WHY: There are no words in which I can express my passion for helping those who have little to nothing. This passion began when I was just a child and having my own harsh living experiences in poverty, I have felt pain and sadness. There were periods in my childhood where I experienced the cruel nature of life and its unexpected darkness. I know what it means to have nothing; no food on the table
and no money to buy food, never knowing where or when my next meal will be. As I have grown through my struggles and overcoming roadblocks, I have been given a chance to now extend to others what has been given to me. I have donated as much as I can whenever I can; whether it be collecting housing supplies, food, toys, and other goods, or donating my time and giving of myself. Giving them recognition of their individual struggles and pains, but not treating them as broken people, we become brothers and sisters and lend our helping hands and prayers. It is my intention to install HOPE into the people and their abilities to plunge into their hidden strength and raise up to work together and build a strong and sustaining community. The main word that expresses our inspiration is "ubuntu'' which is a South African term that translates into "human kindness" or also "human-ness; humanity towards others; and "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity." Giving more of ourselves such as talents, such as plumbers, carpenters, or other skills and abilities for simple tasks and assistance. The connections we create with each individual through our efforts in helping them is what roots hope into these people, which we in return hope they will extend a hand when they have an opportunity. Hands Together Non-Profit Organization wants to link hands with you and anyone willing to give more of themselves in order to bring HOPE and help change lives. Not only to the people that you will be helping, but we hope you are changed through the experience as well by seeing and hearing their life stories. I want to thank ALL past and present volunteers that I have worked with that have been my support and help that has given me this opportunity to create something bigger. Through the extension of their hands in helping the people and showing them the light, wanting them to believe in humanity. With their encouragement, motivation, time, and generous donations, they have put me in a position to continue to build, increase, and empower the voice within the people.
