Through the THRIVE Program, our team of Community Resource Coordinators (CRC) provides intensive case management by assessing clients’ strengths and needs, making referrals, helping them develop goals, and coaching them on their path to financial stability.

Sometimes, all you need is to be pointed in the right direction or connected to the right resource. We have embedded our THRIVE team in communities throughout Horry County, particularly across rural areas, to serve populations in great need of economic mobility support. Through this model, we can meet individuals and families where they are on the journey to becoming self-sufficient.

Areas they can help with:

• Benefit Applications
• SNAP, TANF, Welvista & Medicaid Applications
• Referral Services
• Financial Counseling
• Education
• Transportation
• Employment
• Goal Setting

Click below to meet our team, and learn more!

The ALICE reports tell the story of our community members who are working hard but still struggling to survive. ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent – choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families but for all.

28% of Horry County residents are under the ALICE threshold and struggling with regular financial crises without the resources they need to succeed. With your help, we can help these families reach financial stability.

In partnership with United Way of Greenville County, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation to individuals and families with household incomes of $67,000 or less. Our team can help you obtain all eligible tax credits and deductions, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Education Tax Credits, and Child Care tax deductions.

IRS-trained and certified volunteers serve 3 locations in Horry County to help participants receive all eligible tax credits and deductions. Clients arrive at their appointment to drop off completed intake forms, tax documents, and to provide all of the necessary documentation to the volunteer. A certified volunteer will review the return for accuracy, and the client will return the following week to pick up the completed tax return. A list of items to bring to your appointment is available at the link below.

Appointments are REQUIRED and can only be made by calling 2-1-1 or (864) 382-3326. Appointments can only be made 30 days out, and clients must have all tax documents before scheduling.If you have an investment portfolio, you may not be eligible for VITA tax preparations. If you do not make an appointment, you may be turned away.