OUR MISSION
“Empowering our neighbors with services to alleviate seasons of poverty and other hardships.”
Everyone goes through different seasons of life. Our mission is to offer our neighbors with opportunities to alleviate personal and financial hardships by providing services that foster self-worth and human dignity. Our hope is to see everyone through Jesus’ eyes with compassion and grace.
“Providing Hope when our neighbors need it most.”
OUR HISTORY
At Helping Hand of Hope, we believe that love and hope are best shown through service to others. That’s where our story begins.
The Helping Hand of Hope is a product of merging two Hardin County social services agencies–Helping Hand of the Heartland and North Hardin Hope. Both agencies served the north and south parts of the county respectively and separately.
Helping Hand of the Heartland was established in 1971 by Dotty Hanson to assist people experiencing homelessness and those facing economic hardship in Elizabethtown and southern Hardin County. In 1974, the Elizabethtown Ministerial Association assumed sponsorship of the organization.
North Hardin Hope was founded in 1982 by the Radcliff/North Hardin Ministerial Association. It was established to centralize resources for those needing assistance in the northern end of Hardin County.
In 2011, the two agencies merged to become one organization: Helping Hand of Hope. The merge reduced duplication of services and enabled the organization to more effectively and efficiently use its resources to address the problems of poverty across the Hardin County area.
In 2023, Helping Hand of Hope hosted a ribbon cutting event to celebrate its new re branding efforts. Through these efforts, access to information, services and opportunities for volunteering and donating was made easier than ever. Today, Helping Hand of Hope is still dedicated to loving our neighbors in need by offering support and resources for difficult times. We are also here to educate and empower others to use their abilities in ways that promote self-sustainability. With the help of volunteers, partner support, and community engagement, we hope to continue to serve our neighbors in need for decades to come.
Meet Our Team
The Helping Hand of Hope team is comprised of caring and dedicated individuals who believe that every person is worthy of kindness, respect, and compassion.
Jaqueeta
Jaqueeta serves at the Assistant to the Executive Director at Helping Hand of Hope. Prior to joining the team at HHH, she spent some time with Hardin County Schools and over 10 years serving as a General Manager in the automobile industry. Originally from a small town called Ripley, Tennessee, Jaqueeta and her husband relocated to Hardin County in 2009. In addition to work at HHH, her and her husband serve as the Children’s Pastors at Restoration Church in Radcliff. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
Cindy
Cindy serves as Office Manager with Helping Hand of Hope. Prior to joining the team and moving to Elizabethtown, she spent over 11 years in the medical industry. In her role, Cindy relishes the chance to advocate, giving a voice to people and making a positive impact in the community. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and challenging her sister to essay-writing contests. She has a passion for animals and would start a small farm if she could.
Joyce
Joyce began working at HHH as a volunteer in October 2022. She is now the front desk receptionist.
Joyce retired from the Department of the Navy after 32 years in HR.
She loves meeting clients and hopes every day she can do at least one thing to make a better day for someone in need.
Our partners
Our partners work with us to create a stronger community by donating, advocating, and volunteering. Thank you! We couldn’t do it without you!
