Pelzer's Community Outreach Director Connects Residents to Resources

Tiffany McElhannon brings mobile health clinics, job training, and community events to the small town of Pelzer.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:09pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a medical stethoscope repeated in a tight grid pattern, in the style of Andy Warhol. The image utilizes flat, vibrant, and unnatural neon color palettes overlapping with heavy black photographic outlines to turn an everyday medical object into modern pop art.A mobile health clinic will bring vital medical services directly to the residents of Pelzer, South Carolina, as part of the community outreach director's efforts to connect the town to essential resources.Pelzer Today

Tiffany McElhannon, the new director of community outreach in Pelzer, South Carolina, is working to connect residents to vital resources and services. Through her role at the local food bank and the new outreach office, McElhannon is bringing mobile health clinics, animal vaccination clinics, job training programs, and community events directly to the town, rather than expecting residents to travel elsewhere.

Why it matters

Pelzer is a small town with limited access to many services, so McElhannon's efforts to bring resources directly to the community can have a significant impact on residents' quality of life and ability to access the support they need. Her approach of 'meeting people where they are' rather than expecting them to navigate complex systems reflects a model of local government that is more proactive and service-oriented.

The details

As the director of community outreach, McElhannon is focused on logistics and connection, bringing resources like mobile health clinics, job training, and community events to Pelzer. She says she was inspired to take on this volunteer role after seeing the town's needs firsthand through her work at the local food bank. The mobile health clinic, which will visit Pelzer monthly, will provide services to any resident regardless of their financial situation or insurance status.

  • McElhannon started in the community outreach director role in early 2026.
  • The mobile health clinic will begin monthly visits to Pelzer in May 2026.

The players

Tiffany McElhannon

The director of community outreach in Pelzer, South Carolina, who also runs the local food bank, Friends of the Community Upstate.

Pelzer

A small town in South Carolina with limited access to many services, which McElhannon is working to address through her community outreach efforts.

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What they’re saying

“If the phrase 'community outreach' can sometimes sound like a decorative title, McElhannon gives it the sturdier shape of logistics. Her role is one of connection, bringing resources into Pelzer and linking them to residents who may need them most.”

— Greg Wilson, Anderson Observer Reporter

What’s next

The mobile health clinic will begin its monthly visits to Pelzer in May 2026, providing residents with access to vital medical services.

The takeaway

McElhannon's proactive approach to community outreach in Pelzer demonstrates how local leaders can make a significant difference by bringing resources directly to residents, rather than expecting them to navigate complex systems on their own. Her efforts reflect a model of local government that is more service-oriented and responsive to the unique needs of a small town.