NON-PROFIT DIRECTORY

A Father’s Place

PUBLIC BENEFIT
Focus: To engage fathers in the positive support of their children through goal-oriented programs leading to employment and the practice of healthy parenting.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 488-2923

All4Paws Animal Rescue

ANIMALS
Compassionate care, life-saving programs and commitment to excellence; these values frame our organizational mission. All4Paws is a 501c3 no-kill animal rescue specializing in the responsible rescue, care and placement of abandoned cats and dogs through an evolving holistic approach.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 237-7297

ALS Association South Carolina Chapter

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy, while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
Organization Phone Number:
(803) 851-3233

Alzheimer’s Association

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: To provide education, support and information for families, caregivers and those stricken with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Organization Phone Number:
(866) 232-8484

American Cancer Society

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
For more than 100 years, the ACS has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of supporters worldwide, ACS helps people stay well and get well, find cures and fight back against cancer.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 213-0333

American Heart Association

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-3939

American Legion Posts

VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS
Charted in 1919, the AL serves as a patriotic organization committed to mentoring youth, advocating patriotism and promoting strong national security and devotion to fellow service members and veterans.
Organization Phone Number:
n/a

American Red Cross

PUBLIC BENEFIT
A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by Congressional Charter to provide relief to victims of disaster and help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 477-0020

Animal Care Center

ANIMALS
Working with the Horry County Animal Control division to provide excellent care and humane treatment for all animals within a clean and healthy environment and to promote adoptions.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 915-5172

Atlantic Stage

ARTS AND CULTURE
Focus: To enhance the cultural landscape by providing quality theatrical productions of classical, contemporary and new works, utilizing professional resident artists.
Organization Phone Number:
(877) 287-8587

Backpack Buddies/Help4Kids

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: To provide food for hungry children of Horry County who through no fault of their own do not have enough to eat on a daily basis.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 651-4310

Barnabas Horse Foundation

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Using equine-assisted psychotherapy to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, adolescents and teenagers recovering from physical or sexual abuse and/or trauma.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 241-3331

Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina

PUBLIC BENEFIT
Focus: To be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 488-2227

Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand

PUBLIC BENEFIT
Focus: To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 712-1977

Brookgreen Gardens

ARTS AND CULTURE
Focus: To collect, conserve and exhibit figurative sculptures by American artists; to cultivate a display garden; to collect, conserve and exhibit plants and animals native to the South Carolina Lowcountry; and to provide educational and cultural enrichment to its members and guests.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 235-6000

Brunswick Family Assistance

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: Dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals living in Brunswick County who are willing to help themselves by providing emergency assistance and skills development programs.
Organization Phone Number:
(910) 754-4766

Careteam+

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: To provide comprehensive healthcare management and medical assistance to anyone living with HIV.
Organization Phone Number:
Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg counties, (843) 236-9000

Caring In Our Lifetime

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: Dedicated to raising funds and providing financial assistance with medical expenses to individuals in Horry and Georgetown counties affected by breast cancer.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 222-0169

Carolina Cancer Foundation

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Focus: To support underinsured and uninsured cancer patients of Horry and Georgetown counties by helping to offset the cost of chemotherapy and cancer supportive care drugs.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 429-5054

Carolina Waterman, Inc.

EDUCATION
Focus: To benefit our community by providing quality public waters education, free of charge, to our local Horry County youth. The Jr. Waterman program offers educational opportunities about Water Safety (Public Waters, Regulations, Safe Practices, First Aid/CPR), Water Recreation (Paddleboarding, Surfing, Swimming, Boating), and Water Stewardship (Water Quality, Pollution, Water Access, Wildlife). The Carolina Waterman Community Service program offers opportunities for local youth to volunteer their time picking up litter on local waters and at beaches and boat landings in Horry County. In addition to earning their required hours, they get to spot trash from a paddleboard on the water and are educated about the local waters, wildlife, and importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources. Carolina Waterman, Inc. provides paddleboard and surf lessons to the public and tourists to self-generate revenue, in order to provide these free programs and future free programs for our Horry County youth.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 222-3132

