History
Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands is a non-profit organization formed by area churches to help people in crisis by providing basic needs on a short-term basis. Our goal is to provide assistance temporarily until the individual or family becomes self-sufficient.

It is a part of our Christian calling to minister to those in need. Some churches have their own programs with successful histories of providing similar services. Helping Hands in no way wants to compete with these groups. By coordinating all the resources of our supporters we are able to provide more efficient services. We tap public and private resources, share responsibility and reduce the duplication of services.

Structure
We are supported by donations of food, money and clothing. These donations come from churches, private individuals, civic organizations, private foundations and corporations. Covenant churches sign a pledge with Helping Hands promising financial support and at least two yearly food and clothing drives. Some churches go well beyond this.

A Board of Directors, drawn from member churches, oversee the policies, programs, and guidelines for assistance given to clients in crisis:.

Our assistance is limited to clients who live in West Fort Bend County. (see map on back for boundaries) Two forms of ID are required and proof of residency, such as a current utility bill. Acceptable ID can be a Social Security card, Texas ID or drivers license, birth certificate, or voter registration card.

Files are kept on all clients. We use past information to help judge what assistance we can give. Documents are also kept if we are unable to assist.

Helping Hands always welcomes new churches and organizations to join in our efforts. Our center is staffed by volunteers. Those interested in volunteer training can contact the center at (281) 232-4904 for more information.