Helping Hands, Lincoln County

If you or someone you know needs support, Helping Hands connects families with trusted resources across Lincoln County.

Our nonprofit partners with local schools, Christian Ministries, domestic abuse and homeless shelters, churches, and community agencies to make sure people get the right help at the right time.

We’ve updated our resources page so you can easily find the support you need or share it with someone who could benefit.

For questions or referrals: [email protected]

Explore the agencies we work with:

Helping Hands/Local Missions | Denver United Methodist Church Helping Hands is an outreach ministry founded at DUMC, featuring compassionate, community-wide volunteers dedicated to serving others in and around Lincoln County. We are well-connected with Lincoln County Schools, Christian Ministries, the domestic abuse and homeless shelters, and other churches an...

Our December Helping Hands Newsletter is here!

Full of updates, holiday outreach, volunteer opportunities, and the stories that make this community special.

Take a look at what’s happening this month and see how you can get involved.

📬 Read it here: Link in comments

Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, donate, and lift others up. You make this mission possible every single day.

Heading into the holiday season, we make sure no neighbor in our community feels alone or unsupported. 💛✨

If you or someone you know is going through a tough time with:
• Financial assistance during an unexpected crisis
• A grocery cart full of food and toiletries
• Clothing for individuals and families who need it

East Lincoln Christian Ministry

📍 4278 Catawba Burris Rd, Denver, NC

🕘 Open Tues, Thurs, Sat from 9 a.m. to noon

📧 Contact: Carol Brown at [email protected]

Please share to help connect neighbors with the support they need this holiday season. 🎄💚

https://www.denverumc.org/elcm

East Lincoln Christian Ministry

Food Pantry Hours of Service

9a - 12p
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

4278 Catawba Burris Rd, Denver, NC 28037

If it's your first time, simply show your ID. If you live outside Lincoln County you are welcome to food for one visit and then will be guided to your local resources.

No Questions, No Judgement, Just Help!

🎃 spooky, scary, 💀 skeletons - so many wonderful treats.

Looking forward to getting outside and walking for a wonderful cause!

🌟 Join Us for the Walk for Life! 🌟

👣 Lace up your shoes and walk with purpose!
📅 Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rescue Squad

Bring your friends, family, and walking shoes for an inspiring afternoon of community, hope, and life. 💙

Whether you're walking in honor of someone special or to support a cause you believe in, your steps make a difference.

https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=30119

🎉 Fun • Fellowship • Refreshments • Music

👉 Mark your calendars & spread the word!

✨ We’re Growing, Together! ✨

Helping Hands, Lincoln County has a fresh new look — and even more ways to get involved! 💙

We’ve added:
🍂 Community Events – from seasonal projects like Rake ’n Run to food drives and neighborhood clean-ups
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities – easy ways for you (and your family!) to lend a hand
📅 Event Calendar – stay up to date on what’s happening and where you can jump in

Our mission has always been simple: neighbors helping neighbors. Now it’s easier than ever to connect, share, and show up for one another.

👉 We continue to update, give it a follow, and let us know where you’d like to get involved. Together, we can make an even bigger impact right here in Lincoln County!

Helping Hands Community Service Group
September 9, 2019

“Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

We had a great first meeting on Monday and missed all that couldn’t be with us.
Meeting Schedule for 2019-2020
October 7th @ Holy Spirit Church (Overflow room)
November 4th @ Denver United Methodist
December 2nd @ Denver United Methodist
January 13th @ Holy Spirit
February 3rd @ Denver United Methodist
March 2nd @ Denver United Methodist
April 6th @ Denver United Methodist
May 11th @ Denver United Methodist

Amy’s Closet/House:
Volunteers sell gently worn women’s clothing and accessories to benefit the domestic abuse shelter.
Volunteers needed to work in the retail store
Contact Linda Campagna [email protected]

Angel Project:
An opportunity to bless a person beyond a basic need. These recipients have benefited from our on-going ministries. Gifts have included paying for a child to play baseball and a gift card for dinner and a movie, just to name a couple.
Contact Gail Satterthwaite @ [email protected]

Asbury Academy:
Alternative/Transitional School in Lincolnton where volunteers have the opportunity to mentor and encourage middle and highschool students through tutoring, special events and facility improvements.
Needs:
Gently used T-shirts to make T-shirt bags
Hygiene items
Girls deodorant
Leggings for girls at highschool (larger sizes)
New Underwear
New Socks
Women’s Hygiene & Feminine Products

Thanks to the Rotary Club for sponsoring the backpack program at Asbury!
Contact Heather Bain [email protected]

BackPacks for Kids:
Provides food for children over the weekend, school breaks and holidays. The program is currently serving RSE 11 kids, NLMS 7 kids, NLHS 3 kids, Charter 4 kids.

