About Us
Programs and Services
Our two service components are designed to help our neighbors in need.
Compassionate Care
Compassionate Care aptly describes our services, offering food items through our Food Pantry, utility support for those in crisis, and free dental assistance for the uninsured through our Dental Clinic to our neighbors in need. Providing services such as access to oral care and recognizing that food insecurity remains a vital issue in Georgetown County are crucial steps in improving the overall health and wellbeing of the community.
Time to Change
Time to Change encompasses employment skills training, avenues for career discovery, and positive youth development, which significantly impacts individuals, families, and our communities as a whole.
A History of Hope and Help
Helping Hands was established in 1989 through the extraordinary vision of founding board members representing 10 Covenant Churches in Georgetown County, South Carolina. They believed they could better help residents by supporting one organization that would exist to assess and determine an adequate response to the many needs that arise in this primarily rural and poverty ridden area of SC.
Helping Hands has a longstanding commitment to serving the needs of Georgetown County's most vulnerable residents. The expansion of services over the years, from its emergency dental care (started in 2013) to the establishment of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) in 2018, demonstrates a deep understanding of the community's evolving needs and a proactive approach to addressing them.
The Emergency Dental Clinic's provision of essential services to alleviate pain and suffering for those who may not have access to dental care elsewhere is undoubtedly making a significant impact on individuals' quality of life.
Moreover, the initiation of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) reflects a forward-thinking approach to supporting young people in navigating life's challenges and making informed decisions about their futures. By providing guidance in various aspects of life, spirituality, relationships, and career choices, YEP is equipping high school students with valuable tools and resources to succeed both personally and professionally.It's clear that Helping Hands is making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of individuals each year through its dedication to holistic support and empowerment.
Leadership
A strong leadership team governs Helping Hands including staff, a Board of Directors and a Leadership Council representing Covenant Churches.
Staff
Board of Directors
Jean Rothrock (chair)
Melanie Hein (vice chair)
Rick Danser (secretary)
Brenda Chapman (treasurer)
Chris Cykoski
Barbara Heyward
Barry Lieberman
George Magas
Tyron McCray
Ed McNulty
Dr. Maggie Moffett
Dick Rose
Sue Roux
Brennan Smith
Covenant Church Commitment
Helping Hands of Georgetown was founded by a handful of Georgetown County area churches coming together to form a covenant to help those in need in the Georgetown area. Today, we have over 35 covenant churches from all over the county that come together to support our faith-based mission by providing Help + Hope = Change to our neighbors in need. Helping Hands impacts over 2,000 households a year. Our covenant churches help make those impacts by supporting us through their financial gifts and food drive donations. If your church would like more information about being a covenant church, please contact us by using the form below.
Andrews First Baptist Church
Belin Memorial United Methodist Church
Bethel AME Church
Bethel Church of Andrews
Christ the King Grace, Waccamaw
Church of Christ
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church (Georgetown)
Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Greater Bibleway Church
Great St. Luke Holiness Church
Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church
Lakewood Baptist Church
Lowcountry Community Church (LC3)
Mt. Lebanon AME Church
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mt. Zion AME Church
North Poplar Avenue Church of God
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Pawleys Island Chapel
Piney Grove Baptist Church
Precious Blood of Christ
Prince George Winyah Epsicopal Church
Ringel Heights Baptist Church
Soul Saving Station
St. John AME Church
St. Mark AME Church
St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church
Temple Beth Elohim
Thomas Chapel AME Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Victory Christian Center
Wayne United Methodist Church
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