As GOAL’s research process comes to a close, our leadership team has shifted its focus to networking, inviting people to show up in solidarity at the Nehemiah Assembly and support the actions being proposed to address this year’s two community problems—affordable housing and transportation.
Please consider hopping on a bus with us this Thursday to show our support at GOAL’s Nehemiah Action Assembly, where we will ask public officials to implement the solutions on which the research committees have worked.
We hope to have more than 75 attend the Nehemiah Action Assembly from First Baptist and more than 1,700 in total!
5:15pm – Meet at FBG Bus Lot
5:30pm – Depart for Bethlehem Baptist
6:00pm – Doors Open
6:30pm – Nehemiah Action Assembly
8:00pm – Return to FBG
If you would like more information, you can contact Kathy Stewart (kathybstewart@gmail.com), Julie Treu (jhtreu@gmail.com), Flo Mauney (fhm1125@gmail.com) or me (matt.rollins@firstbaptistgreenville.com) or visit the GOAL website (www.GOALjustice.com).
Transportation
The Problem: Greenville County ranks 14th deadliest in the nation for pedestrians, with White Horse Road leading in fatalities for over a decade. Despite multiple SCDOT studies and proposals, necessary safety improvements have not been implemented.
What’s Next: SCDOT has identified safety risks but has yet to take action. Addressing this crisis will require both immediate safety improvements and long-term investment in better transportation options.
Affordable Housing
The Problem: According to Princeton’s Eviction Lab, 24 out of every 100 renters in Greenville face eviction—three times the national average of 8%. Without urgent action, the cycle of housing instability will continue to devastate families and our community.
What’s Next: GOAL Justice is building momentum to advance statewide efforts for legislation that will provide stronger housing protections for all South Carolina residents. By organizing communities and collaborating with partners across the state, we are working to ensure policies that prevent displacement, promote affordability, and create lasting housing security for those in need.
—Matt Rollins, Minister of Community Engagement