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Making a Difference “Remotely!”

Making a Difference “Remotely!”

Our Difference Makers (DM) continue to have an impact on our community, even if it is done remotely. Making valentines to share with Meals on Wheels (MOW) clients has been a DM tradition – started by DM Jean Goode. This year one of our members went above and beyond to...

Did You Know: WAHHI Is Celebrating Sixty Years!

Did You Know: WAHHI Is Celebrating Sixty Years!

As WAHHI gets close to the remarkable February 2021 milestone of 60 years, let’s take a quick look back at WAHHI’s 25th, 40th and 50th Anniversary celebrations. On January 31, 1986, WAHHI’s Silver Anniversary day started with Willard Scott, of the Today Show, giving a...

WAHHI and The Children’s Center

WAHHI and The Children’s Center

The Children’s Center is a nonprofit organization that provides working families affordable and accessible early childhood education and child care. It is a multicultural, bilingual program offered five days a week. The goal is to provide a learning environment that...

Did You Know? WAHHI Civic Affairs Interest Group

Did You Know? WAHHI Civic Affairs Interest Group

The Civic Affairs Group was one of WAHHI’s first Interest Groups. It’s mission was to protect and promote health and education of Hilton Head Island citizens. One of its first activities was to assist the community in the development of a day care center for low...

Craving Connection?

Craving Connection?

Read about WAHHI and what is happening during this unique 60th Anniversary year in a CH2 magazine interview with Tamra Avrit, WAHHI President. Come and join the fun, friendship and service in whatever way you are most comfortable. “Being socially distanced doesn’t...

60th Anniversary Kickoff

60th Anniversary Kickoff

What great weather we had for the first day of Fall to enjoy our Picnic in the Park 60th Anniversary Kickoff at the Coastal Discovery Museum! From the terrific pavilion venue to the tasty picnic lunches to the fantastic program, our members and their guests were...

First Swim- Photo from Local Life

First Swim- Photo from Local Life

“This little one had a real struggle getting down to the water because the nest was quite far up on the beach. By the time it got to the waterline, there was quite a crowd of people cheering it on. It was really a thrill watching it get swept up after several tries,...

WAHHI Announces 2020 Youth Community Service Award Winners!

WAHHI Announces 2020 Youth Community Service Award Winners!

  In 2020 WAHHI recognized five area high school students for their community service by awarding one thousand dollars to each of them. Logan Bedenbaugh, Kierstin Clark, Madison Frank, Laura Huggins, and Anna Sulak are to be congratulated for their understanding...

The Story of Understory

The Story of Understory

The Nature Exploration Interest Group, led by Elizabeth Belenchia, is bringing hot topics on our environment and how we can help preserve the beautfy and eco-system of the lowcountry. Attached is the presentation that was delivered at the Hilton Head Island Library in...