Erin’s story began in September 2021 when she approached Hands of The Carpenter with a car that required major repairs. After enrolling in the TLC Program, she received essential services to keep her car functional. However, Hands staff advised her that finding a more reliable vehicle would be a better investment. At the time, two … Read more
Five years ago, Adenike (fondly known as “Niki”) embarked on a life-changing journey from Nigeria to Colorado, seeking a brighter future for herself and her six daughters. As her two youngest daughters approach high school graduation, Niki’s determination to succeed has led her to remarkable personal growth and achievements. In 2020, Niki connected with CrossPurpose, … Read more
Shermaine is an infectiously joyful single mother of two daughters, ages 14 & 5. She came to Hands in mid-2022 through a referral from a partner nonprofit, Bridge of Hope, through whom she was able to stabilizing her housing situation after leaving an abusive relationship. She took lots of classes and learned everything she could … Read more
At Hands of The Carpenter (Hands), we have had the privilege of working with Marcelle, a strong and determined mother who has overcome significant challenges to create a better life for herself and her two teenage boys. When Marcelle first came to us, she was in a difficult situation. She had recently left a domestic … Read more
Ishimina (Ishie) is a mother of two, her son is now seven and her daughter is five. In 2019, when she first came to Hands, Ishie was engaged with a partner nonprofit organization to stabilize her life, working in a Catholic Charities childcare facility, and was taking classes at the Community College of Denver towards a … Read more
Tameka is a single parent to a 16-year-old son still at home and helping with several grandchildren. She is a busy woman keeping up with a teenager and working full-time. To further her career, Tameka applied earlier this year for a college scholarship and was able to obtain $4,000 for the first year attending Western … Read more
Dernesha is a single parent who works full-time to support five children from ages 16 to 7 years old. She has known the difficulty of having to transport her children on buses, and or ask for rides. As a single mom, it is very important for her to have a safe and reliable vehicle to … Read more
Vaxhide (Va-shi-da) moved to the United States as a refugee from Kosovo at a young age. A few years ago, after living in an abusive marriage, she became a single mom supporting her son on her own. It was not until she was at Beyond Home, a non-profit organization that partners with Hands that she learned … Read more
Danae is a single mom raising 5 children on her own from the ages of 2 years to 15 years old. Danae’s experiences as a child led her to help others in need. One incredible example is that she chose to foster two children, and raise them alongside with her own three children. But transportation … Read more
Antoinette was one of the first single moms to be served from the new Hands East automotive service facility in Aurora. She came to Hands in April 2022 needing repairs on her Ford Focus. The team evaluated the car and found the extent of needed repairs surpassed the value of the vehicle. Antoinette was approved … Read more