Homeless Students Need Us!
We strive to help them work towards:
- Continuing Their Education
- Achieving Self-sufficiency
- Recognizing More Opportunities
Look at What Our 2024 Seniors Received This Year!
A new safe home in Myrtle Beach will give local students the hope and opportunity they need and deserve to complete their high school education and earn their diploma. Thousands of students in South Carolina are identified as “homeless” and independent, so finding a nurturing environment during high school is a challenge for them. Nana’s Hope House, Inc., a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, can be that safe place for students in need at no cost to them.
The facility, located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, will be available to referred Horry County high school students.
Nana’s Hope House is designed to help young people who are homeless make a successful transition to self-sufficient living.
Learn What Nana’s Hope House and Our Founder mean to 2 Sisters in our Community!
Why Do We Care?
According to the 2019 South Carolina State of Homelessness Report “Students experiencing homelessness are far more likely than housed students to score low on state proficiency tests, drop out of school or fail to graduate on time.”
There were 12660 homeless students in South Carolina according to 2017-2018 numbers. This includes homeless and independent students.
Homeless and independent students are 21% behind the average graduation rate for all students in South Carolina according to 2016-2017 statistics.
We must:
- EDUCATE – There are over 200 homeless students in Horry County
- INFORM – Resources for homeless students in Horry County only started in the mid 1990s.
- BRING AWARENESS – We need partners to help us help the next generation.
Join Us in Helping Homeless Students Succeed!
We are always in need of things to help make Nana’s Hope House a home for our residents. We have been very fortunate and received the necessary home goods to open our doors but there are other things that our residents need to help them succeed with their schoolwork. Donations towards our yearly utility bills are always welcome and what we call the “Cycle of Goodness”.
Building Fund & Future Projects
Nana’s Hope House can accommodate 6-7 girls which means a full house will no doubt require a lot of bathroom and mirror time. We currently have 2 bathrooms so our goal is to add a third to help ease the stress of getting everyone ready and out the door on time for school, activities and other important events.
While a safe and secure home is necessary, there is something about the look and feel of curb appeal that adds a sense of pride to a home. Another goal we have is to create a backyard garden and outdoor recreation area where our residents can study and relax while learning to maintain it. We want to offer lots of experiences they will remember for years to come.
Planned Giving & Stock/Investment Donations
Why not leave a legacy and consider including Nana’s Hope House in your planned giving by naming us as a beneficiary in your Will, Life Insurance policy, 401K or IRA? This is a wonderful way to help the homeless and independent students in our county for years to come. Please speak to your estate planning expert to find out ways to remember Nana’s Hope House.