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: Dan Bishop

Secretary: Wendy Dominguez

Treasurer: Rupert Dominguez

At Large Members: Ashley Kelley, Zach Villafuerte, Carl Strong & Pastor Nate Sprinkle, Rev. Ralph Morgan, Kent Kaiser

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.