Combat Hunger

The Sea Haven Transitional Living Program initiated the “Combat Hunger” project in 2010 to provide food/snacks and informational materials for homeless/at-risk students attending local high and middle schools.  Currently Sea Haven is providing these backpacks in four local high schools; Loris, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway.  Backpacks are delivered by Sea Haven staff and volunteers to the local schools on Friday and school staff distribute the packs to those students in need.  The backpacks are refilled weekly and delivered on an on-going basis.

Sea Haven can use your help in providing non-perishable/snack items and backpacks to continue reaching out to runaway/homeless at-risk youth.  In addition, we need volunteers to help deliver and fill backpacks to specific areas.  This is a great way to fulfill those project or community service hours required by college professors or high school teachers!  Please contact Melissa McGrath, Sea Haven Transitional Living Program Director, at 843-213-1133 for more information or simply drop off your contribution to the facility location.  Thank you for supporting the Sea Haven programs. Bi-Lo Charities has been a huge support in continuing this project.

School Lunch Awareness

Sea Haven is currently distributing informational materials during school lunch periods at Loris, Socastee, Conway, and North Myrtle Beach High Schools.

Sea Haven staff are meeting with school guidance counselors semi-annually to promote awareness of Sea Haven programs for youth.

If you are a representative from a local middle and/or high school and you are interested in becoming a recipient of the Sea Haven school outreach efforts, please contact Wendy Gore, Safe Place/Outreach Coordinator via email wrgore@sccoast.net or 843-399-8519.

Mall Outreach

Project Lighthouse is coordinating outreach at Coastal Grand Mall with local businesses Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Fridays. Businesses are given Sea Haven information to distribute to youth. Stay tuned to website for changes in outreach days.

Food Vouchers

Food vouchers from Project Lighthouse are located in motels along the boulevard for youth. Once youth receive vouchers he/she can visit Project Lighthouse and receive food, along with other emergency services.

Speaking In Schools and Church Groups

Continuously involved in speaking engagements with local schools, civic organizations, and in the community. Call Wendy Gore at 843-399-8519 or email wrgore@sccoast.net to schedule a date/time you would like Sea Haven to speak to your group.

Pregnancy Campaign

Partnering with the South Carolina Pregnancy Prevention Campaign in all Sea Haven programs. Staff are facilitating a curriculum "What Could You Do" for all female program participants to increase the awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

Partnering With Scattered Sites

Partnering with scattered sites for emergency shelter-Myrtle Beach Haven House, Street Reach Missions, Center for Women and Children, North Strand Shelter, community individuals, and local landlords.

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