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Helping Hand Home for Children

Since 1893, our mission is to help children find hope and healing after suffering unimaginable abuse and neglect. Visit us at www.helpinghandhome.org.

07/28/2026

🦋 Where Hope Grows Wings 🦋

A heartfelt thank you to the incredibly talented Kendra Germenis () for bringing this beautiful butterfly mural to life on our campus. 💙

More than a work of art, this mural symbolizes the completion of our foster families' certification journey and the start of their next chapter. Designed as a photo backdrop, it gives newly certified foster parents a place to celebrate this incredible milestone, commemorate their achievement, and capture the moment they begin providing hope and healing to children in our community. As they begin this journey, they'll help children discover their own wings as they heal, grow, and thrive through compassionate, trauma-informed care.

We are so grateful for Kendra's creativity and generosity in creating such a meaningful space where families can celebrate and begin spreading their wings with our Foster and Adopt team by their side every step of the way.

This mural is a beautiful addition to our campus, and we can't wait to see so many new foster and adoptive parents standing in front of these wings as they begin making a lasting impact.

Thank you, Kendra, for helping hope take flight. ✨🏡

07/21/2026

A big thanks to Rigby Slack Lawrence Pepper + Comerford, PLLC for throwing such a fun summer party for the children at Helping Hand Home! ☀️

From the bounce house and water slide to face painting, coloring, and snow cones, the day was filled with laughter, smiles, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for your continued generosity and for making this summer even more special for the children we serve! 💙

06/30/2026

Congratulations to our June Employee of the Month, Mary Ellen Lewis! 🌟

As our Donor Relations Manager, Mary Ellen plays a vital role in connecting Helping Hand Home with our community. From building relationships with corporate partners and generous supporters to coordinating volunteer groups and sharing our mission, she helps create opportunities for others to make a lasting impact.

Her warmth, kindness, and genuine passion for our mission leave people feeling inspired by the hope and healing we provide and excited to support the children and families we serve.

Beyond her work with our community, Mary Ellen is always ready to lend a helping hand to her teammates. Her positivity, encouragement, and unwavering support make her someone we can always count on. Thank you, Mary Ellen, for all you do to further our mission! 💙🏡

06/26/2026

In April 2026, 11-year-old Aaliyah's adoption was finalized after a journey that began in our Residential Treatment Program and continued through our Foster & Adoption Program.

To celebrate this milestone, Skelly Build transformed Aaliyah's bedroom through their Rooms of Hope initiative, creating a space that reflects her personality and is filled with comfort, joy, and love. 🩷✨

We're incredibly grateful to partners like Skelly Build for investing in children and families and helping create moments that make a lasting impact. We are so excited for Aaliyah and her family as they begin this next chapter together! 🏡💙

06/08/2026

Special delivery just in! A letter has arrived from Helping Hand Home Case Manager, Camille Brown. 💌

Swipe to get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Case Manager and the hope, healing, advocacy, and support they provide to the children and families we serve every day.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our May Employee(s) of the Month! 🌟 This month, we’re excited to recognize not one, but TWO incredible team members: Omar Macedo and JD Castilla!

As part of our maintenance team, Omar and JD consistently go above and beyond to help ensure our campus remains safe, welcoming, and running smoothly for both the children we serve and our staff. Whether it’s tackling unexpected challenges, jumping in wherever needed, or solving problems with efficiency and care, they approach every task with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Beyond the important work they do behind the scenes, Omar and JD bring kindness, dependability, and a friendly spirit to campus each day. We are so grateful to have Omar and JD on our team helping keep our facilities top-notch — just like them! 🛠️👏

05/28/2026

Helping Hand Home is incredibly grateful to have been selected as a Charles Schwab Volunteer Week partner! Across the country, more than 8,500 employees supported 350 nonprofits through 10,000+ volunteer opportunities. 🤝💙

20+ Charles Schwab employees joined us on campus to help create a more welcoming, joyful space for the children we serve as well as our staff to enjoy each day. From painting projects to refreshing shared spaces, their impact was felt throughout our campus.

Thank you, Charles Schwab, for investing in our children, families, and community!

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to White Construction for another incredible “We Care Classic” at Avery Ranch Golf Club benefiting Helping Hand Home! ⛳💙

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, players, and supporters, this year’s tournament raised a record-breaking $168,000 to support the children and families we serve.

We were honored to have HHH Community Advisory Board members Buck Cody, Jeff Ervin, Greg Meserole, and Mark Thannisch, along with 2026 Champions for Children Event Chair Seth Johnston and HHH adoptive parent Kevin Sooch, join us on the course in support of this meaningful event.

Special thanks to White Construction Company Chairman and HHH Community Advisory Board Member Neel White and his wife, Pam, a longtime HHH Society Member, for more than 20 years of support of our mission and their continued commitment to giving back to the Central Texas community. We are so grateful for White Construction Company’s longstanding partnership and commitment to bringing hope and healing to those we serve. ✨

04/30/2026

Congratulations to our April Employee of the Month, Amanda Moreno! 🌟

Amanda has been part of Helping Hand Home for more than 20 years, growing from a Therapeutic Childcare Specialist into a Licensed Therapist and Case Manager on our Clinical Team.

She has helped shape play therapy on our campus, continuously finding thoughtful ways to better support the children in our care. Her work reflects deep expertise and a genuine commitment to helping every child feel safe, seen, and loved.

Amanda’s creativity, compassion, and leadership make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve. We are so grateful for her dedication and the difference she makes in bringing our mission to life each day. 💙

04/27/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Tamela Lott, one of our incredible educators at our on-site University of Texas Charter School, for being recognized with the Whole Child Champion Award by the UT Charter School System, an award honoring outstanding educators across the state of Texas. 🧡🏫⁠
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Ms. Lott is recognized for the way she brings trauma-informed practices to life, creating a learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.⁠
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With 33 years in education, she has devoted her career to serving children who need individualized support, making it her mission to better the lives of every child she encounters. She consistently goes above and beyond to nurture the whole child, meeting each student where they are and helping them grow and thrive.⁠
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We are incredibly grateful to have her talents and heart on our campus as she champions the children we serve every day. ✨⁠
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3804 Avenue B
Austin, TX
78751

Website

http://www.helpinghandhome.org/

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