The Deep Well Project was founded in 1973, digging wells to provide clean, safe water for the Hilton Head Island community. Since then, it has been the source of emergency assistance to the local community and is supported by individuals, businesses, religious institutions, foundations, clubs, schools and various other organizations.
A predominantly volunteer-based non-profit, with a minimum of paid staff, The Deep Well Project 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).
They 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.
Deep Well was designated as an “Angel Charity” by the state of South Carolina, because over 90% of all funds received are awarded in the form of food, clothing, school supplies, Christmas toys or rent, utilities, prescriptions or other similar payments on behalf of qualified, needy clients.
The organization depends on your donations.
Open: Weekdays, 9 AM–5 PM. Closed: Weekends.
