Helping Hand Me Downs
314-919-6999
Open Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm
Our volunteers sort our donations and put them away. Along with doing other task that are needed to be done such as clean things, pack orders, re organize things.
Helping Hand Me Downs enhances the quality of life for children and families in the St. Louis area by meeting their immediate needs, then connecting them with life-changing resources that foster independence.
The families referred to HHMD receive clothing, a seasonal coat or jacket, socks, shoes, toys and books. The original service offering was formed to meet a need that was expressed by more than 40 industry experts currently serving families in need.
Referrals come from nurses, social workers and counselors from over 100 local agencies. All families served live in the St. Louis Metro Area and have been deemed “in need” by the agency serving them.
Hospital social workers indicated that infants were routinely being released from the hospital and going home with no clothing and nowhere to sleep. The social workers resorted to teaching the moms to safely us a box or drawer instead of a crib. After a few months HHMD modified the service model to serve children of all ages.
Once the urgent needs have been met, HHMD will focus on longer term goals to help the family gain stability or enhance their quality of life. HHMD works with families and connects them with services that will help them live more independently. One of the most successful offerings is the coaching program that helps families prioritize their needs and empowers them to make decisions proactively. Through coaching, moms have found the courage to leave abusive relationships and enroll in programs that support a successful path to independence.
