Bluffton Self Help is here to connect you with what you need on your personal path to success – resources like food, clothing, and financial assistance, education opportunities, workforce training, job searching, and more – and we will be here every step of the way.
THE MARKET
The first step on an individual’s pathway to success is always to help neighbors stretch their budget and meet their basic needs.
The Market is open to all neighbors who live or work in Bluffton, or live in Ridgeland/Hardeeville and receive social security/disability benefits.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance is available to keep the utilities on, prevent eviction, or to get neighbors through other life hardships.
Residents of Bluffton, Mainland Hilton Head Island, and Jasper County experiencing a unexpected hardship may be eligible for financial assistance.
Education Training
These programs equip adults with the reading, writing, math, and other skills they need to become more engaged at home, at work and in our communities.
Education and training programs are open to all neighbors.
Career Development
Whether you’re entering the job market for the first time or seeking to advance your career, we will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to succeed.
Career development programs are open to all neighbors.
Resource Coordination
We empower, mentor, and advocate for individuals and families to improve their lives and livelihoods providing one-on-one support to set and achieve individual goals.
Resource Coordination programs are open to all neighbors.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must present a birth certificate for each child enrolled, and you must be the parent or guardian for that child. For guardianship, please bring in a copy of your court paperwork.
Please bring in an ID as well as a utility bill during service hours.
Mondays from 4-6 p.m.
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fridays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Click here to see registration requirements.
The Market is open to ALL Bluffton (29910/29909) residents, neighbors who work in Bluffton and live in Beaufort County (excluding HHI) or Jasper County, as well as residents of Hardeeville (29927) and Ridgeland (29936) receiving either Social Security Retirement/Disability benefits.
**Proof of residency and/or Bluffton employment is required.
Residents of Hilton Head Island please register with Deep Well.
You are eligible for the Family Voucher Program if you have at least 4 people living in your household, and at least 2 minors. Please present birth certificates for children.
Anyone who has been a resident of Bluffton or Jasper County for a minimum of 90 days may apply once per calendar year for financial assistance.
Please call 843-757-8852 to make an appointment.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. for working neighbors ONLY
Twice per month
No, you may drop in any time for computer use or to get help.
There are no eligibility requirements, anyone is welcome to come shop.
Community Resources
Bluffton Self Help and other community organizations work together to create a support network for our neighbors in need.
