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Update from Tracy Jones- June 30

Good Morning Everyone!!! I hope that you are all doing well. It seems like it has been a while since we last spoke so I wanted to give you an update on happenings at Helping Hands. We are still pretty much operating the same as we have been at both locations. We have serviced 248

Jairon Cumbee
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Keeping a Positive Mindset: Meet Jairon Cumbee

“I am a different person today because of the Youth Empowerment Program,” states Jairon Cumbee, a rising senior. “I had no idea what to expect. I was led to be a part of YEP even though I was only a Junior at the time. Teon Singletary and Tasha Smith made me feel welcomed. It was

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Update from Tracy Jones

Thursday, May 14, 3019 Good Morning Everyone, I hope that you and your family are doing well, staying healthy, and getting lots of sunshine on these beautiful days lately. I hit a bucket of baseballs with my boys Tuesday and I am feeling it today!!!! I just wanted to give you an update on things

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Georgetown County Career Connection (GC3) Virtual Employment Boot Camp

During this time of a national pandemic, GC3, a collaborative made up of four nonprofits, Friendship Place, A Father’s Place, Goodwill, and Helping Hands of Georgetown County, is hosting their first Virtual Employment Boot Camp. The virtual boot camp will be Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29 from 8:45 AM – 1 PM daily. 

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Family Vacationing in Debordieu Organizes a Food Drive

While vacationing at Debordieu, Campbell, Peyton, and Cassell Fitzhugh coordinated a food drive in the community. The collected 21 bags of groceries for the people of Georgetown County. “We are so grateful for the Fitzhugh family. This is one example of many who are helping others in Georgetown County. We are so thankful for all

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Georgetown Bureau Insurance Donates to Helping Hand

The Georgetown office of Farm Bureau Insurance presented Helping Hands a check for $4,603 to support our mission during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Farm Bureau Insurance and our local agency strive to be good corporate citizens by providing financial gifts to worthy organizations. Helping Hands has been here for 31 years helping citizens all over our county

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PGD 2020- AMAZING Results

Thank you! We raised $117,000 online and $20,338.38 offline (checks received). The grand total is $137,339.38.  Looking ahead, we are committed to our mission of providing HOPE, HELP, and CHANGE to those who are struggling in poverty, facing unemployment, and helping those who need stability and independence. We are committed to changing lives with your continued

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Update from Tracy Jones

Good Morning Everyone! I hope each of you was able to enjoy the beautiful weather this past weekend. I know I got some painting projects completed that have been on my to-do list for a very long time. The kids’ extracurricular activities always got in the way! Anyway, I hope that each of you are doing well.

Troy Grate
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Troy Grate

Georgetown County Career Connection story. Helping Hands is changing lives.

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From the Desk of the Executive Director

Dear Friends of Helping Hands, It is that time again! Palmetto Giving Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2020. This is the largest one day online giving event in Georgetown County. This is the day that you can make a difference. By giving on this day, you will help our ministry to continue providing services to residents of