The Navigation Center - SC

The Navigation Center - SC The Navigation Center supports individuals and families experiencing housing instability and crisis. Each has its own rules and procedures.

Through partnerships, integrated case management, and compassionate support, we help people move from crisis to stability—one relationship at a time. Military Community Connections (MCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2015. MCC leaders have combined experience working with veterans and their families who are having difficulties transitioning into the community for over twenty-five

years. In 2018 the city of Charleston asked us to open our doors to the general public. We did so and the Military Community Connections 501 (c)3 organization was renamed The Navigation Center. Military Community Connections is now a division of The Navigation Center. We help veterans, homeless people, families and mentally ill and addicted people navigate a very complex ecosystem of Gov’t and NFP organizations. The Navigation Center conducts a complete intake and assessment to identify all factors leading to or impacting our clients. TNC is able to work with each client to develop an appropriate plan to address not only the presenting need, but to ensure that they are able to eliminate the underlying causes. There are more than 30 + of organizations in our community that may provide services needed by our client. As you might expect these rules and procedures can be very confusing and frustrating particularly for those in crisis. Additionally, there are also many minor and sometimes major gaps in services needed to help those in need to reestablish their independence. This means people need a guide, advocate, coach and a cheerleader to successfully navigate this maze. This is what the people at The Navigation Center provide.

Nobody should have to choose between a doctor's appointment and keeping the lights on.Nobody should lose their housing b...
06/15/2026

Nobody should have to choose between a doctor's appointment and keeping the lights on.

Nobody should lose their housing because they couldn't navigate a system that wasn't built for them.

Nobody should face a crisis alone.

That's exactly why we built something different. We call it the TNC Healing Ecosystem and it's the comprehensive continuum of care services coordinated through The Navigation Center.

TNC is set apart because we coordinate and track the journey. We literally walk alongside individuals and families. We will make sure they have their prescriptions, schedule an Uber to their doctor's appointment, and continue to support to assure long term stability and hope.

The Navigation Center's Healing Ecosystem. One place. Whole-person care.
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06/03/2026

There's a trend going around right now highlighting the nostalgia of the '90s summer.

Bikes until dark. A neighborhood that knew your name. Lunch that just appeared on the counter. The kind of freedom that only exists when the basics are covered — when home is safe, the fridge is full, and adults have enough breathing room to actually be present.

We see those posts and we feel it too.

And then we think about the children right here in the Lowcountry whose summers look nothing like that. Not because childhood changed but because housing instability, food insecurity, and the weight of crisis don't take a vacation.

Over 600 children in Charleston County are identified as experiencing homelessness. When school lets out, the safety net contracts. Meals disappear. Routines dissolve. The grown-up stress gets louder, not quieter.

We believe every child deserves the basics every day: a safe place to land, a full plate, a family with room to breathe, and the freedom to just be a kid.

That's why The Navigation Center walks alongside families navigating crisis from insecurity to hope. Through our Family Navigator Program, we coordinate housing support, healthcare, and food access for families with school-aged children, because family needs don't end when school lets out.

This is TNC's summer. We'd love for it to be yours too. 💙

Volunteer or donate at thenavigationcenter.org
📍 425 N. Hanover St, Charleston, SC | (855) 355-1200

As we prepare for Memorial Day, we remember that service doesn't end when someone comes home.For some veterans, the hard...
05/22/2026

As we prepare for Memorial Day, we remember that service doesn't end when someone comes home.

For some veterans, the hardest battles begin after their service; navigating housing,
healthcare, and a civilian world that can feel impossibly complex.

At The Navigation Center, 1 in 3 of our clients has worn a uniform. Every week, we walk alongside them not because it's easy, but because it matters.
This Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to check on a veteran in your life. Ask how they're doing. Really listen. And if they, or anyone you know, needs support navigating housing instability or services in the Lowcountry, we are here.

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Did you know that Second Presbyterian Church opens their hall every Sunday, allowing us to start each week in community ...
05/14/2026

Did you know that Second Presbyterian Church opens their hall every Sunday, allowing us to start each week in community and service for our Sunday Night Dinner?

This is what walking alongside our neighbors looks like, partners like 2nd Presbyterian Church opening their hall and Seacoast Church serving and caring.

Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, give, and love so well. It makes all the difference.

