Safety, stability, and compassionate support at a moment of crisis — emergency shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Hood River.
Helping Hands makes a profound difference in the lives of survivors by offering safety, stability, and compassionate support at a moment of crisis.
The shelter provides a safe environment where survivors can escape physical danger, emotional abuse, and ongoing control — and gain the space to breathe, recover, and make decisions without fear. The shelter houses up to six families, each with their own room and 24/7 access to staff trained to respond to trauma with empathy and respect.
Advocates help survivors process their experiences, rebuild self-esteem, and understand the dynamics of abuse. Whether or not survivors stay at the shelter, they receive help with essentials such as food, clothing, and guidance navigating legal systems — including restraining orders and custody arrangements.
Helping Hands advocates connect survivors with employment resources and help with housing searches — supporting the path back to long-term independence and stability.
Call 541-386-6603 anytime, day or night, for crisis support. General office: 541-386-4808.
With your help, no survivor is turned away, no child is left without safety, and no voice goes unheard.
Make a one-time gift at helpinghandsoregon.org. Every act of generosity creates ripples of change for the survivors Helping Hands serves.
Monthly donations create steady, predictable funding that allows the shelter to budget effectively and maintain essential services without worrying about funding gaps.
Save the credit-card processing fee by mailing a check to: HHAV, PO Box 441, Hood River, OR 97031.
Streamline your giving through a Donor-Advised Fund. DAFs simplify complex transactions like stocks, cryptocurrency, and real estate. Search for Helping Hands Against Violence, Inc. (EIN: 93-0756833).
Surplus of stuff? Call ahead at 541-386-4808 to check the shelter''s greatest needs — typically bedding and linens, kitchenware, and cleaning/personal-care supplies (shampoo, laundry soap, toilet paper).
Call 541-386-4808 to set up a time to chat with staff about matching your skills with the shelter''s needs.
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