About Us

Mamma’s Hands was founded in 1990 when Seattle businessman Denny Hancock had a life-changing encounter with a homeless father and his blind son at a local café.

Mission

At Mamma’s Hands, our mission is to provide a safe, family-centered home for at-risk mothers and children fleeing crisis situations like poverty, domestic violence, and trafficking. We offer them the resources, support, and structured environment they need to regain stability, build self-esteem, and develop the skills necessary to become self-reliant.

Through personalized care and empowerment, we help families heal from trauma, set personal goals, and find the motivation and strength to create a better future for themselves and their children.

Vision

At Mamma’s Hands, our vision is to create a future where every at-risk mother and child has the opportunity to escape homelessness and build a stable, self-sufficient life. We envision a community where the cycles of poverty, domestic violence, and trafficking are broken, and families are empowered with the resources, skills, and support they need to thrive. With a proven 94% success rate of mothers successfully graduating from our structured program, our goal is to continue offering life-changing services that address the root causes of homelessness and instability. We are dedicated to expanding our impact, bringing hope to even more families, and ensuring that no mother or child is left behind in their journey toward a better future.

The Story of the House of Hope

Victor House

Mamma's Hands quickly grew to meet the deeper needs of vulnerable families. In 1994, the first House of Hope was created, offering a safe and loving shelter for mothers and children escaping domestic violence, homelessness, and trafficking.

At the heart of Mamma’s Hands is a mission to provide a compassionate, family-centered environment where at-risk mothers and children can find stability and begin to rebuild their lives. Through personalized support, life skills programs, and access to essential services, families are empowered to heal, grow, and regain a sense of independence and hope for the future.

Hear Maria's Story: Breaking the Cycle of Violence

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