GFWC
…the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women’s volunteer service organizations, was founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th United States Congress in 1901.
GFWC-SC
…the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina is a state non-profit organization affiliated with the national GFWC (General Federation of Woman’s Clubs). The NMB Woman’s Club is one of 56 clubs in South Carolina that make up the GFWC-SC. The clubs benefit from belonging to a network of socially conscious, active women who focus on meeting the specific needs of their communities through volunteer service projects.
Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer
…to embrace a cause providing free wigs to men, women and children going through cancer and to send children to Camp Kemo.
Buck Creek Foundation
…to harvest independence in individuals with special needs. Gardening, growing plants and flowers and making hand crafted items – all help to sell to the public.
Coastal Carolina Adaptive Sports
…to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for those with physical and mental impairments through the use of adaptive sports.
Family Justice Center of Georgetown & Horry Counties
…serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking. The NMBWC supports this organization by raising awareness at our annual domestic violence walk held in October and also providing annual funding.
Friendship Medical
…serves as the primary medical care home for Horry County adults without access to affordable healthcare.
Habitat for Humanity Women Build
…challenges women to devote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing. Women make a difference in their communities by building homes and raising awareness of local housing needs.
…provides an evening meal once a week in a safe environment while providing hospitality, compassion and acceptance to those within our community and to assist and strengthen their abilities to meet life’s hardships. The NMBWC supports this endeavor by providing funding each year.
Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach
…locates permanent homes for abandoned animals; provides veterinary care; offers low-cost spay and neuter programs for dogs and cats; and teaches the education of pet responsibility. Our club donates supplies and awards funding each year to this organization.
North Myrtle Beach Chamber
…supports non-profit organizations and local businesses and offers information about North Myrtle Beach as a vacation destination and a place to live and work. The chamber also promotes and sells tickets for our “Purses with Purpose” Event held in April each year. The NMBWC is proud to be a member of the NMB Chamber and appreciates the work of the chamber in our community.
North Myrtle Beach Scholarships
…to provide scholarships to North Myrtle Beach High School students to attend higher education institutions as well as Trade and Technical Schools.
North Strand Helping Hand
…is a United Way of Horry County agency that serves as an emergency aid organization, which responds to the needs of the less fortunate and homeless in our community. The NMBWC donates plastic bags, peanut butter and jelly, toiletries, gifts for seniors at Christmas, and provides funding each year to this organization.
North Strand Housing Shelter
…helps the homeless and needy in North Myrtle Beach by providing food, shelter and clothing to those that are transitioning and temporarily without these items. They also help with job placement searches and provide spiritual and emotional support.
Operation Smile
…provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe. The NMBWC educates its members on this international charity and donates to it.
Sea Haven, Inc.
…intervenes to help homeless youth ages 13-21 in Horry County who are struggling to cope with the day to day stresses of living. Several members are involved in Sea Haven fundraisers and the club supports the organization with funding.
SOS Care
…to partner and inform our community by providing hope, care and assistance to individuals with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center
…is a center for homeless Veteran’s or those in need of food, clothing or other needs. Offering permanent residences (tiny homes) as needed. Provides help with job searches and filing claims.
Teen Angel (Little River Rotary)
…is a local organization that assists homeless and less fortunate North Myrtle Beach High School students by providing the little “luxuries” of teenage life, including schoolbooks, yearbooks, prom attire, personal care products, transportation to dentists and doctors, and so much more. These are students too old for foster care, yet too young to do it all on their own. They have made the tough decision to stay in school, despite the challenges, in hopes of a better future! The NMB Woman’s Club supports these youth.
Quilts of Valor
…they offer beautiful quilts for local veterans who have served our country either through retirement or injury. Each quilt is presented to a qualified recipient in a ceremony honoring the veteran.