"It's a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" is a powerful song that speaks to the true meaning of hope-support that empowers rather than charity that enables. It celebrates the dignity of helping others rise, regain their footing, and purse a future filled with purpose.
Together, we create opportunities for growth, restoration, and lasting success.
IT'S A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT
Lyrics by Ray Riddle
Music by Danny Haggy
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. is blessed to share a powerful new video song created by two of its own residents, for Sunday Chapel Services, on the Hand Up Ministries campus. What began as a creative offering has become deeply personal to the entire Hand Up Ministries, Inc residential community.
Written by Ray Riddle (lyrics) and Danny Haggy (music), the song was graciously loaned to Hand Up Ministries, Inc. as a tribute to the men whose lives are being rebuilt through faith, accountability, and hope. This video stands as a living testimony—honoring the residents of Hand Up Ministries and their God-given second chance at life.
At Hand Up Ministries, we believe in second chances—and in the power of testimony.
Hand Up Ministries is honored to share a very special song created by two of our own residents for our Sunday Chapel services.
What began as a simple offering of music has become the shared voice of this community. Each week, our residents sing this song together as the opening of worship—claiming its message as their own.
This is their story. This is their song. And this is a testimony of God’s redeeming grace
Hand Up Ministries, Inc
Phase 1, Getting Started
We will help you deal with your most urgent needs after release, such as immediate access to housing, food and clothing, identification, transportation, phone, community resources, and handling any legal requirements, or medical matters. Importantly, you will have an address and a place to call home
Phase 2, Transition and Employment
In Phase 2, most new residents are employed and have begun reintegrating into the community (ie, shopping, going to appointments, and other activities). The new resident will be assigned a mentoring and accountability group to provide development support.
Phase 3, Transformation and Success
Transformational change requires consistency with the skills, mindset, and behavior necessary for successful reintegration. At this stage your life is beginning to show true signs of success. You may begin to consider your options such as whether or not to begin to transition to more permanent housing outside of the program! There is no deadline for leaving the program.
"For I know the plans I have for you...plans to give you hope and future." Jeremiah 2911 (NIV)
ROAD MAP TO SUCCESSFUL REENTRY
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
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We target the specific needs of the returning citizen at each stage of our re-entry development cycle from crisis and stabilization through to long term self-sufficiency and independence.
HAND UP MINISTRIES, INC
“For I know the plans I have for you……plans to give you hope and future.” Jeremiah 2911 (NIV)”
Phase 1, Getting Started
We will help you deal with your most urgent needs after release, such as immediate access to housing, food and clothing, identification, transportation, phone, community resources, and handling any legal requirements or medical matters. Importantly, you will have address and a place to call home
Phase 2, Transition and Employment
In Phase 2, most new residents are employed and have begun reintegrating into the community (i.e., shopping, going to appointments, and other activities). The new resident be assigned to a mentoring and accountability group to provide development support.
Phase 3, Transformation and Success
Transformational change requires consistency with skills, mindset, and behavior necessary for successful reintegration. At this stage your life is beginning to show true signs of success. You may begin to consider your options such as whether or not to begin to transition to more permanent housing outside of the program! There is no deadline for leaving the program.
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Vision
Reimagining a community where everyone has a place to call home, a place to belong, and a life that is thriving.Through the years, Hand Up Ministries, Inc. has helped hundreds of men and women successfully reintegrate into society. Hand Up Ministries, Inc, serves as a stop gap to help them overcome obstacles prevent homelessness.
MISSION
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. will strive to break the cycle of incarceration, poverty, and homelessness by restoring hope and dignity through Christ-centered supportive aftercare programs that address the barriers to successful reintegration.
