Myrtle Beach-area organizations need your help

Foster/adoptive parents needed: Brunswick County Department of Social Services will be providing the Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety/Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting training to be a foster/adoptive parent from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 10, the Brunswick County Complex, Social Services Building B, Bolivia, N.C. To register: 910-253-2112 or tamela.jones@brunswickcountync.gov.

Donations: All 4 Paws Animal Rescue is in need of Dawn dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, HE laundry soap, Affresh washing machine cleaner, file folders, bottled water, Wellness brand canned cat food, Equine Pine or cat litter like Yesterday’s News or PetCo’s brand of dust free litter, gas gift cards and Clorox wipes. Donations can be dropped off 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 708 Petigru Road, Pawleys Island. Call 843-237-7297 or www.all4pawssc.org.

Donations: Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand is in need of Disney movie DVDs, board games for ages 5-13, PG and PG-13 rated DVD movies, construction paper, mechanical pencils, computer paper and art supplies. Items can be dropped off at 1404 Carver St., Myrtle Beach. Call 843-712-1977 or visit www.bgclubgs.org.

Adoptions: The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is having a “Wipe Out Our Shelter Adopt-A-Thon,” now through Sept. 10. The fees of $20 for adult cats and dogs and $50 for kittens and puppies. All adopted pets will have received their age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter and a registered microchip. The shelter is located at 409 Bay St. in North Myrtle Beach. Call 843-249-4948 or visit www.humanesocietynmb.org.

Volunteers/donations: Building Hope Ministries “Heart of Grace” diaper program is in need of volunteers. They meet 10-11 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Liberty Tabernacle, 380 Gray Bridge Road, Shallotte, N.C. Donations needed are diapers, wipes, formula and other baby items, ranging in sizes newborn to 5. Call 910-842-2711 or www.bcstreetreach.org.

Volunteers: Help4Kids/Backpack Buddies program is in need of volunteers to work food drives, help answer the phone and greet people at new location, 2523 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach. Donations needed are vienna sausage, chicken noodle soup. canned ravioli or pasta, peanut butter crackers, toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste and children’s clothing. Call 843-651-4310 or email info@help4kidssc.org.

Donations: SC Youth Advocate program is in need of help to make Christmas a special time for foster children. All donations go to the children. Donations in the form of gifts, checks, gift cards, etc., will help with the teenagers as well as the younger ones. Call 238-9691, or mail SCYAP, 148 Elk Drive, Suite 4, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Volunteers/donations: Whiskers Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in the Loris area is looking for volunteers to help clean and maintain the cat sanctuary and kitten nursery, update social media sites, help with grant writing, foster and/or help with adoption events, craigslist sales of donated items and fundraising. Items needed are bleach, laundry detergent, wet and dry Friskies, Costco, Sam’s or Wal-Mart gift cards. Kitty condos and scratching posts needed. They collect clean aluminum cans for recycling to raise funds to support the sanctuary. Call or text 843-455-6199 or email daren@warssc.org.

Volunteers/donations: St. Michael Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of yarn and volunteers to knit and crochet shawls, baby blankets, lap robes, hats and scarves for the sick, homeless, and those in nursing homes or home bound. Call 843-712-2044.

Donations: Quilts of Valor is in need of red, white and blue, cotton fabric to be used in making quilts that are given to veterans and service members who have been touched by war. Monetary donations are accepted to help defray the cost, purchase fabric, batting and thread. In the past 12 years, more than 120,000 quilts have been awarded nationally and overseas and more than 450 in the Myrtle Beach area. Email jandj.wobbleton@qovf.org or visit QOVF.org.

Donations: St. Christopher’s Children, a local volunteer-driven charity, has been providing essential clothing and critical orthodontic care to the neediest of children throughout Georgetown County. You can help the work continue by mailing a check to St. Christopher’s Children, P.O. Box 749, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 or with a credit card through the www.StChristophersChildren.org website. You can shop or make donations to our resale shop next door to Applewood Pancake House in Pawleys Island.

Donations: AARP-SC and the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center are sponsoring a Veterans Stand Down for homeless veterans on Sept. 18. Items needed are nonperishable foods, ladies and mens socks, and ladies tank tops and underwear. Call 803-873-2266 or email dgleason@aarp.org.

Volunteers: Neighbor to Neighbor is seeking volunteer drivers who have a desire to help homebound seniors by driving them to life-sustaining doctors appointments, the pharmacy and grocery store. Supplemental medical, automobile and volunteer liability insurance provided. Flexible online scheduling. Orientation is required. Call 843-839-0702, ext. 106, or email Farrah@gracefullyaging.org.

Donations/volunteers: Kind Keeper Animal Rescue is seeking donations of large dog cages, shelving, window air-conditioners, a 17-inch handicap toilet, 6-foot fencing for kennels, lumber for front deck, and other types of supplies. Volunteers are welcome, too. Call 855-1398 or email kindkeeper@yahoo.com; visit kindkeeper.org.

