Our History

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

2021

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

2010s

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

Our current client base includes local service workers, families with children, seniors, veterans and the homeless, who need short-term assistance through intervention and referrals.

Let’s make 2024 the greatest year of giving yet! Just remember “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

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