Helping Hands

04/21/2026

During Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, our Annual Bow Campaign is in full swing, and we are so excited to announce that because of a generous donor, all bow purchases made by end of this week will be matched up to $1,000! That means twice the support, twice the impact!

Funds raised through this campaign support our free programs and services - like our children’s programming. Children deserve to learn in a way that meets them where they are. At Helping Hands, our children’s curriculum (Hand in Hand AND Purposeful Play) is thoughtfully designed to teach safety, emotional awareness, communication, and healthy relationships - all at age and developmentally appropriate levels. These tools help break the cycle of abuse and neglect before it starts.

To get involved in this campaign, individuals and families simply pay the number of bow(s) they’re wanting to claim (example, bow 78 = $78)! Each bow has the name of a child we serve through our children’s programming and what they hope to be when they get older! Some want to be a nurse or a doctor, a mommy, sewist/quilter, princess, race car driver, an astronaut, a teddy bear maker and so much more. Their dreams are precious and we desire to be a part of the journey that gets them there!

But we need your help! Would you be willing to come alongside us in this campaign? Check out what bows are available and email (kylie@helpinghandscpc.org), call (260-824-4263) or message us to claim your bow(s)!

04/20/2026

We’re thrilled to invite you to celebrate with Helping Hands at our groundbreaking ceremony! This milestone represents so many answered prayers. And over the next few weeks, we’re excited to share the “behind the scenes” of the last two years that have led to this moment.

Join us in ONE WEEK on April 27th at 2:30 PM at our future home:
📍 2120 Commerce Dr, Bluffton

And if you needed one more reason to be there… we have a really exciting announcement we can’t wait to share!

04/19/2026

Halfway through the Annual Bow Campaign - during Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and reminding every child that they are seen, valued, and protected. Each bow picked is a visible commitment from our community to stand up for children and invest in safe, healthy futures 🎀

Thank you to:
The Wright Insurance Company - they picked a $250 bow 🎉
The Lewis Family - bows 56 and 44 🎀
Kristy and her kiddo (+ sloppy Joe the chicken) - bow 42 🐔
Tiffany - bought bow 11 ☺️
Kayli and her crew (Carsen, Nate, and Hunter) - picked bow 30!!
Jaci - bought bow 22 🤗
Jolleen - picked bow 26!

Bow yard signs may hit a record peak this year, let’s keep it going!! Bows visited:
Jason and Stephanie Brickley
Andrew and Allie Enderle
Casey and Liz Landis
Eric and Holly Morgan
Brad and Laura Nahrwold
Mark and Rachel Owen
Brian and Angie Smith

04/16/2026

We have a big, can’t-miss announcement! 📣

Many of you may remember that months ago, with support from United Way of Wells County, Helping Hands received preliminary approval for a $1.1 million matching grant for our building project - an incredible opportunity!

And now… (drumroll, please…) we’ve received FINAL APPROVAL!

We are thrilled to share this news - and it’s time to celebrate this milestone! 🎉

Join us for our groundbreaking ceremony:
📍 2120 Commerce Dr, Bluffton
🗓 Monday, April 27th
⏰ 2:30 PM

A very special thank you to our major funding partner, United Way of Wells County, for making this opportunity possible. And to every single person, business, church, and foundation who has supported this vision - through giving, encouragement, and prayer - thank you.

Because of you, we are one step closer to serving our families with even greater efficiency and excellence.

04/16/2026

Wow - we are so grateful to LiGHT for this incredible donation haul! 🙌 Thank you for investing in local families through essential items like dish soap, clothing, diapers, and wipes. This kind of support makes a real impact! 💛

04/16/2026

So grateful!!

Helping Hands Family Resource Center is making a meaningful difference for families in Wells County—providing essential resources, support, and care when it’s needed most. 💛

Through LiGHT, women in our community came together to donate $1,000 in everyday essentials to support their work and the families they serve.

This is the power of collective giving—neighbors helping neighbors in simple, impactful ways.

✨ Want to learn more about LiGHT and how you can be part of this kind of impact? Join us at LiGHTEN UP on May 8!

www.wellscountyfound.org

04/14/2026

Our Bow Campaign is off to a busy start this week 🎀 During Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, each bow is a visible reminder that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and protected.

