Helping children in crisis, when no one else is there
On a cold winter morning, Robert Pelletier noticed a child walking into school wearing tattered clothes and flip‑flops — despite the winter weather. It was a simple but troubling moment that revealed a reality many in Georgetown County rarely see. That moment became the catalyst for St. Christopher’s Children.
Founded in 2007, St. Christopher’s Children exists to support students living in crisis by providing two essential services that directly affect a child’s ability to learn and thrive: new clothing and critical orthodontic care. Working initially through Precious Blood of Christ Church, Pelletier and early volunteers began collecting clothing for children who lacked even the most basic necessities. Nearly two decades later, the nonprofit continues to address needs that often fall through the cracks of traditional assistance programs.