In our first year, we served 132 Families.
Is your church a Helping Hands Supporter?
Helping Hands - Starkville provides emergency funds for Oktibbeha County Residents with the goals of:
Keeping people in their homes - most families in America are one bad bill away from eviction.
Lowering eviction in our county - Starkville's housing boom is great for homeowners but tough on renters.
Giving participants tools for future success - each participant takes three classes: a. how to lower utility bills, b. creating a monthly budget for savings, c. How to get rid of debt.
Participants can receive up to $250 toward a utility bill or rent (paid directly to a company).
Participants can use the program once every six months.
Participants will be directed toward additional resources like Starkville Strong, Community Counseling, After School Programs, GED courses, workforce development training, and MS Works.
Trinity Presbyterian Church and Starkville Strong will host and direct the program along with community volunteers one evening each week.
70% of our clients in 2024 were on fixed income or working. We helped write 40+ resumes and performed job searches with clients to search for higher paying jobs.
Become a Community of 1000 Member at the link below. You don't have to do it alone! Grab your Sunday School Group, your business, or a group of friends, and help us address an impactful solution this fall.
