Local nonprofits prepare for Coastal Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1

Eighty local nonprofit organizations across the Lowcountry and Waccamaw region are gearing up for Coastal Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1, 2026, urging community members to invest in impactful regional causes.

Organized in conjunction with global GivingTuesday initiatives by the Waccamaw Community Foundation, the annual event brings together donors, local businesses, and regional charities to support vital programs across Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties. 

The participating organizations represent a wide range of causes, including youth education, emergency aid, wildlife preservation, healthcare, and local heritage. Among the local nonprofits seeking support this year are:

• South Carolina Maritime Museum: Raising funds to expand its Youth Sailing Program, helping train senior youth sailors into certified instructors and mentors while promoting maritime heritage on the Georgetown waterfront.
• Habitat for Humanity for Georgetown County: Collecting contributions to build affordable housing and foster homeownership for low-income families in the local area.
• St. Christopher’s Children: Gathering resources to provide essential clothing, shoes, and dental care to underprivileged children across Georgetown and Horry counties.
• Tidelands Community Hospice Foundation: Securing support to provide compassionate end-of-life care, grief counseling, and medical assistance for local patients and families regardless of their ability to pay.
• Smith Medical Clinic: Collecting donations to provide free primary and specialty healthcare, prescription medications, diabetic supplies, and vision exams for low-income, uninsured residents of Georgetown County.

Community members do not have to wait until Dec. 1 to participate; early giving options and full profiles for all the participating charities are available online.

To explore the full list of participating nonprofits, make a donation, or learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit coastalgivingtuesday.org.