Helping Hand Home Blog

"She arrived on a Friday night wearing a polka-dot party dress that was two sizes too big, her hair just washed in a bathroom sink by the CPS caseworker who had been watching her for six hours as calls went out to see if any foster homes could take her. The caseworker...

"Over Sonic milkshakes and swimming pool visits, we’d plan out fishing trips and talk about our hopes for the future. Because he had moved around so much, he was behind in school and took multiple pills a day for ailments he couldn’t name. Sometimes, he said, other...

For 1,445 days Mark and Anna Polanco opened their home and their hearts to 17 different children with varying histories, behaviors, and needs. All of these children had two things in common. Whether short or long term, they all needed safe and loving adults to care...

Helping Hand Home for Children would like to extend a huge thank you to 13 area Jersey Mike’s Subs throughout the Austin area and to all those who participated in the 7th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign to raise awareness and support for children...

Helping Hand Home for Children is honored to once again be one of five beneficiaries for the World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play Tournament. The 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play officially kicks off tomorrow, March 22–26 at Austin Country Club. Support...

Helping Hand Home for Children is joining forces with 13 area Jersey Mike’s Subs throughout the Austin area for the 7th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign to raise awareness and support for children who have suffered severe abuse and neglect. The...

Corridor Title Company is now accepting nominations for this year's $25,000 honorarium. We are honored to have received this gift in 2016, blessed to have volunteers like the many realtors who nominated us, and grateful for the support Corridor Title Company is giving...

On Sunday, December 4th, hundreds of area motorcyclists will take to the streets bringing gifts and toys for the children of Helping Hand Home. Motorcyclists will gather at Texas Mist and leave at 12 p.m. to head to HHH. Special thanks to our sponsors; Taco Shack, The...

Austin, TX– October 25, 2016- The 17th Annual Champions for Children Awards Luncheon presented by Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick was help on Tuesday, October 25th at the JW Marriott Austin. NY Time’s #1 bestselling author Laura Schroff was this year's featured speaker....