Our Mission
Staying Connected is committed to assist Sun City Hilton Head residents to remain engaged in our active adult community by providing a helping hand and access to information, support and services which allow them to address life’s challenges.
Staying Connected is a not for profit volunteer organization
that provides information and services to residents of
Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, SC.
For ALL Sun City residents
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Assistance, information and resources regarding service providers, agencies, and other sources of support to address life’s challenges.
For Staying Connected Members
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Transportation to and from medical appointments and for grocery shopping (currently limited to medical only).
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Home visits for those who would benefit from companionship from time to time.
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Caregiver Relief visits so a family member who is a caregiver can get some time away for themselves.
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Basic home maintenance assistance (a limited list of tasks).
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Reassuring phone calls to check on the well-being of concerned members.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK6olNQofE4
Watch and listen to the heartfelt testimonials from some of our members and volunteers. Our continued success depends on
our volunteers.
Support Services
Operational Statistics
Transportation for medically related needs and grocery shopping.
03/2021 - 126 Trips 2021 - 319 Trips
Home Visits for companionship and caregiver relief.
03/2021 - 15 Visits 2021 - 30 Visits
Basic Home Maintenance
03/2021 - 11 Visits 2021 - 58 Visits
Reassuring Calls
02/2021 - 661 Calls 2021 - 1795 Calls
Miles Driven by Volunteers 2020 - 30,958 miles
Volunteer Hours Posted 2020 - 10,008 hours
Announcements
Virtual Silent Auction Coming Soon
Staying Connected is holding its’ first ever Virtual Silent Auction on April 16-23, 2021. The response to our request for donated items has been truly incredible! Donations include both Goods and Services from many Sun City Clubs and Groups as well as from the local community. There is something for everyone; Golf lessons from our Sun City Golf Professionals, a one-night stay at the Bluffton Inn including breakfast, pet themed gift baskets from the Dog and Pet Lovers Club, handcrafted items, and art pieces from some of our many talents residents, antiques, Spa treatments, Gift cards and even a basket of lottery scratch offs. This is only a sample of the many items featured in our Auction.
2020 was a difficult year for so many of us and Staying Connected was able to continue to reach out to neighbors unable to venture out of Sun City. We also played a major role in helping folks without internet and email access to get registered and arrange appointments for them, so they could receive COVID vaccinations. While our services were curtailed and fundraising events were unable to be held because of the pandemic, our expenses remained pretty much the same. The funds we raise from this auction will go a long way to helping us reach a comfortable level of funding for 2021.
https://www.32auctions.com/StayingConnected-Auction
Silent Auction interview on SCTV
Information & Assistance
Contact (843) 705-2259 or visit our
RESOURCE HUB located in the Yemassee Crafts Center to receive assistance from a trained volunteer.
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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COVID-19 Response
Our Resource Hub, located at the Yemassee Craft Center is staffed
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to answer questions and process member requests for medical transportation and home maintenance services. However, the Resource Hub will remain closed to walk-in visitors until further notice. Any changes will be posted here.
Staying Connected, Inc. is an independent, not for profit, charitable 501(c)(3) corporation and has no affiliation with the SCHH Community Association, or the Pulte Group.