Helping Hand House

New Hope. New Home. New Future.

Fall 2026 Newsletter

A Message from the CEO

Happy Fall, Friends! There is something about fall that invites us to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that make a difference in our lives. At Helping Hand House, it is also a time when we look ahead to colder days, the holiday season, and the families who will need our community beside them.

This year has been especially meaningful for us. We are serving more families than ever before, reaching a milestone that reflects both the growing need in our community and the incredible generosity of those who continue to stand behind our mission. Every family who walks through our doors arrives with their own story, challenges, and hopes for the future. We are honored to meet them where they are and walk alongside them toward stability.

What continues to inspire me most is the resilience of the families we serve. We see it in parents who keep moving forward after life takes an unexpected turn, in families who refuse to give up when circumstances feel overwhelming, and in children who deserve the chance to feel safe and hopeful again. As you’ll read in this quarter’s Family Spotlight, the Faumuina family is a beautiful example of that resilience. Their story reminds us that even in the midst of tremendous hardship, families can find strength, rebuild, and move toward a brighter future. Behind every family we serve is a story of strength, perseverance, and hope and behind each of those stories is a community that chose to care.

As we move into the colder months, your support becomes even more meaningful. We are continually inspired by the many ways our community shows up for families from thoughtful acts like school supply drives and handmade blankets, to the countless ways you give your time, resources, and encouragement. We invite you to read more about these acts of kindness in our Service Spotlight.

And, of course, one of our favorite times of year is just around the corner! We are already preparing for our annual holiday celebrations and all the extra joy and magic they bring to our families. Be sure to read on to see how you can be part of making the holidays brighter for the children and parents we serve.

Thank you for continuing to be part of the Helping Hand House community. Because of you, we are reaching more families, creating more opportunities for stability, and helping more parents and children experience the hope that comes with having a safe place to call home.

In Community,

Family Spotlight

The Faumuina Family: Mom, Dad, and their five children were navigating life together when their world was turned upside down after Mom suffered a stroke that left her using a wheelchair. Suddenly, Dad had to leave his job to become her full-time caregiver. Between the loss of income and overwhelming medical bills, the family eventually lost their home.

After more than a year of working to get back on their feet, they found HHH. We welcomed the family into our emergency shelter duplex, giving them a safe and stable place to stay while they searched for a home that could accommodate their family and Mom’s accessibility needs.

Then, just one month later, one of our Rural Bright Futures Homes became available. The family was able to transition into the home while continuing to work toward long-term housing stability.

What began as an incredibly difficult chapter became a new beginning. One that gave this family the space, stability, and time they needed to move forward together.

Their story is a reminder of why housing matters. It’s more than a roof over your head. It’s a safe place to heal, a foundation for rebuilding, and a chance for families to move forward together. This is what housing stability can make possible.

{The family’s name has been changed to protect their privacy}

Service Spotlight

One of the most rewarding parts of the work we do at Helping Hand House is seeing the lasting impact it can have on the families we serve. Sometimes, that impact comes full circle in the most meaningful ways.

This fall, we had the privilege of being the beneficiary of the PNW Love Concert, a wonderful event that brought our community together through music and generosity. Thanks to the incredible support of everyone involved, the event raised over $14,000 for Helping Hand House, with all proceeds going toward helping families facing homelessness and housing instability.

What made this event so special was the story behind it. The woman who coordinated the concert, now the owner of her own event management company, was once a child in one of our programs. Her family received support from Helping Hand House during a difficult chapter in their lives, and all these years later, they wanted to give back to the organization that had once helped them.

There is something incredibly special about seeing a family who once needed a helping hand now reaching out to help other families facing similar challenges.

It's a beautiful reminder that the work we do doesn't just make a difference today. It can leave a lasting impact for years to come.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the family behind this event, the performers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make the PNW Love Concert such a meaningful celebration of community.

This is what Helping Hand House is all about. Families helping families, neighbors supporting neighbors, and kindness coming full circle!

Gather your families, friends, colleagues, small groups, and book clubs together this holiday season to bring some holiday magic for a family! Fill out our volunteer form here if you are interested in participating in our annual Adopt-A-Family this year.

If you would like to contribute, but are unable to participate, you can still make an impact by donating here. Every little bit counts! We look forward to coming together as a commUNITY to share the love this holiday season! Any questions, email us here.

Connect With Us

www.helpinghandhouse.org // 253.848.6096 // impact@helpinghandhouse.org

Helping Hand House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization // Tax ID #91-1275046