Chanticleer Athletic Foundation

PUBLIC BENEFIT
Focus: To help provide every opportunity for Coastal Carolina University’s nearly 450 student athletes to excel academically and athletically through the funding of scholarships and enhanced academic support and new and improved on-campus facilities.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 349-2466

Children's Bible Story Books in Every Home

PUBLIC BENEFIT
To spread the word of God to every home to result in spiritual growth, family unity, peace, hope, joy in the Lord, feeling loved, increased self-worth, and love of Scripture. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God, Romans 10:17; ... And a little child shall lead them...Isaiah 6:11.
Organization Phone Number:
843-347-4972

Coastal Animal Rescue

ANIMALS
A no-kill, no-cage, all volunteer animal shelter charged with identifying homes and families able to responsibly adopt cats and dogs.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 652-0196

Coastal Conservation Association Waccamaw / Winyah Chapter

ENVIRONMENT / ECOLOGY
A science-based angler advocate 501 (c) (3) organization which seeks to protect, improve and enhance the viability of area coastal waters, improving marine habitat.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 455-0371

Coastal Rescue Mission Inc.

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To provide food, shelter, clothing, spiritual sustenance and education to the poor and needy of the Grand Strand and surrounding areas.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-1352

Coastal School Ministries

EDUCATION
FOCUS: To encourage and equip public school students in Horry County by teaching Released-Time Bible Education classes.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 293-0446

Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: With the help of 80–100 volunteers, the Community Kitchen feeds those in need, at no cost, without regard to situation or condition.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 444-9383

Costal Carolina University Center for Active Aging and Retirement

SENIORS
FOCUS: By training students to better reach and interact with the aging population, area seniors benefit from myriad programs and resources within the CAAR and their extensive online directory.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 347-3161

Experience Works

SENIORS
FOCUS: Employment training/placement services to low income older workers looking to re-enter the workforce.
Organization Phone Number:
(803) 252-1240

Fidelis Foundation of Myrtle Beach

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: A faith-based program to facilitate permanent emotional healing for children in crisis due to trauma, neglect or abuse through creative assisted learning within an equine environment.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 222-6688

First Tee of the Grand Strand

EDUCATION
FOCUS: To impact, influence and inspire the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that build character and citizenship, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf and other character-building activities.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 325-6787

Fostering Hope

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To provide goods and services to children residing in the foster care system in Horry, Georgetown, Marion and Dillon counties. There are on average more than 500 children within these counties that are in foster care due to abuse and or neglect.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 254-8168

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To engage the community and visitors through unique exhibitions and interactive, educational and creative programs for people of all ages. The Art Museum is dedicated to being one of the finest visual arts museums in the Carolinas.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 238-2510

Freedom Readers

EDUCATION
FOCUS: To improve reading skills in low-income communities by providing one-to-one literacy tutoring, free books for home libraries and an inspiring, high-energy learning environment.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 331-8526

Grand Strand Humane Society

ANIMALS
FOCUS: The Grand Strand Humane Society exists to improve the quality of life for lost, homeless and unwanted companion animals of Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 918-4910

Grand Strand Miracle League

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: Dedicated to providing those with special needs a life-changing opportunity fueled by generous community support, the creation and maintenance of an ADA-approved, adapted baseball field and an all-access playground for children of all abilities.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 946-7016

Grand Strand Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
The Grand Strand Myasthenia Gravis Monthly Support Group meets the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. We meet inside the Lakeside Crossing Development Community Room at 140 Lakeside Crossing Drive. Conway, SC 29526. Our support group falls under the umbrella of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. There is no cost to attend and patients, family members, medical professionals and those interested in learning more about Myasthenia Gravis are welcome. We do not meet in July, August or December. Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles. Symptoms include, but are not limited to; double vision, difficulty speaking, chewing, swallowing, difficulty breathing due to weakness of the diaphragm, a lack of facial expression and weakness of the extremities. Myasthenia Gravis is Latin for "grave muscle." For more information, please contact Beverly Watrous at beverly-w@live.com or 843-504-8063 and for directions, contact Ray Poutre at 843-855-0076 for directions.
Organization Phone Number:
843-504-8063

