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COMMUNITY RESEARCH
FILE
Nichole Riggle

CONTENTS
Page 1 Contents
Page 2-3 Health and Safety
Page 4-5 Education
Page 6-7- Recreation
Page 8-11- Economic Needs

WIC-Women, Infant, and Children

WIC assists low-income families, pregnant women, and families with young
children to ensure the families are provided with proper nutrition.
Phone: 843-205-8932
Address: 9630 Scipio Lane #B
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
E-mail: info@dhec.sc.gov
Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/PublicHealthClinics/

Hands On Health

Hands on Heath offers a search engine to locate and determine the best
health facility for them.

Phone: (843) 792-3303

Address: 171 Ashley Ave. Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29425
Website: http://www.handsonhealth-sc.org/index.php

Chapin Memorial Library

Chapin Memorial Library offers free library cards to anyone that lives within
Myrtle Beach city limits. They offer access to computers, information, and a
large childrens section.
Phone: (843)918-1275
Address: 400 14th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: http://www.chapinlibrary.org/

Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce

Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce offers several community classes that

are both free of charge and ones with fees. This resource also offers several
different events for the community to participate in.
Phone: (843)626-7444
Address: 1200 N. Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website:
http://www.myrtlebeachareachamber.com/education/chamber_academy.html

Myrtle Beach YMCA

Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA is a community-focused nonprofit

organization that has recreational programs and services for all ages.
Included nearby is a dog park and a walking trail.

Phone: (843)449-9622
Address: 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: http://www.coastalcarolinaymca.org/

Chapin Memorial Park

Chapin Memorial Park is conveniently located across the street from Chapin
Memorial Library. The park offers lots of place to run around and play on the
equipment as well as scenic seating and several yearly events.
Phone: Please Contact The Chamber of Commerce
Address: 16th Ave. N & N. Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapin-Park/201320406564920

Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach

Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach offers multiple assistance in many different

ways. They offer bus tickets for doctors appointments, rent assistance, food
assistance, gas cards, and other financial support.
Phone: (843)448-8415
Address: 1411 Mr. Joe White Avenue.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: http://www.helpinghandofmyrtlebeach.com/index.php

New Directions

New Directions of Myrtle Beach is taking strides to help homelessness in

Myrtle Beach. They help by assisting in finding employment, housing, and
any other needs.
Phone: (843)357-4483
Address: 3655 S. Hwy 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Website: http://www.waccamawcf.org/new-approach/

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Associated Charities

Associated Charities works with other helpful programs in assisting lowincome families by providing clothes, furniture, and other goods. The charity
also takes donations of clothing and furniture alike.
Phone: (843)448-6321
Address: 742 8th Avenue N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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Waccamaw Economic

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council Inc. offers assistance in many

ways including resources for head start programs, food assistance,
employment assistance, etc.
Phone: (843)234-4100
Address: 1261 Hwy 501 East, Suite B
Conway, SC 29526
Website: http://www.weoc.org/