Community Outreach

Our Community Outreach Program, Hand Up, is a transformative initiative designed to uplift and empower individuals and families in our community by addressing essential needs and fostering long-term stability. Through donations, grants, and community partnerships, we provide critical resources and opportunities to those in need. The program is built on five core pillars: food, clothing, housing, finance and education. In addition to these initiatives we also host quarterly community service projects which is funded by our quarterly fundraising efforts.

Everyone Eats

Community Food Drives: Organize neighborhood food collections and distribution days. Encourage donations from local stores and residents to build a sustainable food pantry.

Community Gardens: Start a garden where participants grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables. Offer workshops on gardening and nutrition.

Meal Prep Classes: Host workshops that teach affordable, healthy meal planning, preparation, and cooking skills for families in need.

Free Hot Meal Days: Partner with local restaurants or food banks to offer weekly free meals for those in need, emphasizing community fellowship.

Golden Threads

Clothing Swaps/Drives: Host events where community members can donate or trade gently used clothes. Create a dedicated day for professional clothing donations for job seekers.

Sewing & Repair Workshops: Offer classes where participants learn to repair or modify their clothing. Teach skills that can also lead to additional income.

Golden Threads Crafting Sessions: Incorporate sewing/knitting circles while teaching valuable skills.

Pathways to Shelter

Housing Resources Fairs: Organize/Partner with community events where local housing authorities and nonprofits provide information about affordable housing and emergency shelters.

Rental Assistance. No one should have to choose between stability and survival. We offers guidance on finding rental support programs, navigating applications, and connecting with local resources to help you stay housed and empowered.

Home Ownership. Tools, encouragement, and community to help you walk boldly toward your keys.

Pathways to Finance

Special Situations: Help families navigate unique financial challenges such as caregiving costs, wage gaps, and financial recovery.

Hardship Assistance: We offer financial grant assistance for emergency eviction payments, security deposits and utility payments.

Financial Intelligence: Teach financial literacy via workshops with Women Empowerment.

05 Women Empowerment

Financial Confidence: Teach women the basic principles of managing personal and family finances, overcoming barriers, and building wealth through entrepreneurship.

Mentorship Circles: Community workshops led by experienced women mentors, offering support, sisterhood, and shared wisdom.

Flexible Learning: Virtual sessions and one-on-one coaching tailored to busy schedules and deeper financial planning needs.

Professional Presence: Guidance on dressing for success and mastering interview do’s and don’ts to make lasting first impressions.