Helping Hands Ministries of Assistance

Apple Tree—Any client who has children registered at a Belton I.S.D school can register their children during the months of May, June and July for Apple Tree. Students are given clothes, shoes, school supplies, a backpack, personal hygiene products and a haircut the Monday before school begins in August.

Benevolence Program—Funded by the Helping Hands 500 Program, the benevolence program assists clients who are in emergency situations. Clients may speak with director, Mike Bergman or assistant director, Kim Pointer to explain the nature of their circumstances. If available, $50 may be used for aid one time per year for assistance with rent, utility bills or medication. Clients may also ask for gas vouchers of $12 or $20 for verifiable medical appointments or job interviews. All gas vouchers are redeemable at our partner business, Smith Brothers Gas and Grocery on 6^th Avenue.

Bundles of Joy—Clients what have a new baby may receive a layette including feeding supplies, diapers, ointments, clothing, blankets, car seats, strollers and playpens if available. A special book is given for the parent to read to the child.

Emergency Needs—Special consideration is given to clients with emergency needs such as: birth certificates, Texas Identification cards and drivers licenses in order for clients to gain employment; travel expenses in times of a family emergency; families who have experienced a fire, flood or other tragic loss; fans or heaters in times of extreme weather conditions; any other extreme emergency situation that a client might incur similar to the expels listed.

Holiday Foods Distribution—During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays all clients of Helping Hands may receive special food packages. Thanksgiving food packages include a turkey as well as other appropriate food items for the holiday while the Christmas packages include a ham and other complimentary dishes.

Household Goods Department—Helping Hands household department has clothes and household items for clients who are in need of them.

Medical and Dental Clinic—By the year 2010, Helping Hands hopes and expects to have a free clinic serving its clients by way of medical and dental needs.  Although, the clinic will be it’s own entity, it will be a part of the building at 2210 Holland Road.  To learn more about the medical and dental clinic to come, visit www.beltonfreeclinic.org.