Spring Appeal!

The Good News and the Bad News…

First, the bad news: Rockland County has to cut eighty million dollars out of this year’s budget. On the chopping block (among many other things) is its support of Helping Hands and all other not-for-profit “contract agencies”. A large cut is inevitable. We can only hope that our county grant won’t be canceled entirely. 

Now, the good news: In our Spring Appeal, we have received $14,500 in donations so far–just $1,500 short of the challenge match of $16,000 contributed by our board and several supporters. $100 a day for the rest of May will put us over the top and ensure that we can continue to help our homeless neighbors.

If you haven’t already given, please consider donating now. Checks may be sent to Helping Hands, PO Box 240, Nyack, NY 10960, or use our convenient paypal button at the top of this page.

Thank you for your support!

Peace,

Raoul Cansino

President, Helping Hands

 

Recently, a formerly homeless couple described their lives on the street before they found Helping Hands. In their desperate search for shelter they slept anywhere, for a time even slipping into a heating duct. The Safe Haven gave them the courage to turn their lives around.

Read Gail’s letter: “How to save lives” here!

New Service: Counseling at the Outreach Office

If you are depressed or worried and need to talk with a counselor

Call Jean-Max at 845-709-2415 for information

Free services for the homeless:

Showers, laundry, clothing and toiletries–all free of charge.

Jean-Max is available to help you. Se habla español.

Donations of clean, gently used and seasonally appropriate clothing welcome.

The Helping Hands Outreach Center is located in the United Church of Spring Valley

11 E. Church St. (upstairs from the Breakfast Program)

We have new hours:

Mondays 7:00 – 11:00 Am

Tuesdays: by arrangement only

Wednesdays: 9:00 – 12:00 Noon

Thursdays: by arrangement only

Fridays: 7:00 – 11:00 AM

A fond farewell to Chris Murray, who

retired as Executive Director of Helping Hands

after seven years of pioneering service.

“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

Read the article:

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011112120320

 

Here’s “The Bad Rap for Chris Murray”

In gratitude for his long years of faithful service

to the homeless and the hungry of Rockland County

2010 TAX RET HELPING HANDS

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