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Lynne Ford

Thank You for Being a Light

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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, … Read more

YEP Celebrates Its 2025 Seniors

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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 … Read more

OWB Student Lessons

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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 … Read more

How to Be a Light

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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 … Read more

Dr. Edward Benton DuBose Dental Clinic

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In February, Helping Hands of Georgetown’s Board of Directors renamed and dedicated its dental clinic in honor of Dr. Edward Benton DuBose, a retired dentist from Georgetown who recently passed away. Former Board member Dick Schwab gave a tribute to “Benny” during the funeral service, which was held on Feb. 17th. Schwab shared how “Benny” … Read more

Thanks for Being a Blessing

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We Appreciate You                                                                                                          … Read more

Get Ready for Palmetto Giving Day 2025 – Be a Light!

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It’s never too early to start planning for Palmetto Giving Day, a powerful opportunity to make a lasting impact in our community.

This year, our theme is “Be a Light,” and we’re aiming to raise $175,000 to support vital programs and services. Palmetto Giving Day is a 36-hour online giving event taking place on May 6-7, 2025, where you can contribute to the nonprofit organizations making a difference in Georgetown County.

Stay tuned—more details are coming soon! Let’s come together and be a light for those in need. 💡

Golf Tournament Fundraiser a Huge Success

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Wow, what an incredible impact that Bistro 217’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament had on Feb. 16, 2025, even with the weather throwing a curveball! Co-owners Anne Hardee and Adam Kirby took center stage earlier today to announce a total of over $50,000 raised, with $26,250 each going to Helping Hands of Georgetown and The … Read more

Join Us for the Bistro 217 Charity Golf Tournament at Caledonia!

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We’re gearing up for an exciting day on the course (Sunday, Feb. 16th) at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club for the Bistro 217 Charity Golf Tournament, supporting our local community. This year, we are honored that co-owner Anne Hardee and her incredible team have chosen Helping Hands of Georgetown and The Outreach Farm as the … Read more