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Good Friends of Georgetown County is an organization of women who seek to improve the quality of life of people in our community who face a temporary financial crisis that threatens basic human needs.
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We depend upon your generosity.
The more you give... the more we can help.
We help residents of Georgetown County who are facing some type of financial crisis or emergency and are not able to pay for things like rent, utilities, medical expenses, etc. Our motto is that "we give a hand up and not a hand out." Each applicant's situation is vetted to ensure that there is truly a need and also that the need is not duplicated with other programs.
– Sassy Tugwell
Chairperson
Good Friends of Georgetown County
About Good Friends of Georgetown County
In 2001...
A group of local women found commonality in their desire to establish a financial safety net for their working neighbors who live paycheck-to-paycheck. Their fundamental goal was to positively impact the lives of people in Georgetown County who are financially disadvantaged, do not qualify for social service programs and face a temporary financial crisis that threatens basic human needs.
And so Good Friends of Georgetown County was born.
Good Friends of Georgetown County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of women with different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Our mission is to help neighbors-in-need when shelter, utilities, medical expenses, transportation or other basic necessities are in jeopardy. Qualifying recipients benefit from a one-time, urgent need gift.
Since 2001...
Good Friends of Georgetown County has raised over $1 million dollars, every penny of which has been kept in our community to help local “friends” who find themselves in an unexpected, financial crisis. Our annual holiday events and luncheons are celebrations of friendships. They give guests a chance to joyously share their blessings with those less fortunate.
Who We Help
We help residents of Georgetown County who are facing a desperate financial situation that threatens basic human needs – shelter, utilities, medical expenses, transportation, etc. Good Friends applicants are screened to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and appropriately. Recipients generally do not qualify for any other social service programs. Funds are never given to the recipient; rather they are paid directly to satisfy the need of each recipient. All recipients must be residents of Georgetown County. 100% of all donations go to helping our neighbors-in-need.
Recipient examples include:
Individuals
who were financially impacted by COVID-19 and needed assistance paying their utility bills.
A working couple
without the additional resources to replace their broken hot water heater. Good Friends purchased a new hot water heater.
Families
who are working, but needed help paying their rent to avoid eviction.
Good Friends of Georgetown County extends financial support to individuals through referrals from Georgetown County organizations and institutions such as churches, schools, the Smith Clinic, Family Justice Center, and others.
To apply for assistance, please follow these updated steps:
- Download the Application: Our grant application is available for download directly from our website - download it here. Please ensure you complete all sections of the application to avoid any delays in processing your request.
- Submit Your Application: Once completed, you can submit your application in one of two ways:
- Email: Send your application to [email protected]. Please include any relevant documentation as attachments.
- Appointment: If you prefer to submit your application in person or require assistance with your application, please schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council at 843-546-6161.
How You Can Help
Donations are accepted year-round and can be made online or by mailing a check to:
Good Friends of Georgetown County
PO Box 667
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
In addition, you can volunteer to be a Holiday Event or Luncheon Hostess. To do so, or for general information about Good Friends, email us at [email protected].
GOOD FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Administrative and operating functions are managed by the Board of Directors.
100% of all donations are used to support our mission.
All donations to Good Friends of Georgetown County are tax deductible.
Debbie Burns
Suzanne Christian
Doris Dawson
Troi Kaz
Anne Mountford
Kemilou Pomplun
Laura Rippy
Sassy Tugwell -Chair
We would like to thank our sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their confidence in our work. If your business would like to become a corporate sponsor, please Contact Us!
A big thank you to our corporate sponsors:
