Hand Up Network

What we do:

• Invest time and resources in those wanting to improve their lives and circumstances
• Refer those with survival issues or specialized needs to Partner Agencies
• Provide supportive, “whole-person” programs focused on practical, physical, and spiritual well-being
• Develop partnerships with local churches, agencies, and businesses for clients, volunteers, and resources
• Coordinate service opportunities for skilled and general volunteers
• Help meet unforeseen and tragic needs after a natural disaster

Who we reach:

• Around 500 people a year who are experiencing a tough season in life
• 150-250 of those become Clients & remain in HUN programs for 2+ years
• 100+ people with survival issues, such as health needs referred to partner agencies
• 100+ Community Volunteers wanting to serve in Programs or on Projects
• 100+ Community members needing a Hand Up from a service team
• 100s of Victims of a natural disaster
• 100s of Volunteers wanting to help after a disaster
200+ Victims of assault

Life struggles are not unique to any one part of the world, but people somtimes think things are much worse everywhere but their own back yard. Over the last couple of decades, our team has worked to lead international ministries that address needs in the developing world with significant success. That work was important and needed, but we also noticed we have similar issues at home. We began various projects in the U.S. and soon realized that these challenges were significant and needed the same focus and expertise we were providing on an international scale. We wanted to make sure that the people in the community where we live had the same opportunities to grow and achieve an improved quality of life. Enter the Hand Up Network!

We are here to provide a "Hand Up," and are intentionally avoiding the traditional "Hand Out." We focus our efforts on encouraging, equipping, and empowering those who are willing to put in the effort to change their circumstances. We are providing hope and opportunities for those in a tough season of life, acknowledging that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Each person will have a unique journey. Our goal is to build abilities and good habits that will be the foundation for long-term success.

Each person who comes through the door will meet with an intake coordinator that plants seeds of hope while focusing on their spiritual and physical well-being. During this process, we will also address any significant survival issues, including housing, food, safety, health and more (tackling survival issues prior to progressing to the Hand Up program).

The Hand Up Network is an intentional process and anyone wanting a quick “hand out” soon realizes that is not what we are all about. We welcome anyone referred from one our Network Partners or someone that just comes through the door to start their new life transforming
journey with us. The first part of welcoming someone is to get to know who they are as an individual and give them an understanding of what the Hand Up Network Programs do. We provide a holistic (spiritual, social and physical) foundation for every client.

Many that enter our doors have significant survival issues (housing, food, safety, health, etc.) that must be addressed prior to progressing further. We are intentional to speak into the lives of each person and plant a seed of hope from both a physical and spiritual perspective. Once this seed it planted, then we will ensure that each person is in position to continue to the next phase of Hand Up Network programs. A determination that someone isn’t ready to continue into the Hand Up Network Program does not mean we are giving up on the person. We will seek to provide a referral to a Partner specializing in their need… such as a Drug Rehabilitation, Mental Health, or Shelter Program. It is our stated goal to stay connected and informed, welcoming them back into our programs when they have addressed and overcome the obstacles they face.

Our Leadership Team has experience in developing programs and services around the world through decades of service to areas of significant need. We began to realize that there were many issues close to home that could benefit from our expertise and we made a conscious decision to come back home and use our expertise to help in our own community.

Our methods and processes have had record results around the world and its an honor to now bring our focus back into our own neighborhoods and give hope to those around us in need. We have engaged Network Partners through defines MOU's to ensure that we are not replicating services, but working together to bring the highest level of services to those that want to help themselves get into a better place in life. Our Board of Directors has multiple areas of expertise and together we are making our partners better at what they do while engaging in our join efforts.

The sky is the limit for our organization, but we are seeing double digit increases in the success of our clients through each quarterly analysis. This means that lives are being saved and the future of those that come to us for help and put for the effort themselves are reaping substantial benefit for their efforts.

You will not get a Hand out, but will have a partner providing a Hand Up all along the way to achieve your goals.