Helping People Recover From Homelessness, Poverty, And Addiction

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When life takes and unexpected turn, we stand ready to meet the needs of those in crisis.

New Directions’ mission is to help individuals and families achieve housing stability, recovery, and self-sufficiency through supportive services, individualized case management, and pathways to permanent housing.

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Tonight, over 800 individuals will find themselves homeless in Horry County.

But together, we can change that.

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If you are in crisis, we’ve been where you are. And we can help you get where you need to be.

Your new direction can start right now.

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“New Directions was more than a shelter. It's a safe place. A second chance. The beginning of a new life.”

— Amanda Ingle, Former Family Shelter Client

Success Stories
For years, Lee believed his life would never change. He cycled through incarceration, addiction, and homelessness, losing jobs, relationships, and nearly himself along the way. Today, Lee is sober, owns his own business, and is using his story to hel
Purchase a New Directions Tidal Wave wash ticket and help provide shelter, meals, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. Tickets must be picked up in person at New Directions. #linkinbio
Our pantry shelves are running low, and we need your help! As the heat intensifies, more individuals seek refuge in our shelters, increasing the number of people we serve and feed each day. Right now, New Directions is in urgent need of canned green
New Directions was proud to make connections at the Crossroads Summer Connection hosted by Crossroads Treatment Center! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with community partners, share resources, and continue working together to support indiv
URGENT NEED: CANNED GOODS. Our pantry shelves are running critically low, and we need your help for our shelter residents. Right now, we are especially in need of: Green Beans, Corn, and Peas. If you’re able to help, donations can be dropped o
We’re so grateful to WBTW News 13 for helping shine a light on an incredible story of second chances at New Directions. Tune into the evening news and hear the inspiring journey of 4 shelter residents who created a new direction as lifeguards.
Big thank you to Horry County Council on Aging in Conway for their generous donations to New Directions! We are so grateful for the continued support from our community. Special thanks to Renell Roberts Bowers for helping make this possible.
A big thank you to The Episcopal Church of the Messiah, in Myrtle Beach, for donating flip flops (to be used as shower shoes) to our men’s shelter! Your generosity helps provide care to the men we serve every day.
We’re currently in need of 121 oz bottles of bleach to help keep our shelter clean, safe, and healthy for those we serve. Important: please donate name-brand or high-quality bleach (not dollar store brands) so we can ensure proper sanitation an
Tina came to New Directions Women's Shelter last August facing fear and uncertainty, but chose courage. On April 1, 2026, she reached two incredible milestones: 7 months in recovery and moving into her own two-bedroom apartment. Today, she’s re

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