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A New Journey Begins: My Role as Executive Director of Helping Hands of Springfield
I am honored to join Helping Hands of Springfield as its new Executive Director. Throughout my career, I have focused on improving...
Helping Hands of Springfield
Feb 122 min read
Job Posting: Executive Director
11.18.24 UPDATE : The application period for this position has closed. An announcement will be made soon. Thanks to all who applied!...
Helping Hands of Springfield
Aug 17, 20243 min read
Policy for Helping Hands IDs
Effective July 1, 2020, Helping Hands will no longer provide “Helping Hands” personal identification cards. We are discontinuing this serv
Helping Hands of Springfield
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Yoda Wisdom for Shelter and Housing
Well-run emergency shelters are an essential part of a successful strategy to reduce homelessness.
Helping Hands of Springfield
Aug 11, 20203 min read
What to give a person holding a cardboard sign
It’s the number one question I’m asked about homelessness: “Should I give money to those people who hold cardboard signs on the street corne
Helping Hands of Springfield
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Want to Reduce Homelessness? Treat It Like Heart Disease
Homelessness can be a chronic condition that operates much as heart disease does; the term doesn’t describe a universal experience.
Helping Hands of Springfield
May 26, 20193 min read
Why “Get A Job!” Often Doesn’t Work for Homelessness
Our job – as an agency and a community – is to try to help people untangle their knot and get their lives back.
Helping Hands of Springfield
May 19, 20192 min read
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