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Julie a House of Hope Resident/Graduate
.....Dear Denny and the Mamma’s Hands Family,
I can‘t even begin to thank you for all you’ve done for our family. I am not
sure where we’d be without all of the help and support you have given us.
Before coming to the Mamma’s Hands hous ... more
Melinda Santos a House of Hope Resident/Graduate
Hello my name is Melinda Santos i have a 2 year old daughter named Kaylee we would like to give thanks and much apreciation to Mamma's Hands and Uncle Denny he has helped us out an many ways possible again thanks
Love,
Melinda And Kaylee ... more
Jane Doe a House of Hope Resident/Graduate
My name/identity has been changed to protect me from my abuser.
You won’t hurt me today,
Cause I ran away.
You can’t burn me with your cigars,
Or make me sleep outside in the cold,
If I didn’t listen to you
And do what I was told.
You can’t control me today,
Cause I got away.
You can’t stalk or hit me anymore,
Or call me names like “ ... more
Nazomi a House of Hope Resident/Graduate
Edit Story .....She was crouched down, soaking wet from head to toe with a baby in
her arms and a three year old crying and yelling, "I hate you, I hate you".
I couldn't see her face. I could only hear her weeping. I walked slowly
toward her and said in a gentle voice, "you are in a safe place, we can
help you". She didn't hear me ... more
If you are a Phone Home Program User
If you need help getting home and you have family that is willing to sacrifice by funding at least half of the bus fare, Mamma's Hands will gladly consider the other half based on the percieved readiness of the individual. You need to be willing to do whatever it takes to get yourself back on your feet including writing several pages on your life, ... more
Michael a Phone Home Program User
Excerpts from an article from Real Change News:.............
It was the middle of a cold, wet win-ter, and Michael was destitute in every way. He had been drifting since he was 17, and heroin addiction in recent years had reduced him to a pitiful wreck. During his childhood, he suffered through his father's abuse, and though his mother had long ... more
Breanna a Volunteer
I went to help mammas hands for our Young Womens super activity. I do have to admit that I was very uneasy while I was there. It wasnt until I got home that night that I realized that these people that we helped are a lot stronger than I am. I know that they are all choice people. They have made me stronger and even greatful. I hope I can one day h ... more
Dennis Hancock
I was working just up the stairs from the playroom at the new shelter a few days ago, at the same time I was listening to the children talking back and forth about the great pictures they were coloring. I loved hearing them compliment each other on there masterpieces. Emily, our feisty little six year old that knows her way around, was particularl ... more
Tracy Johnson
For the homeless, a helping hand allows a call home
Thursday, November 11, 1999
By TRACY JOHNSON
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER...........
Clutching the borrowed cellular phone, the woman brightened as she heard her daughter's faraway voice.
Damp hair hanging in her face, the woman, who is homeless, shifted her tatteredbackpack and ... more
Cougar Mountain
Dear Cougar Mountain Volunteers,
Today was a very wonderful day at the House of Hope. The young women and their leaders were such a great example to the women and children at our shelter. They brought a spirit of love and hope into the home that will remain with the mothers and their children (and me) forever. I saw tears in both the givers' ... more
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Our Beginnings
