Helping Hands Kenya
Serving the People of Central Kenya
About Us
We invite you to join us in this special mission: “Service to others is the rent we pay for the space we occupy here on earth...”
Helping Hands was initiated in 1996 with a desire to share our gifts with those who are less fortunate. It provides an opportunity to make a difference for people who are struggling to survive in Central Kenya. Many of us are unable to devote several years in humanitarian work with any of the many organizations that serve the needs of the poor. Helping Hands provides various opportunities for short- term humanitarian service in a variety of ways:
- Donate time to collect, pack, label, and load materials and supplies into a 40’ overseas container
- Donate needed supplies and materials
- Join a group of volunteers who travel to Central Kenya to serve those in need
- Provide financial support – Helping Hands maintains an operating overhead at less than 2%
- Sponsor education opportunity for an individual (primary school -$180; high school -$400; or college -$1,000+)
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How Can I Help?
There is so much that each of us can do. The people we serve in Central Kenya lead simple lives. They are a beautiful, faith-filled people who are surviving without basic necessities. Since their existence is so meager, you can make a significant difference in their lives!
Donate Supplies
We are always collecting supplies for our next container shipment. If you do not have any of these items to donate, you probably know a family member, friend, or acquaintance who does.
- School Supplies
- Copy paper, wide-lined paper, construction paper, color books
- Rulers, children’s scissors, glue, chalk erasers, staplers, staples, thumb tacks
- Pencils, crayons, markers, erasers, pens, wall mounted pencil sharpeners
- Chalk/white boards, cork bulletin boards
- Rubber cement, masking tape, scotch tape
- Teaching Supplies
- Tape recorders, CD players, CD’s, rhythm instruments
- Pre-school learning games, puzzles
- Wagons, strollers
- Lightweight Clothing - especially men's, children's
- Towels, soap. shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Kitchen supplies
- large pots, cast iron fry pans, plastic plates and glasses, metal utensils, silverwares
- all types and sizes of plastic containers with lids
- Volleyball/Badminton Sets, Bean Bag Toss, etc.
- Twin/single beds, sheets, very good condition mattress
- Baby blankets, diapers, baby clothing
- Shoes (especially men’s, boy’s, girl's)
- Basketball, soccer, and tennis balls
- Paint brushes, rollers, paint trays
- Craft supplies, yarn, sewing fabric, thread, buttons, sewing machines
- File cabinets, office equipment, desks, chairs
- Non-dated medical supplies: gauze, aspirin, Tylenol, band aids, cotton balls, medical tape, first-aid creams, etc.
- Crutches, wheelchairs, walkers
Financial Support
Helping Hands is proud to make sure that every dollar contributed is used to directly support the people of Central Kenya. Our operating overhead is less than two percent.
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Sponsor a child's/adult's education
Helping Hands is seeking donors to sponsor children for school. Many children do not attend school beyond primary as they cannot afford the tuition and other costs. Providing an education to these students is a valuable contribution to their future. Sponsors can be families, organizations, individuals, etc. There is a tremendous need to assist children and youth to receive the appropriate education. Amounts required to support their education are often minimal when compared to the USA.
Primary School (Tuition, books and uniform for one year) - $180.00
High School - $400.00
College - $1,000.00+
Primary School (Tuition, books and uniform for one year) - $180.00
High School - $400.00
College - $1,000.00+
Volunteer
Contact Us
- 480 Artesian Way, Wausau, WI, USA