Charities

MAY 7-10, 2026

Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina

Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina is a South Carolina chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. It is a Non profit organization that provides support for the areas Mothers, Grandmothers, Step Mothers and adoptive Mothers who have a child serving in the US Military or who was honorably discharged. Blue Star Mothers was formed in February of 1942 in Flint Michigan. Blue Star Mothers were Congressional Chartered in 1960 and have over 6000 members in over 37 states. BSMCC was chartered in Oct. of 2008. We support each other during deployments and in times of need. We also support our deployed and stateside troops, our area Veteran’s and Veterans Organizations, VA facilities and promote patriotism.

Boys & Girls Club of The Grand Strand

“To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” It is the movement’s reason for being.

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow — all while having fun.

Champion Autism Network

We believe in a world where all people living with autism CAN live, work, and play without judgment, guilt, or worry. We educate and empower communities, businesses, and organizations to create supportive and judgment-free experiences that enhance the quality of life for people living with autism. Our core values are Love, Empowerment, Acceptance and Playfulness.

Children’s Recovery Center

The Children’s Recovery Center is the child advocacy center for Horry and Georgetown Counties. Our mission is to offer hope and healing to child abuse victims. Children come here by way of referral either by law enforcement, DSS or a medical provider. The children who come here, ages 0-17 are victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and many kinds of neglect and maltreatment. Each child who comes to the CRC receives, a forensic medical exam, a forensic interview, education, advocacy, and referrals for other services as needed. There is never a charge for a child to receive any services from our agency. We work in collaboration with our community partners to find the best outcome for each child who comes through our doors. We want these children to heal from the trauma they have been through while they are still children giving them the opportunity for attainable bright futures.

Classy Smiles

We vow to help improve the oral health status of children in South Carolina through a school based dental prevention program that emphasizes oral health education and preventive dental services, provides access and referrals to Dental homes, community outreach and follow-up services in an atmosphere of equality for all concerned, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach

Started in 1971 by local churches who saw a need, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach has proudly served our community for over 50 years. Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach is a short-term crisis intervention and referral agency whose mission is to provide assistance to those in need in our community.

Help 4 Kids

In 1989 after Hurricane Hugo hit, Barb Mains along with her sister and friend went out into the “country” to see if they could help. Instead of destruction, they found poverty. People existed without bathrooms or running water,holes in roofs and floors,no beds, stoves, food or shoes. Barb decided she had to do something to help these people. Fast forward to today. We currently deliver food to 40 Horry County schools and feed 3,000 children each week. Teachers discreetly place the food sacks into the children’s backpacks on Friday afternoon so that these children have something to eat on the weekend. In addition to food, we provide clothing, school supplies, backpacks, blankets, coats, Easter baskets, and Christmas presents. As a 100% volunteer organization, we rely on the entire community to focus on our mission of “No Kid Hungry” . Our volunteers that answer the phones, pack food sacks, volunteer at fundraisers, pick up donations and deliver food snacks to the schools. By changing these basics, we have a great start on helping these kids be what they have the potential to be, one child at a time.

Project Golf

To advocate the virtues of golf as an impactful and therapeutic means of helping those in need by alleviating the physical, mental, and financial barriers and enriching the quality of life for all active-duty military and Veterans, Underserved Youth, and Newcomers to the game.

SOS Care

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit direct service provider that empowers those with autism and intellectual disabilities to thrive on their own. We offer a range of programs, camps, activities and classes that teach the life and social skills one needs to live independently as possible. When a family gets the news that their child is diagnosed with autism and/or intellectual disabilities they can feel helpless. SOS answers their call for help. We can provide guidance, programs, resources and support to those diagnosed, along with their families, so they may seek comfort in knowing their child can be as independent as possible. Our mission is to answer the call for help when individuals or families are facing the challenges of autism and intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to provide the resources needed for independent living for all individuals in South Carolina with autism and Intellectual disabilities so they are not in danger of becoming homeless.