Following the motto of THON, “FTK. Everything we do is “For The Kids”, PSUAAMB strives to give back to organizations in the Myrtle Beach area whose mission it is to provide basic essentials and care to children affected by sickness or loss. Please join our chapter as we contribute to these wonderful organizations
THON
The Penn State Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research – all in pursuit of a cure.
Backpack Buddies
A non-profit that provides food and clothing items with the help of donations for the hungry children of Horry County who do not have enough food to eat on a daily basis. For more information go to http://help4kidssc.org
Fostering Hope
A private non-profit that provides clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and school supplies to children in crisis situations. Many of these children have been removed from their homes as a result of abuse or neglect, and they often leave home with the clothes on their backs. For more information or to find out how to volunteer, go to http://fosteringhopeinc.com
Toys For Tots
A charitable campaign to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas by coming together as a community to help donate and collect unwrapped toys that will be gifted to those more deserving.
Jason’s House
A structure that lies in Christian sympathy for families whose lives are stressed as they care for a child with threatening disease. Jason’s House reaches out to cancer-stricken children and their families. Each year children and their parents are identified in several states through a network of medical facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The children and their families are offered a one-week vacation in the Myrtle Beach area. Extensive community support is solicited and provided in the form of free lodging, meals and entertainment. For information go to http://surfsideumc.org.
