Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1971
Started in 1971 by several local churches, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach has been faithfully serving the Myrtle Beach community for over 50 years. Our organizational goal is to assist individuals and families with immediate, short-term needs such as food, rent, utilities, and other specialized services, which if not met, would threaten an individual’s or family’s stability.
Areas of Service (29577, 29579, 29572)
Our Services
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Emergency Food
We provide five days of emergency food, along with hygiene items if requested, to individuals and families experiencing short-term need.
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Utilities Assistance
With available funding, our agency assists with utilities. These services are limited. To discuss utilities, the client must have a copy of the utility bill.
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Rental Assistance
With available funding, our agency assists with Rent. These services are limited. To discuss rent, the client must have a legal lease showing an annual rental, and a letter from the landlord stating that the client owes rent.
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Transportation Assistance
When possible, our agency helps clients in crisis with their transportation needs. These services are limited.
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SC Thrive Benefits Screening
Through SC Thrive, our agency screens clients (by appointment only) to determine the benefits they are eligible for.
“We seek to provide our clients short-term assistance with long-term impact.”
— Executive Director, Tracy Gardner
What Our Clients Say