We’re so grateful to these individuals for stopping by and being part of the movement 💙

Carrie, Mae, and Juniper - we love this crew! They picked bows 34, 47, and 68 ☺️
Becky - to know her is to love her! She bought bow 93
A Perfect Blend - we are so grateful to this business that participates every year, and picks the same bow each year - 100!!
Evie - she proudly chose bow 16 🎀
Ryan and Kylie - picked bows 17 and 33 (their favorite numbers) 😜
Wendy - We love seeing her face in our office! Bow 52!
Rachel - She’d been saving $45 for something meaningful - and knew right away it was bow 45 🎀

We are halfway through the month and our bow signs have travelled to 42 yards already!!! Recently, they traveled to:
Brent Danielle Archbold
David and Nancy Bates
Matt and Kerriane Garwick
Chad and Jami Ge**er
Kyle and Hillary Johnloz
John and Nichol Johnson
Erin Laukhaul
Dale and Gail Mast
Bryan and Kim Meyer
Justin and Ada Moon
Joe and Kelli Kistler
Aaron and Kelly Pence
Braden and Adrianne Reinhard
Scott and Shelly Turmail

04/12/2026

Did you know that so far in 2026, there have been 200 substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect in the counties we predominately serve (Adams, Allen, Blackford, Huntington, and Wells)?

Our Annual Bow Campaign was created to bring awareness to the cycles of child abuse and neglect. Helping Hands offers intervention not just in April, but all year long 💙

Services like our parenting classes and children’s programming allow us to meet families where they are, offering support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.

There’s still time to be involved! Grab your bow now 🎀 by messaging us, stopping in, or giving us a call.

04/09/2026

Dr. Bruce Perry once said, “The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely they will recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change, and the most powerful therapy is human love.” On a weekly basis, we serve 30+ children, ages 0-17, through our programming, striving to be part of the support system every child needs to reach their potential.

Thanks to these individuals for being a part of this through our Annual Bow Campaign!

-Steve and Gayla - picked bows 43, 64, and 65 for their anniversary and ages 🩵
-Gloria - one of our most loyal volunteers picked a gold sparkly bow 🎉
-Craig and Reese - picked bows 12, 1, 19 for their anniversary 💗
-Natalia - super sweet and picked a blue sparkly bow 🥳
-Rachel - She’d been saving $45 for something meaningful - and knew right away it was bow 45 🎀
-Brandi - meet our newest board member! She picked bow 29 😊

And our bow signs traveled to these yards!
 
-Nathan and Erika Allison
-Steven Bates
-Byron and Brittany Ge**er
-Lane and Tara Moser
-Sarah Owen
-Taylor and Adam Taylor

04/07/2026

Just a week into April and we wanted to share a little more about our Annual Bow Campaign 🎀

This Campaign is ran during April, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention and we ask the community to get involved! And we make it easy - you simply stop in, call, text, or email to claim a bow. Whatever number you pick (1-100), that’s how much you pay! If you pick one of our sparkly bows, you pay how much the level is (blue = $250, gold = $500, and white = $1,000).

While it may seem like a simple way to provide funding for our programs and services, it’s more! On each bow we have the name of a child we serve and what they want to be when they grow up. On a weekly basis, we serve 30+ children, ages 0-17, through our programming, striving to be part of the support system every child needs to reach their potential.

Will you be a part of this?

04/07/2026

A message from our friends at Helping Hands

Helping Hands’ Bow Campaign is Here!
As many of you know, Helping Hands runs our Annual Bow Campaign throughout April, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. We’d love for you to stop by our office (M-Th, 9a-5p); otherwise you can message or call us to claim your bow(s) - easy peasy! You can even click the button below to claim your bow and send us an email!

Going Garage Saling?
If you're out and about garage saling (or find yourself with leftover clothes after your own garage sale) and find clothes in the sizes below, we are in need!

Sizes:
-Girls 3T and up
-Girls 9 months through 2T
-Girls newborn through 3 months
-Boys 3 months through 9 months

One of our other greatest current needs in the Helping Hands' Store is wipes and diapers - especially sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, and pull-ups (2T/3T, 3T/4T). These are consistently requested by the families we serve. If you’d like to help bridge this material gap, we invite you to check out our Amazon Wishlist and consider shopping for a good cause! We also have a need for diaper bags (new or gently used).

04/07/2026

Started off the week with some bow campaign visitors! 🎀 Make sure you check out what bows are left!! Pick your own bow(s) by stopping in at our office, calling in, sending us an email, or even a message via social media!

Meet:
-Arissa and her sweet kiddos - bought the first gold sparkly bow 🥳
-Alyssa - picked bow 35 ☺️
-Glennis - picked bow 60 💜
-And grateful to see a very first blue sparkly bow gone 🎉

Bow yard signs traveled to:
-Garrett and Jami Bucher
-Brant and Brittany Ge**er
-Leon and Pat Ge**er
-Brian and Mary Kistler
-Lorraine Mettler
-Todd and Julie Rupp
-Mitch and Sydni Zeilenga
-Brad and Lindsay Zimmer