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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Since opening in September, the Horry County Homeless Shelter for Pregnant Teens has helped three girls.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  If you think you could never end up homeless, think again. The economic downturn has led to more people packing up their things because they can't pay their bills.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  There are three times as many homeless young adults in need in Myrtle Beach this year over last. Thee only drop-in center for 16 to 21 year olds in Myrtle Beach is called Project Lighthouse. It's where they get things like food, use the internet, shower and do laundry.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  May marks nine months since a group of agencies and politicians, calling themselves an umbrella homeless coalition, has been meeting to talk about how to help the homeless population in the Myrtle Beach area.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Studies say the homeless population in Horry County is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500. Groups that serve the homeless in the Myrtle Beach area have come together to provide better service.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  With foreclosure and unemployment rates still high, the homeless problem is growing on the Grand Strand. The most recent available survey results showed there were 1,061 homeless persons in the Horry County in 2009, with a shortage of 627 beds to serve them. A separate survey counted 612 homeless school students in the county.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Agencies providing services to the homeless on the Grand Strand announced a plan Monday to achieve what appears to be a lofty goal: ending homelessness in Horry County within ten years.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  An organization that works to find resources for the homeless is gearing up for its annual homeless count.

Thursday, November 26, 2009  While many are breaking bread with family and friends on Thursday, some are not as fortunate. Dozens of volunteers at The Community Kitchen in Myrtle Beach are helping to feed hundreds of homeless people.