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About
Hands of Hope
Our purpose is to give
others hope in a non-judgmental way. We are committed to making positive
changes in broken lives, materially and spiritually.
We are a group of
caring people who provide working hands. We help provide for material
needs in times of crisis, then minister to the spirit and empower
individuals to achieve their goals.
Hands of Hope is a
501 C3 non-profit organization.
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Our
History
Hands
of Hope began in 1999 with a yard sale bag of hand made dolls. Purchased
by Jim and Tammy Palmer, the dolls became symbolic of the spirit of
Christmas. Along with other toys, the dolls were given to needy area
children. A Christmas ministry was born, and it has grown with each
consecutive year, powered and nurtured by volunteers.
Tammy grew up in a single parent home
and watched her mother struggle to provide for her family. Tammy had
great compassion for the
depression and pain of disappointment
that plagued her mother.
Jim comes from a large family. Even
with two loving parents, the Palmers were no strangers to need. They
received help at Christmas and
other times.
Through Tammy and Jim's compassion
for families in need and their desire to give back, Hands of Hope was
born.
Since 1999,
approximately 4,000 children have been served. More than 16,000 toys,
110,000 stocking stuffers, a ton of books, puzzles, clothes, winter
apparel, Bibles, and unconditional love have been given.
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