Grand Strand Optimist Club

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists strive to bring out the best in youth, their communities and themselves by being a volunteer organization that values optimism as a philosophy of life and promotes good government and civic consciousness.
Organization Phone Number:
ruswinckel@gmail.com

Grand Strand Senior Center

SENIORS
FOCUS: Activities, dancing, exercise classes, arts and crafts, clubs, game nights, bereavement support, group outings and travel opportunities. Membership required.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-3991

Grand Strand Technology Council

EDUCATION
FOCUS: A membership organization that focuses on creating and finding opportunities to promote, support and enhance the growing technology community within the Grand Strand
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 900-7478

Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: As part of a global outreach, HFH is committed to eliminating substandard housing through the construction of new homes, the rehabilitating and preservation of others, and by partnering with the families who will benefit.
Organization Phone Number:
Georgetown, (843) 546-5685

Habitat for Humanity of Horry County

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: As part of a global outreach, HFH is committed to eliminating substandard housing through the construction of new homes, the rehabilitating and preservation of others, and by partnering with the families who will benefit.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 650-8815

Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: Founded in 1971, Helping Hand extends services to all people, local and transient, in need of short-term assistance by offering food, bus tickets, gas cards, prescription medicine vouchers, rent and utility assistance and crisis intervention.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-8451

Hobcaw Barony

ENVIRONMENT / ECOLOGY
FOCUS: The Belle W. Baruch Foundation is a non-profit organization and caretaker of Hobcaw Barony, a 16,000-acre coastal property dedicated to research and education, featuring guided tours, a Discovery Center and education programs
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-4623

Hope House of Myrtle Beach

Hope House of Myrtle Beach endeavors to provide a safe and healthy environment for our registered high school students who are designated homeless and who are actively completing their requirements to receive a diploma.
Organization Phone Number:
843-808-2739

Horry County Council on the Aging Inc.

SENIORS
FOCUS: To provide services and programs that afford older people opportunities to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as is possible.
Organization Phone Number:
(800) 922-6283

Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To obtain resources to support and promote the programs and functions of the HCDSN, which provides services and support to those with intellectual disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries and autism utilizing a person-centered approach to achieving their goals.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 347-3010

Horry County Firefighter's Relief Fund

PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Horry County Firefighter’s Relief Fund assists firefighters and their families in great times of need. HCFFRF is dedicated to assisting and improving the lives of Horry County firefighters, rescue workers, their families and the communities they serve. Whether affected by injury or a life threatening illness, our goal is to provide as much relief as possible when our heroes need it most.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 251-7664

Horry County Literacy Council

EDUCATION
FOCUS: To improve the lives of youth, adults and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 839-1695

Horry County Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To collect and preserve material related to the prehistory, natural history, history and culture of Horry County; to curate, interpret, create exhibits and educate.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 915-5320

Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach

ANIMALS
FOCUS: Providing shelter, emergency vet care and adoptions for hundreds of homeless cats and dogs every year.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 249-4948

Kaminski House Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: Dedicated to the restoration, preservation and promotion of the Kaminski House, a historic house museum run by The Friends for the purpose of preservation and educating the public about the importance of the site, its history, collection and relevance to the community.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-7706

Keep Our Pets Food Bank

ANIMALS
FOCUS: Keeping people and pets together by offering pet food for qualified low income and fixed income pet owners.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 651-0778

Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: Kiwanis is the world's largest organization of volunteers whose efforts are focused entirely on the disadvantaged children of each local community.
Organization Phone Number:
843-503-3813

