Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program

The Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. This Community Service Program highlights and encourages citizenship; crime prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness; the needy, hungry, and homeless; and our military personnel and veterans.

Veterans Welcome Home Resource Center (Reverse Advent Boxes)

Linda Miller, member of the NMBWC Civic Engagement Committee and Jeanne Noe delivered 26 Reverse Advent Boxes plus 50 additional canned goods to the Armed Services Assistance Program (ASAP). Thank you NMBWC members for your generosity for the wonderful cause of feeding our Veterans!! It is appreciated beyond measure!!

Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build

In March of 2024 club members participated in the Women’s Build in support of Habitat for Humanity.

Valentine Candies for Seniors, North Stand Housing Shelter, and First Responders

In February of 2024 club members made cute gift bags out of lots of candy donated by NMBWC members at our February meeting which were distributed to lots of well deserving valentines!!

Peanut Butter and Jelly for Helping Hand

In April of 2024 the club collected 201 jars of peanut butter and jelly, 8 cans of vegetables and packaged Girl Scout cookies which were delivered to North Strand Helping Hand. Our collection weighed in at 350 pounds!

Sea Haven Pizza Night

In February of 2024 the NMBWC Advocacy for Children Committee met at Sea Haven for Youth and decorated the crisis center for a Valentine’s Day themed Pizza Party. They brought pizza, salad, soft drinks, cookies and cupcakes. The also provided them individual heart shaped tins filled with candy, popcorn treats and gift cards for the seven youth who were there and had enough for the children expected the following day. Thank you to all who donated to this event!

Thanksgiving food drive for Helping Hand

Thank you to all the NMBWC members who donated stuffing, gravy, instant potatoes, and cranberry sauce to North Strand Helping Hand. 426 items weighing 212.8 pounds were delivered to NSHH to add to the 200 Thanksgiving turkeys being distributed to families in need . Our club continues to make a difference in the community! Happy Thanksgiving!

Senior Christmas Gift Bags

NMBWC members Mary Fischer and Angela King delivered more than 30 bags of gifts donated by NMBWC members at the December meeting. Donna Courtney, Administrative Assistant for the shelter, accepted the gifts for the North Strand Housing Shelter residents. Thanks to all of our members who made donations!

National Day of Service

The club used a three-pronged approach in 2024 to highlight and raise awareness and take action to battle food insecurity within Horry County. First, a Summer Challenge was issued to club members at the May club meeting, to collect (not buy) food within each member’s sphere of influence during their summer break then bring what they collected to the September meeting . Second, a Food Drive was held at a local grocery store on August 17. Finally, food/funds were collected on the National Day of Service at the 20th Annual International Irish Italian Festival

The grand totals were:

Summer Challenge – 2,045 lbs

Food Drive – 487 lbs along with $814.70

Irish/Italian Festival – 452 lbs along with $2894.33

With the food and fund donations collected, the NMBWC has provided 22,281 meals for distribution by Low Country Food Bank to help food insecure individuals in our city and county.

Thank You to all who took part or contributed in any way to this event!