SOS Care

06/23/2026

🩶 It’s DUCK vs. DUCK out there… help our GRAY DUCK take the lead! 🩶
Your adoption gives SOS Care the edge..

Get ready for one of the most exciting community events of the summer at the Myrtle Duck Festival presented by Vines on July 25, 2026, at Market Common! 🎉✨

Enjoy a full day of live music, local food, vendors, family activities, and thousands of ducks racing down the pond for fun, community bragging rights, and additional prize funding for local nonprofits.

This year, support SOS Care by adopting your very own GRAY DUCK! 🩶✨

Every gray duck adopted helps SOS Care empower individuals with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities throughout our local community. Your support makes a real difference while being part of an unforgettable summer event.

Whether you attend in person or adopt your duck from afar, you’re helping create impact right here in our community.

🩶 Support SOS Care
🩶 Get Your Gray Duck www.myrtleduckfestival.com
🩶 Cheer Them On July 25, 2026!

06/23/2026

🌟 Did you know there’s a program that helps individuals on SSI or SSDI explore working without immediately losing their benefits?

It’s called Ticket to Work, and it’s a free program through Social Security.

Through this program, individuals can:

🔍 Explore job interests
💪 Build skills and confidence
📝 Get help with resumes and interviews
🤝 Receive ongoing support on the job

The goal isn’t to rush anyone into work — it’s to provide a safe, supported pathway toward independence.

✨ And the best part… it’s completely voluntary.

If you’ve ever wondered what working could look like for you, your child, or a family member, this is a great place to start.

Click the link for details:
www.soscaresc.org/ticket-to-work

06/22/2026

One of our Job Seekers Program graduates, Emmy, recently achieved a great employment milestone by securing a temporary position at a new big box retail store in Conway. Seeking an opportunity to earn additional income, Emmy took on this role and quickly became a valuable member of the team.
During her time there, Emmy assisted with the store setup from start to finish, stocked merchandise, managed the fitting room area, and provided excellent customer service whenever needed. She embraced every task with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, making the experience a tremendous success.

What made this opportunity especially meaningful was Emmy's self-advocacy. Before her assignment ended, she took the initiative to speak with her manager about her interest in becoming a permanent employee should a position become available. Her manager encouraged her to continue checking the company's website, noting that new part-time opportunities would be posted soon.
Even more encouraging, Emmy received positive feedback from management, who praised her performance and shared that they would be happy to have her return in the future. Emmy's experience is a wonderful example of how confidence, hard work, and self-advocacy can create new opportunities and open doors for future employment success.

06/22/2026

⛳💛 Huge thanks to Brandon Coakley with Waccamaw Dermatology for being a Bronze Sponsor!

☀️Your support helps SOS Care’s Summer Camp shine — no SPF needed for the warm glow you bring to our community.

Check them out: www.waccamawdermatology.com

Join the tournament: www.tinyurl.com/TAgolf

06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day from all of us at SOS Care!

Today we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, and mentors who show up with love, patience, and strength every single day. 💙

06/20/2026

⛳💙 BIG THANK‑YOU TO CBG BUILDERS! 💙⛳
We’re rolling into the T&A Charity Golf Tournament with style thanks to CBG Builders LLC — Master Builder & Developer — for stepping up as a Golf Cart Sponsor!

Your generosity helps fuel SOS Care’s Summer Camp — creating joy, friendships, and unforgettable experiences for those with Autism or other Intellectual Disabilities 💙💚

🏗️✨ Learn more about their incredible work: www.cbgbuilder.com
🏌️‍♂️⛳ Register or sponsor the tournament: www.tinyurl.com/TAgolf

Let’s give CBG Builders a huge round of applause! 👏👏👏

06/20/2026

Looking for a fun, supportive social program for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities?

Our Knights Respite & Recreation Club provides opportunities to build friendships, practice social skills, participate in engaging recreational activities, and gain confidence in a welcoming environment.

06/19/2026

⛳️ HEY LOCAL BUSINESSES... THIS IS YOUR SHOT! ⛳️

Want to put your brand directly in front of golfers, community leaders, and local supporters while making a real difference?

🎉 Sponsor a TEE-BOX PARTY at the T&A Charity Golf Tournament benefiting SOS Care's Summer Camp!

On August 8, 2026, businesses will have the opportunity to create a fun, interactive experience right on the course. Bring your tent, games, giveaways, food, drinks, team spirit, and personality! Golfers vote for their favorite tee-box party, and the winning sponsor takes home bragging rights and a trophy. 🏆

💙 Best of all, your sponsorship helps provide life-changing summer camp experiences for individuals with Autism or Intellectual Disabilities.

🚨 Only a limited number of Tee-Box Party sponsorships remain!

Ready to stand out, have fun, and make an impact?

Details & Registration:
https://soscaresc.networkforgood.com/events/102100-t-a-charity-golf-tournament-2026

Tag a business that needs to be there! 👇

06/19/2026

Bravo!

I just got off the phone with Delta Air Lines. I explained that Penny—our 20-year-old daughter with Down syndrome—will be flying on her own for the first time this summer. We talked through the options. Should we request a wheelchair so she has someone take her all the way onto the plane? Or should she simply request someone to walk her to the gate, after which she would board on her own? I’m going to talk those options through with Penny (and if you have suggestions for the best way to scaffold this next step for her, please send those our way). Meanwhile, I have to tell you what the Delta agent said as we were hanging up:

“This is so exciting. To give [people with Down syndrome] the freedom they so desperately need. We are so proud of her. Bravo. We will do everything we can to help her take this next step.”

Bravo, indeed. To Penny. To Delta. To everyone who wants to play a little part in taking the next step towards a world of belonging! (Penny has been practicing going through airline security on her own-see photo collage below from 2024. Now she’s ready for the next step!)

More: https://open.substack.com/pub/amyjuliabecker/p/the-story-we-tell-about-down-syndrome?r=2byk42&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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[image description: Collage of photos from 2024 showing Penny passing through airport security while Peter looks on and observes nearby.]

06/19/2026

💙 Looking for a fun and supportive way for your child to build friendships, strengthen communication skills, and grow confidence?