The Conway Riverwalk gazebo sits nearly submerged on Monday. The Conway area is already experiencing flooding Monday after Tropical Depression Florence. Josh Bell jbell@thesunnews.com
It's a sad truth; when disaster strikes, you need to be wary of scam donation sites and organizations. As flooding in our area threatens thousands of homes and is set to get even worse in the coming days, Horry County officials are asking that you do research on any organization before making a donation to be certain the money and efforts will actually reach the people in need.
Myrtle Beach Online and The Sun News posted this information about a local reputable charity:
"The organization Waccamaw VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) is a reputable charity that Horry County Emergency Services is recommending people support. The VOAD is a group effort of local charities, including Impact Ministries, The American Red Cross and other local religious groups."
"The Waccamaw VOAD is working closely with Horry County Emergency Operations 
Center to make sure resources are where they need to be."
"The organization’s website has information on how to donate, how to volunteer and how to request aid if your property was damaged in the flood. Individuals and business can make donations."
"Individual donations will go to the flood relief effort and will be handled by the Waccamaw Community Foundation. People can make one-time and recurring donations."
"Many of the organizations under VOAD can be donated to directly as well."
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