Building a Brighter Future, Together.

The Benjamin E. Mays Family Center is committed to becoming a community beacon, central hub of resources, and a model family resource center for Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties.

Meeting Community Needs

Today, the B.E. Mays Family Center supports the area’s large veteran and senior population by providing counseling, housing and benefits guidance, bi-weekly programming, and a monthly celebration dinner.

The center also empowers families to overcome hardships and improve their well-being through counseling services, parenting programs, and strong community connections.

Services
Joyful senior couple wrapped in American flag, wearing star-shaped sunglasses, celebrating togetherness.
A mother and daughter enjoying time together in a closet picking clothes.
Cute toddler engaged in playful activities with toys indoors, showcasing innocence and joy.

21.2%

Poverty Rate

The poverty rate in Pacolet is well above the national average of 13.6%

20.9 per 1000

Infant Mortality Rate

The infant mortality rate in Pacolet is more than 4 times the average of Spartanburg county.

71%

Eligible For Free Lunch

71% of children in Spartanburg District 3 are eligible for free lunch

4507

Citizens in the 29372 Zip Code Area

1893

Households in the 29372 Zip Code Area

70

Percent of Households have Children

1077

Children in the 29372 Zip Code Area

Connect

Need Assistance? The B.E. Mays Center welcomes all with open arms and is here to meet the communities greatest needs.

Dedicated volunteers are the Center’s greatest assets. Volunteer your time serving neighbors in need, in a community rich with history and beautiful assets. Reach out today and connect with a staff member.

Donate & Invest

Invest in the future by joining our 1st 300 Friends Circle today! Donations provide all those in need with personal connection, free services, and guidance through life’s challenges and difficulties.

Together, partners, donors and supporters positively change the trajectory of individuals and families in Pacolet and the surrounding communities of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties.

Help Us Grow

The Spirit of Pacolet continues to thrive as people, families, and community invest together. Join our collective effort in growing awareness, friends and supporters.

Working with community partners, The Benjamin E. Mays Family Center is preparing to maximize it’s large campus by developing an early childhood educational center and Steppingstone Stability program. These programs provide full wrap-around services that enable families to achieve lasting stability, positive economic mobility and a forward outlook to a brighter future.

Founding Partners