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A Helping Hand has improved the quality of her life immeasurably…

Lucille E. is A Helping Hand’s most senior client. Her niece, Vermelle, writes from South Carolina expressing her gratitude:

“My aunt has outlived many of her friends and those who would have offered her support. She had no children and there are no relatives who live nearby. Your organization has improved the quality of Lucille’s life immeasurably and allowed her to stay in her home of more than 60 years. She would not be where she is, doing the things that she does, without the assistance of A Helping Hand.”

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Go Fishing: Enjoy Hobbies & Outings Again

Our companions provide access to your favorite activities and outings. A reliable and friendly companion can transport and escort you to any outing or event. With A Helping Hand, you have a safe way to attend socials events, visit museums or movies, or can continue to pursue your favorite hobbies and past-times.

We want our clients to be able to maintain a social and active life, as they define it. One of our clients often enjoys a drive in the countryside while another enjoys visiting her favorite coffee shop each week – our companions will cater to your wishes and ensure you have access to the things that are important to you.

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AHH Gets Star Award for Outstanding Senior Transportation Provider

A Helping Hand recently received the STAR award from the Beverly Foundation in a national competition as one of the outstanding senior transportation providers in the country.

AHH and 20 other organizations were selected out of 450 applicants. “While the selection process was exceptionally difficult, our national review committee contributed immensely in ensuring that the award recipients were the ‘best of the best’,” said the Foundation’s president, Helen Kerschner. A Helping Hand was the only organization in North Carolina to receive this unique award.

The Beverly Foundation, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, undertakes research, education, and assistance to encourage and facilitate mobility and transportation for older adults. For more information about the Beverly Foundation and STAR Award, please visit: http://www.beverlyfoundation.org

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Founder of A Helping Hand Awarded for Improving the Quality of Life in NC communities

Cathy Ahrendsen, founder and executive director of A Helping Hand, received the Ned Brooks Award for public service for improving the quality of life in North Carolina communities. The award honors the contributions and values of Ned Brooks, former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provost, who has served the university since 1972, making significant contributions to the mission of service and engagement, including a leadership role in the development of the Carolina Center for Public Service.

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Accomplish Projects

Our companions can help around the house with light housekeeping or assist you with organizational projects. We’ll help with laundry, dusting, plant care, walk your dog, coordinate household repairs, help you sort through paperwork and bills, organize your closets or pantry, organize a photo album, change a light bulb… Our companions are smart and eager to help you with tasks that are sometimes challenging and often easier with help.

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A Helping Hand of Durham, North Carolina; has provided award winning adult and senior care services since 1995. AHH continues to provide assisted living, transportation and non-medical in-home caregiving services in Durham, Chatham, Orange and Western Wake counties.