Rising rents in Columbia are forcing many seniors to make tough choices every month—sometimes between paying for medication, food, or even keeping their beloved pets fed. While new affordable housing plans are in the works, help isn’t coming fast enough for folks like Perry Jeffcoat, who spends over 60% of his income on rent and relies on friends and his long-time job just to get by. Community support is filling the gaps, but the struggle is real for many older neighbors. How do you think Columbia can better support its seniors as costs keep climbing? #Safety #ColumbiaSC #AffordableHousing