Neighborhood Hands

Neighborhood Hands is a California-based nonprofit organization that connects unhoused individuals with their local community through park cleaning initiatives. By providing a dignified and barrier-free volunteer opportunity, they empower unhoused neighbors to contribute to the cleanliness of city parks while fostering positive connections with various stakeholders, including service providers, resource groups, corporations, elected officials, and volunteer groups.

Since its inception in March 2020, Neighborhood Hands has made a significant impact, with an average of 106 unhoused participants per cleaning session, 700 empowered unhoused neighbors, and 620,000 pounds of park waste cleared. Through their unique approach, Neighborhood Hands aims to break down barriers, build lasting relationships, and reconnect unhoused neighbors with society, ultimately changing lives and fostering a sense of dignity, self-respect, and self-esteem.

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