L.W. Paul Living History Farm

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To preserve and protect the materials and objects relating to the history and culture of the Horry County farm family between 1900 and 1955 through interpretive displays in a working farm setting.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 365-3596

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Organization Phone Number:
(803) 731-4060, (800) 227-2345

Long Bay Threshold Singers

PUBLIC BENEFIT
Serving the Grand Strand region, our members come in small groups to sing gently to persons at the threshold of living and dying, and to others in need of comfort. New singers welcome!
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 882-7161

Lowcountry Food Bank

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To lead the fight against hunger by acting as a clearinghouse for donated food items and by distributing 25 million pounds of food annually in 10 coastal South Carolina counties.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-0341

Make-A-Wish South Carolina

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Organization Phone Number:
864-250-0702

March of Dimes

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To fight the No. 1 cause of infant death—prematurity—and to help mothers have full-term babies through education and assistance.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 488-3463

Meals on Wheels of Horry County

SENIORS
FOCUS: To provide home-delivered meals and fellowship to the homebound, elderly and frail of Horry County.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 970-2330

Mesothelioma.net

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
Mesothelioma.net is the best web resource for finding information on mesothelioma cancer, a rare cancer most commonly developing in the lining of the lungs, and causes by asbestos. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for mesothelioma. While it's treatable, it's more commonly detected in later stages; leading to a poor prognosis.
Organization Phone Number:
1-800-692-8608

Murrells Inlet 2020

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: A community revitalization group focused on enhancing the infrastructure, beautification and ecology of the diverse Murrells Inlet community by collecting and facilitating the use of private and governmental funds, hosting cleanup events and educating citizens and visitors.
Organization Phone Number:
Murrells Inlet, (843) 357-2007

Museum of Coastal Carolina Ingram Planetarium

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To stimulate interest in and understanding of the natural sciences, environment and cultural history of the coastal region of the Carolinas, as well as a broader understanding of our earth, solar system and universe by providing quality educational facilities.
Organization Phone Number:
(910) 575-0033

Myrtle Beach Lions Club

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: Founded in 1917, The Lions Club is best known for fighting blindness, but the group also volunteers for many different kinds of community projects, including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 597-4179

Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: Since 1966, the Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club has been a volunteer organization of women who are dedicated to serving the community while providing members the opportunity for personal growth and developing leadership skills through participation in projects and social activities.
Organization Phone Number:
N/A

New Directions of Horry County

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: Moving people out of poverty and homelessness by helping them regain their financial footing, building self-worth and self-confidence, and helping them make a move into permanent housing.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 945-4902

North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To collect, curate, interpret and display artifacts and photographs in exhibits that tell the story of the North Strand’s communities.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 427-7668

North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: The North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is a group of ladies committed to improving the lives of others in the community while developing leadership potential in its members. The group is active in many community projects and partners with other organizations to help obtain charitable goals, with a primary focus on community service and leadership development.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 399-6590

North Strand Housing Shelter

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: A faith-based outreach, the shelter seeks to address homelessness on the North Strand by providing temporary overnight accommodations for individuals actively pursuing employment and/or housing.
Organization Phone Number:
Longs, (843) 756-9488

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

EDUCATION
FOCUS: An academic and community outreach of Coastal Carolina University, OLLI provides opportunities for adult, non-credit students to achieve intellectual stimulation, as well as cultural and social growth through a wide variety of courses offered in five area locations.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 349-2767 Pawleys Island, (843) 349-6584

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To create and enhance cultural awareness and enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing quality performances, programs and educational opportunities in music and the arts.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 626-8911

Rape Crisis Center of Horry and Georgetown counties

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To provide services to survivors of rape and sexual assault that lay the foundation for healing. The group works to promote public awareness of the realities of sexual victimization and strive toward its elimination through outreach and community education.
Organization Phone Number:
Horry County, 843-448-7273 Georgetown County, 843-545-5198

