Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding Horry County community rank highest in the number of unsheltered homeless in the state. The Homeless Are project tells a unique tale about homelessness through a photobook and web series showcasing individuals who share their personal stories on dealing with homelessness in a tourist economy. Hear their voices. Hear their stories. See their faces. Learn more about Homelessness in Horry County here.

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After conducting a survey of just over 500 Horry County community members, the Swain Scholars at Coastal Carolina University found that there was a gap in the perceptions versus the national statistics on homelessness. For example, many community members perceived drug abuse to be the leading cause of homelessness. However, national statistics indicated that job loss was the leading cause.

This project, a collaborative effort between Athenaeum Press students and the Swain Scholars, is an attempt to give a place, a face, and a name to the 492 and counting homeless individuals in Myrtle Beach, as well as the caregivers, law enforcement, and policy makers who balance their needs with those of a tourist town.

Faculty Advisors

• Alli Crandell, Project Manager, The Athenaeum Press, and Director of Digital Initiatives
• Scott Mann, MFA Design and Production Manager, The Athenaeum Press, and Associate Professor of Visual Arts
• Trisha O’Connor, Director, The Athenaeum Press and Media Executive-in-Residence