HELP of Beaufort needs your help
HELP of Beaufort needs your help
The largest all-volunteer organization providing direct help to individuals in Beaufort county is running out of money to provide financial assistance and needs your help, now.
Steve Curless, HELP’s president, reports that HELP’s financial resources are dwindling. Unless help comes to HELP, the organization expects to run out of money to help anyone financially around the end of October. Without additional funds, HELP will close its doors to people for financial assistance.
HELP’s financial-assistance program works like this. If someone needs financial help, he or she must first be referred to HELP by the SC Department of Social Services or another reputable social-services organization. HELP then sends a check to the power company, the water company, the landlord, or whatever company is owed the money.
HELP’s financial difficulties do not mean that HELP is going out of the business. HELP maintains a facility at 1910 Baggett Street, Beaufort, that is open five mornings a week with over 60 volunteers giving their time and effort to carry out HELP’s programs. When someone comes to HELP’s door, usually by referral from an established agency or a church, the need is verified and assistance provided to the best of HELP’s ability.
In many cases, coordination with several other private and government organizations is required. HELP never duplicates other agency efforts. HELP works together with others toward one common goal–to help those who have an immediate crisis.
All of HELP’s services are without charge. HELP is supported entirely by volunteer effort and financial donations from individuals and organizations.
HELP’s current financial crisis will also affect its Mobile Meals program unless help comes its way. The Mobile Meals program began more than 25 years ago. Its goal is to provide a hot, dietary-correct meal five days a week for disabled, handicapped or otherwise housebound individuals who are unable to cook for themselves. The meals are prepared at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Special diets are accommodated on the instructions of a physician.
HELP’s Mobile Meals are delivered by volunteer drivers who donate the use of their cars and pay for their own gasoline. The volunteers normally work one day a week for about one hour at noon. United Way of Beaufort subsidizes the program by providing funds for a part-time coordinator and the cost of meals for those who cannot afford them. But more funds are needed to keep this program going.
HELP’s financial resources are dwindling. HELP needs your help now. Please donate to HELP and urge your churches and your friends to do the same.
Please call Steve Curless at 843-252-2710 or send him an email at ramblin@embarqmail.com to make a donation.
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