Our History

Established in 1971, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach has over 50 years of service to our community.

• 1971

  First United Methodist Church organized Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach as an outreach ministry for teenage visitors to Myrtle Beach.

• 1975

  First Presbyterian Church and Trinity Episcopal Church joined Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach.

• 1976

  Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach was incorporated.

  Services extended to include transients of all ages and locals who needed short-term assistance.

  Ocean View Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and St. Philip Lutheran Church joined Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach shortly after.

• 1983

  St. Andrew Catholic Church became the 7th sponsor of Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach followed by Myrtle Beach Community Church (Beach Church) and Faith Presbyterian Church.

• 2010s

  Sandy Grove Baptist Church and Carolina Forest Community church joined as sponsoring members of Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach.

• 2021

  Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach celebrated 50 years of service to our community.

  Our current client base includes transients and locals who need short-term assistance through intervention and referrals; especially those working in seasonal, hourly jobs, and those on fixed incomes, such as the elderly and the disabled.