about us
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO FEED, CLOTHE AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED IN WEST FORT BEND COUNTY.
OUR HISTORY
Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands was founded in 1985 by churches in the West Fort Bend County area, as a non-profit organization that helps people in crisis by providing basic needs on a short-term basis. We strive to provide assistance until the individual or family becomes self-sufficient.
We do not receive state or federal funding. We are supported by food, clothing and monetary donations. The donations come from churches, private individuals, civic organizations, private foundations, and corporations.
We have a very close relationship with our partnering churches in West Fort Bend County. Covenant churches signed a pledge promising financial support and agreed to hold at least two yearly food and/or clothing drives. New churches are always welcome to join in our efforts.
Calvary Baptist Church – Rosenberg
First Baptist Church – Rosenberg
Pecan Grove Baptist Church – FM 359
Joy Lutheran Church
Peace American Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
First Assembly of God
Waters Edge Church
Grace Community Bible Church
Interfaith Lighthouse – FM 359
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Second Baptist Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
First Christian Church
Calvary Episcopal Church
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Old South Anglican Church
Seventh Day Adventist
Immanuel Church of Christ
First Baptist Church – Richmond
Heritage oaks Baptist Mission
St. John Fisher Catholic Church
New Covenant Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Greater Zachary Baptist Church
Southwest Church of the Nazarene
First Free Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Church of Living Waters
Central Christian Church
St. John’s United Church of Christ
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
First Assembly of God
River Bend Baptist Church
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
First United Methodist Church – Orchard
Faith United Methodist Church
Mt. Mariah Baptist Church
Great Oaks Baptist Church
Latin American Assembly of God
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
First Baptist Church – Orchard
OUR BELIEFS
WE UNITE WITH OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO BELIEVE LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS AND SERVING THOSE IN NEED IS AN ESSENTIAL EXPRESSION OF ONE’S LOVE FOR, AND DESIRE TO SERVE, THE LIVING GOD.
WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT PARTNERING WITH OUR COVENANT CHURCHES AND OTHER AGENCIES WILL ENRICH OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPAND THE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE TO OUR CLIENTS.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors oversees the policies, programs and guidelines for assistance, and is comprised of individuals from member churches and our community.
Our organization is under the direction of our Executive Director and a small staff as well as a wonderful group of volunteers.
2024 Board of Directors
President: Larry Wilkinson
1st Vice President: Greg Barnes
2nd Vice President: Melinda Morgan
Secretary: Wendy Dominguez
Treasurer: Dan Bishop
At Large Members: Norman Short, Ashley Kelley, Zach Villafuerte, Carl Strong & Pastor Nate Sprinkle, Rev. Ralph Morgan
Executive Director: Michael Gutierrez
Assistant Executive Director: Carol Alcorta
Operations Manager: Jose Paredes
2024 Advisory Board
Rev. John Lockhart
Charles Mahler
Michael Orsak, Attorney
Lonnie Meadows
Stephen Doggett, Attorney
William Benton
OUR core values
IT IS OUR OBJECTIVE TO RESPECT THE DIGNITY AND VALUE OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND TO OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH HUMILITY AND COMPASSION.
Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System
Helping Hands is a core member agency in the Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System. We have partnered alongside six other local food pantries and social service agencies. The collaborative includes: Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands, Inc., East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Second Mile Mission, Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend County Social Services, and Fort Bend County Community Paramedics, Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Department, Fort Bend Clubhouse, Access Health, Fort Bend Hope, Rosenberg Housing Authority.
As a collaborative, we host several programs together throughout the year including a school supply drive and Christmas program.
School Supplies
During the summer, we have a special program for providing school supplies to children who might otherwise go to school without any. The Fort Bend Collaborative Information System provides a county wide ‘Back To School’ event each year. Households who have registered receive a new backpack filled with supplies and a new pair of shoes.
Christmas Program
The Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System holds an annual ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Fort Bend County’ toy drive. In December, households who have registered and meet minimal requirements are invited to select toys for their children. Kids enjoy a day with Santa Claus while parents receive wrapping paper and unwrapped toys for their kids.
