Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach is a crisis intervention agency whose mission is to support the stability of our community by providing basic needs and other services to empower individuals and families during a time of crisis. Our services include emergency food and hygiene supplies, transportation, prescription medications, assistance with rent or utilities, referrals, screening for SC Thrive benefits and obtaining a SC ID, as well as individualized services. We are a non-profit organization that receives funding from several local churches, United Way of Horry County, Foundations, Groups, Businesses and individuals. We have 5 staff members and over 50 volunteers. We are governed by a board that includes church representatives and at-large members from the community.