As people continue to make islands of themselves in this strange political climate we find ourselves in, we want to believe we have more in common than we have differences. We want to believe it matters to everyone that we keep taking care of one another, loving our neighbor, and looking out for the vulnerable … [Read more…]
As the weather warms up, we get excited about spending more time in the great outdoors. For our unhoused neighbors, however, there can be challenges to being constantly outside in the heat. During weeks where the temps are high, Helping Hands works with the Great Falls Public Library to have a cooler with cold bottled … [Read more…]
Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and gathering around a table with those we love. At Helping Hands, we want every one of our guests to experience that same sense of celebration—no matter their circumstances. For many of our neighbors, a holiday meal simply isn’t possible without a little extra help. That’s where you … [Read more…]
It’s Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English. I want to talk to you about HOPE. Due to our current administration’s decision to shut down SNAP, we served 571 guests last weekend. That’s almost 100 more than our prior record, set during the pandemic. Here’s where the hope comes in…This little grass-roots pantry … [Read more…]
Saturday was a record-breaking day at Helping Hands at First English. We served 571 neighbors, breaking our last record from the Covid days by about 100. When someone who is in need comes to Helping Hands, we feed them. We do not turn them away. I was shocked this week when another feeding organization in … [Read more…]
Happy Halloween and Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English. 🎃 There has definitely been a pall cast on this day of celebration, as we face down the barrel of hunger as SNAP is discontinued. Through our work at Helping Hands, we know so many of our neighbors who will be impacted by … [Read more…]
After he’d been evicted, he’d gotten mugged the first two nights he was on the street. All of his paperwork was stolen and he had no resources to navigate the difficult system of finding a new and affordable place to live. Helping Hands at First English helped to keep him in a hotel so no … [Read more…]
Feel Good Friday!! Yesterday we had a benefit breakfast for Helping Hands at First English- there was a great turnout! Thanks to everyone who helped support in one way or another! Everyone likes to double their money – you can do that now as we are in a matching funds campaign with Town Pump thru … [Read more…]
Today is Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English! Today we are letting you know about our special breakfast fundraiser at the Iris next week! Everyone likes a yummy hot meal! Everyone likes donating to their favorite non profit! On Oct. 2 from 9-10 am you get BOTH GREAT THINGS TOGETHER! Come and … [Read more…]
Feel Good Friday comes with a special chance to double your good work and intentions! Helping Hands at First English is again participating in the annual Town Pump matching funds campaign! Your money will be DOUBLED if you donate through November! That’s DOUBLE the food we can buy for our neighbors! DOUBLE the Thanksgiving, Christmas, … [Read more…]
