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On faith-based principles, we seek to create sustainable futures through job training and youth empowerment to relieve generational and situational poverty, while meeting immediate needs of food insecurity, utility support, and dental care.

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495+

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35+

Covenant Churches

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Who We Are

For more than 35 years, Helping Hands has been a vital resource to Georgetown County residents faced with poverty and crisis, providing assistance and opportunities for change. Donations from individuals, churches, civic clubs and businesses are critical to our ability to help. Grants from public and private foundations also play a vital role.

  • Volunteering time and skills.
  • Supporting vulnerable groups.
  • Alleviating pain through dental care.
  • Empowering through education and skills training.

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Helping Hands of Georgetown County would like to thank you for your donation.

Because of you, and others like you, Helping Hands is blessed with the resources to provide compassionate care for those in crisis (utility and food), alleviate pain through our dental clinic and open the doors of opportunity for those ready and able to become self-sufficient through our Time to Change Program with focus on our youth. Thank you!

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Brunch, Bubbles and Jazz

Join us on November 16th for our 3rd annual Brunch, Bubbles & Jazz affair, nestled within the picturesque surroundings of DeBordieu Club in Georgetown. Anticipate an unforgettable experience that tantalizes the senses: indulge in a sumptuous brunch, serenaded by enchanting live jazz melodies, and bid on exclusive experiential treasures at our LIVE Auction. Businesses are encouraged to elevate your community impact with our sponsorship packages. Tickets are on sale NOW!

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Brendon Barber Executive Director

Brendon Barber

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Tracy Jones Operations Manager

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Changing Lives, Shaping Futures: The Impact of Helping Hands of Georgetown’s Youth Empowerment Program

YEP Transforms Students: Year-End Reflections At Helping Hands of Georgetown, the true measure of success is not simply the number of students served—it is the lives transformed. Every week, students participating in the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) gather to learn valuable life skills, explore career opportunities, build leadership abilities, and prepare for life after high

June 17, 2026
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Join Us for Our First Battle of the Bands to Support Our Mission

  Mark your calendar for next Thursday, April 16th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and get ready for an entertaining fundraiser in support of Helping Hands of Georgetown. The event will be held at The Quad in Pawleys Island (1067 Petigru Drive). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy performances from talented local bands. This

April 24, 2026
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Utility Assistance: A Great Need

In today’s challenging economic landscape, the rising utility costs are not merely a financial burden; they are a source of despair for countless individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet. The chilling prospect of having their lights cut off looms large, forcing many to make heart-wrenching decisions between filling essential prescriptions and paying

April 24, 2026

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On faith-based principles, we seek to create sustainable futures through job training and youth empowerment to relieve generational and situational poverty, while meeting immediate needs of food insecurity, utility support, and dental care.

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