GRACIOUS HANDS FOUNDATION MISSION
Gracious Hands Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes the well-being of under-resourced families, single parents, seniors, veterans, local homeless population, and returning citizens. We support them in meeting life’s challenges through education, health & wellness, financial assistance, and advocacy.
LOOKING FOR SUPPORT
Our hands are open to serve, if you or someone you know is looking for assistance or connections to available resources please fill out our simple intake form and one of our dedicated volunteers will follow up with you within 24-hours. Your safety is paramount, if you are in an emergency situation and need immediate assistance please call 911 we will be available once you are safe from possible harm.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Gracious Hands Foundation exists & continues exclusively from tax-deductible financial donations and in-kind support from partnerships, corporations, small businesses, and individuals who want to ensure that people from all walks of life receive comprehensive access to resources.
OUR CORE VALUES
These are the Core Values that represent Gracious Hands Foundation. As an organization, we are committed to collectively integrating these values into our workplace culture, our interactions with clients and families, and our collaborative relationships with community partners.
RESPECT: We treat our clients, partners, and ourselves with mutual respect and sensitivity.
COMPASSION: We welcome all, we meet people where they are and act with empathy and sensitivity.
INTEGRITY: We act with fairness, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
COLLABORATION: We are better together we encourage strategic collaboration to bring out the best solutions and strengthen the fabric of our communities.
COMMUNICATION: We are committed to the timely and transparent exchange of information by encouraging respectful interactions through positive listening/ positive intent, and understanding.
AUTHENTICITY: We believe in connecting to the heart of the matter, as demonstrated by listening actively and acting with respect and authenticity.
“OUR HANDS ARE READY TO SERVE”
MAKE A DONATION
The Gracious Hands Foundation is a non-profit or 501(c)(3) we rely on gifts from our donors & sponsors. You can help us as we continue to make a difference in the lives of our community members, families, and friends.
Who Are We
The Gracious Hands Foundation is a community of like-minded and caring individuals whose purpose is to serve others in ways that make a real impact.
Our purpose is to offer programs that will enhance the quality of living for people throughout the great state of Georgia. We deliver these services at absolutely no cost.
What We Do
Service & Events
Gracious Hands Foundation provides regular community service. Our purpose is to support underserved populations in our community, or those who find themselves in challenging situations. We provide consistent service to the following communities:
Senior Care
Youth Development
Incarcerated & Recently Released
Single Parents
How You Can Help
At the heart of everything we do is our team of amazing partners, sponsors, and of course volunteers. Volunteering with causes that deeply resonate with you becomes a core part of your very being. If you are searching for a purpose that’s bigger than yourself, or connecting with others on a level that transcends the everyday. The connection bypasses all the superficial and gets straight to the heart of what it means to be human. If this is you please join us in service, we need you.
Hands & Hearts in Everything We Do
Serving since, 2015 The Gracious Hands Foundation is intentional about making an impact in our local communities and surrounding areas. While there is much to be done we believe that by working together with local organizations and community leaders we create opportunities for true effective service.
HANDS IN ACTION
A GROUP OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES
The Gracious Hands Foundation is a collective of community members who prioritize supporting others to enhance their quality of life. Our “Ready For Success” program coaches and provides job seekers with job readiness training workshops, and interview clothing and coaching. It is important to set our patrons up with confidence and preparedness.
NEED TO VERIFY SERVICE HOURS?
We are grateful for each and every volunteer we receive. If you are fulfilling mandatory or court-ordered service hours or you are completing community service hours for your school or institute we can supply you with a signed letter to as verification. Once your hours are completed you may simply FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
SERVICE HOURS VERIFICATION FORM
UPCOMING EVENTS
4th Annual Back To School Drive
May 8, 2023 - July 15, 2023
Drop Off Locations:
Peachtree 25th Building
1720 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30309
Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Salon Scenes
3021 Grandview Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tuesday – Saturday 9AM – 5PM
Salon Pennae
3085 E Shadowlawn Ave NE,
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tuesday-Saturday 9AM – 6PM
Back To School Kickoff Celebration
July 29, 2023
11:00AM – 3:00PM
YMCA
1600 Pryor Rd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
Stay Tuned
A Look Ahead
May, 2023
August ,2023
“Ready For Success Job Fair”
September, 2023
October, 2023
October, 2023
Homeless Feeding / Survival Kit /Care Packages
October, 2023
November, 2023
Toys / Socking Stuffers Giveback
December , 2023
Partnerships & Sponsors
Our ability to make a difference is directly linked to our ability to connect. Through these connections with like-minded businesses, organizations, and individual patrons we are able to fulfill our purpose. Some of our past partnerships and sponsors include:
Target Salvation Army
WalMart City of Refuge
Kroger House of Cherith
Publix Mercy Care
Coca Cola MLK Collaborative Resource Center
Panera Bread United Way
Toys For Tots Atlanta-Fulton Library System
Highways to Byways
If you believe in what we do and would like to lend your support to our mission we invite you to come alongside us and impact change in your local community.
Gracious Hands Foundation
Gracious Hands Foundation
575 Pharr Road, Unit 12073
ATLANTA, GA 30355
INFO@GRACIOUSHANDSFOUNDATION.ORG
(470)440-7599
PRIVACY POLICY
Gracious Hands Foundation Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2023
- Introduction
Gracious Hands Foundation (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the www.gracioushandsfoundation.org website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
- Information Collection And Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
2.1 Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
- Use of Data
Gracious Hands Foundation uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
- To provide customer care and support
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
- To monitor the usage of the Service
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
- Data Security
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- Your Rights
Gracious Hands Foundation aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data. You have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is being used
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request that your personal data is corrected if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete
- Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Object to the processing of your personal data where we are relying on a legitimate interest
- Links To Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By email: info@gracioushandsfoundation.org
- By visiting this page on our website: www.gracioushandsfoundation.org
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ACCESSIBILITY
Gracious Hands Foundation Website Accessibility Statement
Last updated: May 9, 2023
At Gracious Hands Foundation (“us”, “we”, or “our”), we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
- Measures to support accessibility
Gracious Hands Foundation takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- We include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- We provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- We assess our website’s accessibility on a regular basis.
- We strive to adhere to the design standards stipulated by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
- Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
We are currently in the process of aligning www.gracioushandsfoundation.org with WCAG 2.1 level AA. While we strive to make our website fully accessible, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards.
- Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Gracious Hands Foundation website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
- By email: info@gracioushandsfoundation.org
- By visiting this page on our website: www.gracioushandsfoundation.org
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.
- Technical specifications
Accessibility of the Gracious Hands Foundation website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
- Assessment approach
Gracious Hands Foundation assessed the accessibility of our website by self-evaluation and by working closely with industry professionals and the disabled community to ensure our website is as inclusive as possible.
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