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The Deep Well Project is an “Angel Charity
Helping our Hilton Head neighbors in need
A predominantly volunteer-based non-profit, with a minimum of paid staff, The Deep Well Project has been helping neighbors in need since 1973. The organization was founded by Charlotte Heinrichs as a service to the local community that suffered illness as a result of drinking contaminated water from shallow wells. Over the decades, other needs evolved and so did “Deep Well” (as it’s known on the island). We help people in emergency situations by giving them an immediate hand up so that they can continue to help themselves. It could be a rent payment between jobs or food for the family when the cupboard runs bare and when cash has all but run out. It could be school uniforms for children or floor repairs or the construction of a much-needed wheelchair ramp. At Deep Well, over 90% of our expenses go directly to client programs and services.
OUR MISSION: Through services and advocacy, The Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project partners with neighbors to meet their basic needs and create a bridge to self-sufficiency.
OUR VISION: Connecting community to foster independence for our neighbors in need.
Santa Shop
In Early December, we begin stocking our Santa Shop with a broad range of new toys, books, crafts and activities, as well as new clothes for children from ages 1 through 12. The toys are donated — from individuals and organizations throughout the island — and the clothes are purchased throughout the year, generally at Deep Well discounts, by our veteran volunteer shoppers.
Parents come in at appointed times, either for a morning or afternoon shopping session, without their children present. Shelves are re-stocked between sessions to provide a full selection for everyone. As we hoped it would, the program brings greater joy to the children and a greater sense of dignity to the parents.
Although Deep Well has helped make the holidays special for thousands of children through the years, the debut of the Santa Shop in 2013 was a smashing success. Why?…Because it empowered families to have greater involvement in their children’s Christmas, with the opportunity to select the items they knew their children would like best. And the kids were more surprised than ever!
Last year, almost 900 children, ages one through 12, were able to select:
A toy from each of two categories
two books
an outfit or piece of outerwear
a ball or similar recreational gift
a game or stuffed animal
a bag of stocking stuffers
2023 Deep Well Santa List
Drop all donations in Front Office, unwrapped.
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