Greater Greenwood United Ministry is owned and operated  by Christian Congregations of Greenwood County, who are members of the organization.   Greater Greenwood United Ministry (GGUM) is a Non-Profit Organizaion. GGUM assists residents of Greenwood County only. GGUM's purpose is to help people with Spiritual, Physical and Emotional needs. GGUM's credo is "Give a hand-up and not a hand-out". GGUM's Goal is to help people get beyond their crisis and make better life choices   Unique Assets of our Ministry: We provide a way for community churches to collaborate in meeting needs of very vulnerable and fragile population. Those churches who join the United Ministry will avoid duplication of services and have qualified persons investigating each individual need. We are presently dealing with a high rate of unemployed clients. There has been a decrease in the incidences of abuse of services. Our clinic is the only one in Greenwood County that provides free medical and dental services (except for Hope Clinic, which provides medical services to the Hispanic community). GGUM is the only source of free prescription medicine in the county. Services are provided by volunteers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lab-techs, administrator, interviewers, receptionists and others.