Agency - Helping Hands Assistance Program

Helping Hands Assistance Program

Last updated on November 7, 2011

Helping Hands Assistance Program helps to empower individuals and families through assistance and encouragement to break free from the grip of poverty, in order to live fully effective lives. Helping Hands helps to prevent homelessness and assists families and individuals to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to reach economic self sufficiency.

Description:
Helping Hands "90 Day Emergency Food Program" offers emergency food, clothing, household items, personal hygiene items, furniture and baby items. All inquiries by appointment only. Each Tuesday and Thursday volunteers assist clients with online food stamp applications and referrals to other vital county agencies. Most importantly, we offer hope and encouragement through dedicated volunteers who take the time to review each case individually. Extended outreach events include "Stamp out Hunger", Food for Families, Project Thanksgiving, Toys for Tots, and Back to School Bash with the City of Greenacres. As a community advocate for individuals and families, Helping Hands has been committed to extending a helping hand in the continued pursuit of active partnerships and neighborhood involvement to produce positive community outcomes.

History:
Helping Hands Assistance Program opened its doors on January 2, 2004 with the intention of helping people going through rough times to get back to self-sufficiency. The program was created to be a resource conduit for meeting a variety of needs in the community. Helping Hands is a community venture of Church of the Risen Messiah and Wellspring International.

Contact people:

Lorraine Motlow, Executive Director, (561) 432-2417, (email) Lorraine Sconhoft, Administrative Assistant, (561) 432-2417, (email) Timothy Motlow, Board President, (561) 966-0780, (email)

Main office number: (561) 432-2417
Office fax number: (561) 966-0782

Address:

2930 Jog Road Greenacres, FL 33467 (See a map)

Web Site: http://Helpinghandsap.org

Directions:

North West Corner of 10th Avenue North and Jog Road in the Barclay Square Plaza behind CVS.

Miscellaneous Information

Is your volunteer site handicapped accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency accept Court Ordered Community Service?
	Yes
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	18
Can you use a volunteer who is fluent in another language?
	Yes
Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the holidays?
	Yes
Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the summer months?
	Yes
Does your agency have a need for any service learning opportunities?
	yes

Last updated on November 7, 2011