Helping Hand Society, Inc.
- P.O. Box 423
- Easthampton, MA 01027
- (413) 527-0510
Helping People Since 1887
"The purpose of the corporation shall be to engage in all forms of charity and to lend a helping hand to residents of Easthampton and surrounding communities with preference given to Easthampton residents irrespective of race, color or creed."
Our History
A group of women, known as the YOung Ladies Missionary Society, led by Emily Williston, dedicated themselves to local cheritable work. They later changed their name to The Helping Hand Society and provided hand sewn items, clothing and money for emergency situationbs, rent and fuel payments to people in need. In 1906 the Society decided to include visiting nurses to their services. This continued until 1968, when the Visiting Nurses Association was formed. Today, we continu e to lend medical equipment through our loan closet program.
The Helping Hand house, which was given to the society by Mr. Franklin Pitcher in 1919, along with an endowment for its upkeep, is located on Main Street in Easthampton. Our 100th year of helping Easthampton residents was celebrated in 1987. Today we continue our original mission to meet Easthampton resident's needs and support all town and community efforts.
We Support the Following Organizations: American Red Cross; D.A.R.E.; Easthampton Community Center; Easthampton Council on Aging; Easthampton Town Lodging House; Easthampton Citizen's Scholarship Fund; Easthampton Playground Funds; Hampshire Action Commission Fuel Assistance Program; Honor Court; Hospice of Hampshire County; Jessie's House; Northampton Survival Center; Salvation Army; Girl Scout & Boy Scout Campereships; Camp Nonotuck Summer Program; Easthampton Youth Center; Easthampton Rod & Gun Club Derby; Easthampton Rag Shag Parade; Easthampton WWII, Easthampton Vietnam & Easthampton Korean War Memorials & Local Community Projects
Community Outreach - food & dollars donated to local shelters - host monthly gatherings at local Vetran's facilities and assisted living homes - groceries, cheer baskets and May Day baskets are delivered to the town's elderly, shut-ins and nursing homes - annual Christmas project includes hand made knitwear, books and toys delivered to local children - special projects in Easthampton schools - performances and outings sponsored for community residents and elderly - emergency relief fund - annual camperships and scholarships for Easthampton youth
- President - Kathryn Root
- Vice President - Janet Gracia
- Secratary - Patricia Sulzycki
- Treasurer - Barbara LaBombard
- Asst. Treasurer - Annmarie Parzych
Scheduled Meetings:
- 7 PM on the 1st Monday of each month (except July & August)
- Elections: January
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KIWANIS Club of Easthampton, Inc.
- P.O. Box 504
- Easthampton, MA 01027
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- President - Francis G. Root - e-mail - 527-0513
- Vice-President - Jamer R. Witmer - 527-3457
- Secretary/Treasurer - Ted Midura -
Serving Easthampton, Southampton, and Westhampton
Scheduled Meetings:
- 6:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month
- Elections: June
We hold an annual Christmas Tree sale, Scholarship Golf Tournament and Kawanis Salutes America Fireworks Festival at Daley & Galbraith Fields. In 1997 we made neaarly $15,000 in contributions to Easthampton, Southampton, and Westhampton youth, recreation, public safety, education, and scholarship programs.
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