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Franklin E. Rutledge, Commander
Our mission is to empower and support local veterans, their families, and communities by providing services and fostering a strong sense of community. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for veterans through housing assistance, benefits navigation, emergency relief, and meaningful fellowship, ensuring that no veteran or their family feels alone in their journey.
In 2005 Commander Franklin Rutledge, after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, created this organization as a center of hope. Inspired by the struggles he witnessed among veterans returning home—many unaware of their benefits and left to navigate their tragic and traumatic experiences alone—Commander Rutledge dedicated himself to creating a supportive community for veterans. Today, our organization has grown to over 100 members, providing essential services and fostering a sense of fellowship to ensure no veteran faces their challenges alone.
Navigating VA benefits can be overwhelming. We have a strong partnership with local VA offices that allows us to provide personalized support in filing claims, securing back pay and accessing the benefits they’ve earned. Countless veterans have been successfully guided through the filing and interviewing processes, ensuring full support along the way.
Our Establish Homes Program provides both prevention services and transitional housing support. From emergency financial assistance, rental and utility help, and housing counseling to safe short-term lodging and structured transitional housing, we walk with veterans toward lasting stability. Because every veteran deserves a place to call home.
The weight of PTSD, anxiety, depression or unspoken struggles is heavy. Far too many veterans and their families carry that burden in silence. We provide FREE, confidential counseling sessions with licensed clinical mental health professionals for veterans and their immediate family members.
Women who have served often face challenges that are unique, overlooked, or misunderstood. Our Women Veterans Support Group creates a safe, uplifting space for connection, healing, and encouragement. Led by trained professionals, these group discussions, specialized workshops, and community outings focus on trust-building, mental wellness, coping skills, and shared experiences.
We take the loss of a fallen soldier very seriously. When a member passes away, we offer unwavering love and support to the soldier's family through meaningful actions such as funeral service support, flag dedication, and meal donations.
Food justice is a vital aspect of community justice. We collect donations from local businesses and collaborate with food distribution services to ensure the Georgetown community has access to nutritious food from fruits and vegetables to nonperishables and fresh meat.
Our hope is to improve access to better living in underserved communities. Thanks to our generous donors, gently used (and sometimes brand new) clothes, shoes, furniture, and supplies are available to those in need in our local community.
While this service depends on volunteer availability and was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have proudly offered free transportation for members to VA appointments in Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Florence.





















If you have ever served in the US military, you are eligible to join the Low Country Veterans Group. Contact us to learn about our membership process, fees, meetings and benefits.
We have numerous volunteer opportunities for those with a heart for service! Let's connect and explore how you can dedicate your time to assist with our events and programs.
For monetary donations, click the DONATE button. To donate items, complete the contact form. Your contributions make a significant impact on how we serve those who have sacrificed for our freedom.
Low Country Veterans Group
2104 Lincoln St, Georgetown, South Carolina 29440, United States
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