Current Program
Upcoming Dates:
2023:
Our pilot program meets every OTHER Saturday at 7:45 A.M. in Guadalupe Gardens just north of the Spring St. cul de sac off Coleman Avenue across from Target. (Google Maps directions here; see red pin on map below.) We clean the park until approximately 9:15 A.M., unhoused neighbors receive stipends for their efforts, then everyone enjoys a vibrant and growing community resource fair until ~10:30 A.M.
- December 16, 30
- January 13, 27
- February 10, 24
- March 9, 24
- April 6, 20
- May 5, 18 (Meet Your Neighborhood Hands Event!)
- June 1, 15, 29
Our pilot program meets every OTHER Saturday at 7:45 A.M. in Guadalupe Gardens just north of the Spring St. cul de sac off Coleman Avenue across from Target. (Google Maps directions here; see red pin on map below.) We clean the park until approximately 9:15 A.M., unhoused neighbors receive stipends for their efforts, then everyone enjoys a vibrant and growing community resource fair until ~10:30 A.M.
Logistics
Parking for Resource Groups, Service Providers, and People with Physical Disabilities: Parking will be available at the Spring St. cul de sac. There will also be an unloading area just south of the white picket fence per the yellow arrow on the map below.
Parking for People without Physical Disabilities: Utilize the lot at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (see blue signs in bottom left corner of map below). Please do NOT park at the Rotary PlayGarden parking lot or on Seymour St.
Carpools: See green arrow on map below. Carpooling is always encouraged!
First Timers: Please check in at the Info Canopy (see blue arrow below). After signing a liability waiver, you will be directed to the appropriate location by a Neighborhood Hands Board Member or Volunteer.
Parking for People without Physical Disabilities: Utilize the lot at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (see blue signs in bottom left corner of map below). Please do NOT park at the Rotary PlayGarden parking lot or on Seymour St.
Carpools: See green arrow on map below. Carpooling is always encouraged!
First Timers: Please check in at the Info Canopy (see blue arrow below). After signing a liability waiver, you will be directed to the appropriate location by a Neighborhood Hands Board Member or Volunteer.
How To Support Our Pilot Program
- Make a recurring monthly donation so we can expand the program.
- Inquire about becoming a volunteer!
- Bring physical goods: clothing, socks, underwear, batteries, hygiene-related supplies (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) in travel-sized product form, books, etc.
- If you would like to donate pre-packaged food, please email us with your anticipated items so we can ensure compliance with our category 2 Limited Service Charitable Feeding Operation registration.
- Purchase essential goods via our Amazon Wish List. We'll deliver them directly to your neighbors who need them most.