Rotary Club

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: To bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships and take action by coordinating local and global programs, campaigns and initiatives to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world from local food banks to global humanitarian organizations. Rotarians work with a wide variety of partners to bring about a better world.
Organization Phone Number:
N/A

Safe Haven 4 Cats SC

ANIMALS
Safe Haven 4 Cats SC is a NON-PROFIT 501 (C)(3) NO KILL ALL VOLUNTEER TNRF (Trap Neuter Return Feed) Rescue Organization that is relentless in protecting the feline population. We spay, neuter, Test, Vaccinate, deworm, and deflea all the kitties under our care. We adopt out friendly kitties after they are fully vetted to loving homes. Unadoptable /Feral cats in dangerous, abused, or neglected situations are relocated after fully vetted to our permanent sanctuary to live out the rest of their lives in a safe environment. We aim to STOP the senseless numbers of euthanasia that occurs in shelters and are very dedicated to reducing the number of unwanted cats and kittens to "Help Stop the Endless Cycle."
Organization Phone Number:
843-232-6733

Samaritan House

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: Under the umbrella of the Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church, the Samaritan House provides food and clothing, regularly serving more than 8,000 meals per month to some 2,000 area individuals.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 248-4900

SC Access

VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS
FOCUS: To assist the area’s aging and disabled and those who care for them by providing useful information about long-term support and services.
Organization Phone Number:
(803) 734-9900

Sea Haven for Youth

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: Since 1980, and as a member of the National Safe Place Network, Sea Haven provides crisis services for youth ages 13–21 by providing temporary emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, case management and referrals.
Organization Phone Number:
North Myrtle Beach, (843) 399-9025

Seacoast Artists Guild

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: The Guild is dedicated to advancing excellence in the visual arts through teaching, exhibits, workshops and special events. The Guild seeks to stimulate increased awareness of art and its benefits throughout the area and in the state of South Carolina.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 232-7009

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment.
Organization Phone Number:
Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-8407

South Carolina Maritime Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To create enjoyable experiences for both young people and adults by featuring photographs, documents, artifacts and interactive exhibits related to South Carolina's rich and remarkable maritime history.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 520-0111

St. Francis Animal Center

ANIMALS
FOCUS: Since 1983, providing a safe and nurturing environment for abandoned and mistreated cats and dogs until they may be placed in adoptive homes.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-0780

Surfrider Association

ENVIRONMENT / ECOLOGY
FOCUS: Serving the entire Grand Strand from Little River to Pawleys Island, working to keep our local beaches and waves clean, educating the public and protecting beach access.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 504-0396

Tara Hall Home for Boys

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: A long-term residential school and home for troubled and abused boys aged six and up, utilizing a Christ-centered approach to education and life skills and providing help for their families.
Organization Phone Number:
Georgetown, (843) 546-3000

Team First Book Horry County

EDUCATION
FOCUS: To combat illiteracy by providing new books to the more than 12,000 children living in poverty in Horry County.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 349-2087

The Arts Grand Strand

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To inform the public about fine art events along the Grand Strand area. To promote the organizations listed on this website and the artists, performers, actors and writers affiliated with them.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 650-7850

The Carolina Master Chorale

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: Committed to the musical education of tomorrow’s performers and audiences, through seasonal concert programs highlighting the best in classical and contemporary works.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 444-5774

The Long Bay Symphony

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To enhance the cultural and artistic environment of our region by providing the highest quality musical performances and programs which entertain and educate patrons of all ages.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 448-8379

The Noah Program

ANIMALS
FOCUS: Located within the Ark Animal Hospital, the program seeks to provide emergency care for severely and critically injured stray animals and wildlife and to help place homeless and unwanted pets for adoption.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 238-1414

The Rice Museum

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: To educate the public with dioramas, maps, film, photos, artifacts, the Brown’s Ferry Vessel (the oldest vessel in America) and other exhibits that enlighten visitors about a society dependent on rice crops.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-7423

The WES Foundation

PUBLIC BENEFIT
To help kids understand that they can be successful without being a professional athlete. We want them to chase their dreams, but provide them with tools to help them be successful after their sport ends.
Organization Phone Number:
8036225854

United Way Brunswick County, N.C.

