Welcome to the Charles Lea Center

The Charles Lea Center is a haven for more than 1,400 individuals - newborns to seniors - and their families, at two campuses and 62 group homes in Spartanburg County. As a vital community resource, it provides services that often cannot be found elsewhere in the Upstate. The Center employs approximately 625 individuals, of whom most work directly with consumers. This staff is is committed to providing the most compassionate services and developing opportunities that wlll lead to an improved quality of life for all consumers.

History
For almost 40 years, the Center has been the place to turn for innovative services and expert care for individuals with disabilities and chronic medical conditions in Spartanburg County. It has grown from an agency with 275 consumers and a budget of $500,000 in 1971 to a budget surpassing $27 million. The Center is the county's second-largest nonprofit (after Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System) and is a driving force in Spartanburg County's economy.