ABOUT US

Staff & Volunteers

Helping Hand Mission has flourished under the leadership of Sylvia Wiggins, who has served as Executive Director for nearly 40 years. She is assisted by a team of hundreds of dedicated and skilled volunteers. The services rendered by the volunteers and staff are the vital link and backbone to the many successes of the Helping Hand Mission, and those who give themselves freely to help others are truly unique.

It takes dedication, sincerity, love and a “special” kind of person to volunteer and support the efforts of the Helping Hand Mission.

All of you are truly appreciated, and words could never express the sincere heart-felt gratitude we have for the services you provide to others!

History

The Helping Hand Mission, Inc. opened its doors in the winter of 1972.

An article in a local newspaper printed a story of a homeless man who was found frozen to death due to the lack of sufficient winter clothing and no available shelter space.  This article touched Mrs. Sylvia Wiggin’s heart and that winter she began “Operation Warm Clothing.”  The program took-off and collection boxes were placed throughout the Triangle, collecting coats, blankets, hats, gloves and any warm article for needy adults and children.

So many families participated in this new program that the focus expanded into ways to provide “special services” to needy families with children, the elderly, the disabled, the homeless, and victims of disaster.

From its humble beginnings, the Helping Hand Mission, Inc. has grown into a vital source of help and relief for the downtrodden.  Its doors are open 365 days per year to serve everyone regardless of race, creed, or color.