Neighbor to Neighbor

05/26/2026

Healthy aging is about more than healthcare, it’s also about staying connected, independent, and engaged in the community. 🌿

Here in South Carolina, the need for connection and support continues to grow:
• Nearly 24% of South Carolina’s population is expected to be age 65+ by 2035
• Almost 4 out of every 10 South Carolinians age 65+ live alone
• Horry County’s population continues to rapidly grow, with nearly 27% of residents already age 65 or older
• Transportation barriers remain one of the leading reasons older adults miss medical appointments or delay care

Research also shows that social isolation can increase the risk of depression, cognitive decline, and other serious health concerns among older adults.

Something as simple as access to transportation, a grocery trip, a friendly phone call, or staying involved in the community can make a major difference in overall wellness and quality of life.

Healthy aging happens when people remain connected to the people, places, and activities that matter most.

05/20/2026

Curious about what Neighbor to Neighbor does and how you can make a difference?

Hear directly from our CEO, Erin Walters, as she shares how Neighbor to Neighbor connects older adults, veterans, and adults with disabilities to transportation, companionship, and essential services that help them remain independent and engaged in the community.

Listen to the interview to learn more about our mission and the many ways you can get involved as a volunteer, donor, or community partner!

Jack Church talks with Erin Walters, CEO for Neighbor to Neighbor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Erin highlights the critical role transportation plays for older adults in the community, especially when it comes to getting to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, and staying connected to...

05/15/2026

Charles needs specialty eye care in Charleston, and the trip is more than 120 miles round trip.

For many older adults in rural communities, specialty care may technically exist but access does not.

Without transportation, appointments get canceled.
Conditions worsen.
People wait too long.

Neighbor to Neighbor coordinates the ride so Charles can receive care he otherwise would miss.

Because healthcare only works if people can actually get there.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/join-party?k=0vyrw5ulvh2cza

05/15/2026

Linda needed a ride to Walmart.

Simple on paper but life-changing in reality.

Without access to groceries, many older adults end up relying on convenience foods, skipping meals, or going without essentials entirely.

A volunteer driver helps make sure Linda’s refrigerator stays full and her independence remained intact. Sometimes fighting hunger starts with a set of car keys.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/0vyrw5ulvh2cza

05/14/2026

Mike requested transportation to church.

Not a medical appointment.
Not treatment.
Church.

For many older adults, isolation can quietly become one of the greatest threats to health, happiness, and quality of life.

Being able to stay connected to faith, friendships, and community matters more than most people realize.

Because of Neighbor to Neighbor volunteers, Mike is able to continue attending services, seeing familiar faces, and staying connected to the community he loves.

Transportation is about more than getting from one place to another.
Sometimes, it is about belonging.

Do you have 1 hour a week or 2 hours a month?

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/0vyrw5ulvh2cza

05/13/2026

Millie never imagined she would have to stop driving.

But after vision loss and increasing mobility challenges, even short trips became unsafe.

Now, Neighbor to Neighbor volunteers help her get to eye appointments, the grocery store, and important errands that many people take for granted.

She recently shared:
“I hated asking for help at first. But these rides gave me confidence again.”

A simple ride can restore far more than mobility.
Sometimes, it restores independence.

That’s the power of connection, compassion, and community transportation.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/0vyrw5ulvh2cza

05/12/2026

When people think about transportation barriers, they often think about medical appointments.

But for Melissa, transportation means employment.

Several times a week, Neighbor to Neighbor helps her get to and from work because reliable transportation simply isn’t available otherwise.

Without that ride, she could lose income, stability, independence, and the opportunity to continue building her future.

Transportation is more than healthcare access.
It is economic participation.
It is dignity.
It is the ability to keep moving forward.

This is the impact volunteers and community support make every single day.

Sign-up!

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/join-party?k=0vyrw5ulvh2cza

05/12/2026

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, before most of our community even turns on the lights, Mr. Paul is getting ready for dialysis.

At 5:45 a.m., a Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer begins the drive to make sure he gets there safely.

For many people, transportation is an inconvenience. For Mr. Paul, transportation is survival.

Living in a rural area means the trip is long, exhausting, and impossible to manage alone. But because of volunteers and community support, he doesn’t have to face it by himself.

That ride means:
💛 Another week of treatment
💛 Another week at home
💛 Another week of life

This is why Neighbor to Neighbor exists. And this is the impact volunteers make every single day.

Volunteer today:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/2vffhqx2fr6c32

05/07/2026

We are overwhelmed with gratitude after Palmetto Giving Day!

Thank you to every donor, volunteer, fundraiser, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this possible. What may feel like a small act to one person becomes transportation to chemo, groceries for a homebound senior, or connection for someone feeling isolated.

This community showed up in a big way, and we will never take that for granted.

Thank you for helping us keep neighbors connected. 🚗💙

05/06/2026

🔥 IT’S GO TIME! 🔥

Meals for Mobility Food Truck is TODAY, Wednesday, May 6th
at 1801 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440

The grill is hot, the food is ready, and our community is showing UP !
If you pre-ordered, we can’t wait to see you soon! 🚗💨
Your meal = something so much bigger

Because today isn’t just about great food…
It’s about helping Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina provide FREE medical rides to neighbors who need it most.

❤️ Thank you for supporting Neighbor to Neighbor and Browns Ferry Community Outreach.

Let’s make it a GREAT day for our community 🙌

05/05/2026

🔒 LOCKED UP: Bonnie
Veteran. Neighbor. Now… jailbird ✈️
Help bail her out and support a great cause! 💛