Hands of Hope

Men of all ages please join us in a Men's only Bible study On Saturday, November 12th at 1pm. Food and beverages will be provided!

"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed" - Maya Angelou

"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.” — Nelson Mandela

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association:
In January of 2014 reported that one 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness had a serious mental illness and a close percentage had a chronic substance use disorder. By providing services to help people manage their mental health and/or substance issues, it can reduce to the risk of becoming homeless and shorten the amount of time people are homeless.

Knowledge is power, the more we know the better we can help those in need.

You can pack these items in a zip loc bag, purse, or a drawstring bag

Mark Bustos using his talent to help those in need

Mark Bustos: Giving confidence to homeless men through grooming. “My name is Mark Bustos, I’m a hairstylist based out of New York City. On my days off, I go out on the street and look for homeless people to help out. Wheth...

According to Mental Health America:
One out of five (20.1%) adults with a mental illness report they are not able to get the treatment they need. Having insurance does not mean access to care.Many people with mental illness report having an unmet need even though most are insured. This difference speaks to the importance of reviewing adequacy of insurance. This country has worked hard towards universal health care, now we need to make sure this health care adequately covers mental illness as well.

Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. - Isaiah 58:7

Must watch! This will change your perspective.

Homeless man called a bum, this will change your perspective It appears that many have gone to reach out to Ronald Davis. He has been given clothing and a phone. Please view the links below: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

"Your job is NOT to judge. Your job is NOT to figure out if someone deserves something. Your job is to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the hurting." -Joel Osteen

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 children, between the ages of 13-18, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder. To stop the violence that we are seeing in our streets maybe we must stop the violence within their heads!

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. -Ephesians 4:32