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Waccamaw Community Foundation and Partners to Abolish More Than $4 Million in Local Medical Debt
Waccamaw Community Foundation and its partner organizations, Coastal Community Foundation, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of South Carolina, announced a partnership to abolish more than $4 million in medical debt in the region. This is possible through a combined donation to RIP Medical Debt.
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How the CARES Act helps nonprofits and donors during the coronavirus pandemic
The latest Coronavirus stimulus package, the CARES Act, creates two ways to help nonprofits during the coronavirus pandemic. It implements a temporary Universal Charitable Deduction to

COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC receives $500,000 challenge grant to spur same amount in more donations
The COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund, a collaborative effort with Waccamaw Community Foundation and other organizations across coastal counties of South Carolina, has received a

These nonprofits in Horry, Georgetown counties could use your support during COVID-19 outbreak
The nonprofits in our region are stepping up for our communities most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, ensuring people in poverty, the elderly, people facing homelessness, and

COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund: How to donate, apply for grants, and other frequently asked questions
The COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund stands ready to deploy flexible resources to organizations that are working with communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus outbreak and whose work

Now accepting donations, grant applications for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund
Waccamaw Community Foundation is partnering with the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation and Coastal Community Foundation to support communities in coastal South Carolina that are disproportionately

A message from Director Angel Johnson-Brebner in light of COVID-19 developments
Dear friends, The health and safety of our donors, partners, staff, and community members is always our top priority at Waccamaw Community Foundation. Below, we’ve

WCF donors gain deeper understanding of economic mobility in Horry and Georgetown counties
On Tuesday, October 29, Waccamaw Community Foundation hosted a Philanthropy Engagement Session to explore the topic of economic mobility as a deeper exploration of access

Q&A: Casey Altman’s sister on how Casey’s love and light will live on through legacy fund with WCF
Casey Altman was a gift to this world. A native of Pawleys Island, she enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

How Waccamaw Community Foundation helps nonprofits build their capacity
Throughout the nonprofit community of Horry and Georgetown counties, Waccamaw Community Foundation is well-known for our donor advised funds and competitive grants programs. While we