Chromebooks available through Helping Hands of Mission Valley
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MISSION VALLEY - Need a Chromebook for the upcoming school year?
Access to technology and the internet enables people to grow and represents “opportunity” for those who are ready to further their lives through education, commerce, and job-seeking.
If you or your family are in need of a Chromebook to stay connected, for educational purposes or to look for work, please contact us at Helping Hands to get these into your hands.
They are free.
This school year Helping Hands is limited on school back packs, however if you missed Day of Hope’s backpack give away, we may be able to help.
Suds of Love
Having access to clean clothes and bodies boosts self-confidence and promotes overall health and wellbeing. The “Suds of Love” project through Helping Hands offers a laundry bag that has all the essentials to get a shower and wash and dry two loads of laundry, we also include some basic cleaning necessities like soaps and cleaning cloths. This project directly benefits families facing economic challenges in accessing basic hygiene services but also fosters relationships and provides a sense of dignity to those in need.
The Ronan High School HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America) students recently volunteered their time to put these Suds of Love bags together for Helping Hands. RHS Science teacher and HOSA Advisor Jed Tougas stated, “Our HOSA team is always looking to assist in projects that give back to the wellness of our communities and opening up opportunities to discuss all elements of health.”
In addition to the Suds of Love Project, the HOSA group organizes and staffs the annual Ronan High School Blood Drive. HOSA member Sarah Templer added, “We had fun putting the bags together and it gave us the chance to talk about basic needs like showers and clean laundry that we sometimes take for granted”. HOSA President Koda King discussed that “Good hygiene and good health often go hand in hand, I’m glad our HOSA team could help with a small part to offer better health”.
The Suds of Love project was developed by Helping Hands of Mission Valley, with the Polson Wash n-Go being instrumental in providing the showers and machines. Financial support for this project came from a grant made by Fresh Life Church. If you’d like to know more about Suds of Love, other projects, directed gift opportunities or ways you can volunteer, please contact Helping Hands at 406-883-0770.
