United Housing Connections, formerly the Upstate Homeless Coalition of South Carolina, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. UHC is an organization that works together with other agencies in our area to provide affordable housing. We are dedicated to ending homelessness through programming, advocacy, and building safe, decent, and affordable housing for homeless or at-risk families and individuals. Our goal is to help fill the gaps in services for homeless and at-risk persons. UHC coordinates the Continuum of Care throughout a 13 county area in Upstate South Carolina. The Continuum of Care is a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. It includes action steps to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness. We take a holistic approach to help homeless people build new lives, providing personal outreach and supportive services to help homeless, low-income, and high-risk populations (including persons with addiction, mental illness, or HIV/AIDS) reach self-sufficiency. We work closely with other agencies often donating goods and services to them. In addition to housing, we also provide personal support through social service programs.