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Get Ready for Palmetto Giving Day 2025 – Be a Light!
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
Golf Tournament Fundraiser a Huge Success
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 going to both Helping Hands of Georgetown and The Outreach
Join Us for the Bistro 217 Charity Golf Tournament at Caledonia!
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
Outward Bound Adventure Quickly Approaching
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,
Gloria’s Place – Helping Hand’s Food Pantry: Renamed in Honor of Our Volunteer, Gloria Jones
Tim and Joan Meacham, long-time supporters and former board members of Helping Hands of Georgetown, recall meeting Gloria Jones in 2019. What impressed the Meachams about Gloria was her spirit of service. “She doesn’t seek recognition; she doesn’t want it. She just wants to make someone’s life better Gloria enriches the lives of so many
Reflections from a YEP Graduate: Four Years Later by Tranise Parker
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
Helping Hands of Georgetown Receives $4,000 Grant from International Paper Georgetown Mill to Bolster Food Pantry Operations
Helping Hands of Georgetown, a longstanding pillar of community support, proudly announces the receipt of a $4,000 grant from International Paper Georgetown Mill. This contribution will help sustain the organization’s Food Pantry operations, a vital component of its enduring Compassionate Care Program.
New $30,000 Grant Recipient Awarded from Power:Ed
Helping Hands of Georgetown was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation. “Helping Hands of Georgetown is making a significant impact in the lives of area youth and families, reporting a 100% graduation rate where 90% of students went on to a two- or four-year college/university and
Meet Jean Rothrock, Our New Board Chairperson
Jean Rothrock, owner of Waccamaw Landscaping & Construction in Pawleys Island, is the new board chair for Helping Hands of Georgetown. A native of Greenville, SC, who grew up outside Chattanooga, TN, on Lookout Mountain, Jean started her business in 1985. Chad, her business partner, joined her in 2000. Jean and her husband, Steve, live
