A Hand Up CDC nonprofit organization

How can we help?

Empowering Families. Strengthening Communities. Creating Opportunities.

A Hand Up CDC strengthens underserved communities by providing food, clothing, resources, and pathways to stability. We believe in giving a hand up—not a handout—while empowering individuals and families to pursue education, employment, and long-term transformation.

Your generosity helps A Hand Up CDC provide food, clothing, essential resources, and pathways to stability for underserved families throughout Houston TX.

Every gift helps us serve families, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for a better future.

DONATE

Your support helps A Hand Up CDC provide essential resources and create pathways toward stability.

Financial donations help support food distribution, training programs, outreach activities, and community resources.

Donate Items

We also welcome donations of:

Food
Clothing
Shoes
Diapers and wipes
Household supplies
Other essential items

Volunteer

Volunteers help us distribute resources, organize donations, serve families, build community relationships, and support outreach activities.

Partner With Us

We welcome partnerships with:

Local businesses
Churches
Community organizations
Employers
Housing organizations
Disaster relief organizations
Food and clothing donors

Together, we can strengthen communities and create opportunities for lasting change.

Our Impact

A Hand Up CDC is committed to accountability and transparency.

We measure our impact through:

Households Served
Tracking the families and individuals receiving assistance.

Resources Distributed
Tracking food, clothing, and essential resources provided.

Volunteer Engagement
Tracking volunteer participation and service hours.

Employment Outcomes
Tracking job referrals, placements, and training participation.

Community Growth
Measuring outreach attendance, partnerships, and community feedback.

Our Community Partners

A Hand Up CDC is building relationships with organizations and community partners that share our commitment to serving Houston families.

Current and developing partnerships include:

Awakening Nations Church
Houston Food Bank
Somebody Cares Organization
Community resource agencies
Local employers
Food and clothing donors
Transitional housing programs
Disaster relief organizations

A Hand Up CDC Inc.
Extending a Hand Up, Not a Handout.

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization