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4/27/2009
North Strand Helping Hand Can No Longer Accept Donated Items
Due to an overwhelming response (and limited storage space), North Strand Helping Hand can no longer accept donations of clothing, bedding, toiletries and small household items for victims of the Horry County wildfire. North Strand Helping Hand is partnering with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, which is collecting, sorting and delivering donated items. Roughly 600 people have dropped off items at the chamber’s main office. Chamber staff volunteered Friday evening until 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. to sort clothing and respond to calls from those seeking long-term housing. Thus far, one 26-foot truckload of items has been collected and delivered to North Strand Helping Hand. According to United Way of Horry County, monetary donations are needed at this time to help fire victims who are uninsured and underinsured. United Way of Horry County has activated 2-1-1 statewide for all donations and referrals regarding the wildfire. These area organizations are accepting donated items to benefit residents throughout the year: Goodwill Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach Salvation Army Used But Not Abused (CASA’s Thrift Store)