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: A connector of citizens to community needs, United Way is a network of dedicated community partners and impactful programs, fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community.
Organization Phone Number:
(910) 798-3900

United Way Georgetown/Williamsburg County

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: A connector of citizens to community needs, United Way is a network of dedicated community partners and impactful programs, fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-6317

United Way Horry County

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: A connector of citizens to community needs, United Way is a network of dedicated community partners and impactful programs, fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 347-5195

Veteran Affairs/Services

VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS
FOCUS: To provide education and assistance to veterans, surviving spouses, dependents and beneficiaries on the multitude of programs and benefits sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Organization Phone Number:
Horry County, (843) 915-5480 - Georgetown County, (843) 545-3330 - Brunswick County, N.C. (910) 253-2233

Veterans of Foreign Wars

VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS
FOCUS: To foster camaraderie among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts, to advocate on behalf of all veterans, to remember the fallen, to assist their widows and orphans and to preserve and defend the United States of America.
Organization Phone Number:
S.C. Headquarters, (803) 808-0317

Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission

ANIMALS
FOCUS: A no-kill shelter, WARM provides a community resource through its housing of often more than 100 animals and promoting adoption into loving, permanent homes.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 347-6583

Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild

ARTS AND CULTURE
FOCUS: Founded in 1969, the WACG is dedicated to the promotion of the arts in Horry County and the Grand Strand and is open to professionals, non-professionals and all art lovers. The Guild’s many Art in the Park events are a 44-year tradition.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 446-5749

Waccamaw Community Foundation

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: Connecting philanthropists with the causes they care about by managing and establishing funds and awarding grants.
Organization Phone Number:
Horry, Georgetown counties, (843) 357-4483

Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments

SENIORS
FOCUS: The Aging & Disability arm of the WRCOG is a quasi-governmental organization that provides services and resources to seniors and their caregivers, including assisted rides program, family caregiver assistance, insurance counseling and long-term care ombudsman.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 546-8502

Waccamaw Youth Center

HEALTH CARE/HEALTH SERVICES
FOCUS: To provide comprehensive residential services for up to 20 abused, abandoned and neglected youth, ages 10–21, including long-term therapeutic services and the development of positive self-esteem and academic/vocational abilities.
Organization Phone Number:
Conway, (843) 369-0200

Weekly Bereavement/Loss Support Group

PUBLIC BENEFIT
It is often difficult to find a Bereavement group that is ongoing. Sundays, 6 - 7pm - (Free) Weekly Bereavement Support Group exists as a time for the grieving to gather together to feel with each other, talk things out as desired, cry with each other, support each other and perhaps even form new friendships. Those with all kinds of losses are welcome: spouses, relatives, friends, pets, and other types of losses. No RSVP needed - Just Come. People are experiencing losses during every season of the year and since people grieve their losses for various lengths of time, we have an ongoing weekly support group all year long. A person may begin to attend at any time and stay with the group as long as they feel the need. Facilitated at: The Well By The Sea ~ 211 Forestbrook Road ~ Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Organization Phone Number:
843-733-2430

Winyah Rivers Foundation/Waccamaw River Keepers

ENVIRONMENT / ECOLOGY
To protect the Waccamaw River watershed of the Lower Pee Dee Basin through education, community stewardship, clean up campaigns and a variety of “going green” events.
Organization Phone Number:
(843) 349-4007

Zonta Club of Myrtle Beach

PUBLIC BENEFIT
FOCUS: To protect and promote the rights of women and girls and to help them recognize their rights and realize their full potential through service and advocacy in a non-partisan, non-sectarian environment.
Organization Phone Number:
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