Want to sponsor a Sunday Night Dinner or serve on a Sunday? Reach out at [email protected]. We'd love to welcome you.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.At The Navigation Center, we know that mental health and housing stability are deep...
05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

At The Navigation Center, we know that mental health and housing stability are deeply connected. In fact, 35% of adults experiencing homelessness report mental health challenges and without coordinated support, those challenges can make it nearly impossible to find stability.

That's why TNC offers behavioral health services through our partnership with Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center right where our clients already are.

This month, we're sharing facts, stories, and resources to raise awareness. Because understanding is the first step toward change.

Learn more: www.thenavigationcenter.org/

Today, we honor mothers.The mothers who carry, comfort, encourage, protect, provide, pray, show up, and keep going.And t...
05/10/2026

Today, we honor mothers.

The mothers who carry, comfort, encourage, protect, provide, pray, show up, and keep going.

And today, we are especially thinking of the mothers in our community who are carrying so much while working to build a stable future for their families.

Mothers navigating housing instability.
Mothers facing healthcare gaps.
Mothers managing transportation, appointments, school schedules, and next steps.

They are resilient.
They are resourceful.
They are courageous.
And they should not have to do it alone.

A Mother’s Day gift to The Navigation Center helps walk alongside a mother in the Lowcountry with care, coordination, and practical support as she takes her next step toward stability and hope.

Will you honor mothers today by helping a mother find her way forward?

Make a Mother’s Day gift today:
https://donorbox.org/the-navigation-center-mothers-day

Walking in hope.

Mother’s Day is almost here. A time to think about the women who have carried us, encouraged us, fought for us, and help...
05/08/2026

Mother’s Day is almost here. A time to think about the women who have carried us, encouraged us, fought for us, and helped us find our way.

This year, we invite you to honor that kind of love by helping a mother in our community find her way forward.

In 2025, more than 330 single mothers walked through the doors of The Navigation Center while navigating housing instability, healthcare gaps, transportation challenges, and the daily weight of caring for their children.

They did not come because they gave up.

They came because they refused to. At The Navigation Center, we walk alongside mothers and families in crisis, helping them build pathways toward long-term stability and hope.

On average, it costs $500 a week to walk alongside a mother and her family with care, coordination, and support.

This Mother’s Day, your gift of any amount helps a mother in the Lowcountry feel seen, supported, and surrounded.

Make a Mother’s Day gift today: https://donorbox.org/the-navigation-center-mothers-day

We’re honored that The Navigation Center has been selected as one of 67 nonprofit organizations to receive funding throu...
04/13/2026

We’re honored that The Navigation Center has been selected as one of 67 nonprofit organizations to receive funding through the Roper St. Francis Healthcare Community Investment Fund. Read more here: https://thenavigationcenter.org/ropergrant

“Being selected as a recipient of the Community Investment Fund is both an honor and an affirmation of the work happening every day at The Navigation Center,” said Marie Elana Roland, Founder and Executive Director.

This investment supports organizations working to strengthen health and well-being across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties—and we are grateful to be included among this year’s recipients.

Families served by The Navigation Center were blessed with Easter baskets donated by King's Cross Church.Their generosit...
04/10/2026

Families served by The Navigation Center were blessed with Easter baskets donated by King's Cross Church.

Their generosity brought a little extra joy to Easter and served as a meaningful reminder that our community shows up in beautiful ways for one another. We are deeply grateful for partners like King’s Cross Church who help share hope, kindness, and care with the families we serve.

DM or visit The Navigation Center website if you, your church or community are interested in supporting The Navigation Center in walking alongside people in crisis, helping create pathways toward stability, hope, and lasting well-being.

Growth matters — because people matter.We are proud to celebrate Sandra Garlington, who has recently earned her Licensed...
03/30/2026

Growth matters — because people matter.

We are proud to celebrate Sandra Garlington, who has recently earned her Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential.
At The Navigation Center, Sandra shows up each day with compassion, perseverance, and a deep commitment to the families we serve. Her work is steady, relational, and rooted in advocacy.

This milestone is more than a credential — it reflects her dedication to doing this work well and continuing to grow for the sake of others.

In moments of crisis, Sandra is a calm, consistent presence.

And that presence changes everything.

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425 N Hanover Street
Charleston, SC
29403

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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