Hand Up To Victory

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

WHO’S YOUR FIVE?! Giving Challenge 2026 is coming up Wednesday April 15th starting at noon! EVERY DONATION UP TO $100 PER PERSON IS MATCHED IN FULL!! We are asking for everyone to invite five family members, friends, or coworkers to donate to Hand Up To Victory on that day to multiply the impact!
This is a huge opportunity to raise a lot of money with no limit to it besides $100 per person. That means you, your spouse, and all your adult children can each donate $100 and it will get doubled and matched in full!
Help us change lives on this special day!

03/18/2026

💚🍀Victorious & Sober St. Patty’s Day 🍀💚

✨ ID obtained for a new client✨ Placement into Journey to Greatness ✨ Peer support through NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties ✨ Housing with Second Heart Homes, Inc.✨ Clients helping clients

Different kind of shenanigans… life-changing ones. 🙌

03/12/2026

We can’t say enough nice things about the ladies at Impact100 SRQ Sarasota & Manatee Counties! They help walk us through the two year process and help us to make a maximum impact directly in the lives of those we serve! Our clients and organization thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the opportunity given to us ❤️

02/26/2026

Huge congratulations to Josh R Bowen celebrating 1 year completely clean and sober! We connected with Josh when he was in prison, and we had a safe recovery home and material necessities ready to go for him upon release. Through our second chance business partner Forristall Enterprises, Inc., Josh was able to secure full time employment. But no recovery journey is without its challenges. Recently Josh learned that he had a warrant from old pending charges. Instead of running or using it as a reason to give up, he took ownership of the situation, and went back to jail for a short time. We helped to navigate saving his bed at the home, and his job held his spot for him.
Josh we can’t say enough how proud of you we are that you came out of this stronger than ever, and no doubt this is part of your story will be used to help others not give up when facing a similar situation! 🙌🏻

02/21/2026

We’ll be honest…sometimes we forget to post because we are so busy doing! Our team does whatever is necessary to give our clients the best opportunity possible to be successful. From late night phone calls to in person case management, from council through struggles and celebrating years of sobriety, we are dedicated to doing all we can to change lives 💯🙌🏻

02/20/2026

When the temperature drops, our responsibility to love and serve rises. ❄️❤️

Cold weather shelters will be open in Manatee County on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24 to ensure our neighbors have a safe, warm place to stay.

📍 Shelter Locations:
• The Salvation Army – Check-in begins at 6:00 PM
• Under One Roof (Women Only) – Doors open at 2:45 PM

🚌 Transportation Available:
Pickup from Turning Points at 2:30 PM
Transportation will be provided to both shelter locations.

At Hand Up to Victory, we believe no one should have to face the cold alone. This is what community looks like - showing up and lifting others up. ❤️

If you or someone you know needs shelter, please share this information. If you feel called to serve, reach out to us. Every act of love matters.

02/05/2026

We are in need of a good condition 3 drawer locking file cabinet.
Can anyone help? 🙏🏻

02/02/2026

❄️ COLD WEATHER SHELTERS OPEN ❄️
Monday, February 2nd & Tuesday, February 3rd

As temperatures drop, we want to make sure our community stays safe and warm. Cold weather shelters will be open, and transportation is available.

🚍 Transportation:
MCAT will begin pickups at 2:30 PM at Turning Points.

📍 Shelter Locations:
• Turning Points | 701 17th Ave W | Bradenton
• The Salvation Army | 1204 14th St W | Bradenton
• Under One Roof (Women Only) | 407 57th Ave E | Bradenton

Please share this post so it reaches anyone who may need shelter during the cold weather. A warm bed can save a life. ❤️

— Hand Up To Victory