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Helping Hands of Yuma

AZ · EIN 860894040 · $119K rev · operational · helpingyuma.org
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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.

activities · 22

what they do

direct service · 21
  • Annual Super Yard Sale event
    Organizes and conducts an annual Super Yard Sale, including donation collection, sorting, preparation, and sales to support operations.
  • Community Resource and Advocacy Information Caregiver Support and Education Services
    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 Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Provides advocacy and community resource information for services and support to seniors and their families in the Yuma Community and nationally.
  • Community education workshops Senior Health & Wellness Education
    Conducts educational workshops on topics relevant to seniors to promote awareness and support informed decision-making.
  • Community resource assistance and advocacy Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Provides information, referrals, and advocacy for community services and support systems to seniors and their families in Yuma and nationally.
  • 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 nutrition drinks Congregate Meals for Seniors
    Provides nutrition drinks free of charge to seniors in need, distributed 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.
  • Free notary services Notary and Document Services
    Offers notary services at no charge by appointment to support seniors with legal and administrative needs.
  • Fundraising and operational financing Fundraising & Donation Management
    Covers operational costs through individual donations, corporate gifts, and fundraising events.
  • Grocery Shopping Assistance Volunteer 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 Volunteer Grocery Shopping Assistance
    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 Volunteer 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.
  • Offers free notary services by appointment.
  • Social Enrichment and Companionship Senior Social Connection Programs
    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 Senior Social Connection Programs
    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 Senior Social Connection 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.
  • Transportation Services for Seniors Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    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 Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    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 Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Provides transportation to medical, dental, vision, therapy, prescription pick-up, banking, post office, and legal appointments for seniors, including accompaniment and safe return home.
  • Volunteer program management Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Manages volunteer engagement including background checks, coordination of service activities, and support for daily operations and special projects.
capacity building · 1
strategies · 7

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named programs · 8

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