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Basic Needs

We envision a future where everyone has access to food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, basic materials, transportation, and a sense of security.

We seek to create a network of emergency assistance for our most vulnerable and at-risk population. To achieve our vision, we want to support programs that provide emergency assistance for food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, basic materials, and transportation.


UWHC funds the following internal initiatives to help support residents of Horry County:

  • 211 Helpline

We are proud to grant funds to the following local agencies to help support basic needs in our community:

  • Friendship Medical Clinic
  • Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach
  • Lions Vision Services
  • Neighbor to Neighbor
  • The Period Project
  • The Shepherds Table

Health

We envision a future where behavioral health needs for children, youth, and adults are recognized and validated.

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Education

We envision a community where all children enter kindergarten ready to learn; and all children and youth learn, achieve, and succeed while engaging families and communities.

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Self-Sufficiency

We envision a future where everyone in Horry County is supported to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Basic Needs

We envision a future where everyone has access to food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, basic materials, transportation, and a sense of security.

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Conway, SC 29526

PO Box 50016
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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