The House of Peace

WHY WE EXIST

The House of Peace serves as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking shelter and support. We offer unwavering support to our residents as they navigate through life’s challenges, all while imparting the compassion and teachings of Christ. Providing a secure living space is the cornerstone of our mission, as we strive to meet both physical and spiritual needs.

OUR MISSION

To house our neighbors in need with the love of Christ.

OUR VISION

To collaborate with community partners and facilitate a place of refuge that can enrich our guests spiritually, financially and socially as they transition.

OUR STORY

During Fall of 2012, after being challenged by a sermon, Prasanna “Elvis” Eswara voluntarily spent a season homeless and soul searching in an effort to imitate his Lord and Savior. One night, while he was asleep in his car, he heard two gunshots and woke up. He realized what a blessing it was to have a safe place to call home, and felt called to start the House of Peace with a mission to house our neighbors in need with the love of Christ.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

“We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and who regenerates, sanctifies, and empowers believers for ministry.

We believe in the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

STATISTICS

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In 2023, the South Carolina Interagency Council on Homelessness found that the number of persons counted on a single night rose by 11% to and counted 4,053 persons.

MEET THE TEAM

At the House of Peace, we have an incredible team of servant hearted leaders ready to help meet the needs of our residents

Elvis Eswara

Founder and Board member

Arthur DeGenero

Chairman of the Board

Kevin Pryor

Program leader

Richard Krause

Board member

Mark Pouliat

Board member

Carl Stevens

Treasurer

Rich Richardson

Board Member