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Join Us for Our First Battle of the Bands to Support Our Mission

  Mark your calendar for next Thursday, April 16th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and get ready for an entertaining fundraiser in support of Helping Hands of Georgetown. The event will be held at The Quad in Pawleys Island (1067 Petigru Drive). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy performances from talented local bands. This

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Utility Assistance: A Great Need

In today’s challenging economic landscape, the rising utility costs are not merely a financial burden; they are a source of despair for countless individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet. The chilling prospect of having their lights cut off looms large, forcing many to make heart-wrenching decisions between filling essential prescriptions and paying

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A Gift from The Elks Lodge

    Paul and Pat Parsley, representatives of the Elks of Georgetown/Pawleys Island No. 900, stopped by the Helping Hands of Georgetown office to drop off a $2,000 donation. Here’s a fun Helping Hands History fact: Pat Parsley served as Interim Director for Helping Hands back in 2010 prior to the board of directors hiring

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Helping Hands Receives Two-Year Grant for Dental Clinic

March 19, 2026– Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in support of its Dr. Edward Benton Dubose Dental Clinic. The grant, to be disbursed over a two-year period, is a remarkable initiative aimed at

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Weather Causes Event to be Postponed

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Today’s Brunch, Bubbles, & Jazz event at Debordieu Club is postponed due to the tropical depression that has engulfed our region. We will reschedule and notify all of the new date once it becomes available. Please be safe everyone!

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Thank You for Being a Light

Thank you for being an incredible part of our journey during Palmetto Giving Day 2025! Although we didn’t quite hit our ambitious goal of $175,000, we have plenty to celebrate, having raised an impressive $154,000 and proudly securing FOURTH PLACE out of 89 nonprofits! Your efforts are helping us shine a light on food insecurity,

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YEP Celebrates Its 2025 Seniors

The recent annual YEP celebration, held earlier this month at the Greater St. Stephen AME Church in Georgetown, was a heartwarming event where seniors were honored with thoughtful gifts and awards, including certificates and monetary scholarships. The involvement of YEP students added an extra layer of warmth to the occasion, as they took on important

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OWB Student Lessons

Lessons Learned from Outward Bound 25 In February 2025, students from the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) participated in an unforgettable Outward Bound Experience in the Florida Everglades. For many, it was a trip full of first-time adventures — from flying on a plane to camping, paddling for miles, and disconnecting from that extra “limb”, the

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Non-Perishable Items Needed for Warehouse/Gloria’s Place Food Pantry

Many people struggling with hunger in Georgetown County have turned to Helping Hands of Georgetown for assistance. In 2024, we assisted over 1500 households with food – and the need continues to grow with the rising costs of groceries. When neighbors come to us for help, we provide items for three meals a day for

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How to Be a Light

What does it look like to “be a light” to those in need? Sometimes it’s as simple as a food pantry volunteer offering a cheery smile on a rainy day while loading food bags into a client’s car. It’s keeping the shelves at Gloria’s Place Food Pantry neatly organized and ready for the next day’s