We connect unhoused people with the neighborhood through cleaning our city's parks.
What We Do
1. We meet unhoused neighbors where they are with a no-barrier opportunity to beautify city parks.
2. Through a positive community environment and growing resource fair, (or "party-in-the-park," as we call it!) we facilitate connection, collaboration, and collective action for a wide range of stakeholders battling the homeless crisis: unhoused people, social service providers, resource and volunteer groups, unhoused advocates, community minded corporations, transitional employers, government programs, elected officials, and more.
2. Through a positive community environment and growing resource fair, (or "party-in-the-park," as we call it!) we facilitate connection, collaboration, and collective action for a wide range of stakeholders battling the homeless crisis: unhoused people, social service providers, resource and volunteer groups, unhoused advocates, community minded corporations, transitional employers, government programs, elected officials, and more.
Current Program Numbers
Avg. 246 Unhoused Volunteers Per Cleaning |
Avg. 20 Community Partners Supporting our Resource Fair |
Avg. 67 Other Volunteers and Staff (Across Partners) |
Impact Since March 2020
900+ Unhoused Neighbors Empowered |
20,000+ Est. Hours Combatting Relational Poverty |
866,500+ Est. Pounds of Park Waste Cleared |
Testimonials
“With Neighborhood Hands they show us that they care and that they do love us. Some of us have been wanting that our entire childhood and adulthood.” - Daniel, unhoused volunteer
“I think Neighborhood Hands is needed in every city.” - Anthony, unhoused volunteer
“Neighborhood Hands has pioneered a truly innovative, energizing, and impactful program model to support our unhoused neighbors and enhance the quality of our parks and public spaces. We are grateful to partner with them in our vision to uplift our community through parks and realize Guadalupe River Park & Gardens as San Jose's front yard.” - Joe Salvato, Deputy Director, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
"We have been truly inspired by the strong, trusting relationships Neighborhood Hands has built with both unhoused and housed community members. Well-organized and welcoming, they make it easy for volunteers to come together to help our unhoused neighbors. I am especially impressed by the thoughtful balance of resources and complementary services, all offered in a manner that is effective, warm, engaging, and community driven!" - Shari Kipp, The United Effort Organization
"Neighborhood Hands allows LaborMax Staffing to build relationships with the unhoused community. This connection is extremely helpful for LaborMax Staffing to reach their goal and live out their motto of "Changing Lives By Putting People Back to Work." Neighborhood Hands has such an amazing team and leadership. LaborMax Staffing appreciates the partnership that we have built with Neighborhood Hands." - Marie-Alicia Alderman, LaborMax Staffing
"Neighborhood Hands has provided a platform for us to get user feedback on an AI model that we hope will be a game-changer for the homeless service sector in the coming years. We are immensely grateful for these trusted community partners, as they are an integral part of achieving our mission." - Varun Madan, Stanford University's Google Developer Student Club
"I started volunteering with Neighborhood Hands during the pandemic and was immediately hooked by the contagious energy that is the Neighborhood Hands 'cleaning party-in-the-park.' The vision to empower unhoused neighbors through dignified, no-barrier park cleaning opportunities while also providing a platform for the housed community to get involved is simple and brilliant. One at a time in a comfortable space, this program breaks down barriers and reconnects unhoused neighbors to the society that has given up on them and that in turn, many have also given up on. The inspiration I get from getting to know my unhoused neighbors, some of the most vulnerable in our society, has changed my life and outlook on the world." - Laurie Stewart, Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator, Neighborhood Hands
“I think Neighborhood Hands is needed in every city.” - Anthony, unhoused volunteer
“Neighborhood Hands has pioneered a truly innovative, energizing, and impactful program model to support our unhoused neighbors and enhance the quality of our parks and public spaces. We are grateful to partner with them in our vision to uplift our community through parks and realize Guadalupe River Park & Gardens as San Jose's front yard.” - Joe Salvato, Deputy Director, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
"We have been truly inspired by the strong, trusting relationships Neighborhood Hands has built with both unhoused and housed community members. Well-organized and welcoming, they make it easy for volunteers to come together to help our unhoused neighbors. I am especially impressed by the thoughtful balance of resources and complementary services, all offered in a manner that is effective, warm, engaging, and community driven!" - Shari Kipp, The United Effort Organization
"Neighborhood Hands allows LaborMax Staffing to build relationships with the unhoused community. This connection is extremely helpful for LaborMax Staffing to reach their goal and live out their motto of "Changing Lives By Putting People Back to Work." Neighborhood Hands has such an amazing team and leadership. LaborMax Staffing appreciates the partnership that we have built with Neighborhood Hands." - Marie-Alicia Alderman, LaborMax Staffing
"Neighborhood Hands has provided a platform for us to get user feedback on an AI model that we hope will be a game-changer for the homeless service sector in the coming years. We are immensely grateful for these trusted community partners, as they are an integral part of achieving our mission." - Varun Madan, Stanford University's Google Developer Student Club
"I started volunteering with Neighborhood Hands during the pandemic and was immediately hooked by the contagious energy that is the Neighborhood Hands 'cleaning party-in-the-park.' The vision to empower unhoused neighbors through dignified, no-barrier park cleaning opportunities while also providing a platform for the housed community to get involved is simple and brilliant. One at a time in a comfortable space, this program breaks down barriers and reconnects unhoused neighbors to the society that has given up on them and that in turn, many have also given up on. The inspiration I get from getting to know my unhoused neighbors, some of the most vulnerable in our society, has changed my life and outlook on the world." - Laurie Stewart, Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator, Neighborhood Hands
Community Partners Joining Our "Party-in-the-Park"
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Vision, Goals, and Wisdom Informing our Model
