How Myrtle Beach area flood victims can get help, and how to help them
Assistance can be provided in the form of volunteerism, monetary donations, in-kind product or food donations and clothing donations.
Area officials advise it is important to know which agencies are equipped to handle various types of donations. They also advise donors to protect their donation by donating only through reputable organizations. Charities approved by the S. C. Secretary of State's office can be verified at this link: http://www.scsos.com/Public_Charities.
Below are some ways to find out how to get help after assessing flood damage and ways individuals can make a financial or in-kind donation or volunteer their time to help.
How to get help
2-1-1 -- Those needing information on the latest shelter, donation and recovery information can call the state's 2-1-1 hotline.
Federal Assistance -- If you were impacted by flooding in
Affected property owners have until
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans -- For financial assistance from the
Baptist Disaster Relief -- Offering free assistance for
To qualify, home owners should contact the
Once qualified, Baptist Disaster Relief will assist the homeowner in removing damaged items and sheetrock and then apply a short term mold retardant. For more information, call Baptist Disaster Relief at 919-946-2239.
How to help
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs) -- For an overall list of organizations in
Coastal
Housing --
North Strand Helping Hand -- The shelter is accepting canned goods such as tuna, chicken and soups as well as other foods including pasta, jelly, cereal and rice. North Strand also is accepting clothing donations.
The shelter is located
Impact Ministries -- Accepts cash donations, 843-628-5300 or http://impactmb.org/disaster-relief
* Impact Ministries-http://impactmb.org/disaster-relief/ or 843-628-5300
* The Salvation Army of Horry County-https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/flood or 1-800-725-2769or text STORM to 51555 to receive a link for easy mobile giving
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* The United Way of Horry County-https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/UnitedWayofHorryCounty or843-347-5195
* For food donations-Catholic Chairites-843-377-1357
Fundraising Efforts
Minor
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