Supporting and Empowering Families Experiencing Fire Loss
Another Hand Foundation
What we do...
Another Hand Foundation is a non-profit organization established to help families rise from the ashes of a fire and start the recovery process. It is our vision and passion within us that helps families whom have had the tragedy of a house or apartment fire start the recovery process. Many families are referred to Another Hand Foundation in hopes that we are able to help these families move foward in life. The furniture and household items we donate helps rebuild the lives of these families. We are working together in the community to provide strength from within, to provide hope for tomorrow and prevent homelessness today.
The mission of AHF is to "assist and empower individulas and families in our community who are experiencing profound loss due to fire, flooding and other disasters."
Our vision is to offer hope and recovery to the individuals and families whom we serve; to help them rebuild their lives through education as well as practical assistance; and to prevent homelessness that would otherwise occur as a result of fire and other tragedies.
We maintain a well-organized secure warehouse where donations of family appropriate furniture and other household items are catalogued and stored. Once the families have found a new home our eager volunteers join with them to select their furniture, clothing and household items to start resettling in their new homes and/or apartments.
Another Hand and its generous donors are pro-active in giving fire-loss families a running re-start.
The mission of AHF is to "assist and empower individulas and families in our community who are experiencing profound loss due to fire, flooding and other disasters."
Our vision is to offer hope and recovery to the individuals and families whom we serve; to help them rebuild their lives through education as well as practical assistance; and to prevent homelessness that would otherwise occur as a result of fire and other tragedies.
We maintain a well-organized secure warehouse where donations of family appropriate furniture and other household items are catalogued and stored. Once the families have found a new home our eager volunteers join with them to select their furniture, clothing and household items to start resettling in their new homes and/or apartments.
Another Hand and its generous donors are pro-active in giving fire-loss families a running re-start.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ≈ Winston Churchill
Since January 2010, AHF has helped over 750+ families with furniture and household items. Whether these families have suffered the tragedy of a fire or are just in need of assistance due to unforseen circumstances, we are there to lend Another Hand.
Another Hand helped over 70 families with household items and furnishings due to the floods of July 2010. We worked diligently to gather as many linens, blankets and towels for the families that were affected by the floods.
Our programs are designed to help families recover from a tragedy or disaster.
These are the many ways AHF helps families:
- Replacing household furnishings
- Donations of clothing
- Find shelter and supplies
- Find food pantries in your area
- Helps with the governmental resources available
- Read and Understand insurance policies
- Helps with insurance policy processes
- Knowing the rights and obligations of your insurance policy
Education of Fire Prevention
- The importance of fire prevention
- Fire Safety Tips
- Building an escape plan for your home
- The importance of renter's insurance
New Housing Programs
- Rent to own/lease options to purchase
- Working with non-profits for credit repair
- Working with first time home-buyers
Zulima Murgado - Director - Assisting a family
"In this life we cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love." ≈ Mother Teresa
