Serving Sun City Hilton Head
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.
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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.
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.
4/2024 - 234 Trips 2024 - 818 Trips
Home Visits for companionship and caregiver relief.
4/2024 - 69 Visits 2024 - 212 Visits
Basic Home Maintenance
4/2024 - 37 Visits 2024 - 191 Visits
Reassuring Calls
3/2024 - 503 Calls 2024 - 1651 Calls
Miles Driven by Volunteers (YTD) 2023 - 49,933 miles
Volunteer Hours Posted (YTD) 2023 - 12,610 hours
Fast Facts through February 2024
Members: 480 Households (72% single),
619 Residents – 30% turnover annually
Volunteers: 350 total – 156 have posted time this year
Direct Services - YTD
Transportation – 384 vs 250 LY (+53.6%); / 30-45 week
Home Visits – 80 vs 68 LY (+17.6%); 10-12 / week
Home Maintenance– 103 vs 82 LY (+25.6%); 10-12 / week
Daily Reassuring Calls YTD: 1,148
Resource Hub Visits YTD: Walk-in Visitors – 181; Calls Taken – 1,011
Through First 9 years
More than 445,000 miles driven – to the moon and nearly 90% home!
Over 124,000 hours
Transports – over 17,000
Home Visits / CGR – over 4,800
Home Maintenance – over 2,500
Resource Hub - nearly 43,000 Daily Reassuring Calls,
over 11,000 visitors, 32,500 inbound calls
Announcements
Black-N-White 10th Anniversary Celebration a Huge Success
190 People gathered for a glorious night of dancing, great food, and entertainment by THE VISTAS. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner of carved Filet Mignon, Chicken Florentine and Roasted Salmon. Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital once again presented a delectable assortment of desserts for every sweet tooth.
Of course, what makes an event such as this so successful is the support of our Sponsors. This year’s GOLD Sponsor was AMEDYSIS HOME HEALTH CARE, www.amedisys.com, SILVER Sponsor was SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, www.sprengerhealthcare.com and BRONZE Sponsors, OKATIE PINES, www.rlcommunities.com , JOAN KELLY GROUP, www.joankellygroup.com, and INTEGRITY HOME CARE, www.integrityhomecaresc.com.
President, Hugh Armstrong, gave a welcoming address and touched on some of the many accomplishments we have achieved in the past 10 years. A card with a brief history of these years was available to all guests to take home. Cards are available in the Hub if you would like one.
The Sheriff’s Department warns residents to “Beware”!
Staying Connected hosted an important presentation by Lt. Eric Calendine of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department entitled “Scams – What You Need to Know” in the Lakehouse Ballroom on December 7th. Lt. Calendine shared the latest Scams by phone, social media, text and email that are successfully targeting the residents of Sun City. Scammers prey on the inherent trust, compassion, fear and naivety of seniors. They are ruthless! The Lieutenant cited specific examples of scams that have bilked Sun City residents out of life savings and he encouraged everyone in the audience to be diligent, untrusting and skeptical of any scenario that seems suspicious. He reminded everyone that a call to the Sheriff’s Department can prevent a financial crime that you may not be able to recover from. His presentation slides are available to review, print or download under The Resource Hub tab on our website. Just click on Presentations / Training Videos and select the Scam presentation.
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
Everyone is encouraged to follow CDC guidelines and do what is appropriate for him/her and his/her personal health.
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.
