About Us

Rooted in NW Lane County. Built for Local Stability.

Helping Hands Coalition is a local nonprofit connecting people across rural NW Lane County with practical resources, personal guidance, and essential support to help build healthier, more stable lives.

The Helping Hands Coalition center on Highway 101 in Florence, Oregon
Our Story

Why Helping Hands Exists

Finding help in a rural community can be complicated. Resources may be difficult to locate, transportation can be limited, and navigating multiple organizations can become overwhelming.

Helping Hands Coalition brings resources, practical services, and personal guidance together so neighbors don’t have to navigate those challenges alone.

Mission & Vision

What We Believe and Want to Accomplish

Our Mission

Remove avoidable barriers between NW Lane County households and resources needed for healthier, more stable lives.

Our Vision

A rural community where no neighbor has to navigate hardship alone, and asking for help carries no shame.

Who We Serve

Serving Rural NW Lane County

Four centers across the coast and the Coast Range, so help is close to where people already are.

Serving NW Lane County
  • Florence
  • Mapleton
  • Triangle Lake
  • Cheshire

4 Service Centers

Our Team

Meet the People Behind Helping Hands

We’re neighbors helping neighbors. Our team lives and works in the communities we serve and is committed to providing practical help with dignity and respect.

Executive Director

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Case Manager

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Case Manager

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Volunteer Coordinator

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Want to Join Our Team?

Help strengthen our community through meaningful work serving neighbors across rural NW Lane County.

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Trust

Why Our Community Trusts Us

LOCALRooted in the communities of rural NW Lane County.
ACCESSIBLEPractical help designed to reduce unnecessary barriers.
ACCOUNTABLEA nonprofit committed to responsible stewardship and transparent reporting.
Our Impact

Our Impact

Evidence that the work produces results, updated with each annual report.

1,500+Families served
2,100+Resources
Up to $70,000Potential resource value
4Service centers
Success Stories

Real Stories From Our Neighbors

A neighbor’s story about the first time they came in for help.
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A neighbor’s story about working with a navigator over time.
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A neighbor’s story about what changed for their household.
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Transparency

Transparency & Accountability

We believe community trust requires openness about how Helping Hands operates and stewards its resources.

For Partners

Work Alongside Us

Helping Hands works alongside agencies, clinics, schools and faith communities across rural NW Lane County. If your organisation would like to refer neighbours to us, share resources, or build something together, we would like to hear from you.

Talk To Us About Partnering

Where Would You Like to Go Next?

I Need Help

Find resources and assistance.

GET HELP

Learn About Our Program

See how Helping Hands works.

OUR PROGRAM

I Want to Help

Volunteer or donate money.

GET INVOLVED
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