"My Bike Saved My Life!" This is a quote from Noah Ehlert, and the inspiration for his DISCOVER YOUR PATH TOUR, a cross country bike trip from California to Florida to raise awareness of the issues faced by youth in foster care, and of organizations that are stepping up to
GRANDPARENTS: How Would You Respond To A Call For Help? Like so many other family relationships, the role of a grandparent frequently looks much different today than it did when I was growing up. It was a treat to go visit grandma, to spend some time playing in the apricot
VOLUNTEERS DONATED 13,026 HOURS OF SERVICE TO ARIZONA HELPING HANDS IN 2019! If you search for reasons to volunteer, you might come across a list of great reasons. Responses could be to help others, to make a difference, to meet new people or to expand your horizons. It could be
Arizona Needs Foster Parents! The most recent semi-annual report issued by the Arizona Department of Child Safety indicated that there were 14,205 Arizona children in out of home care on June 30, 2019. After consistent declines from a peak of 19,000 children in 2014, this report reflected an increase of
Arizona Helping Hands is a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization! The Arizona Department of Revenue certifies charities as Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations (“QFCO”) for purposes of the Arizona state tax credit. Among the stated criteria: a charity must provide services that meet immediate basic needs, spend at least 50%
Arizona Helping Hands serves more children in foster care than any other Arizona charity! Arizona Helping Hands, the State leader in providing essential needs to children in the foster care system is wrapping up 2019 by once again setting records in service to this vulnerable population. Thirty-six hundred boys and
Make Sure Your Charitable Contributions Count! I recently received an inquiry from my friend Darlene Newsome, the Chief Executive Officer of UMOM. She asked me if I knew of a “foster care organization” that was collecting funds outside of local businesses and claiming they would be used to help foster
AZ Helping Hands — 30,000 Toys for Children in Foster Care Arizona Helping Hands has a goal this season to gove 30,000 gifts to Arizona children. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Opioid Epidemic Driving More Children into Foster Care President and CEO, Dan Shufelt, on KNXV 15 ABC's "Impact of Opioid Addiction on Families" and on KTAR CLICK HEAR FOR KNXV 15 Broadcast CLICK HEAR FOR KTAR Interview
Giving Thanks for Foster Parents Who Say "YES!" There are 14,000+ children in Arizona’s foster care system. So many little ones and young souls who are in need of a safe place to land, searching for their forever homes. It is not an
