Helpful Hands, Inc. Nonprofit Highlights
$78,000 funding in 2016; more than $84,000 in programs funded in 2017
Served 1,400 children and families in crisis in 2015; 2,300 in 2016; more than 3,800 in 2017
Nonprofit of the Year in 2017
Lots of ways to support us – sponsorship's, on-line giving, monthly giving - no amount is too small – come volunteer with us at an event!
What do we do?
Helpful Hands, Inc. is a 100% volunteer run 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable foundation located in Oviedo, FL serving East Seminole County, East Orange County and East Orlando, FL. We are a charitable foundation founded in 2009 and officially launched in 2010 by Mrs. Regina Bereswill with a group of local Oviedo Residents. We are proud to be celebrating 8 years of service to our community this year. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of children and families in our local community who are in crisis. The crisis some of these children and families have endured can be considered very tragic including diagnosis of cancer, debilitating illness, life threatening situations and even murder/suicide. Our programs provide opportunities for these children to participate in educational, cultural, athletic, and community enrichment activities after critical needs are met by other agencies. We have gone from serving only 100 children and families in 2011; to serving 1,400 in 2015; to serving 2,300 in 2016; and now more than 3,800 in 2017. Our charitable foundation provides grant funding to our Community Partners who we strategically identify as having the capacity to provide our quality of life programs to children and families. The Community Partners we choose are an important part of what we do in achieving our mission. 96% of our revenues are dedicated to our grant funding.
What makes us unique?
Helpful Hands, Inc. is a 100% volunteer run 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable foundation with 96% of our funding dedicated to programs fostering quality of life experiences for children and families in crisis in our local community. We FULLY FUND all our programs within our capacity and fill a unique need for life skills for children in crisis. Without our funding, many of these programs and opportunities would not be available. With the generous support of our donors, we have successfully increased funding for our quality of life programs from $8,825 in 2011; to $65,500 in 2015; to $78,000 in 2016; to $84,000 in 2017. All our programs are supported with the assistance of donations. Funding for our programs is made possible with revenues derived from the generosity of our Founding Partners, Board of Directors, Giving Society, Corporate and Individual Donors, and supporters of annual fundraising events who believe in our mission and programs.
"We look for partnerships to provide programs that impact quality of life that we can fully fund." ~ Regina Bereswill, Founder, Helpful Hands, Inc.
What is our philosophy about our quality of programs?
Our philosophy is to provide quality of life programs for children and families that promote a positive connection to our community that will foster stability, growth, civic betterment, diversity, and opportunities to enhance their education. We believe that an improved quality of life can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the children and families we serve. These positive experiences include children participating in educational, cultural, athletic and community enrichment programs funded by Helpful Hands, Inc. Helpful Hands, Inc. Programs:
Teen Program
Milestones Celebration Program
Holiday Adopt-a-Child
Athletics Program
Fine Arts Program
Camp Program
Sunshine Dance
Gift of Reading
Why our Board of Directors is different than other non-profits?
Helpful Hands, Inc. is governed by an active, working, fundraising, all volunteer Board of Directors who are involved with every aspect of our charitable foundation to ensure our sustainability and future. Our Board of Directors interact directly with our Community Partners & Donors; involved with planning, attending, and volunteering at our fundraising events; and are highly visible in the community at large. Our Board Members are individuals who live and work in our local community and are invested in ensuring that children and families in crisis have access to quality of life programs long-term.
What are our Signature Events?
Helpful Hands, Inc. holds two signature events to raise funds for our programs and raise awareness of our mission in the community – our Annual Golf Tournament in the spring and “Evening Under the Stars” in the fall.
Charitable Solicitations Disclosure: Helpful Hands, Inc. is a 100% volunteer run 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Charitable Foundation in the City of Oviedo, Seminole County, FL. All programs are supported with the assistance of donations and contributions are tax-deductible. Helpful Hands, Inc. fully funds all our programs with donations and fills a gap of great need in our local community. 96% of our revenues from fundraising and donations go toward our quality of life programs that directly benefit children and families in crisis. Helpful Hands, Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as required by the “Solicitation of Contributions Act” Registration #CH33641.
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