History
In January 2000, it was recognized that a large number of telephone calls had been received by the already operating Helping Hands offices - Lend a Hand of Boulder City, Helping Hands of Henderson and James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas - from seniors without transportation who lived in areas other than those covered by these agencies. Incorporation was accomplished by June 2000 and the first clients were served in July of 2000.
Specialties
Established in 2000, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides free, assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while improving health and daily living. Helping Hands provides transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping trips and errands via volunteers and two paratransit buses that can accommodate those with ability issues who are in wheelchairs. The organization also administers a respite care voucher program to provide financial assistance for respite care services. This assistance allows the caregiver to take a break while the senior receives the care they need. Helping Hands also operates a low income qualified food pantry, with volunteers packing and delivering food to over 500 home bound seniors monthly. Food is provided through volunteer food drives, grants and donations and is delivered to the seniors by dedicated volunteers. These programs annually serve over 3,000 seniors in our community.