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
During the week of February 16, 2025, a group of Youth Employment Program (YEP) students will embark on an unforgettable journey through the Florida Everglades as part of our annual Outward Bound experience. While their peers enjoy a break from school academics, these adventurers will be navigating rivers and forests, embracing the challenges of teamwork, … Read more
This is Tranise Parker’s story, a tale of resilience and empowerment that unfolded during her time at Benedict College. As she approaches her graduation on May 3, 2024, she reflects on the journey that shaped her. Once harboring the dream of becoming a Colgate dancer, Tranise faced a significant challenge when she had to step … Read more
Many thanks to our guests, sponsors, friends, board members, staff, and volunteers – everyone who helped make our Celebrating the Next Generation: Youth Empowerment Program fundraising party a success! The purpose was to raise awareness and support for our YEP program. Waccamaw High School senior Carvers Bay High School senior Emalee Walter gave a moving … Read more
Jocelyn Kinloch is another success story of how Helping Hands offers programs that impacts the lives of others. Jocelyn’s mother learned of YEP (Youth Empowerment Program) while participating in Helping Hands’ GC3 program as she was working to improve her employment skills and opportunities. After discussions with her mother and Career Coach Natasha Smith, Jocelyn … Read more
Helping Hand of Georgetown is pleased to announce that Alexia George, an Andrews native and graduate of Class 2001, has founded the Sista Sista scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to one senior from Andrews, Georgetown and Caver Bay High schools, who participated in the Youth Empowerment Program. She stated as a leader you must … Read more
Helping Hands of Georgetown County has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support the Youth Empowerment Program. Funding will expand opportunities for sophomores, juniors and seniors in three Georgetown County High Schools to explore career opportunities, cultural experiences and team-building exercises offering windows of new possibilities and perspectives toward school and personal efforts. “We are … Read more
For more information about the Youth Empowerment Program, visit https://helpinghands.com/programs/youth-empowerment-program/ or contact Tasha Smith at tsmith@helpinghandsofgeorgetown.org.
Cynthia Simon is very proud of what her daughter accomplished her senior year as she blossomed into a different person. “Imani used to be shy and very introverted, but that is no longer. I have seen so much change in her in one year. It has been unbelievable. The Youth Empowerment Program has been a … Read more
Mrs. Holmes is the grandmother of India Brown, a 2019 YEP graduate from Georgetown High School. India will start her sophomore year at Winthrop University, majoring in Biology, this fall. “ I had no idea of the opportunity that had been afforded to her. It was a gift of grace in both our lives,” said … Read more
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