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Helping Hands of Yuma

Yuma, AZ · EIN 860894040 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · helpingyuma.org
revenue
$119K
expenses
$130K
net assets
$87K
employees
3
volunteers
556
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Neighbors helping neighbors maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit providing free services to seniors aged 60 and older in Yuma County, Arizona. Offers transportation, grocery shopping, social enrichment, hygiene supplies, nutrition drinks, notary services, and community resource advocacy. Primarily serves low-income seniors, enabling independent living through volunteer-driven support.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Education Workshops
Workshops on topics relevant to senior health, safety, and well-being
Community Resource Assistance
Provides advocacy and information on local and national services for seniors and their families
Medical Transportation
Volunteer-driven transportation for seniors to medical, dental, vision, therapy, and prescription appointments
Notary Services
Free notary services available by appointment for seniors
Nutrition Drinks Distribution
Free distribution of nutrition drinks to seniors in need, subject to availability
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Provides free adult briefs, bed pads, and wipes to seniors in need, subject to availability
Shopping Assistance
Volunteers assist seniors with grocery shopping and delivery, including carrying and storing items
Social Enrichment Activities & Events
Includes phone calls, greeting cards, social events, crafts, and occasional outings to reduce isolation
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Senior Support Services 4 activities
    • Community Resource and Advocacy Information
      Provides advocacy and community resource information for services and support to seniors and their families in the Yuma Community and nationally.
    • Community Resource and Advocacy for Seniors
      Provides advocacy and community resource information for services and support to seniors and their families in the Yuma Community and nationally.
    • Community resource assistance and advocacy
      Provides information, referrals, and advocacy for community services and support systems to seniors and their families in Yuma and nationally.
    • Provide advocacy and community resource information
      Provides advocacy and community resource information for services and support to seniors and their families in the Yuma Community and nationally.
  • Volunteer Grocery Shopping Assistance 4 activities
    • Grocery Shopping Assistance
      Assists individuals with grocery shopping, including accompanying them to stores, carrying bags, and helping with unloading and storage, or shopping for those unable to leave their homes.
    • Grocery Shopping Assistance for Seniors
      Assists seniors with grocery shopping by accompanying them to stores, carrying bags, and helping with unloading and storage, or by shopping for those unable to leave their homes.
    • Grocery shopping assistance
      Offers in-person and proxy grocery shopping services for clients unable to shop themselves, including store accompaniment, bag carrying, unloading, storage, and home delivery.
    • Offer grocery shopping assistance
      Assists individuals with grocery shopping, including accompanying them to stores, carrying bags, and helping with unloading and storage, or shopping for those unable to leave their homes.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 4 activities
    • Provide social enrichment and companionship
      Offers social opportunities for seniors, including friendly phone calls, notes of encouragement, personal visits, and various social events and activities, sometimes including outings for mobile individuals.
    • Social Enrichment and Companionship
      Offers social opportunities for seniors, including friendly phone calls, notes of encouragement, personal visits, and various social events and activities, sometimes including outings for mobile individuals.
    • Social Enrichment and Companionship for Seniors
      Offers social opportunities for seniors, including friendly phone calls, notes of encouragement for various occasions, personal visits and outings for housebound individuals, and organizes social events and activities.
    • Social enrichment and companionship programs
      Organizes social events, provides phone calls and encouragement cards for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and wellness, and offers companionship through visits and outings for housebound or isolated seniors.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 4 activities
    • Provide transportation for vital appointments
      Provides transportation for seniors to vital appointments such as medical, dental, vision, therapy, prescription pick-up, banking, post office, and legal matters, often accompanying them and ensuring their safe return home.
    • Transportation Services for Seniors
      Provides transportation for seniors to vital appointments including medical, dental, vision, therapy, prescription pick-up, banking, post office, and legal matters, often accompanying them and ensuring their safe return home.
    • Transportation Services for Seniors
      Provides transportation for seniors to vital appointments such as medical, dental, vision, therapy, prescription pick-up, banking, post office, and legal matters, often accompanying them and ensuring their safe return home.
    • Transportation assistance for vital appointments
      Provides transportation to medical, dental, vision, therapy, prescription pick-up, banking, post office, and legal appointments for seniors, including accompaniment and safe return home.
  • Community Education on Aging & Health 3 activities
    • Community Education Workshops
      Conducts community education workshops on topics relevant to seniors.
    • Community education workshops
      Conducts educational workshops on topics relevant to seniors to promote awareness and support informed decision-making.
    • Conduct community education workshops
      Conducts community education workshops on topics relevant to seniors.
  • Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 3 activities
    • Distribute personal hygiene supplies and nutrition drinks
      Distributes personal hygiene supplies, including adult briefs, bed pads, and wipes, and nutrition drinks at no cost to seniors in need, subject to supply availability.
    • Distribution of Personal Hygiene Supplies and Nutrition Drinks
      Distributes personal hygiene supplies, including adult briefs, bed pads, and wipes, and nutrition drinks at no cost to seniors in need, subject to supply availability.
    • Distribution of personal hygiene supplies
      Distributes adult briefs, bed pads, wipes, and other hygiene items at no cost to seniors in need, subject to supply availability.
  • Notary and Fingerprinting Services 3 activities
    • Free notary services
      Offers notary services at no charge by appointment to support seniors with legal and administrative needs.
    • Notary Services
      Offers free notary services by appointment.
    • Offer free notary services
      Offers free notary services by appointment.
  • Fundraising & Revenue Generation 1 activity
    • Fundraising and operational financing
      Covers operational costs through individual donations, corporate gifts, and fundraising events.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
    • Volunteer program management
      Manages volunteer engagement including background checks, coordination of service activities, and support for daily operations and special projects.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual Super Yard Sale event
      Organizes and conducts an annual Super Yard Sale, including donation collection, sorting, preparation, and sales to support operations.
    • Distribution of nutrition drinks
      Provides nutrition drinks free of charge to seniors in need, distributed subject to supply availability.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$45K38%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$74K
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$95K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash$66K
Investments$22K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$87K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Amy Obney Executive Director 40 $54K
board members · 3
  • David Kopmeyer — Director
  • Deborah Ludington — Director
  • Mary Miranda — Director