Volunteers: Bikini Beach Cat Rescue is in need of volunteers who can help with quarterly newsletter, upcoming golf fundraiser and fundraising for spay/neuter programs. Monetary donations are always appreciated to assist our feral and low-income families with spay/neuter surgeries. Call 843-655-7881 or email karenjmc@sccoast.net.

Donations: North Strand Housing Shelter is in need of paper products, window cleaner, bathroom cleaner, Pine Sol, empty spray bottles, bleach, napkins, HE laundry soap, fabric softener, coffee, creamer, sugar, tea bags, food dry goods, bottled water, cereal, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, gasoline gift cards, and under the bed plastic storage containers (48-by-24-by-7 inches deep). Items may be dropped off at Mattress Direct in Gator Hole Plaza, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. Call 843-756-9488 or email nshshelter@gmail.com.

Donations: South Strand Helping Hand would appreciate your donations. We serve residents in need from the South Strand area. Food can be dropped off at 812 Poplar Drive S., Surfside Beach, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Monetary donations can be mailed to the same address. Call 843-238-4594, email sshelp@frontier.com or visit www.southstrandhelpinghand.org.

Volunteers/donations: Prayer shawl ministry is in need of yarn and volunteers to knit or crochet shawls, blankets, hats, lap robes for area hospitals, hospice and veterans. We meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, fellowship hall, New Life Lutheran Church, 7311 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach. Call 860-690-4868 or 843-655-7208.

Volunteers: Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver meals to clients. Call 843-340-5982.

Donations/volunteers: Safe Haven is in need of volunteers for adoption fundraisers and fostering cats. Call 843-390-1688.

Volunteers/donations: Kare Team Sanctuary is in great need of volunteers who are able to commit two or three hours per week to care for fully vaccinated, rescued canine friends or foster care for recovering dogs. Dry food, gently used towels, thin blankets and other supplies are needed for the no-kill shelter for abandoned and abused dogs. Call 843-399-9290.

Donations: Family Outreach is in need of diapers of all sizes but especially 3, 4, 5, 6 and pull-ups, baby wipes, baby wash, bottles, formula, new or gently used clothing newborn to size 5T. Monetary donations, volunteers for fundraising committee and events, and board members. Call 843-234-2350 or 1836 Lonestar St., Conway.

Donations: Fostering Hope is in need of children’s and infants’ items, toddler beds, double strollers, new underwear and sneakers, gently used clothing for infants to teenagers and more. Call 843-254-8168.

Volunteers: If you like helping seniors and want to make a difference, Agape Hospice wants to hear from you. Agape pairs volunteers with patients and is looking for folks willing to give of their time and talents. If you are interested, call contact Julie at 843-307-4740.

Donations: Put your dollars to work solving our community’s biggest issues by tackling the root causes of problems. A donation to United Way of Horry County focuses on the key building blocks of a good life: education, income and health. All donations stay in Horry County, moving lives from hopelessness to independence. Call 843-347-5195 or visit unitedwayhcsc.org.

Donations: SC-CARES is in need of volunteers to help with animal feeding and cleaning, for building repairs, fundraisers, grant work and food pickup, newspapers, 39-gallon and kitchen trash bags, unsalted/roasted peanuts and gift cards. Call 843-485-0923.

Volunteers: Guardian Ad Litem program is in need of volunteers who are willing to give their time and effort to assist children in need. You would be assigned a case where you could become the voice for that child. You must be 21, have no criminal history and not appear on the child abuse registry. You will be provided with a free, 30-hour training class that will ensure you have the necessary information to do the job. To volunteer, call 843-347-9750 or visit www.scgal.org.

Donations: North Strand Helping Hand needs donations to serve residents of the North Strand. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off at 2510 Long Bay Road, Longs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Friday, or monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 115, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597.

Donations: Tara Hall Home for Boys is in need of cash donations and/or gift cards for supplies, materials and food items. Call 843-546-3000 or 843-546-3666; donations can be mailed to Tara Hall, P.O. Box 955, Georgetown, SC 29442.

Donations: Surfside PX Thrift Store is in need of furniture and working appliances. Proceeds to benefit veterans. Drop off 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1200 Surfside Industrial Park, Surfside Beach. Call 843-839-5558 or visit www.surfsidepx.org to arrange pickup.

Donations: Friends of Surfside Library need paperback or hardback books, children’s books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs for monthly book sale. Leave at the circulation desk or call 843-238-5869 or 843-238-5032 for pick up. No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias.

Volunteers: Smith Medical Clinic is in need of volunteer nurses. Schedules are flexible, with the following clinic hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Call 843-237-2672.

Volunteers: Horry County Literacy Council is looking for people who would be interested in volunteering in the following areas: community outreach, board of directors, dyslexia tutors, math tutors, general literacy tutors, literacy screeners, data entry, general office support. Call 843-839-1695.

This story was originally published September 4, 2015 at 11:33 AM with the headline "Myrtle Beach-area organizations need your help."