June 1, 2026 – Barbara Wheat, our Executive Director, has resigned effective immediately due to pressing family matters. Mark Pederson, our IT Director, has graciously accepted the position of Interim Executive Director while the Board of Directors conducts a search for Barbara’s replacement. We thank Barbara for her contributions to Staying Connected and wish her and her family the very best.

Stay Connected in Sun City!

Volunteers in our caring community are making a real difference and actively serving our neighbors every day! You don’t have to face the challenges in life alone. Your neighbors are here to help you.

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Safety is #1

Volunteer Safety is Our Priority

Dedicated Resource Hub

Open M-F, 9AM – 3PM

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tom Hahn

Remembering Tom Hahn

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Staying Connected President, Tom Hahn. After beginning his service in 2018, Tom became president in 2024. He was a true visionary, was wholeheartedly committed to our organization, and leaves behind a lasting legacy. 

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Staying Connected is the “Neighborly Thing to Do!” Watch and listen to the heartfelt testimonials from some of our members and volunteers.

Our volunteers are making a real difference in the lives of Sun City residents by actively serving our neighbors every day, thereby making it possible for them to remain engaged in our active adult community. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone!

Serving Our Sun City Community

Volunteer - Grocery Assistance

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Our continued success depends on volunteers like you! Provide transportation for a doctor’s visit, make reassurance calls, or volunteer at our Resource Hub!

Volunteer - Check In Visits

Resource Hub

All Sun City residents have access to a range of services available to help them stay involved with our active community of Sun City in Hilton Head, SC

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Over 11 Years Supporting Our Community

Total Miles Driven

Our Staying Connected volunteers have driven more than 577,000​ transportation miles in the last 11 years. That’s more than the distance to the moon and back!

Daily Reassurance Calls

Our Resource Hub team has made nearly 56,000 Daily Reassuring Calls, received over 1,300 visitors, and answered over 4,300 inbound calls.

Volunteer Transports

Our Staying Connected volunteers have transported our local Sun City residents to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments over 23,000 times!

Staying Connected News & Events

Thank You to Women’s 9-Hole Golf Club

Thank You to Women’s 9-Hole Golf Club

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible women of the Women's 9-Hole Golf Club for 10 years of unwavering support! Their generosity and commitment have helped us connect countless neighbors to the resources and support they need. This partnership has truly...

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Novant Health Sponsor New Sign

Novant Health Sponsor New Sign

Staying Connected President, Tom Hahn (pictured left), and Novant Health, Inc. Chief Strategy Officer, Adam Pegan (pictured right), hold the new sign for our Resource Hub. Novant Health, Inc. is one of our Partnering Sponsors and we are proud to recognize them and are...

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Meet Our Partners!

Our Family of Sponsors