| All over the world, millions of innocent people are caught up in
intolerable situations. But they are not today's victims; they are
tomorrow's heroes, who have the power to transform their own
communities.
Throughout the
history of Help, Inc., our practical approach to human services
efforts has proven to be an effective one:
let communities identify their
greatest needs, then work with them
to set realistic objectives that meet
their goals. |
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Help, Inc implements innovative,
demand-driven and community-specific solutions to improve depressed
and malfunctioning economic systems all over the world.
Our
efforts are focused on improving lives by mobilizing the caring
power of their communities. More than fundraisers, Help, Inc. is a
partner in change, working with a broad range of people and
organizations to identify and resolve pressing community
issues.
Help, Inc. continues to advocate the
call for transparent accountability and measurable results. To
achieve measurable, lasting change, Help, Inc.
identifies and builds on community strengths and assets. In
addition, we assist individuals and groups with specific community
interests find ways to contribute their time and talents, support
direct-service programs and community-change efforts, and advocate
for public policy changes.
 All of this is
done in collaboration with diverse partners. Depending on the issue
and how the community chooses to address it, Help,
Inc. works with schools, government agencies, businesses,
organized labor, financial institutions, community development
corporations, voluntary and neighborhood associations, the faith
community, and others.
Because of the unique conditions in
diverse communities, the issues Help, Inc.
addresses are determined locally.
Challenges ranging
from addiction and domestic violence to education and housing are on
Help, Inc.’s agenda.
Although priorities for Help,
Inc. action are set locally, common themes include:
• Helping children succeed by increasing access
to education and medical services
•
Strengthening and supporting families
•
Promoting self-sufficiency
• Building
vital and safe communities
• Creating
jobs that generate income and build the local economy
• Strengthening businesses through loans,
job training and the development of business associations
• Improving living conditions through
housing loans and the repair or construction of schools, roads,
clinics, sanitation systems, wells, and other public
infrastructure |