Helping Hands Community Bridge Foundation (Alberta)
Our mission is to help meet the evolving basic needs of children and their families by providing physical and financial donations, as well as informational and emotional supports, in order to bridge the gaps in available community resources.
We are a group of compassionate and dedicated individuals, working together to decrease the impacts and permanence of various poverty experiences for the children in our community schools.
Notes from our Client Families
"I cannot tell you what this Foundation has meant to our family for this school year. This initiative has saved our bacon more than I could ever explain and I just love what you are doing here for so many families that need support...I am not sharing for any other reason that to share to let you know that this support has just been so monumental for us and I don't actually know what we would have done without the support and generosity of Helping Hands." ~ A.
As newcomers to Canada, our family has faced many challenges while building a new life. Your generosity helped ease some of those difficulties and gave us a sense of security during a time of adjustment...We are sincerely grateful for everything you have done for our family. Your organization carries out a truly important and meaningful mission. Through your support, families facing difficult circumstances receive not only practical assistance but also care, compassion, and a sense of community. Your kindness helped us feel supported, valued, and less alone during a challenging period of our lives." ~N.
Helping Hands has been a huge help for my family and I. I honestly do not know what we would have done during this difficult period. I am so grateful and thankful for Helping Hands program." ~S.
There are not enough words to say thank you. You and your team are changing lives, and doing exactly what your goal is - taking stress off those parents trying to make ends meet and survive through this tough economy. As a single mom of four, your hard work and generosity will be something that is forever engraved in my heart." ~A.
Thank you very much for all your help and efforts this year. I cannot tell you how much it helped my family this past year. The grocery gift cards were an absolute lifesaver, and the monthly care packages were such a great bonus and truly used and appreciated." ~A.
I just wanted to reach out and tell you how helpful your program has been for me and the kids. I sincerely appreciate all your support and help and I'm sure other families feel the same. The little cards every week put a smile on my face and truly are helping." ~E.