About Us
We’re dedicated to you
We believe that all individuals have the potential to contribute positively to society when given the right opportunities. Our children represent our future, and to raise strong children, we must first nurture strong parents.
At Hand-n-Hand, our mission is to uphold the fundamental values of our society for the underserved population we serve. We aim to provide housing, counseling, and support to those who have been overlooked and marginalized. Our goal is to assist them in reintegrating into their communities and becoming self-respecting, self-sufficient citizens.
Services
Your personalized care solutions
01
Residence Verification Letters
Designed to assist individuals in obtaining essential state identification (State ID) and state benefits, as well as Social Security cards.
02
Birth Certificates
Designed to help individuals obtain their birth certificates, whether they are residents of Cook County or other counties. We understand that acquiring a birth certificate can be a complex and time-consuming process, and we are here to simplify it for you.
03
GED
Designed to assist individuals seeking to enhance their skills and educational qualifications after reentering the community. We connect you with reputable service providers that can help you obtain your General Educational Development (GED) certificate or specialized vocational certifications, such as forklift operation, construction, and maintenance.
04
Assistance with Resume
Designed to help individuals craft a professional, impactful resume that effectively showcases their skills, experiences, and accomplishments.
05
Assistance with Employment
Our Employment Search Assistance service is designed to provide you with the tools, guidance, and support needed to streamline your job search process. From creating a temporary email address for safe applications to comprehensive application assistance, we are committed to helping you secure your next role with confidence and ease.
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Healthcare Visits
Our Seasonal Healthcare Provider Visits service offers personalized medical consultations and care to address common seasonal health issues.
What makes us different
Patient-centered care
At Hand N Hand, we recognize that successful reintegration into society is a multifaceted process. Our comprehensive approach equips participants with the tools and confidence needed to navigate daily life independently while maintaining a healthy balance between personal goals and community responsibilities.
Housing
Employment
Transportation
Mental Health
Food Benefits
Charities
Graduates
This Can Be You!
Over the past two decades, thousands have been helped. Many have successfully graduated from the program. Here is just a portion of those who graduated from the program since 2021.
Alexander T.
Joseph E.
Robert D.
Anton R.
Stephen H.
Darion T.
William P.
Shane M.
Vernon H.
Danielle W.
John N.
Jesus F.
Patrick R.
Efrain C.
Robert G.
Christopher K.
Alfredo L.
Richard J.
Joseph T.
Roderick L.
Sydney R.
Jose M.
James E.
Eric P.
Stephen S.
Carl D.
Michael K.
Brian P.
Juan M.
Jose M.
Stories
Your Success, Is Our Success
Chris would normally have a quiet, sullen face as he consistently would decline to share anything about how he was doing when it came his turn in the morning group. Hurt and broken were apt descriptions. Having felt the frustration of personal failure and the loneliness of being an outcast because of his prison experience, Chris had retreated into a self made bondage of anger, unforgiveness and despair. Those links in the chain of pain in his life seemed unbreakable. But that is where the structure of the program at Hand N Hand was able to chisel away at those links and eventually changed his life. The program was able to help Chris gain consistent employment, plugged him into treatment that helped him overcome challenge areas in his life and put a smile on his face as he was able to save and afford to move into an apartment. All of this after only six months of exiting prison and landing on his feet at Hand N Hand.
Chris K.
Richard J. carried his own personal rain cloud with him. He would often admit to the struggles he felt as a brilliant and intellectually gifted person haunted by the memories of childhood traumas including issues with weight, bullying and racism. Always desiring to see the brighter side of the situation but frequently bowing under the pressure of his sense of disappointment at his own self sabotaging of success, it seemed Richard was adept at grasping defeat from the jaws of victory. Hand N Hand did not let go of its grasp on Richard and the possibility of success. Richard was chosen to assist in facilitating some aspects in the twelve step recovery portions of the Hand N Hand program. He also became a role model in how he persistently maintained an excellent work ethic that not only rapidly gained him a permanent position with a company where he was working a temporary assignment, but his application of the principles and guidance provided at Hand N Hand assisted him in moving into his own apartment and having the company he now permanently worked for.
Richard J.
Joe T. Came to Hand to Hand on a Journey to reunite with loved ones. An experienced US Navy Veteran, Joe was looking for a new opportunity after incarceration. Joe plugged into all that the Hand N Hand program offered. within 9 months Joe was gainfully employed, in a place of his own with a vehicle and a bright future ahead of him. Joe mentions that the Program reminded him of the best parts of his Navy experience. The focus on achieving goals and the sense of accomplishment when having done so. WAY TO GO JOE!!!
Joe T.
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