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,
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
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, 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.
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
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
As the outgoing chair with the Board of Directors of Helping Hands of Georgetown, Dick Rose, a longtime resident of Debordieu, has been involved in various capacities with the organization for more than 20 years. He first heard of Helping Hands when the organization was located on Black River Road in a space owned by
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
Betreana Green, a single parent, used GC3 training to find new employment. She explains, “I lost my job due to the company closing down. I had actually met Tasha Smith, the Career Coach from Helping Hands, one day by her coming into my job before closing. “I explained to her that the store was closing,
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
We provide basic needs for those in crisis, as well as programs to help move people out of poverty.
