Ending Homelessness, One WOMAN at a Time
Providing shelter and support for Judy's Helping Hands residents starts here
Providing shelter and support for Judy's Helping Hands residents starts here
Judy's Helping Hands is a non-profit organization that serves single homeless women in the Greater Central Texas area and abroad, ages 18-26. Judy's Helping Hands Resident Transitional Home is not intended for permanent housing. The program will cap assistance at one year. Within the year, our residents will receive help with job training, job readiness, assistance with seeking and maintaining employment, permanent housing assistance and financial counseling. Here at Judy's Helping Hands, we are committed to providing support for any woman of any race who is ready to do the hard work of reclaiming her life.
Good physical health is invaluable to emotional and mental wellness. Our transitional housing program provides nutritionally balanced meals and helps residents build healthy eating habits. We connect residents with needed medical services, and our facility offers transportation to and from those appointments.
We are an open, affirming, and non-affiliated organization that seeks to cultivate spirituality in our residents' lives, regardless of the form that spirituality takes. We have residents from all walks of life, who have had such varied experiences and histories with their spirituality, that our program will only be successful if we meet clients where they are. Our home offers on-site meditation spaces for residents to reflect and recharge. Residents are exposed to different spiritual exercises and practices, including meditation, journaling, faith discussions, and prayer. Through participation in a non-denominational religions community, many of our residents discover an inner peace and strength that aids in their growth process.
Maintaining healthy social relationships is an integral part of a stable support system. With the help of community volunteers, we provide residents with opportunities to attend social events, resources to organize events themselves and chances to connect and bond with others sharing similar interest. Classes and support groups are offered to develop better boundaries, conflict resolution, and personal relationships. The relationships fostered between residents add a dimension of health and wellness because of social support through a network of women with similar life experiences.
Financial struggles can limit access to important resources and cause stress that leads to unhealthy emotional conditions. That's why we offer our residents financial literacy resources, so they can learn essential life skills. We partner with community resources to provide programs such as planning and budgeting workshops,with strategies on building credit and reducing debt. We also assist residents with opening checking and savings accounts.
The effort to cultivate emotional and mental wellness focuses on providing resources for residents to break unhealthy behavior cycles and develop coping skills for dealing with trauma and mental health issues. We connect our residents with local mental health professionals and services.
Judy's Helping Hands (JHH) is a remarkable organization with a touching history rooted in the personal journey of Ms. Judy Washington. The acquisition of the transitional home in 2023 stands as a testament to the dedication of Angelika Medearis and Dorris Jackson to carry on their mother's dream of providing support to women facing homelessness due to various challenges.
Ms. Judy's own life experiences, having been adopted and later struggling with drug addiction, shaped her commitment to helping others in similar situations. Her successful journey, from receiving support through programs like JHH to earning a degree as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from the University of California Berkeley, showcases the transformative power of assistance and education.
Even though Ms. Judy's life was unexpectedly cut short in 2011, her daughters have taken up the mantle to continue her legacy. Through JHH, they aim to offer women the same opportunities for positive change that their mother once received.
Judy's Helping Hands is not just a transitional home; it's a living tribute to Ms. Judy's dream and a beacon of hope for women who may find themselves in challenging circumstances. The organization's commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, reflects a deep understanding of the importance of compassion in fostering positive change.
By being a welcoming and inclusive organization, JHH emphasizes its dedication to serving all members of the community. This commitment ensures that women facing homelessness due to aging out of foster care, domestic violence, or addiction can access the support they need to rebuild their lives.
In essence, Judy's Helping Hands is more than just a transitional home; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of compassion, understanding, and the belief that everyone deserves a chance to transform their lives for the better.
The "EmpowerHer" Summit fundraising campaign is a celebration of resilience, strength, and empowerment. It focuses on the transformative impact that Judy’s Helping Hands can have on the lives of women experiencing homelessness, helping them regain control, rebuild their confidence, and create a path toward a brighter future.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of women who need it the most. By supporting EmpowerHer Summit, you become a part of a community dedicated to rewriting narratives, breaking down barriers, and building a world where every woman can stand tall and realize her dreams.
To cover the essential expenses associated with organizing the EmpowerHER Summit, we are reaching out to our community and partners for financial contributions. Your generous donation will directly contribute to covering costs such as venue rental, equipment, promotional materials, and other logistical necessities.
The easiest way to support our mission is to tell others about us. Whether it is on social media or in conversation, awareness will help us continue to help women experiencing homelessness in our area. Please follow and share our pages.
Judy's Helping Hands fosters respect for each resident as an individual, and services are delivered with a spirit of love and compassion. Each resident maintains her dignity and human rights regardless of her state in life, religious affiliation, color, national origin, economic status, ancestry or personal customs.
Our clinically-supported program provides comprehensive services including life skills classes, individual therapy, group counseling and financial literacy workshops that focus on six key areas of a woman’s development:
1. mental health
2. physical health
3. financial health
4. spiritual health
5. legal health
6. empowerment
Residents are required to meet monthly with a case manager to develop permanent housing plans and with financial coaches to develop a financial plan. Residents also participate in counseling sessions (individual and group), and work with counselors to create an individual development plan that identifies and addresses the issues that are barriers to their independent living.
Candidates for Judy's Helping Hands must meet the following criteria:
Once application or referral is received, applicants will be invited to participate in an interview at Judy's Helping Hands. Following the interview, an offer of admission will be extended or the referral agency will receive feedback regarding why an offer was not extended.
After an offer of admission is accepted, the resident will participate in a program orientation and will be provided bed and wardrobe assignments.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you!
Our organization would not be what it is without our volunteers and support from the local community . If you are looking to get involved, please contact us!
Donations-whether large or small-are what we run off of. We are not a Federally Funded organization so your donations mean everything to us. You can view our list of donation needs-big and small-here!
We rely on the support of our community to keep Judy's Helping Hands running smoothly. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from serving meals to teaching classes. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Financially, it takes approximately seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) per month to provide shelter for each resident who lives at our home. This takes care of their boarding, phone, lights, water, internet, transportation, counseling services, and training classes. Help change a woman's life by sponsoring.
When you shop with our organization you are helping provide the essential needs for our residents. Remember, we appreciate your support and lending your helping hands to us.
Judy's Helping Hands is a non-profit organization which provides shelter to homeless women. Every human being deserves the basic necessities, which is adequate shelter that preserves their physical well-being. These displaced women deserve to be in a safe and secure environment, where they can feel worthy and loved. Our organization can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations serving those in our area would not be possible.
Financially, it takes approximately seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) per month to provide shelter for each resident who lives at our facility.
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