Helping Hands Guidelines               

 

PURPOSE:  To identify and help Hillside families in need.

 

·        What is a family in need?

·        Hospitalized parent/child

·        Death of family member or caretaker

·        Fire in home/ storm damage

·        Other catastrophic event

·         How can we help?

·        Meals

·        Carpools

·        Babysitting

·        Clothing

·        Money

·        How do we identify families?

·        Principal/office staff/teachers

·        Friends

·        How do we maintain confidentiality when necessary?

·        It is imperative that the privacy of families is respected when the situation warrants.  Under these circumstances, Mrs. Pilchman would act as a liaison and share only the situation and recommendation with the committee and co-presidents.

·        How do we get volunteers?

·        Wednesday Weekly Bulletin

·        Word  of mouth

·        Committee Interest Form (Spring)

·        How do we raise money?

·        3 “Bagels With Dad” breakfasts throughout the year, grades K-1 in Sept, grades 2-3 in Jan. and grades 4-5 in May or June

·        Fundraising at time of the event

·        Have list of easy fundraising ideas ready to go when needed

·        Collect donations

 

NOTES:

·        Helping Hands needs to review every needy family by individual case

·        Helping Hands and Sunshine Committee need to work closely together

·        Faculty needs to communicate – Principal, teachers, office staff, attendance secretary