Community Resiliency
Creating a Stronger, More Resilient Community
Everyone deserves the security of knowing their basic needs will be met. Through collaboration, we work to ensure access to food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and healthcare — building a community that can respond to today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow.
We’re proud to announce our 2026 Competitive Investment Grantees!
This year, 17 local organizations are receiving funding to support critical work across our focus areas: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
From expanding access to literacy and healthcare to supporting survivors, strengthening families, and meeting basic needs—these agencies are making a real difference every day in Horry County.
Our 2026 grantees include:
Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA
Family Support Services of Horry County
Freedom Readers
Palmetto Literacy Council
Reach Out and Read
A Father's Place
New Directions of Horry County
Sea Haven for Youth
Habitat for Humanity of Horry County
Children's Recovery Center
Rape Crisis Center Horry & Georgetown SC
Friendship Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach
Lions Vision Services
Neighbor to Neighbor
Myrtle Beach Period Project
The Shepherd's Table
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Together SC awarded our President Blakely Roof with the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership at their annual summit last month. She is the heart of Team UWHC, help us to congratulate her once more on this honor! 👏Congratulations to Blakely Roof!
We’re proud to announce that Blakely has been named the 2026 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership.
As President & CEO of United Way of Horry County, Blakely’s collaborative leadership and commitment to community impact continue to strengthen South Carolina’s nonprofit sector. From advancing mental health access to improving financial stability for families, her work is making a measurable difference.
👏 Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!
Read the full press release: www.togethersc.org/blog/blakely-roof-named-2026-recipient-of-the-fred-r-sheheen-award-for-excelle...
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April is #SecondChanceMonth and this story demonstrates the true power of collective impact! We are proud to work with the Next Steps Program, Horry County Sheriff's Office and J. Reuben Long Detention Center to ensure people like Diedre get their second chance 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Our offices will be closed tomorrow: Friday, April 3rd and reopen Monday, April 6th. Remember, 211 is open 24/7 if you need help 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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