Thank you to BB&T for sponsoring the BackPack Food boxes for the summer!
Contact Julie Doss [email protected]

Birdies:
Helping Hands pairs with county social workers to fill the needs of children in local schools. Projects include giving lice kits, books for children to enjoy over the summer, 100 stockings and Easter baskets, notes of encouragement and many others.
Contact Miranda Morales [email protected] or Rebecca Jones [email protected]

Building & Repair Team:
Volunteers build handicap ramps, make home repairs for those that can’t afford to make the repairs themselves.
Contact Wally Mlynarski [email protected]

Golf Tournament:
Annual Fundraiser held to support all Helping Hands Ministries
Date is set for Monday, May 4th at Verdict Ridge
Sponsors, Volunteers and Golfers are needed
Contact Charlie Blackburn @ [email protected] or Leslie Matz @ [email protected]

First Thursday Lunch:
A monthly fundraiser to support the children of our community. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve the meal, and donate homemade desserts.
Contact Carol Brown @ [email protected]
Next 1st Thursday Lunch is set for October 3rd

Frugal Friends:
Volunteers have the opportunity to meet with community members facing economic crisis to discuss budgeting and money saving tips, as well as assist with a bill to alleviate the immediate crisis.
Contact: Carol Brown [email protected] or Rebecca Jones [email protected]

Lakewood Friends:
Volunteers provide extra care of the residents of Lakewood Care Center. Some activities are playing bingo, crafts with residents or just stopping by to talk. The men would love a craft such as making bird houses. Donations are also given to provide TV’s & services to the residents.
Contact Mary Beth Bryson at [email protected]

M&Ms (Moms and Munchkins)

Volunteers provide education & encouragement of adolescent moms.

Needs:
Diapers, wipes, baby care items, baby books & children books, pampering items for moms (face mask, body scrub, face wipes) safety items like outlet covers
Future thoughts partner with MOPS/M3

About 20 moms come to meetings consistently

Contact Shana Johnson @ [email protected]

Rake & Run:
Volunteers rake and remove leaves for those that would have a difficult time accomplishing the task without help.
Date is set for November 2nd from 9-12 this year
Contact Carol Brown [email protected]

Thanksgiving Dinner to Shut-ins:
The meal is prepared and delivered to those who would otherwise spend Thanksgiving Day alone.
Contact Charlie & Alice Blackburn [email protected]

School Mentoring Program:
Students are identified by teachers and staff as those who could benefit by having a constant in their life. The commitment is one hour per week.
Contact Mary Repko [email protected]

Senior Luncheons:
A quarterly lunch that provides local seniors a time of fellowship, food and entertainment at no cost to them.
Contact Carol Brown [email protected]
Next Luncheon is set for October 18th @ Holy Spirit
Thank you to Holy Spirit for hosting!

SOS (Student OutReach Services):
A Student lead mission that organizes and carries out local outreach projects.
Lead Contact-Shana Johnson 704-609-7032 [email protected]
Student Contact-Khari Johnson 704-607-4231 [email protected]
Students will be speaking at our meetings throughout the year with updates on this student lead ministry. Khari, Ryan And Anne joined us Monday and shared the clubs plans for the upcoming school year.
Missions for Fall and Winter will include:
FAM: Provide Childcare nb-12
United Way Partnership for Kids: Assist in planning community activities
Fall Festival at The Hill: Plan and Facilitate
Christmas Gathering at The Hill: Plan and Facilitate
M&M’s: Assist with meal prep, clean-up and childcare while moms are in training
Samaritan's Purse Distribution Center: Volunteer
Homeless Backpacks: Coordinate, Collect and Distribute
SOS Membership Drive: Seeking serious passionate individuals with a heart for service, grades 6-12 in Lincoln County. All schools are welcome
Needs: Halloween Candy, Fall decorations and Quality clean picture frames for free family portraits

VTS (Volunteer Transportation Services)
Contact Gary Becker @ [email protected] or 704-962-8812
Before proposing a HH's sponsored transportation ministry, I wanted to solicit the input of those interested in forming a volunteer group to provide rides to our neighbors and fellow parishioners here in East Lincoln.
Discussing the logistics of how this service would work.

Ministry Chairs
Wally Mlynarski & Miranda Morales
[email protected]